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Lance Tong, Managing Editor

Lance Tong is currently a senior and managing editor for El Estoque. He is a member of the MVHS Volleyball team. Lance enjoys watching the Giants and studying for APUSH in his spare time.

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Sophomore Ace Chow wearing his football gear | Photo Courtesy of Ace Chow

Preparing for the big game

November 3, 2021
Junior Sydney Su and senior Marissa Jensen embrace in a tight hug. The four seniors were given speeches and gifts from the juniors before the start of the game.

Girls Volleyball falls to Los Altos High School on senior night

October 24, 2021
Senior Tanisha Pulla tries to maintain possession as a SHS opponent attempts to steal the ball.

Varsity Field Hockey falls to Saratoga High School on senior night

October 24, 2021
The team rushes through the banner, marking the end of halftime and the beginning of the third quarter.

Matadors lose helmet trophy to Cupertino High School for the fifth consecutive year

October 18, 2021
The Class of 2022 poses for a group photo following their performance.

Class of 2022’s Homecoming performance

October 8, 2021
The Class of 2022 cheers in a huddle following the end of their homecoming skit performance for the finale time. Following months of preparation making costumes, props, skit decs and learning choreography, they got the chance to finally show their spirit in front of a crowd of MVHS students and faculty. Photo by Aditya Shukla

Homecoming 2021: A Recap

October 7, 2021
Los Gatos High School by David Sawyer is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

BREAKING: Los Altos High School bomb threat threatens Homecoming football game

October 1, 2021
Team Inani

Team Inani

September 23, 2021
Teammates by Chance

Teammates by Chance

September 23, 2021
MVHS players huddle together following a play

Football falls to Lowell High School 53-14

September 22, 2021
The team waits in preparation for a spike from a Mountain View hitter.

Girls Volleyball loses to Mountain View High School 3-0

September 20, 2021
Senior Marissa Jensen prepares to leap into the air to receive a pass from her teammate.

Girls Volleyball falls to Palo Alto High School 3-0

September 16, 2021
The MVHS boys water polo team discusses strategy at half time.

MVHS falls to Lynbrook High School in its season premiere

September 10, 2021
Shanware sets the ball in the last play of the final set. MVHS would win, with the final score 15-13. Photo by Lance Tong

[Photo] Varsity Girls Volleyball wins 3-2 in a thrilling comeback against Notre Dame

September 4, 2021
With multiple staff openings, MVHS deals with starting the year with fewer councilors.

Counseling department starts the year with two vacancies

August 27, 2021
FUHSD schools shift to hybrid learning

FUHSD schools shift to hybrid learning

May 15, 2021

Arm problems

May 15, 2021

Ankle injuries

May 15, 2021
The Save Regnart car rallies drew support from students and parents alike.

Part 4: CUSD board and community members address the possibility of school closures

May 6, 2021
CUSD board members discuss options for budget cuts. The board meeting lasted over four hours.

Part 3: How schools are funded

May 6, 2021
West Valley Elementary School parents and students were shocked after every staff member was reassigned.

Part 2: The tide turns

May 6, 2021
Lawson Middle School during the summer.

Part 1: The heyday

May 6, 2021
Its been a year now?

It’s been a year now?

April 4, 2021
Warming up: Reopening sports at MVHS

Warming up: Reopening sports at MVHS

April 1, 2021
Another message from an ASB candidate for a vote

ASB candidates, please stop DMing us

March 17, 2021
A twitter user captures an image of a CUSD parent in support of returning to schools.

CUSD discusses returning to in person learning

March 8, 2021
Photo illustration by Jayanti Jha and Lance Tong

Sprains, strains and pains

February 6, 2021
Exploring juniors and seniors who are preparing for college through athletics.

[Photo] Ready for commitment

December 15, 2020
The Rise and Fall of CUSDs Enrollment and Expenditures

The Rise and Fall of CUSDs Enrollment and Expenditures

November 26, 2020
Junior Anika Mishra practices before a game with a small crowd. Photo used with permission by Mishra.

The Impact of Cheering

November 5, 2020
Mitch McConnell by Gage Skidmore is licensed with CC BY-SA 2.0.

Senate Republicans’ hypocrisy is at an all time high

October 7, 2020
From serving as bonding events to fueling athletes in reaching their maximum potential, food is an integral part of an athletes’ experience. Whether it’s increasing intake of specific food groups to compensate for dietary restrictions or making their own meals, MVHS student-athletes have taken their diets into their own hands to make sure they’re “fuelin’ up.”

Fuelin’ Up

September 16, 2020
Many seniors used the car parade as an opportunity to meet with their friends and take graduation photos together.

MVHS hosts senior car parade

June 8, 2020
CUSD board members discuss options for budget cuts. The board meeting lasted over four hours.

Cupertino Union School District school board addresses reduced funding amid budget spending deficit

May 23, 2020
Picuture used from The California State University website

CSUs and UCs suspend standardized testing requirements

May 22, 2020
Grocery stores implement safety measures in light of COVID-19

Grocery stores implement safety measures in light of COVID-19

May 12, 2020
Finding sympathy for the MVHS administration

Finding sympathy for the MVHS administration

April 3, 2020
The MVHS cafeteria surprises with delicious meals

The MVHS cafeteria surprises with delicious meals

March 31, 2020
Cure Cancer Cruise 2020 Preparations

Cure Cancer Cruise 2020 Preparations

March 28, 2020
Sophmore Anushka Savale works on the wheel.

A Potter’s Touch: Exploring junior Anushka Savale’s journey with ceramics

March 11, 2020
Senior Ashley Liu goes up for a layup, making the score 4-0 three minutes into the first quarter. Photo by Lance Tong

[Photo] Girls Basketball: Matadors defeat Fremont HS on senior night

February 22, 2020
Sophmore Collin Ong poses in front of his Funko Pops. Ong has over 70 Funko Pops. Photo used with permission of Collin Ong

A shelf of memories: MVHS communities collections of different items

February 11, 2020
Senior Yoanna Lee practices Jesus Loves Me by Chris Tomlin on stage.

Spirit of Song

February 11, 2020
2020 Club Food Day in Photos

2020 Club Food Day in Photos

February 10, 2020
Junior Frank Liu looks up the field to try and pass the ball.

Boys Soccer: Monta Vista draws with Hillsdale HS 2-2

December 18, 2019
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[Photo] Numbing the Pain: Looking into the non-prescription pain medication use in student athletes

November 22, 2019
Field hockey: Matadors end their season with a 2-0 loss

Field hockey: Matadors end their season with a 2-0 loss

November 8, 2019
Junior Yolanna Lu serves the ball in the third set of the game.

Girls Volleyball: MVHS fails to break losing streak in consecutive league games

October 25, 2019
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