![Snapshots](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-23-at-9.36.38-PM-900x537.png)
Snapshots
Seniors share impactful people, moments and lessons learned from high school
Snapshots
Seniors share impactful people, moments, and lessons learned from high school
![The Class of 2021](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-23-at-5.52.38-PM-900x799.png)
The Class of 2021
Seniors reflect back on their high school experiences
![Aditya Shah 19 poses with Elaine Hamilton.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AdityaShah_Ms.Hamilton-e1621395296708-900x662.jpg)
Elaine Hamilton
Guidance Senior Clerical Assistant Hamilton retires after 23 years at FUHSD
![Knee injuries](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-21-at-7.18.56-PM.png)
Knee injuries
MVHS student athletes and a physical therapist discuss difficulties, recovery and prevention
![How to prevent and react to violence](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/How-to-prevent-and-react-to-violence-900x506.png)
How to prevent and react to violence
Students Fight Back webinar teaches verbal and physical self defense strategies
![FUHSD participates in Culturally Responsive Education training](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-31-at-8.50.43-PM.png)
FUHSD participates in Culturally Responsive Education training
Nine MVHS staff members take part in a 5-month-long online course with FUHSD
![Graphic by Rachel Jiang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/168026938_360771728812544_7440697861915159916_n-900x696.jpg)
Plotting the Future
Examining course allocations at MVHS through the lens of declining enrollment
Part 2: The Process
Examining how MVHS makes course allocation decisions
![MVHS alumnae 18 Mikaela Lee competes at a kung fu tournament](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/144896576_409613786796810_5401104823323824976_n-900x598.jpg)
Martial Arts
MVHS students participate in judo, karate, kung fu and taekwondo
![Photo illustration by Jayanti Jha and Lance Tong](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-06-at-12.02.51-AM-900x620.png)
Sprains, strains and pains
Athletes reflect on their experiences with various injuries
![Exploring juniors and seniors who are preparing for college through athletics.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_4009-900x664.png)
Ready for commitment
Local student-athletes share their past, present and future goals for collegiate play
![Archbishop Mitty senior Brian Chong plays at Kalamazoo in August 2019.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Untitled-design.png)
Archbishop Mitty High School senior Brian Chong scores a commitment to play for Brown University D1 tennis
Chong explains his unique recruitment process following 10 years on the court
![Graphic by Annie Zhang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-9.11.29-PM-900x360.png)
This is ________: Music and the human condition
The role of music in building interpersonal connections
![Sophomores Angela Doncsev and Nikita Swaminathan model the Lav and Butterfly hoodies.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CBKRZ1-e1604164934720-805x900.jpg)
Creative entrepreneurs for a cause
MVHS students start clothing and accessory businesses and raise funds for coral restoration, children in need, COVID-19 and BLM
![Mochi is junior Marvin Wu’s family’s first pet. Wu and his family play with her in their backyard.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/AMarvin1-e1601045608426-727x900.jpeg)
Puppies of quarantine
MVHS students share their experiences with their new pets
![Evolution of style in quarantine](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PACKAGE-COVER-900x506.png)
Evolution of style in quarantine
A look into how fashion and makeup preferences have changed in light of COVID-19
![A Discourse: Black Lives Matter at FUHSD](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/EE-Website-BLM-Design-900x775.png)
A Discourse: Black Lives Matter at FUHSD
Community discusses the impacts of the movement in local schools
![Yosemite, 2012](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_5802.png)
Q&A with my mom
Asking my mother about herself during quarantine
![It’s okay to take it easy](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/headline-900x506.png)
It’s okay to take it easy
Why we need to decrease expectations of ourselves during COVID-19
![COVID-19 news coverage](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/evgeni-tcherkasski-0pPyrly3H2U-unsplash-900x589.jpg)
COVID-19 news coverage
In-depth coverage of COVID-19 at every level
![Dear healthcare workers](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/h-shaw-UhOIDLhhIcI-unsplash-900x600.jpg)
Dear healthcare workers
A letter of gratitude for our heroes
![Face masks are among the PPE items in need.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_5330-1-900x675.jpg)
COVID-19 creates resource shortages for healthcare workers and community members
Stanford and West Valley Community Services provide for those in need of assistance
![MVRT rookies cheer for the team.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSC_1127-900x601.jpg)
MVHS seniors reflect on their wins at LA North Regional
MVRT reaches finals and qualifies for the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Championship in April
![An in-depth guide to every course available at MVHS.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-02-19-at-4.24.32-PM-900x535.png)
MVHS Course Selection Guide
Exploring student perspectives on every course offered at MVHS
![Senior Nate Reyes lies on his seat as he prepares for the procedure while holding on to senior Allison Wu, who smiles at him.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/blood1.jpg)
Students participate in annual Stanford Blood Drive
Stanford Blood Center addresses the low number of donors in the past few years
![Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) visits schools to determine the level of education being provided to students](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/wasc.jpg)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
A timeline of events regarding WASC
![Realty changes in Cupertino](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/tom-rumble-7lvzopTxjOU-unsplash-900x506.jpg)
Realty changes in Cupertino
Evolution of the nature of Silicon Valley housing
![Urbanization of Cupertino](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/carles-rabada-NXP7wGyUDeY-unsplash-900x506.jpg)
Urbanization of Cupertino
In a constant state of change, Cupertino has experienced drastic changes in terms of infrastructure and business from the influx of both workers and residents. Vallco construction has recently been reinitiated after the passage of State Bill 35. The proliferation of chain businesses act as a double edged sword to local businesses. Median house values climb and realtors work to satisfy buyers who prioritize commute times. Read more about each story.
![Team Léquipe Pommes de Terre demo their project, a manipulator based off the 2017 FRC Steamworks game.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_1030-900x675.jpg)
MVRT rookies showcase first projects
New members present their month-long projects to parents
![Participants with a baby were required to pay double the transportation fees in the simulation.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DSC_0741-900x600.jpg)
Cupertino residents take on poverty simulation
Local residents experience what life is like for low-income families
[Video] Women’s Suffrage and the Voter’s Choice Act
The passage of the Voter’s Choice Act makes it easier for Californian voters to cast their ballot
![Graphic by Sarah Young](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RIGHTS-900x600.png)
Fighting for Rights
Exploring community members' struggles to assert their rights
![Biology teacher Pamela Chow reacts to Sandy Hook Promises school supply ad. Photo by Andie Liu // El Estoque](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2019-10-25-at-1.23.00-PM-900x498.png)
MVHS students and staff react to Sandy Hook Ad
MVHS students and staff react to non profit Sandy Hook Promise’s back to school ad “Back-To-School Essentials”
![Dangers of the Web](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tianyi-ma-WiONHd_zYI4-unsplash-900x595.jpg)
Dangers of the Web
Exploring the different facets of cybersecurity
![Alumni Anant Singhania mentored MVRT in their first workshop dealing with applying math to scouting. Photo by Andie Liu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DSC_0075-1-900x600.jpg)
Monta Vista Robotics Team offseason trainings: a student-run experience with mentor support
MVRT alumni mentor the team in workshops to coach members on competition strategy
![Birthright: an exploration of political autonomy](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/70622937_2335476250050393_8344497620718190592_n-1-900x675.jpg)
Birthright: an exploration of political autonomy
Exploring the roots of political autonomy in recent times
![Sul & Beans: Sampling Sul & Beans’s most popular dessert items](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-17-at-9.32.56-PM-900x471.png)
Sul & Beans: Sampling Sul & Beans’s most popular dessert items
Sampling Sul & Beans’s most popular dessert items
![Sul Searching: dessert cafe manager opens Sul & Beans and SomiSomi](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_6377-e1566887587364-900x600.jpg)
Sul Searching: dessert cafe manager opens Sul & Beans and SomiSomi
Dessert cafe manager reflects on opening two Main Street restaurants