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

Juniors Elaine Kao, Dylan Ngyuen, Lily Jiang and Ian Lin chat with each other during their Friendsgiving meal.

Friends, Family and Food

Exploring Friendsgiving celebrations among students and staff
Corinna Kuo
December 2, 2023
Biology and Health teacher Pooya Hajjarian with his father in Cupertino during the year 1993. Hajjarian was in his freshman year of MVHS, donning a Matadors hoodie. Photo courtesy of Pooya Hajjarian | Used with permission.

The road back home

FUHSD alumni who returned as staff reflect on the paths that led them back to MVHS
Jami Lim
December 1, 2023
Cupertinos natural treasure

Cupertino’s natural treasure

Exploring the ways McClellan Ranch Preserve educates the community on the environment
Mihir Vishwarupe
November 30, 2023
Former MVHS student and current junior Mira Sarang’s experience with rehab has encouraged her to stay sober.

From addiction to recovery

Exploring junior Mira Sarang’s journey with substance abuse and rehabilitation
Ananya Chaudhary, Dylan Nguyen, and Aashi Venkat
November 29, 2023
Elders in volunteering

Elders in volunteering

Examining how elders in Cupertino give back to the community through volunteering
Taryn Lam and Sania Nadkarni
November 21, 2023
Experienced educators

Experienced educators

Seasoned teachers share their experiences in education
Meggie Chen and Liz Liu
November 17, 2023

Elders in policymaking

Looking at how elders contribute to the city’s political scene
Ethan Eisler and Alan Tai
November 13, 2023
Delving into lunchtime

Delving into lunchtime

Exploring the ways MVHS students spend their lunch during school
Crystal Cheng and Lindsey Tang
November 9, 2023
50 questions with Molly Guadiamos

50 questions with Molly Guadiamos

In the 25th installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Molly Guadiamos 50 questions
Leah Desai and Sania Nadkarni
November 6, 2023
Assistant Phil Roybal helps junior Aaron Hung with his woodworking project.

Coming out of the woodwork

Looking into MVHS students’ experiences with woodworking
Sophia D'Sa
November 3, 2023
Ashley Voigt posing with her future husband at their graduation from MVHS. Photo courtesy of Ashley Voigt | Used with permission

No place quite like home

Examining what people at MVHS consider to be their “home”
Suhana Mahabal
November 3, 2023
More than meets the eye

More than meets the eye

Exploring how Spanish and French teacher Joyce Fortune navigates visual impairment
Taryn Lam and Mihir Vishwarupe
November 2, 2023
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