Senior Stories
A look into the high school experiences of members of the class of 2020
Charlotte Chui, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Merch madness
Exploring four types of merchandise on campus
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?
Asking people who are wearing headphones what they're listening to at that moment
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
The motivation and process behind their gardens
A stroll through the Cupertino farmers market
Employees share their experiences selling at the local market
Breaking down the nutrition of 16-ounce drinks: What’s in a drink?
Breaking down the nutritional information of popular 16-ounce drinks
Bite Club’s chocolate taste test
Members learn about the health benefits of dark chocolate
RareTea offers high quality teas
Newly-opened Cupertino branch offers high quality teas
Rewind: The comeback of older trends
How vinyl records and Polaroids are making a resurgence
Matador bags: What are MVHS students wearing?
The variety of school bags students use
Stop and smell the roses: Four DIYs
Four creations to make with roses
Leo Club holds cookie decorating station
Officers promote volunteerism with weeklong events
Measure CC in effect
How bond funds are being used for construction throughout the district
Homemade Hipster: Strawberry Matcha Latte
A fruity twist on the classic pearl milk tea
Buying Local
Exploring local businesses in Cupertino
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
MVHS faces Homestead HS for the second time in the season
Warming up
El Estoque documents how teams and athletes prepare for the big day
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
Matadors end game 3-1
Starting them young
A look into recreational sports leagues in Cupertino
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
Three cultural clubs at MVHS celebrate the Lunar New Year
In the lab: Vivek Kamarshi receives recognition for science project
MVHS student selected for the Regeneron Science Talent Search
Extra-Ordinary: Achievements beyond school
Uncovering feats of MVHS community members
A clean slate
Officers of Chinese Honor Society share club goals for 2019
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
Exploring the impact of social change for minority groups
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
Third place winner shares her process and motivations
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
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
Participants in last year’s app-building competition familiarize new members with the process
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
Student teachers transition to full-time roles in the new school year
Mapped
Location tracking apps are intrusive and break trust in relationships
Mindfulness in the classroom
Students share their thoughts on the effects of mindfulness activities
Team FemStem’s app-building process
Group members reflect upon completing the Technovation Challenge
We regret to inform you…
It’s important to experience rejection but deal with it a healthy way