![Senior Stories](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/photo-1527891751199-7225231a68dd.jpeg)
Senior Stories
A look into the high school experiences of members of the class of 2020
![Merch madness](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-design-6-900x506.jpg)
Merch madness
Exploring four types of merchandise on campus
![Senior Patricia Saito folded an origami phoenix model, created by Hongyi Wan.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_20190805_084940662_HDR-900x675.jpg)
Crafting origami creations
Three MVHS students share the process behind the art of paper folding
Pottery process: Friday nights at Wilson Park Ceramics Studio
A glimpse into an MVHS student’s ceramics creations
![Musical mood: What are MVHS students listening to?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/27-1-900x590.png)
Musical mood: What are MVHS students listening to?
Asking people who are wearing headphones what they're listening to at that moment
![Senior Jackie Yeung paints on a coat of green, sneaker-textured nail polish.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSC_0166-900x598.jpg)
Nailed it: Nail art in the MVHS community
A glimpse into the process and motivations of local nail artists
![Andaaz captain and junior Akshat Rohatgi says the team has always been interested in working with Raas and Bhangra, as they are all Bollywood and hip-hop fusion dance clubs. This is the first time these three teams have collaborated for a rally performance. “I feel like we give back to the school in a way [when we perform],” Rohatgi said. “We just love performing in general at shows, and especially at rallies since we performed at the Homecoming Rally earlier this year.”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_0867-900x600.jpg)
A photo recap of the Winter Dynamic Duos Rally 2020
How the 2020 Winter Rally changed to a team rally
![Green thumbs: MVHS students and teachers share passion for gardening](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_7764-900x675.jpeg)
Green thumbs: MVHS students and teachers share passion for gardening
The motivation and process behind their gardens
![Founder Abi Lugo greets a passerby and answers questions about her flower shop on wheels.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC_0605-900x600.jpg)
A stroll through the Cupertino farmers market
Employees share their experiences selling at the local market
![Breaking down the nutrition of 16-ounce drinks: Whats in a drink?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/32-33-1.png)
Breaking down the nutrition of 16-ounce drinks: What’s in a drink?
Breaking down the nutritional information of popular 16-ounce drinks
![Sophomore and treasurer Jayanti Jha starts the meeting off by presenting about different types of dark chocolate.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DSC_0604-2-900x600.jpg)
Bite Club’s chocolate taste test
Members learn about the health benefits of dark chocolate
![RareTea offers high quality teas](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DSC_0565-2-900x632.jpg)
RareTea offers high quality teas
Newly-opened Cupertino branch offers high quality teas
![old trends](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/30-31.png)
Rewind: The comeback of older trends
How vinyl records and Polaroids are making a resurgence
![Sophomore Madelyn Laus school bag](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1-900x900.png)
Matador bags: What are MVHS students wearing?
The variety of school bags students use
![Four DIYs to make with roses](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DSC_0124-900x600.jpg)
Stop and smell the roses: Four DIYs
Four creations to make with roses
![Freshman Kylie Chang spreads chocolate frosting to decorate her sugar cookie.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DSC_0029-900x600.jpg)
Leo Club holds cookie decorating station
Officers promote volunteerism with weeklong events
![Construction goes on over the summer at Homestead HS.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/69712220_428012844467816_9015262394414268416_n-900x675.jpg)
Measure CC in effect
How bond funds are being used for construction throughout the district
![Homemade Hipster: Strawberry Matcha Latte](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/strawberry-900x543.png)
Homemade Hipster: Strawberry Matcha Latte
A fruity twist on the classic pearl milk tea
![Buying Local](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Buying.local_.featured-900x600.jpg)
Buying Local
Exploring local businesses in Cupertino
![Leo Club volunteers at 36th annual Cherry Blossom Festival](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_2088-900x675.jpg)
Leo Club volunteers at 36th annual Cherry Blossom Festival
Members’ behind the scenes preparations of the yearly Cupertino tradition celebrating relations with sister city Toyokawa
![Boys Volleyball: Matadors triumph in 3-0 victory against Homestead HS](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSC_0444-900x600.jpg)
Boys Volleyball: Matadors triumph in 3-0 victory against Homestead HS
MVHS faces Homestead HS for the second time in the season
![Warming up](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/39473486030_8d3b5d9253_o-1-900x600.jpg)
Warming up
El Estoque documents how teams and athletes prepare for the big day
![Swimming: Matadors defeat Los Altos HS in last home meet](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSC_0458-copy-900x600.jpg)
Swimming: Matadors defeat Los Altos HS in last home meet
MVHS gain a landslide victory during senior night meet
![Baseball: MVHS falls to Santa Clara HS in first home game](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSC_0289-900x600.jpg)
Baseball: MVHS falls to Santa Clara HS in first home game
Matadors end game 3-1
![Starting them young](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/53692851_2088503651226009_3777154734440316928_n-900x450.jpg)
Starting them young
A look into recreational sports leagues in Cupertino
![Boys basketball: Team loses senior night to Santa Clara HS](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/DSC_0692-900x600.jpg)
Boys basketball: Team loses senior night to Santa Clara HS
After playing neck and neck in the first half, MVHS faces a slow second half and loses 32-45
![Ringing in a new year](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CHS1-1-900x675.jpg)
Ringing in a new year
Three cultural clubs at MVHS celebrate the Lunar New Year
![In the lab: Vivek Kamarshi receives recognition for science project](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Screen-Shot-2019-01-29-at-6.38.10-PM.png)
In the lab: Vivek Kamarshi receives recognition for science project
MVHS student selected for the Regeneron Science Talent Search
![Extra-Ordinary: Achievements beyond school](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Screen-Shot-2019-01-29-at-9.12.30-PM.png)
Extra-Ordinary: Achievements beyond school
Uncovering feats of MVHS community members
![A clean slate](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/000-1-813x900.png)
A clean slate
Officers of Chinese Honor Society share club goals for 2019
![Theres an app for that: Monta Vista Official](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_1696-648x900.png)
There’s an app for that: Monta Vista Official
The official MVHS app keeps students updated on bell schedules and upcoming events
![The fight for rights](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_3800-900x675.jpg)
The fight for rights
Exploring the impact of social change for minority groups
![City of Cupertino holds 2018 tree lighting ceremony](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC_0080-900x598.jpg)
City of Cupertino holds 2018 tree lighting ceremony
Community members come together to kick off the holiday season with the annual tradition
![MVHS student takes third in 45th annual Japanese speech contest](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/45881417_2216152818404127_3834087858843418624_n.jpg)
MVHS student takes third in 45th annual Japanese speech contest
Third place winner shares her process and motivations
![Leo Club plans an environmental lesson](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/46181745_2242937169280215_5087116405350858752_n-900x598.jpg)
Leo Club plans an environmental lesson
Members share appreciation for nature through the Earth Stewards Program
Voting Local
Profiles on 2018 Cupertino City Council Candidates
![Putting positivity into practice](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/reva.png)
Putting positivity into practice
Exploring how people incorporate positivity in their daily life
A fight for nature
Environmentalists share their passion for nature and activism
![Technovation Challenge teams share app demos](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_1360-900x529.jpg)
Technovation Challenge teams share app demos
Participants in last year’s app-building competition familiarize new members with the process
![Leo Club holds interest meeting](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FullSizeRender-900x661.jpg)
Leo Club holds interest meeting
Officers reflect on goals for new members and the upcoming year
Traveling the globe
Students share international experiences from the past summer
![Stepping up to the front of the classroom](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/classroom-900x600.jpg)
Stepping up to the front of the classroom
Student teachers transition to full-time roles in the new school year
![Mapped](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-22-at-1.40.34-PM.png)
Mapped
Location tracking apps are intrusive and break trust in relationships
![Mindfulness in the classroom](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mindful-900x655.jpg)
Mindfulness in the classroom
Students share their thoughts on the effects of mindfulness activities
![Team FemStem’s app-building process](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/femstem-900x506.png)
Team FemStem’s app-building process
Group members reflect upon completing the Technovation Challenge
![We regret to inform you...](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Screen-Shot-2018-04-11-at-1.58.03-PM-900x577.png)
We regret to inform you…
It’s important to experience rejection but deal with it a healthy way