The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
Roshan Fernandez

Roshan Fernandez, Co-Editor-In-Chief

Roshan is a senior and co-editor-in-chief for his school’s publication El Estoque. He enjoys writing, reporting, interviewing and photography. He was previously a sports editor and a visuals editor in his junior and sophomore years respectively. When he is not writing for El Estoque, he can be found playing soccer or spending time with friends.

 

 

All content by Roshan Fernandez
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[Photo] All Santa Clara Valley Athletic League sports suspended

Devin Gupta and Tanish Mendki
April 19, 2020
MV cheer presents their routines at James Logan High School for feedback from the judges to gain experience. Photos by Roshan Fernandez, Akshara Majjiga and Om Khandekar

[Photo] The disappearance of the Monta Vista Cheer Team

Sophia Chen, Devin Gupta, Tanish Mendki, and Anjali Singh
August 30, 2019
Seniors Nikhil Bapat (right) and Gautham Dasari (left) embrace after winning CCS for the first time in program history. The victory over Bellarmine CP came after three consecutive CCS losses to BCP, most recently when BCP beat MVHS in the 2018 final. Photo by Roshan Fernandez.

Back to back: How boys volleyball overcame immense expectations

A year ago the boys volleyball team won NorCals, the highest possible achievement, and with that, the bar for this season was set — anything short of a NorCal Championship would be a disappointment. Winning a championship is hard, but repeating one — that's a whole different story.
Roshan Fernandez and Kamyar Moradi
May 22, 2019
Mentors of the game

Mentors of the game

Roshan Fernandez, Justine Ha, Herman Saini, Shuvi Jha, and Tabitha Mendez
May 17, 2019
Recapping boys volleyball’s CCS championship and NorCal playoff run

Recapping boys volleyball’s CCS championship and NorCal playoff run

A look at MVHS’ 2019 season achievements in a timeline
Roshan Fernandez
May 12, 2019
The veteran talk

The veteran talk

American studies project features veteran interviews
Roshan Fernandez and Anish Vasudevan
April 11, 2019
The bigger picture: Taking too many photos prevents us from fully enjoying life

The bigger picture: Taking too many photos prevents us from fully enjoying life

Roshan Fernandez
April 10, 2019
Street smart shortage

Street smart shortage

MVHS students' lack of street smarts will negatively affect how we navigate in the real world
Roshan Fernandez, Zara Iqbal, Tabitha Mendez, Brandon Ng, and Claire Yang
April 7, 2019
In my humble opinion: Why humility is a crucial but often overlooked trait

In my humble opinion: Why humility is a crucial but often overlooked trait

Roshan Fernandez
March 13, 2019
Finding happiness

Finding happiness

Why we should be placing emphasis on our mental well-being
Zara Iqbal, Tabitha Mendez, Brandon Ng, Roshan Fernandez, Keshav Taneja, and Claire Yang
March 8, 2019
Sophomores Claudia Maldonado and Siddhant Patel present their argument to the rest of the Spanish Honors Society. Photo by Brandon Ng.

The language of arguing: Spanish Honors Society hosts their first all-Spanish debate

Debates allow members to increase Spanish skills in a variety of ways
Brandon Ng and Roshan Fernandez
March 1, 2019
Head of the game

Head of the game

Roshan Fernandez
February 6, 2019
Breaking the world record: Junior Nitin Subramanian’s Rubik’s Cube run

Breaking the world record: Junior Nitin Subramanian’s Rubik’s Cube run

Roshan Fernandez and Anish Vasudevan
February 6, 2019
Behind the scenes: MVHS boys basketball

Behind the scenes: MVHS boys basketball

How the team utilizes practice time to prepare for games
Roshan Fernandez and Justine Ha
January 31, 2019
Girls basketball: Team overpowers Milpitas HS

Girls basketball: Team overpowers Milpitas HS

Strong all-around performance secures 53-43 win
Roshan Fernandez and Oishee Misra
January 28, 2019
High times: How marijuana influences sports

High times: How marijuana influences sports

Roshan Fernandez and Anish Vasudevan
December 18, 2018
Silenced on the field

Silenced on the field

Examining social issues in sports through the lens of MVHS students and staff
Sreya Kumar, Ankit Gupta, Brandon Ng, Justine Ha, Roshan Fernandez, and Herman Saini
December 12, 2018
Photo illustration by Roshan Fernandez.

The mental game

The role of mental well-being in sports
Roshan Fernandez and Rajas Habbu
November 21, 2018
Defining a sport

Defining a sport

Sreya Kumar, Herman Saini, Justine Ha, Ankit Gupta, Brandon Ng, and Roshan Fernandez
November 20, 2018
Football: Team misses out on CCS after 61-13 loss to Mountain View HS

Football: Team misses out on CCS after 61-13 loss to Mountain View HS

Matadors blown out in final game of the season
Roshan Fernandez
November 8, 2018
Senior Karthik Guruvayurappan (far left) introduces Sports Analytics Club at their first meeting on Nov. 1. Photo by Roshan Fernandez.

Analyzing the newest club on campus: Sports Analytics

Sports Analytics club holds its first meeting of the year
Roshan Fernandez, Anish Vasudevan, and Ankit Gupta
November 7, 2018
Students hand decorated skulls made out of marshmallows as a part of the Día de los Muertos celebration. Photo by Brandon Ng.

Día de los Muertos celebration held by Spanish Honors Society

SHS embraces traditional Latin American holiday
Roshan Fernandez and Brandon Ng
November 7, 2018
Girls Volleyball: Senior night performance falls short as Matadors lose 3-1

Girls Volleyball: Senior night performance falls short as Matadors lose 3-1

Middle blockers shine despite senior night loss vs. Los Gatos
Roshan Fernandez and Brandon Ng
October 26, 2018
Photo Illustration by Roshan Fernandez, Tyler Cho and Sarah Young.

Dream Theory

Experts interpret the meaning and importance of dreams
Roshan Fernandez and Sarah Young
October 24, 2018
Homecoming game liveblog: Football vs Los Altos HS

Homecoming game liveblog: Football vs Los Altos HS

Play by play action as the Matadors look to improve their overall record to 5-2
Roshan Fernandez
October 12, 2018
Spanish Honors Society: Previewing the upcoming year

Spanish Honors Society: Previewing the upcoming year

SHS officers share their plans and goals
Brandon Ng and Roshan Fernandez
September 28, 2018
Heart react: Romantic relationships on social media

Heart react: Romantic relationships on social media

Roshan Fernandez
September 27, 2018
On the money

On the money

Shuvi Jha, Swara Tewari, Roshan Fernandez, Herman Saini, Iman Malik, and Charlotte Chui
September 24, 2018
Helmet game liveblog: Football vs Cupertino HS

Helmet game liveblog: Football vs Cupertino HS

Play by play action of the annual Helmet game
Roshan Fernandez, Rana Aghababazadeh, and Keshav Taneja
August 31, 2018
The BIBs pose in front of a McLaren at Cupertino Main Street. Photo used with permission of Akshay Bharadwaj

Squad names: the story behind the BIBs and the Chads

Two friend groups share how their name brought them together
Roshan Fernandez and Herman Saini
August 30, 2018
Lunchtime Legends

Lunchtime Legends

The competitive nature of intramural tournaments
Roshan Fernandez and Aditi Gnanasekar
May 23, 2018
Track and field: Seniors reflect on their last home meet against Homestead HS

Track and field: Seniors reflect on their last home meet against Homestead HS

Roshan Fernandez
April 29, 2018
Double Take: Twins explain the impact of their relationship on athletics

Double Take: Twins explain the impact of their relationship on athletics

Roshan Fernandez and Anjini Venugopal
April 11, 2018
Badminton: MVHS maintains undefeated streak with win over Milpitas HS

Badminton: MVHS maintains undefeated streak with win over Milpitas HS

Roshan Fernandez
March 28, 2018
Sportsflash

Sportsflash

Roshan Fernandez
March 7, 2018
Passing the birdie

Passing the birdie

Roshan Fernandez
March 7, 2018
Boys tennis: Matadors dominate Gunn HS in first home game

Boys tennis: Matadors dominate Gunn HS in first home game

Roshan Fernandez
March 5, 2018
Girls basketball: Senior night game lost in final minutes of fourth quarter

Girls basketball: Senior night game lost in final minutes of fourth quarter

Roshan Fernandez
March 5, 2018
National Girls & Women in Sports Day celebrated at girls basketball game

National Girls & Women in Sports Day celebrated at girls basketball game

Roshan Fernandez
February 8, 2018
Wrestling: Matadors victorious in final dual home meet against Saratoga HS

Wrestling: Matadors victorious in final dual home meet against Saratoga HS

Roshan Fernandez
February 6, 2018
Creating culture: Exploring traditions of MVHS sports teams

Creating culture: Exploring traditions of MVHS sports teams

Roshan Fernandez
January 31, 2018
Boys basketball: Matadors beat Milpitas HS by score of 59-45

Boys basketball: Matadors beat Milpitas HS by score of 59-45

Roshan Fernandez
January 29, 2018
Hear it from the players: Wrestling wins first dual meet against Homestead HS

Hear it from the players: Wrestling wins first dual meet against Homestead HS

Roshan Fernandez
January 13, 2018
Sports Flash

Sports Flash

Roshan Fernandez
December 12, 2017
In the spirit: cheer and song prepare for competition season

In the spirit: cheer and song prepare for competition season

Roshan Fernandez
December 12, 2017
Experiencing the college environment

Experiencing the college environment

Roshan Fernandez
December 9, 2017
Football: Matadors suffer 49-6 defeat in final game of the season

Football: Matadors suffer 49-6 defeat in final game of the season

Roshan Fernandez
November 19, 2017
Fantasy Land: Students and staff share passion for fantasy sports

Fantasy Land: Students and staff share passion for fantasy sports

Roshan Fernandez
November 15, 2017
The Fort Bakers: Sisters run bake stand on Tuesday mornings

The Fort Bakers: Sisters run bake stand on Tuesday mornings

Roshan Fernandez
November 3, 2017
Boys water polo: Matadors narrowly lose senior night to Palo Alto HS

Boys water polo: Matadors narrowly lose senior night to Palo Alto HS

Roshan Fernandez
October 24, 2017
Photo by Anjini Venugopal

Two arrows, one target: Twins share their passion for archery

Roshan Fernandez
October 20, 2017
Hear it from a pro: Sophomore Zachary Chow’s path to competitive archery

Hear it from a pro: Sophomore Zachary Chow’s path to competitive archery

Roshan Fernandez
October 12, 2017
Boys water polo: Team loses to Los Gatos HS 6-10

Boys water polo: Team loses to Los Gatos HS 6-10

Roshan Fernandez
October 11, 2017
Girls golf: Team loses tight game against Lynbrook HS

Girls golf: Team loses tight game against Lynbrook HS

Roshan Fernandez
September 30, 2017
Girls volleyball: Team loses all sets against Los Altos HS

Girls volleyball: Team loses all sets against Los Altos HS

Roshan Fernandez
September 26, 2017
Girls tennis: Team wins 4-3 against Saratoga HS

Girls tennis: Team wins 4-3 against Saratoga HS

Roshan Fernandez
September 19, 2017
Woodshop Club holds first meeting of the year

Woodshop Club holds first meeting of the year

Roshan Fernandez
September 15, 2017
New country, new school, new sport

New country, new school, new sport

Roshan Fernandez
September 13, 2017
Photo Gallery: Cross country team holds annual Watermelon Run

Photo Gallery: Cross country team holds annual Watermelon Run

Roshan Fernandez
September 4, 2017
Hear it from the players: Girls volleyball wins first game 3-0

Hear it from the players: Girls volleyball wins first game 3-0

Roshan Fernandez
August 30, 2017
Softball: Nail-biting senior night game against Los Altos HS ends in victory

Softball: Nail-biting senior night game against Los Altos HS ends in victory

Roshan Fernandez
May 20, 2017
Retiring the Racquet: Badminton holds memorable senior night on April 27

Retiring the Racquet: Badminton holds memorable senior night on April 27

Roshan Fernandez
May 7, 2017
Boys volleyball: Team defeats Los Altos HS in senior night game

Boys volleyball: Team defeats Los Altos HS in senior night game

Roshan Fernandez
May 6, 2017
Photo Gallery: Badminton triumphs over Gunn HS 19-11

Photo Gallery: Badminton triumphs over Gunn HS 19-11

Roshan Fernandez
April 23, 2017
Photo gallery: Badminton victorious over rival Cupertino HS

Photo gallery: Badminton victorious over rival Cupertino HS

Roshan Fernandez
April 1, 2017
A look back at Apple’s past

A look back at Apple’s past

Roshan Fernandez
March 31, 2017
Things I wish I could tell my 10-year-old self

Things I wish I could tell my 10-year-old self

Roshan Fernandez
March 12, 2017
Why MVHS students take De Anza classes

Why MVHS students take De Anza classes

Roshan Fernandez
March 8, 2017
Why Instagram promotes false confidence

Why Instagram promotes false confidence

Roshan Fernandez
March 3, 2017
How athletes stay mentally and physically in shape

How athletes stay mentally and physically in shape

Roshan Fernandez
February 28, 2017
Analyzing why middle school PE is harder than PE 9

Analyzing why middle school PE is harder than PE 9

Roshan Fernandez
February 8, 2017
Man on the street: MVHS dance culture

Man on the street: MVHS dance culture

Roshan Fernandez
January 31, 2017
Freshman Claire Ettinger passes the ball to a teammate during a game against Milpitas HS.

What it feels like to be a freshman on varsity: Freshman sensation

Roshan Fernandez
January 31, 2017
A look back: Japanese National Honor Society hosts first annual karaoke contest

A look back: Japanese National Honor Society hosts first annual karaoke contest

Roshan Fernandez
December 10, 2016
Man on the street: Worst moments of 2016

Man on the street: Worst moments of 2016

Roshan Fernandez
December 3, 2016
Liveblog: Football vs Los Altos- Senior night

Liveblog: Football vs Los Altos- Senior night

Roshan Fernandez
October 28, 2016
Boys water polo: 14- goal sensation

Boys water polo: 14- goal sensation

Roshan Fernandez
October 27, 2016
Called up to the front office

Called up to the front office

Roshan Fernandez
October 19, 2016
Girls volleyball: Team takes win from Homestead HS

Girls volleyball: Team takes win from Homestead HS

Roshan Fernandez
October 13, 2016
Liveblog: Football vs Gunn HS- Homecoming Game

Liveblog: Football vs Gunn HS- Homecoming Game

Roshan Fernandez
October 7, 2016
September sports recap

September sports recap

Roshan Fernandez
October 1, 2016
Analyzing the benefits and drawbacks of weight training

Analyzing the benefits and drawbacks of weight training

Roshan Fernandez
September 30, 2016
Photo gallery: Boys water polo defeats Wilcox HS

Photo gallery: Boys water polo defeats Wilcox HS

Roshan Fernandez
September 28, 2016
Liveblog: Football vs Cupertino- Helmet Game

Liveblog: Football vs Cupertino- Helmet Game

Roshan Fernandez
September 23, 2016
Analyzing MVHS’s stigma against community college

Analyzing MVHS’s stigma against community college

Roshan Fernandez
September 20, 2016
Weekend Warriors: Picking up soccer at an older age

Weekend Warriors: Picking up soccer at an older age

Roshan Fernandez
August 29, 2016
Cross country: Team highlights its drive for success

Cross country: Team highlights its drive for success

Roshan Fernandez
August 22, 2016
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