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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

A Coast Guard representative listens to a student’s question. 

Photo | Amberly Sun

MVHS hosts Career, Vocational and College Fair

The annual fair educated students about job and internship opportunities
Amberly Sun and Aletheia Ju
March 25, 2025
Photo Illustration | Alan Tai

Trump takes action to reverse U.S. climate policy

What does “unleashing American energy” mean for the climate?
Alan Tai and Samuel Teo
March 3, 2025
El Estoque adviser and MVHS journalism teacher Julia Satterthwaite addresses her journalism students. Photo by Aric Crabb | Used with permission

Journalism teacher Julia Satterthwaite wins the 2025 National High School Journalism Adviser of the Year

Columbia Scholastic Press Association awards El Estoque adviser with the national honor
Meghna Dixit and Stella Petzova
February 25, 2025
A group of Pokemon themed singers prepare their performance dedicated to senior Alyssa Yang.

Choir groups Bella Voce and Variations perform Singing Valentines

MV Choir holds its annual Singing Valentines despite slow sales
Arshiya Sen and Arushi Singh
February 14, 2025
Sheriffs monitor students as they are released from school following administration’s all-clear. Photo | Kathryn Foo

BREAKING: MVHS students released after shelter in place due to threatening email

Students were released and all activities for the day have been cancelled
Ethan Kellogg and Kathryn Foo
December 9, 2024
Freshman Chloe Tsai approaches a golden labradoodle as students surround the dog. Photo | Arshiya Sen

Leadership hosts annual Furry Friends

Students interact with pets to de-stress before finals week
Arshiya Sen and Eshika Tiwari
December 6, 2024
Graphic | Grace Lin

Rodents sighted on MVHS campus

Students and staff address concerns about rodents in school buildings and classrooms
Archana Venkatesan
November 30, 2024
MVHS and Saratoga High School football players go head-to-head in the Homecoming game on Oct. 4.

Ambulance called on field after injury during Homecoming game

MVHS staff members and students respond to the on-field crisis
Arshiya Sen and Giljoon Lee
October 14, 2024
U.C. Davis Representative Peyton Apruzzese talks to students interested in the school.

Fremont High School hosts FUHSD College Fair for juniors and seniors

Students meet college representatives from local and out-of-state colleges
Ethan Kellogg and Samuel Teo
September 25, 2024
A member of the FUHS Foundation speaks to a parent about how to get involved with the school district.

MVHS hosts Back to School Night

Parents attend their child’s classes to get to know the staff and curriculum
Vaishnavi Katukam and Yixuan (Joyce) Li
September 10, 2024
Product Manager Loy Oppus-Moe presents a box as an example product. Photo by Ethan Kellogg.

MVHS hosts Career Day presentations

Professionals share their work experiences to students over three sessions.
Ethan Kellogg and Ethan Yang
April 3, 2024
MV students who submitted to PTSA Reflections had the opportunity to celebrate and receive certificates from MV Principal Ben Clausnitzer and Reflections co-chairs Cathy Chen and John Ling. Photo courtesy of John Ling | Used with permission

“I am hopeful because . . .”

Three MV students advance to the Council level of the PTSA Reflections program
Suhana Mahabal and Alyssa Yang
March 7, 2024
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