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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 Varsha Venkat
Pulse: Summer plans

Pulse: Summer plans

Varsha Venkat
May 4, 2015
William (junior Zach Sanchez, pictured) attempts to reason with Jack (junior Thaddeus Tarshis) following a dispute over William’s lack of time spent with Jack. The conflict between the two and Jack’s subsequent guilt serves as the focus of the film. Source: REX Productions.

REX Productions releases ‘Absolution’

Varsha Venkat
April 24, 2015
The girls basketball team does a few drills during its after-school practice on Jan. 27. The team bonds not only during practice but also through sleepovers, team breakfasts and dinners. Photo by Justin Kim.

Bonding on (and off) the field

Varsha Venkat
February 4, 2015
Junior Alissa Paterson dribbles the ball down the field during the game against Lynbrook High School on Jan. 15. With a final score of 1-0, the game was the team's first league win. Photo by Justin Kim.

Girls soccer: MVHS defeats Lynbrook High School 1-0

Varsha Venkat
January 20, 2015
Freshman Nina Biondi collides with a player from Kings Academy as she reaches for the ball following a corner kick. The Knights had several chances to score a goal following corner kicks, but missed each time, with the ball hitting the edge of the goal post instead. Photo by Varsha Venkat.

Girls soccer: MVHS defeats Kings Academy 1-0

Varsha Venkat
December 16, 2014
The science of the universe: Research, rovers and space

The science of the universe: Research, rovers and space

Varsha Venkat
October 22, 2014
There is a packet of emergency preparation guidelines in each classroom. Although measures like these are common in schools, some students believe that more precautions should be taken to increase safety. Photo by Varsha Venkat.

Earthquake: MVHS reflects on state of school safety after recent Napa earthquake

Varsha Venkat
September 24, 2014
picture of the three apple watches that will be released in early 2015

TECH TALK: Apple Inc. seeks to monopolize the technology industry

Varsha Venkat
September 14, 2014
Expectations for the new cafeteria

Expectations for the new cafeteria

Varsha Venkat
April 23, 2014
Sophomore Evan Zhang sings at the La Pluma Coffeehouse. The event featured a variety of acts including singing, dancing and role play. Photo by Varsha Venkat.

La Pluma Coffeehouse allows students to kick back and relax

Varsha Venkat
April 8, 2014
Class office candidates including junior Priscilla Phua, who was elected as senior class President, posted photos as promotion on Facebook. The results were announced today via an email sent to the student body by Assistant Principal and Leadership advisor Mike White. Used with permission of Priscilla Phua.

2014 – 2015 Class Officers announced

Varsha Venkat
April 3, 2014
Students exit the MVHS campus around noon and wait on Fort Baker Dr. for their rides home. Principal April Scott made an announcement over the school’s PA system about 30 minutes into fifth period to inform students that school would be out of session for the remainder of the day. Photo by Varsha Venkat.

Breaking News: School cancelled due to damaged water main

Varsha Venkat
March 25, 2014
Leo Club spreads kindness with Share the Love week

Leo Club spreads kindness with Share the Love week

Varsha Venkat
February 18, 2014
The Friendship Project: Reaching the limit

The Friendship Project: Reaching the limit

Varsha Venkat
February 13, 2014
Senior Paras Jain and sophomore Ajay Jain, respectively the club’s President and Vice President, look at the quadrotor helicopter, which they displayed at the club’s meeting on Jan. 28. A quadcopter is a multirotor device propelled by four rotors. Photo by Varsha Venkat.

Physics and Engineering Club demos a quadcopter

Varsha Venkat
February 3, 2014
HS Hacks is a high schoolers-only hackathon that will provide a unique coding environment for both beginner and expert programmers.

HS Hacks provides coding opportunity for both novice and expert programmers

Varsha Venkat
January 21, 2014
Microfinance Club Officers

Microfinance Club teaches students and serves international communities

Varsha Venkat
November 24, 2013
Essay Escort meets in the MVHS library.

Essay Escort plans transition from privately-run editing group to club

Varsha Venkat
November 21, 2013
Sophomore Ajay Jain, seniors Michael Mattheakis and Zuhayeer Musa and sophomore Jimmy Liu (from left to right) won the Disrupt SF Hackathon 2013 last month. The boys created an app called Spruce, which allows users quick access to definitions while reading a book from its online library. Photo by Ashish Samaddar.

Spruce team wins first place at the 2013 Disrupt SF Hackathon

Varsha Venkat
October 26, 2013
We were released from the prism... and we survived.

We were released from the prism… and we survived.

Varsha Venkat
September 26, 2013
ASB officers discuss upcoming plans

Legislative Council aims to foster communication with students

Varsha Venkat
August 22, 2013
2013 says good-bye

2013 says good-bye

Varsha Venkat
June 12, 2013
From coding to gaming

From coding to gaming

Varsha Venkat
May 31, 2013
Girl in prom dress measures her waist.

Taking Measures

Varsha Venkat
May 24, 2013
National Japan Bowl Contestants

Japanese students win first at National Japan Bowl in Washington, D.C.

Varsha Venkat
May 2, 2013
Students win at 53rd annual Synopsys Championship

Students win at 53rd annual Synopsys Championship

Varsha Venkat
April 15, 2013
La Pluma’s second annual coffee house features new performances, including poetry readings, comedy acts and rants by MVHS students. The event is a fundraiser for the publication’s upcoming magazine. Photo used with permission of Libby Kao.

La Pluma hosts second annual coffee house fundraiser

Varsha Venkat
March 28, 2013
Fresh from the garden

Fresh from the garden

Varsha Venkat
February 25, 2013
During one of the flashbacks in the film, Kristen (senior Kaz Tarshis) relives her and Mark’s (junior Mikey Goldman) first date in the park. The short movie is REX Productions’ sixth film since the club‘s inception last year. Source: REX Productions.

Behind the Scenes of ‘Two Halves’

Varsha Venkat
January 28, 2013
Senior Pradyumna Sathishkumaar's pet snake, Bo.

Perky pets

Varsha Venkat
December 17, 2012

Enter the wild side

Varsha Venkat
December 17, 2012
Students getting interviewed by local news station

Students and parents react to bomb threat on Dec. 13

Varsha Venkat
December 13, 2012
Dance team member poses during a routine.

Soundslide: Annual winter dance showcase lives up to expectations

Varsha Venkat
December 4, 2012
Senior Tiffany Wang serves the ball.

GIRLS TENNIS: MVHS wins at home against St. Francis

Varsha Venkat
October 23, 2012
GIRLS TENNIS: Matadors continue winning streak against Saratoga

GIRLS TENNIS: Matadors continue winning streak against Saratoga

Varsha Venkat
September 28, 2012
GIRLS TENNIS: MVHS defeats Milpitas High School 5-2

GIRLS TENNIS: MVHS defeats Milpitas High School 5-2

Varsha Venkat
September 16, 2012
GIRLS TENNIS: Matadors win first match of season against Redwood

GIRLS TENNIS: Matadors win first match of season against Redwood

Varsha Venkat
September 4, 2012
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