The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Ethical crossroads

Ethical crossroads

El Estoque staff discuss the mission and ethics of the publication
Meggie Chen and Niveda Hari
April 21, 2024
El Estoque in a Snapshot

El Estoque in a Snapshot

El Estoque shares its history and accomplishments
Lauren Chuu and Dahlia Schilling
April 21, 2024
Photo courtesy of Rajvansh Gupta | Used with permission

Losing to win

Sophomore Rajvansh Gupta shares his involvement with the chess variant Antichess
Brandon Wang
April 16, 2024
Creating culture

Creating culture

From clubs to holidays, MVHS students use a multitude of methods to stay connected to their cultural identity
Mixed feelings

Mixed feelings

MVHS students reflect on the struggles of balancing multiple cultures
Kathryn Foo and Arshiya Sen
April 13, 2024
Various cultural clubs exist around MVHS, hosting events, shows and meetings. | Photos by Dylan Canoglu, Lily Jiang, Michelle Zheng and Yutong Zhong

Club hub

El Estoque's Features section showcases all of the cultural clubs on campus
Production nights are two days (Monday and Wednesday) where El Estoque staff members stay at school to work on their stories.

Pitch to publication

El Estoque staff members explain how the magazine is made
Ellie Wang and Dahlia Schilling
April 8, 2024
Former El Estoque adviser Michelle Balmeo poses alongside the EE head editors holding the first issue of the 2011-2012 school year. Photo courtesy of Michelle Balmeo | Used with permission

Turning the page

Former adviser and editors reflect on their time on El Estoque
Sophia D'Sa and Mihir Vishwarupe
April 8, 2024
Sophomore Advaith Anand gets feedback from principal Ben Clausnitzer on his group’s SEEC project.

SEEC seeks to create a safe and inclusive environment at MVHS

Social Emotional Learning and Equity Coalition members reflect on their experiences on the committee
Sophia D'Sa
April 8, 2024
School Resource Officer Aalok Patel poses for a photo. | Photo courtesy of Aalok Patel | Used with permission

Behind the badge

School Resource Officer Aalok Patel discusses the challenges, inspiration and joys of his job
Alan Tai, Mihir Vishwarupe, and Eric Zhou
April 6, 2024
Economic teacher Pete Pelkey worked in a variety of professions, ranging from being a paramedic to working at a funeral home.

Pete Pelkey’s peculiar past

How economics teacher Pete Pelkey’s past job experiences shaped his view on life
As a child, junior Bernice Kwong would often celebrate Easter alongside her friends. Photo courtesy of Bernice Kwong | Used with permission.

Celebrating major March holidays at MVHS

Students celebrate Easter and Ramadan in a multitude of ways
Leah Desai and Riya Murthy
March 31, 2024
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