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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
Katrina Lin

Katrina Lin, Staff Writer

Katrina is currently a senior and staff writer for El Estoque. She enjoys binge watching TV shows and movies, taking photos of everything, and eating sour candy. 

All content by Katrina Lin
Choir teacher Lofn Young speaks at last year's spring concert. Photo | Sophia D'Sa

The influences of music on the mind

How musical pursuits have affected MVHS students and staff
Sophia D'Sa and Katrina Lin
December 21, 2024
PTSA grants enabled MV teachers and clubs to pursue projects and purchase needed resources. Photo illustration | Katrina Lin

MV PTSA awards classes and clubs mini grants to supplement curriculum

Science Olympiad, World Literature and La Pluma receive money to fund books, print magazines and essential prototype building materials
Giljoon Lee and Katrina Lin
November 24, 2024
Performers twirl their colorful dresses as part of their routine. Photo by Katrina Lin

Sunnyvale Community Services hosts its first Ibero-American Festival

Anika Bhandarkar and Katrina Lin
October 27, 2024
Graphic by Isabelle Kok

Homecoming 2024

Rewinding the 2024 Homecoming week
Jillian Ju, Isabelle Kok, Grace Lin, Katrina Lin, Eshika Tiwari, Arjun Dhruv, Jami Lim, Sophia D, Asha Wojciechowski, Corinna Kuo, Ellie Wang, Varun Singh, and Angela Poon
October 12, 2024
Sophomore Eddie Fan throws chalk in the air as the performers reference the “Ooh! It’s cold in here” internet trend. Photo by Jillian Ju

Class of 2027 wows the crowd as ninja stars

Sophomores emerge from the shadows with their spin on “Ninjago”
Jillian Ju and Katrina Lin
October 3, 2024
MVHS Class of 2024 alum Michelle Zheng photographs her food while traveling to share with her followers, including this meat bun from Raohe Street Market in Taipei. Photo by Michelle Zheng | Used with permission

Foodies: bridging connections through food

MVHS food fanatics speak on exploring connections to culture through food
Jami Lim and Katrina Lin
September 27, 2024
Sophomores cheer after they tie for first place with the seniors.

Raising the rally bar

ASB Leadership revamps the class themes to unite student body in the Welcome Back Rally
Jason Chu and Katrina Lin
September 2, 2024
Junior and quarterback Graham Ischo runs down the field with the ball.

[Photo] Football dominates Andrew Hill High School 40-0 in its first game of the season

Megha Mummaneni
September 2, 2024
SEL Curriculum Wayfinder, promotes the skills Purpose, Self-awareness, Empathy, Adaptability, Collaboration and Agency throughout the FUHSD school district through interactive activities and informative videos.

Finding the way

FUHSD implements Wayfinder to promote Social Emotional Learning
Ananya Chaudhary, Jason Chu, Arjun Dhruv, Katrina Lin, Zaid Naqvi, and Benjamin Zhang
August 30, 2024
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