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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 Gillie Ross prepares to throw shot put. Photo courtesy of Gillie Ross | Used with permission

Time Out! Ep. 36: Gillie Ross

Gillie Ross discusses her discus and shot put career
Jonah Chang and Stella Petzova
June 6, 2025

Animal Assisted Happiness visits MVHS community

Students crowded in the rally court to spend time with animals to relieve academic stress

MVHS Drama retells classic novels in Retold

Drama students perform three one-act plays in final show of the year
Subin Ko and Corinna Kuo
May 26, 2025
EE-SPN Ep. 11: NBA Conference Finals predictions 2024-2025

EE-SPN Ep. 11: NBA Conference Finals predictions 2024-2025

As the second round of playoffs finishes up, four teams ramp up for a chance at the championship
Samika Bhatkar and Jason Chu
May 26, 2025
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese culture and the city’s ties to Toyokawa

Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese culture and the city’s ties to Toyokawa

The 41st annual festivity puts on display the beauties of Japan
Jillian Ju and Benjamin Zhang
May 26, 2025
Students and teachers have to work together to form a relationship that is appropriate for both parties. Illustration | Canva

Crossing the line: exploring the nuances of student-teacher relationships and investigating how close is too close

El Estoque delves into the slippery slope of confiding in teachers about personal lives
Niveda Hari and Asha Wojciechowski
May 25, 2025

Varsity Boys Volleyball triumphs against Redwood High School 3-2

The Matador’s hard-earned victory advances them to the regional semifinals of the CIF State Boys Volleyball Championship
Owen Liu and Elizabeth Yang
May 25, 2025
Baer Blacksmith shop provides community education

Baer Blacksmith shop provides community education

Blacksmiths share about the value of learning to build something with your hands
Meghna Dixit and Zaid Naqvi
May 25, 2025
Photo | Aprameya Rupanagunta

McClellan Ranch Environmental Education Center Open House facilitates engagement and education

Hosts and participants of the Environmental Education Center’s weekly open house emphasize how important it is to connect to the Bay Area community to spread knowledge about the local ecosystem

MVHS hosts signing day to celebrate committed athletes

MVHS athletes continue to play their sports at the collegiate level
Aletheia Ju and Leah Desai
May 24, 2025
HOT ONES EP. 1:  Senior Jooha Kim chugs ice cream while eating spicy tenders

HOT ONES EP. 1: Senior Jooha Kim chugs ice cream while eating spicy tenders

Senior Jooha Kim reflects on her high school experiences while trying 'Dave's Hot Chicken' in increasing spice levels
Ananya Chaudhary and Dylan Nguyen
May 22, 2025
A group of Scouts and scoutmasters gather for a photo. Photo | Suhana Mahabal

Scout-o-Rama in San Jose celebrates local Scouts and Scouting America troops

The festival featured various activities and games and brought together the Silicon Valley Scouting community
Suhana Mahabal
May 13, 2025
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