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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Kira Williams produces a well balanced relationship between passion and work

Kira Williams produces a well balanced relationship between passion and work

Vanessa Qin October 23, 2014

Last year, Kira Williams spent five months out of the school year as a substitute teacher at MVHS. Her most memorable experience teaching was with MVHS photography teacher Tyler Cripe’s class. Within...

 Students prepare for the Science Olympiad by attending study sessions hosted by the MV Science Olympiad club. The resources provided at the study sessions help competitors get a head start.

Q&A: MV Science Olympiad Club hopes to provide support for their local science community

Aditi Desai October 23, 2014
Seniors David Wang and Jenny Xu share their thoughts on how MV Science Olympiad can provide assistance for science competitions
Newest iPad tablet Air 2 comes in three different colors. Apple released its latest devices, the Air 2 and iPad Mini 3, on Oct. 16. Source: Public Domain

Apple announces new iPad models

Jady Wei October 20, 2014
Apple unveils the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 on Oct. 16 at company headquarters
MVHS Chinese Club diabolo

MVHS Chinese Club diabolo

Trisha Kholiya October 20, 2014
As members of Chinese club learn to juggle a diabolo, follow along with basic steps
A significant portion of Foothill Road is currently coned off due to Cupertino’s road maintenance project. Since last week, Cupertino has been afflicted with traffic and gridlocks due to of ongoing construction. Photo by Jady Wei.

Cupertino road construction is part of year-long project

Jady Wei October 17, 2014
Cupertino’s recent road construction is one procedure in the city’s pavement and building maintenance project
Four choirs hold their debut concert

Four choirs hold their debut concert

Mingjie Zhong October 17, 2014

First choir concert of the year features Esperanza, Concert Choir, Bella Voce and Variations At 7 p.m. on Oct. 9, parents and students filed into the Auditorium to watch the Fall Debut Concert, featuring...

French Honor Society celebrates Fête du Fromage

French Honor Society celebrates Fête du Fromage

Sharon Tung October 15, 2014
Members of FHS come together in room B213 for cheese tasting and movie to celebrate French culture.
Spanish Honors Society holds party to encourage students’ enthusiasm for Spanish culture

Spanish Honors Society holds party to encourage students’ enthusiasm for Spanish culture

Harini Shyamsundar October 13, 2014
SHS officers start the year off strong with sombreros, karaoke and eager students.
Ultimate frisbee takes flight

Ultimate frisbee takes flight

Pranav Iyer October 12, 2014
MVHS Ultimate Frisbee club shows why their sport stands out from the rest
Roots Christian Club officer senior Rebecca Kao leads her accountability group at lunch on Oct. 6 in C107. The club introduced accountability groups this year as a way to foster connections and keep members coming to meetings. Photo by Elia Chen.

Roots Christian Club introduces accountability groups

Elia Chen October 11, 2014
Club hopes that small groups will foster connections and build community

Q&A: Students share perspectives on DECA

Trisha Kholiya October 2, 2014
Crash course on one of the most popular clubs on campus
Monta Vista Bollywood hopes to spread acceptance of diverse people

Monta Vista Bollywood hopes to spread acceptance of diverse people

Emily Zhao September 30, 2014
Bollywood president, senior Divya Ramani, strives to make the club more inclusive and reduce stress
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