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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
All content by Karen Feng
Club Commission now requires clubs to take meeting minutes and submit them with a confirmation form by 3 p.m. a week after the meeting was held. According to lead commissioner senior Zerreen Kazi, the commission is attempting to be more official in its policies and comply with state auditors’ regulations. Screenshot by Karen Feng.

Club Commission requires meeting minutes as of Feb. 11

Karen Feng
February 27, 2014

School Site Council provides funding to student clubs

Karen Feng
February 11, 2014
ASB vice president senior Leon Chen introduces Legislative Council procedures to its new members on Jan. 30 in the Leadership room. The council discussed denying proposed clubs, the upcoming Challenge Success survey and a poll to determine what students want changed on campus. Photo by Karen Feng.

New Legislative Council reaches out to student body

Karen Feng
February 5, 2014
Parents and administrators come together at the Challenge Success meeting to discuss stress at MVHS. Although only 17 parents attended, the PTSA hopes to reach more community members with a campus-wide survey. Photo by Karen Feng.

Challenge Success reaches out to parents

Karen Feng
January 22, 2014
Starting next semester, Club Commission will enforce the rule that clubs must take down posters for completed events the following Friday after school. If they do not follow the rule, clubs risk receiving a strike. Photo by Karen Feng.

Fourth Club Council increases communication between Club Commission and club presidents

Karen Feng
December 10, 2013

Girls golf: Captains Reflect

Karen Feng
November 15, 2013
Legislative Council approves two new clubs

Legislative Council approves two new clubs

Karen Feng
November 15, 2013

Field Hockey: Lady Mats stage comeback victory

Karen Feng
November 3, 2013
This “stress tree,” developed by the MVHS Challenge Success team during a working session at the Fall Conference, displays the causes and effects of stress at MVHS. The CS team aims to create research-based solutions to increase student engagement, reduce stress and discuss long-term success. Photo used with permission of PTSA President Jim Cunningham.

PTSA discusses academic changes in third monthly meeting

Karen Feng
October 25, 2013
Senior co-captain Natalie Ng picks up the flag at the fourth hole for senior co-captain Shruthi Perati at their match against Gunn High School on Oct. 17 at Deep Cliff Golf Course. Ng will likely attend the SCVL championships on Oct. 22 due to her 20th seed ranking before the match. Photo by Karen Feng.

Girls golf: Senior night game ends in 181-217 loss

Karen Feng
October 21, 2013

Girls Golf: One loss and one win

Karen Feng
September 18, 2013

Girls golf: Team experiences rough start

Karen Feng
September 7, 2013

Leadership introduces weekly Friday Fundays

Karen Feng
September 5, 2013

Girls golf team tees off for a new season

Karen Feng
September 4, 2013
TED Talks Showcase: Students present ideas to improve MVHS and the world

TED Talks Showcase: Students present ideas to improve MVHS and the world

Karen Feng
May 12, 2013

Softball: Second inning home run not enough to win senior night

Karen Feng
May 11, 2013
TED Talk showcase to be held on May 10

TED Talk showcase to be held on May 10

Karen Feng
May 4, 2013
Boys volleyball: Matadors overcome Mustangs’ defense for a 3-1 victory

Boys volleyball: Matadors overcome Mustangs’ defense for a 3-1 victory

Karen Feng
April 12, 2013
Robotics team reaches quarterfinals of Silicon Valley Regional

Robotics team reaches quarterfinals of Silicon Valley Regional

Karen Feng
April 9, 2013
Robotics team not selected for elimination matches

Robotics team not selected for elimination matches

Karen Feng
March 26, 2013
Girls softball: Weak offense in first league game leads to no-hitter

Girls softball: Weak offense in first league game leads to no-hitter

Karen Feng
March 13, 2013
Video: Wrestling techniques in 40 seconds

Video: Wrestling techniques in 40 seconds

Karen Feng
February 27, 2013
Change in scenery

Change in scenery

Karen Feng
February 15, 2013
Wrestling: Slow start, illness and bloody noses lead to senior night game loss

Wrestling: Slow start, illness and bloody noses lead to senior night game loss

Karen Feng
January 27, 2013
Girls soccer: Last minute goal results in 1-0 victory

Girls soccer: Last minute goal results in 1-0 victory

Karen Feng
November 30, 2012
Inside the helmet

Inside the helmet

Karen Feng
November 19, 2012
The trail less traveled

The trail less traveled

Karen Feng
November 19, 2012
Senior Brendan Duffy and junior Anton Abramson practice before the CCS match. Their season ended with a loss of 14-15 in their first round CCS match on Nov. 6. Photo by Margaret Lin.

BOYS WATER POLO CCS: Close defeat in overtime

Karen Feng
November 10, 2012
GIRLS GOLF: One stroke away from first win

GIRLS GOLF: One stroke away from first win

Karen Feng
October 12, 2012
The Powderpuff seniors break through their banner before the game. The seniors defeated the freshmen 28-0. Photo by Margaret Lin.

POWDERPUFF: 2013 vs. 2016

Karen Feng
October 4, 2012
Captain senior Prianka Singh prepares to hit the ball over the bunker at Hole 8 on Oct. 30 at Cupertino’s Deep Cliff Golf Course. She had the lowest strokes of the match with 35 strokes, just five over par. Photo by Alexandria Poh.

GIRLS GOLF: Team suffers narrow loss to Leland and Los Gatos

Karen Feng
September 28, 2012
Sophomore Valene Tjong attempts to putt a ball into the fourth hole at Cupertino’s Deep Cliff Golf Course. Tjong finished with a score of 55. Photo by Karen Feng.

GIRLS GOLF: Matadors lose to Homestead and Lynbrook 121-109-109

Karen Feng
September 15, 2012
Junior Nicole Cho tees off at Hole 7 of Deep Cliff Golf Course on Sept. 7. Cho finished with a score of 62 in her first match of the season. Photo by Karen Feng.

GIRLS GOLF: Matadors lose season opener match against Saratoga

Karen Feng
September 5, 2012
The first students to be informed of the new Independent Study: STEM Research course offering were members of the Research Club, which was founded last year. Screenshot by Karen Feng.

STEM research course makes debut

Karen Feng
September 1, 2012
The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics club will be holding its first meeting at lunch on Friday, May 25. The club plans to increase girls’ awareness, exposure and confidence to explore various STEM fields. Flyer by Hana Hyder.

New club promotes girls’ interest in STEM fields

Karen Feng
May 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Physics students combine fun and learning at California’s Great America

PHOTO GALLERY: Physics students combine fun and learning at California’s Great America

Karen Feng
May 22, 2012
Physics Honors students take fifth in nationwide Physics Bowl

Physics Honors students take fifth in nationwide Physics Bowl

Karen Feng
May 17, 2012
Sexual discourse

Sexual discourse

Karen Feng
April 11, 2012
Construction continues in preparation for grand reopening

PHOTO GALLERY: Track and field renovation update

Karen Feng
April 8, 2012
The new track and field facility, which is to be completed by Jan. 7, 2013, will be built using the donor bricks that are purchased this year. The remaining bricks of the total 720 that are purchased later will be installed separately. These bricks will eventually fill three entrance walkways: the football entry, baseball entry and lower field entrance. Photo taken from MVHS website.

Donor brick program a new source of revenue

Karen Feng
April 8, 2012

Combination of carpool lanes with High Occupancy Toll lanes to benefit everyone

Karen Feng
March 12, 2012
Online encyclopedia Wikipedia blacked out its website in protest of SOPA and PIPA, which were meant to prevent online privacy. However, many of SOPA and PIPA’s opponents accused its provisions as censorship and the bills were shelved on Jan. 20. Screenshot from Wikipedia. Screenshot by Karen Feng.

OPEN Act may replace the dropped SOPA and PIPA bills

Karen Feng
January 20, 2012
Risky business

Risky business

Karen Feng
October 15, 2011
Upgrade finally almost complete

Upgrade finally almost complete

Karen Feng
September 25, 2011

On that day: Six things that you should know about 9/11

Karen Feng
September 11, 2011
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