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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

Junior Arya Das smiles while listening to junior Elene Pilpanis accusation during their confession round.

Speech Club’s October Social

Members bond through playing the murder mystery game Ravenwood Masquerade Mystery
Anjali Singh
October 18, 2019
Members of Dungeons and Dragons Club create characters and socialize during a lunch meeting.

Dungeons and Dragons starts off campaigns by creating new characters

New and returning members of Dungeons and Dragons club begin their campaigns by creating new in-game characters
Jefferson Le, Staff Writer
October 17, 2019
MV Marching Band performs at one of their home games. Photo courtesy of Music at Monta Vista.

MVHS Color Guard and MVHS Marching Band perform at the 2019 annual Cupertino Tournament of Bands competition

MVHS Color Guard takes second place and Marching Band takes third place at their second competitive event of the year
Justine Ha and Lance Tong
October 17, 2019
An Octagon volunteer paints a child walkers face in light of the JDRF marathon. Photo by Trudy Esrey // Used with permission

A stellar liaison: Octagon and JDRF

Examining the partnership between Octagon and JDRF over the years
Annie Zhang
October 15, 2019
Prospective MV Bhangra members attend workshops in order to learn and perfect a short routine. Prior dance experience was not required in order to attend, since they were taught the basics.

MV Bhangra: From missing advisor to new team

MV Bhangra changes advisors and conducts tryouts to start off the 2019-20 season
October 12, 2019
Photo by Justin Rajah // Used with permission

Interact Club: Preparing for the upcoming year

Officers focus on building connections inside and outside of the club for members this year
Ishaani Dayal
October 12, 2019
Asanuma spoons himself the shoyu (soy sauce) on his dango.

Officers of Japanese Club illustrate what ‘dango’ means in Japanese tradition

The club serves sweet rice dumpling balls for its first food event
Zara Iqbal, Copy editor
October 8, 2019
Members make up a dramatic fight scene on the spot in a certain film style for another improv activity called “Styles Replay.” Photo by Vivian Jiang

Improv Club: Embracing Creativity

Officers lead improv games and share their goals for the year at the club's first meeting
Vivian Jiang
September 27, 2019
Fresh perspectives: New Go Club officers remark on upcoming year

Fresh perspectives: New Go Club officers remark on upcoming year

Examining the goals and aspirations driving this year’s officer team
Robert Liu
September 27, 2019
Students settle down as the club officers begin introducing themselves and go over a short presentation about the club. Photo by Claire Yang

Korean Club: Dancing into the new year

Officers introduce the club with a K-Pop choreography guessing game
Claire Yang
September 27, 2019
Andaaz captains Vega Jethani, Akshat Rohatgi, Sachi Roy, and Surya Ramesh for the 2019-20 school year. Photo by Shreshta Ranganathan

The audition process behind Andaaz

Andaaz captains and new members reflect on trying out for the team and the future of Andaaz for the 2019-20 school year
Shreshta Ranganathan, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
Getting to know Politics Club

Getting to know Politics Club

The leaders of the club discuss its real-world applications
Jacqueleine Liu
September 27, 2019
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