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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
Sophia D'Sa

Sophia D’Sa, Features Editor

Sophia is currently a junior and a features editor for El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys watching late-night comedy, listening to music and hiking with her family.

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The ReSole project placed a bin in the Cupertino Library for the month of October. Photo | Alan Tai

MVHS students work to give used shoes a new life

The ReSole project distributes shoes to local shelters and families in need
Sophia D'Sa and Alan Tai
October 30, 2024
Seniors Katie Wang and Sophie Minogue strike a pose during the senior co-ed dance. Photo by Sophia D’Sa

MVHS holds its annual Homecoming rally

Students reflect on how Homecoming week increases school spirit
Sophia D'Sa, Corinna Kuo, Asha Wojciechowski, and Ellie Wang
October 8, 2024
Photo illustration | Sophia D'Sa

50 fresh faces

The Class of 2028 shares its thoughts on MVHS
Sophia D'Sa, Jason Chu, Niveda Hari, Trisha Sannappanavar, Subin Ko, Liz Liu, Alan Tai, Owen Liu, Ethan Eisler, Erin Liu, and Aletheia Ju
September 28, 2024
Photos courtesy of Brittany Duffy and Curtis Sloan | Used with permission

MVHS paraeducators discuss their roles in supporting students

How paraeducators bridge the gap between general and special education
Sophia D'Sa and Niveda Hari
September 20, 2024
Cupertino City Council candidates Kitty Moore and Ray Wang pose with Councilwoman Liang Chao and supporters at the end of the rally. Photo by Sophia D’Sa

Cupertino residents rally behind “We deserve better”

Cupertino City Council candidates Kitty Moore and Ray Wang hold weekend rally
Sophia D'Sa and Benjamin Zhang
September 1, 2024
Sophomore Aashka Nadathur poses in the control room of the MVHS theater and Black Box. Photo by Aashka Nadathur | Used with permission

MVHS adds new Stagecraft course

Drama teachers and students discuss the impacts of Stagecraft Tech on the Drama department
Samika Bhatkar, Sophia D'Sa, Corinna Kuo, Aprameya Rupanaganta, and Elizabeth Yang
August 27, 2024
Photo courtesy of Olivia Gao | Used with permission

Last hoorah

MVHS seniors discuss the new opportunities they pursued this year
Sophia D'Sa and Lauren Chuu
May 23, 2024

Pedestrian protectors

Discussing the role of crossing guards in student safety
Jillian Ju, Sophia D'Sa, and Giljoon Lee
May 18, 2024
Former El Estoque adviser Michelle Balmeo poses alongside the EE head editors holding the first issue of the 2011-2012 school year. Photo courtesy of Michelle Balmeo | Used with permission

Turning the page

Former adviser and editors reflect on their time on El Estoque
Sophia D'Sa and Mihir Vishwarupe
April 8, 2024
Sophomore Advaith Anand gets feedback from principal Ben Clausnitzer on his group’s SEEC project.

SEEC seeks to create a safe and inclusive environment at MVHS

Social Emotional Learning and Equity Coalition members reflect on their experiences on the committee
Sophia D'Sa
April 8, 2024
Sophomore Tashvi Bansal gets feedback from YAB Communications Specialist Taarini Chopra during one of YAB's biweekly meetings.

Creating community

Cupertino Youth Activity Board members share their experiences
Sophia D'Sa
March 9, 2024
The new Health and Ethnic Studies curriculum focuses on highlighting diverse narratives and stress management skills.

Mirror Classroom

MVHS students share their experiences with the Health & Ethnic Studies course
Dahlia Schilling and Sophia D'Sa
March 8, 2024
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Granted

Sophia D'Sa
January 27, 2024
Protestors gather at Harry Bridges Plaza, San Francisco in a demonstration against the APEC convention.

On the streets of SF

San Francisco reflects on the 2023 APEC summit’s impacts on community issues
Jason Chu, Sophia D'Sa, Taryn Lam, Kalyani Puthenpurayil, Varun Singh, Lillian Wang, Alyssa Yang, and Benjamin Zhang
December 11, 2023
Maria Rodriguez and her two children attend the protest to advocate for workers rights.

APEC: AAPI pioneers

Uncovering the impact of the APEC conference on local AAPI leaders and communities
Sophia D'Sa, Taryn Lam, and Varun Singh
December 10, 2023
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Examining how the computer science teacher shortage in California impacts FUHSD
Sophia D'Sa and Benjamin Zhang
December 6, 2023
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Stylestruck

Taking a glimpse at the impact of fashion at MVHS
Ananya Chaudhary, Sophia D'Sa, Isabelle Kok, Dylan Nguyen, Aashi Venkat, Sonia Verma, Lillian Wang, and Benjamin Zhang
November 4, 2023
Assistant Phil Roybal helps junior Aaron Hung with his woodworking project.

Coming out of the woodwork

Looking into MVHS students’ experiences with woodworking
Sophia D'Sa
November 3, 2023
Senior Himani Jha swings backward with her left hand guiding her as she does a forehand stroke.

[Photo] Girls Tennis falls to Homestead High School 6-1

Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
Freshman Ronit Kuila strikes a pose in his Michael Jackson themed duet to the song “Beat It.”

PAC-ing a punch

Freshmen navigate the maze in their first-ever Homecoming performance
Sophia D'Sa and Isabelle Kok
September 29, 2023
Junior Genevieve Lo poses for a photo during a ballet summer intensive at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Photo Courtesy of Genevieve Lo | Used with permission

No more finishing touches

Exploring why students choose to quit the arts
Sophia D'Sa
September 17, 2023
MVHS will partner with the African American Scholar's Project starting in the 2023-24 school year.

MVHS administration implements African American Scholar’s Project

New AASP program offers community for Black students
Jason Chu, Sophia D’Sa, Ethan Eisler, Varun Singh, Lillian Wang, and Kaia Yuan
September 12, 2023
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