El Estoque

The incremental successes: Monta Vista Robotics Team season recap

Rana Aghababazadeh and Brandon Ng • May 24, 2019

During the summer before each school year, the Monta Vista Robotics Team (MVRT) hosts a program called Head Start, in which incoming underclassmen learn the necessary skills to join the team; these skills...

Shifting perspectives owing to Model UN

Oishee Misra • May 23, 2019

Model UN training officer Nelson Mu shares insights about his past two years in the club

The Raas seniors say their final goodbyes

Stuti Upadhyay, Kamyar Moradi, and Alyssa Hui • May 19, 2019

Six seniors reflect on their Raas experience as the year comes to a close

Climbing the ladder: Two MVHS students qualify for and compete in prestigious physics olympiad

Iman Malik and Herman Saini • May 14, 2019

The United States National Physics Olympiad (USAPhO) is a prestigious exam administered by the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) that tests high school students on physics concepts and theories...

The Class of 2020 recount their silver linings and worst moments of junior year

Annie Zhang and Claire Wen • May 14, 2019

A look into the Class of 2020's "gold coins" and downsides of the year

Same stage, a decade later: MVHS Raas on Spotlite

Shuvi Jha and Swara Tewari • May 12, 2019

Students and MVHS Raas alumni reminisce on Spotlite’s significance

One Last Rodeo: 2019 Spring Showcase

Ishani Singh • May 12, 2019

How Technovation teams prepared for the Technovation Challenge World Pitch

Ayah Ali-Ahmad • May 12, 2019

Technovation, a club dedicated to girls who are interested in STEM and have a passion for building apps, has been preparing for the Technovation Challenge throughout the year. The Technovation Challenge...

Fashion club hosts their annual fashion show

Sarah Young, Graphics Editor • May 11, 2019

ining on pizza with a rhythmic bass thumping in the background — on May 6, Fashion Club members and student models gathered in F101 to host a celebratory party for this year’s fashion show. The fashion...

MVFBLA advances to nationals at the California FBLA State Leadership

Collin Qian and Hannah Lee • May 11, 2019

hroughout April 26-28, MVFBLA members participated in the annual California Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference at the Sacramento Convention Center. High school students...

The six couples strutting down the Senior Ball Fashion Show

Jai Uparkar • May 8, 2019

Girls adorned with glitzy gowns strutted down the makeshift red carpet, arms linked with their partner decked in sleek tuxedos. The Annual Senior Ball Fashion Show was held in the rally court during brunch...

Leo Club volunteers at 36th annual Cherry Blossom Festival

Charlotte Chui • April 29, 2019

n Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, Cupertino residents enjoyed a weekend of festivities at the 36th annual Cherry Blossom Festival, which honors the friendly relationship between Cupertino and its...