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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
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Community gathers to discuss teacher retention and recruitment

Community gathers to discuss teacher retention and recruitment

Alina Abidi
May 8, 2016
We are what we eat: Melting pot, the evolution of our food and ourselves

We are what we eat: Melting pot, the evolution of our food and ourselves

Alina Abidi
March 9, 2016
Freshman wins California Doodle4Google contest

Freshman wins California Doodle4Google contest

Alina Abidi
February 5, 2016
Left to right: Freshmen Elizabeth Giterman, Sarvagnya Chodavarapu and Sadhana Indukuri sit together at brunch on Jan. 11, facing the bus circle. The three have sat here all year, and spend their lunches on these steps as well.

Borderlands: Inner circle

Alina Abidi
January 21, 2016

EPISODE 2 New Beginnings | e²: El Estoque on screen

Alina Abidi
January 20, 2016
Impromptu: Speech and Debate's unrehearsed event

Impromptu: Speech and Debate’s unrehearsed event

Alina Abidi
January 19, 2016
Dear Santa: Letters from the Post Office

Dear Santa: Letters from the Post Office

Alina Abidi
December 12, 2015
Math teacher reflects on parent involvement

Math teacher reflects on parent involvement

Alina Abidi
December 11, 2015
Answers: What's it like to be an AP grader?

Answers: What’s it like to be an AP grader?

Alina Abidi
November 21, 2015
What you need to know about this year's PSAT administration

What you need to know about this year’s PSAT administration

Alina Abidi
October 24, 2015
Seniors Shivangi Sharma and Maddy Marten nail a wooden structure at Quad Decs on Sept. 13. Of five senior class officers, Marten is the only one with prior Leadership experience. Photo by Anushka Tyagi.

Fresh faced: Senior class officers discover difficulties, enthusiasm in inexperience

Alina Abidi
September 29, 2015
How to do Senior Portrait makeup

How to do Senior Portrait makeup

Alina Abidi
September 6, 2015
Book club: Mythology teacher shares favorite novels

Book club: Mythology teacher shares favorite novels

Alina Abidi
September 3, 2015
Sophomore Danielle Koontz leaps in to the air to catch a Los Gatos High School ball on May 20. Though the game was highlighted by strong MVHS catching, the team fell 9-3 to the Wildcats, severing their chances at a CCS championship. Photo by Justin Kim

Softball: Los Gatos HS takes early lead, Matadors end season

Alina Abidi
May 22, 2015
Despite a foot injury, senior Greg Moe flings a dodgeball at seniors Casey Parsay and Danny Takahashi on April 20. Photo by Justin Kim.

Pause to play: Increase in intramural sports among upperclassmen

Alina Abidi
May 21, 2015
CREAM opens in Cupertino

CREAM opens in Cupertino

Alina Abidi
May 9, 2015
Softball: Despite slow start, Matadors shut out Fremont HS

Softball: Despite slow start, Matadors shut out Fremont HS

Alina Abidi
May 6, 2015
French market vendors share stories and goods

French market vendors share stories and goods

Alina Abidi
April 23, 2015
Players meet on 25.

Softball: Matadors enact mercy rule, secure 10-0 victory

Alina Abidi
March 27, 2015
Sophomore Danielle Koontz catches a Palo Alto High School ball on March 18. The Matadors won 4-0 after Koontz pitched the shutout.

Softball: Matadors win first league game in shutout

Alina Abidi
March 20, 2015
Fit club: Cross country captain spreads running passion to Prom group

Fit club: Cross country captain spreads running passion to Prom group

Alina Abidi
March 13, 2015
Junior Monica McCarthy slides on to first base on March 11. The Matadors defeated Aragon High School 11-6 after scoring five runs in the first inning.

Softball: MVHS defeats Aragon High School 11-6

Alina Abidi
March 12, 2015
Boys soccer players listen to coach Patrick Lowney during halftime on Feb. 17. The team was down 2-0 against Mountain View High School halfway through the game.

Sports Smarts: Winter Recap

Alina Abidi
March 9, 2015

Boys soccer: Team defeats Evergreen Valley HS in first round CCS game

Alina Abidi
February 28, 2015
Girls basketball gathers before their game against Alisal HS on Feb. 24. The Matadors defeated the Trojans 40-27 and will advance to the second round of CCS play. Photo by Malini Ramaiyer

Girls basketball: MVHS defeats Alisal HS 40-27

Alina Abidi
February 26, 2015
First Amendment Challenge: Freedom of religion

First Amendment Challenge: Freedom of religion

Alina Abidi
February 23, 2015
The supportive bleachers were packed with the boys basketball team, a giant cut out of senior Christina Jennings and other familiar faces on Feb. 20. MVHS lost 48-46 to Cupertino HS at the Matadors' Senior Night game.

Girls basketball: MVHS falls to undefeated Cupertino HS in double overtime

Alina Abidi
February 21, 2015
Junior Radwan Hamwi scores in the last few minutes of boys soccer's senior night game against Mountain View HS on Feb. 17, his third goal in three minutes. Hamwi's hat trick brought the Matadors from 3-0 to 3-3.

Boys soccer: Senior Night game against Mountain View HS results in tie

Alina Abidi
February 17, 2015
Boys soccer: Senior night vs Mountain View HS

Boys soccer: Senior night vs Mountain View HS

Alina Abidi
February 17, 2015
Girls basketball sits in the far corner of the gym to talk after the game on Feb. 11. MVHS defeated Fremont High School 43-23 after securing a wide lead early on.

Girls basketball: Matadors bounce back to defeat Fremont High School 43-23

Alina Abidi
February 13, 2015
Girls basketball: Team faces Fremont High School

Girls basketball: Team faces Fremont High School

Alina Abidi
February 11, 2015
Girls basketball: Matadors unable to catch up to Lynbrook Vikings

Girls basketball: Matadors unable to catch up to Lynbrook Vikings

Alina Abidi
February 7, 2015
Basketball faces Lynbrook HS

Basketball faces Lynbrook HS

Alina Abidi
February 6, 2015
Girls basketball: MVHS defeats Homestead Mustangs 45-36

Girls basketball: MVHS defeats Homestead Mustangs 45-36

Alina Abidi
February 5, 2015

Liveblog: Girls basketball vs. Homestead HS

Alina Abidi
February 4, 2015
Girls basketball: Team falls to Milpitas Trojans after neck and neck game

Girls basketball: Team falls to Milpitas Trojans after neck and neck game

Alina Abidi
February 1, 2015
Liveblog: Girls basketball vs. Milpitas HS

Liveblog: Girls basketball vs. Milpitas HS

Alina Abidi
January 28, 2015
Purple and gold pride: Basketball vs. Lynbrook HS

Purple and gold pride: Basketball vs. Lynbrook HS

Alina Abidi
January 17, 2015
Photo gallery: Girls basketball trails behind 32-55

Photo gallery: Girls basketball trails behind 32-55

Alina Abidi
January 10, 2015
Live blog: Girls basketball vs. Santa Clara HS

Live blog: Girls basketball vs. Santa Clara HS

Alina Abidi
January 9, 2015
Sports Smarts: Winter edition

Sports Smarts: Winter edition

Alina Abidi
January 6, 2015
Yoga Club invites members to holiday themed stretches and snacks

Yoga Club invites members to holiday themed stretches and snacks

Alina Abidi
December 1, 2014
MVHS falls to Lynbrook High School in IDC Fantastics rally

MVHS falls to Lynbrook High School in IDC Fantastics rally

Alina Abidi
November 21, 2014

MV Sprouts prepares for new season

Alina Abidi
November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Football falls to Wilcox High School

PHOTO GALLERY: Football falls to Wilcox High School

Alina Abidi
November 1, 2014
Leadership workshop reminds athletes to value sportsmanship

Leadership workshop reminds athletes to value sportsmanship

Alina Abidi
October 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Table Tennis club

PHOTO GALLERY: Table Tennis club

Alina Abidi
September 30, 2014
Junior Jimmy Li currently serves as vice president of MVHS’ Table Tennis club. Li explained that while most clubs have member requirements, table tennis club encourages new members at each meeting.

Player profile: Jimmy Li

Alina Abidi
September 25, 2014
Senior Timothy Iwamoto hits his cut off man.

Sports Smarts: 2014 Recap

Alina Abidi
August 21, 2014
Class of 1994 alumni reconnect at 20 year reunion

Class of 1994 alumni reconnect at 20 year reunion

Alina Abidi
July 2, 2014

The Eldstroms: Norwegian exchange student reflects on her year at MVHS

Alina Abidi
June 4, 2014

Game of the Week: CCS Boys Volleyball vs Bellarmine

Alina Abidi
May 15, 2014
Matador of the Week: Anella Palacpac

Matador of the Week: Anella Palacpac

Alina Abidi
May 9, 2014

Liveblog: Softball vs Saratoga High School

Alina Abidi
May 7, 2014
Photo by Amol Pande

Matador of the Week: Surya Kumaraguru

Alina Abidi
April 12, 2014

SAT Redesign

Alina Abidi
April 9, 2014

AP French students present cultural projects during Museum Night

Alina Abidi
April 5, 2014

MVHS to undergo accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Alina Abidi
March 17, 2014
Matador of the Week: Monica Polgar

Matador of the Week: Monica Polgar

Alina Abidi
February 12, 2014

Girls soccer: Five memorable game gifs

Alina Abidi
February 2, 2014
Senior Alice Johnson dodges two CHS defenders before passing the ball to freshman Kalpana Gopalkrishnan. The team used a new formation that included five midfielders, which increased passing opportunities and a smoother transition from defense to offense.

Girls soccer: First win motivates team for league games

Alina Abidi
January 9, 2014
Girls soccer: Missing chemistry results in second preseason loss

Girls soccer: Missing chemistry results in second preseason loss

Alina Abidi
December 8, 2013

Girls soccer: Team prepares for a season full of changes

Alina Abidi
November 27, 2013

Immersion is essential for effective language learning

Alina Abidi
November 20, 2013

Apple Campus 2 will benefit Cupertino by creating more money and jobs

Alina Abidi
November 9, 2013
Cooking Club officers share best-loved dishes

Cooking Club officers share best-loved dishes

Alina Abidi
October 26, 2013

Opinions on bullying at MVHS

Alina Abidi
October 23, 2013

Weekly Weigh In: September 9 – September 13

Alina Abidi
September 15, 2013
Sophomore Meera Karthik provides helpful links to review before a biology assessment. Students used class Facebook groups to share resources with and ask questions to their peers. Screenshot by Alina Abidi.

Academic Facebook groups promote productivity, not procrastination

Alina Abidi
August 22, 2013
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