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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

In block leader Bruce Parsons’ neighborhood, block parties provide a special opportunity for neighbors of different ethnicities and generations to interact, helping form a support network throughout the neighborhood. Photo | Sophia D’Sa

Block leaders bring Cupertino neighborhoods together

Cupertino residents speak on their neighborhoods’ varying levels of community
Sophia D'Sa
December 11, 2024
Sarah Shelke attends the award ceremony for the International Children's Peace Prize as a nominee. Photo courtesy of Sarah Shelke | Used with permission

MVHS student recognized as a 2024 International Children’s Peace Prize Top 3 Finalist

Mind4Youth co-founder Sarah Shelke reflects on her experience being honored for her work
Sania Nadkarni and Leah Desai
December 9, 2024
For MVHS musicians, holiday music brings cherished memories, festive traditions, and a sense of connection both on and off stage.

Unpacking holiday music traditions

MVHS musicians reflect on the impact of holiday music
Samuel Teo and Kaia Yuan
December 8, 2024
As a part of her gardening routine, Kwong prunes her plants by cutting them with scissors. Photo courtesy of Bernice Kwong | Used with permission

MVHS students and staff find joy in homegrown vegetables

MVHS students and staff discuss how they started growing food and what it means to them
Ethan Eisler
December 8, 2024
Photo courtesy of Tisya Garg l Used with permission

Shaping minds with art

Art teacher Brian Chow reflects on the role art plays in his life and community
Archana Venkatesan and Elizabeth Yang
December 8, 2024
Senior Pallavi Mallik spent one of her elementary school Christmas's on vacation with her family. Photo courtesy of Pallavi Mallik | Used with permission

MVHS students recount the meaning of Christmas to them

How students adapt Christmas traditions to their experiences with culture in Cupertino
Samika Bhatkar and Jason Chu
December 4, 2024
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A fate to educate

MVHS staff share their unique career pathways prior to teaching
Radhika Dharmapurikar and Angela Poon
December 2, 2024
Illustration | Samuel Teo

MVHS community celebrate long-distance holidays

MVHS community discuss how they celebrate the holidays with their families despite living far apart
Samuel Teo
December 2, 2024
Nonbinary students often have to navigate systems designed for binary genders, such as choosing between male or female facilities or adhering to gendered dress codes. They often have to advocate for themselves, asking for recognition, correct pronouns, or access to gender-neutral facilities in a system that sometimes overlooks their needs.
Photo Illustration | Ellie Wang

The school environment poses challenges for nonbinary individuals

Students and educators share perspectives on gender inclusivity in FUHSD
Ellie Wang
December 2, 2024
MVHS teachers and students with their family and friends in their home country and the U.S. Photos courtesy of Jiwoon Hong and Shozo Shimazaki | Used with permission

The strength in diversity

Teachers and students at MVHS discuss their experiences with cultural inclusivity in the Bay Area
Firefighter engineer Ruri Kobayakawa dons her turnout gear as she converses with a colleague. Photo | Liz Liu

MVHS alum Ruri Kobayakawa’s journey as a firefighter

Firefighter Ruri Kobayakawa shares the triumphs and challenges she's had in the fire service
Liz Liu
November 26, 2024
Beyond adding beauty to Christian and Catholic architecture, stained glass windows also serve to depict stories from the Bible. Similarly, Buddhism and Islam also incorporate communal art in their own unique ways, with Buddhists using mandalas and Muslims creating mosaics. Photo | Ellie Wang

Community is at the heart of religion

Gathering at a place of worship provides a sense of connectedness
Ellie Wang and Kaia Yuan
November 26, 2024
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