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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
All content by Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
Photo gallery: Neuroscience Club ends semester with dissection

Photo gallery: Neuroscience Club ends semester with dissection

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
May 30, 2017

Test of time

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
May 30, 2017

Octagon looks back on its 2016-17 year

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
April 17, 2017
A look into custodian Isidro Goncalves’ life

A look into custodian Isidro Goncalves’ life

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
April 17, 2017
Music from Musicians Society: Flute player Cindy Chang

Music from Musicians Society: Flute player Cindy Chang

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
March 10, 2017

Contra pop culture

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
March 10, 2017
Neuroscience Club kicks off semester with two events

Neuroscience Club kicks off semester with two events

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
February 9, 2017
Bubba bearing the community: The story of the drought, a tree and a wooden bear

Bubba bearing the community: The story of the drought, a tree and a wooden bear

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan and Avni Prasad
February 8, 2017

A walk through an Octagon Stanford concessions event

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
December 31, 2016

Blind sided

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
October 28, 2016

Q and A: Senior Nikita Agarwal on her guitar playing

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
October 28, 2016
Girls volleyball: Senior Ellie Cary's journey in volleyball

Girls volleyball: Senior Ellie Cary’s journey in volleyball

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
October 28, 2016
Girls volleyball: Team defeats Los Gatos for first time in 17 years

Girls volleyball: Team defeats Los Gatos for first time in 17 years

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
October 27, 2016
Girls volleyball: Team begins season with two home wins

Girls volleyball: Team begins season with two home wins

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
September 23, 2016

Octagon events coordinator outlines upcoming events

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
September 23, 2016
Sports Flash: Photos from MVHS athletics

Sports Flash: Photos from MVHS athletics

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
September 22, 2016
Junior Ellie Cary goes up for a hit from outside in the second set. With 17 total kills in the match, Cary's offense was key to MVHS' success in the match. Photo by Malini Ramaiyer

Girls volleyball: Team looks to maintain success in higher league

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
August 30, 2016

Sophomore maintains positive outlook despite second degree burn

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
June 6, 2016
A year in review: Animal Rescue Club

A year in review: Animal Rescue Club

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
June 6, 2016

A year in review: Animal Rescue Club

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
May 20, 2016

Baseball

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
April 19, 2016

Double-edged

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
March 22, 2016
Baseball: Team blows past Prospect HS 9-1

Baseball: Team blows past Prospect HS 9-1

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
March 14, 2016
Senior Anya Mathur reflects on performance at Super Bowl 50

Senior Anya Mathur reflects on performance at Super Bowl 50

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
March 14, 2016
Live blog: Boys basketball CCS Round 1 vs. Carlmont

Live blog: Boys basketball CCS Round 1 vs. Carlmont

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
February 23, 2016
Mueller observes the rivalry Helmet game against Cupertino HS. He has decided to take a year off from football for the coming year.

Head football coach Jeff Mueller to take next season off

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
February 5, 2016
Girls basketball: Team trails behind dominant Mills HS

Girls basketball: Team trails behind dominant Mills HS

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
December 17, 2015
Field hockey senior Amelia de Leon wins “Goalie of the Year”

Field hockey senior Amelia de Leon wins “Goalie of the Year”

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
December 17, 2015
Moneyball: How fundraising helps MVHS sports teams

Moneyball: How fundraising helps MVHS sports teams

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
December 12, 2015

The time I got carded

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
November 20, 2015
Girls volleyball: Victory at senior night confirms undefeated league record

Girls volleyball: Victory at senior night confirms undefeated league record

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
November 11, 2015
Harvest Festival: Cupertino Historical Society members discuss Cupertino’s history

Harvest Festival: Cupertino Historical Society members discuss Cupertino’s history

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
October 25, 2015
Playing the price: The cost of playing a sport at MVHS

Playing the price: The cost of playing a sport at MVHS

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
October 23, 2015
The time I met a famous athlete

The time I met a famous athlete

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
October 22, 2015
Cross country: Team shares common practice runs

Cross country: Team shares common practice runs

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
October 21, 2015
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Cross country: Team travels to Oregon for Nike Portland XC Invite

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
September 30, 2015
Girls golf: Season begins with new coach and record number of athletes trying out

Girls golf: Season begins with new coach and record number of athletes trying out

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
September 12, 2015
Senior Namrata Subramanian warms up around the track before practice on Aug. 31. Subramanian often listens to music when she runs alone. Photo by Kalpana Gopalkrishnan

Workout Playlist: Cross country senior Namrata Subramanian’s running music

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
August 31, 2015
A Homestead HS athlete looks up before the start of the 100 m race. Most athletes completed a few practice starts before their event began.

Track and Field: Athletes achieve personal records at El Camino League Finals

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
May 10, 2015
Softball: MVHS win earns team first place spot in division

Softball: MVHS win earns team first place spot in division

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
April 26, 2015
Intramural Ultimate Frisbee: Quarterfinals

Intramural Ultimate Frisbee: Quarterfinals

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
April 21, 2015
Fashion Friday: Nineties Revival

Fashion Friday: Nineties Revival

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
April 10, 2015
Just Dance: Bharatanatyam students share their experiences

Just Dance: Bharatanatyam students share their experiences

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
April 8, 2015
Opening Night: Drama prepares for first performance of Footloose

Opening Night: Drama prepares for first performance of Footloose

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
March 25, 2015
Abacus math students showcase their mental math abilities

Abacus math students showcase their mental math abilities

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
March 12, 2015
MVHS students capture memories at Design It Polaroid Fundraiser

MVHS students capture memories at Design It Polaroid Fundraiser

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
March 6, 2015
What you need to know about the 2015 State of the Union Address

What you need to know about the 2015 State of the Union Address

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
January 21, 2015
10 Things You Didn't Know About Summer Programs

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Summer Programs

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
January 19, 2015
Co-presidents senior David Chang and junior Sydney Howard strike a signature Habitat for Humanity pose during a build in 2012 with alumni Alaina Lui and Atharva Fulay. Photo used with permission of David Chang.

MVHS Habitat for Humanity admitted as official chapter

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
December 16, 2014
Cupertino community looks for change after tragic death of MVHS student

Cupertino community looks for change after tragic death of MVHS student

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
December 15, 2014
Della Flint listens as a woman tells a story about a reckless biker driving through heavy traffic. Flint stayed at the entire event to make sure that all riders returned safely.

Memorial Ride for Ethan Wong continues despite lack of support from school

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
December 2, 2014
Senior Dmitriy Gutnik attends boys soccer tryouts on NOv. 12. Despite his recent ACL injury, Gutnik continues to pllay school soccer and club soccer.

ACL Injuries: Taking a Break

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
November 19, 2014
Girls tennis: Team bounces back with a strong win against Los Gatos High School

Girls tennis: Team bounces back with a strong win against Los Gatos High School

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
October 26, 2014
Field hockey: Team endures 8-0 loss against Los Gatos High School

Field hockey: Team endures 8-0 loss against Los Gatos High School

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
October 19, 2014
Field hockey: Team blows out Cupertino High School in second regular season game

Field hockey: Team blows out Cupertino High School in second regular season game

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
September 29, 2014
Senior Michael Ligier begins his senior year as FBLA president, DECA member and Speech captain. Ligier aims to recreate the same experiences he had as a freshman for new members. Photographed by Malini Ramaiyer

FBLA President looks to merge ideas from three different clubs

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
September 29, 2014
Field hockey: Game timeline of MVHS vs. Leigh High School

Field hockey: Game timeline of MVHS vs. Leigh High School

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
September 25, 2014
Used but in Good Condition

Used but in Good Condition

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
September 24, 2014
Liveblog: Football vs. Westmont

Liveblog: Football vs. Westmont

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
September 19, 2014
Junior Nikki Stuart clears the ball to a wing. The use of wingers was essential in creating crosses for shot opportunities. Photo by Kalpana Gopalkrishnan.

Field Hockey: Team’s dominant offense leads to winning preseason opener

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
September 1, 2014
Field hockey anticipates another shot at CCS

Field hockey anticipates another shot at CCS

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan
August 21, 2014
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