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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

At 18, you’re supposed to be an adult—but it doesn’t always feel that way.

Adult things

Turning 18 changes everything, and yet hardly anything at all
Alyssa Yang
May 24, 2025
Senior and starting outside hitter Praneel Shah spikes the ball over the net. Photo | Katrina Lin

Boys Volleyball defeats Soquel High School in a 3-1 match

The Matadors win the second round of CCS and head to the finals
Katrina Lin and Alyssa Yang
May 23, 2025
Junior and middle hitter Pratham Kannan hits the ball over the net to trip up CHS’ blockers.

Boys Volleyball defeats Cupertino High School 3-0 on its senior night

Matadors narrowly sweep and players reflect on their growth
Liz Liu and Alyssa Yang
May 8, 2025
Little League players take off their caps during the National Anthem. Photo courtesy of George Chong | Used with permission

The importance of youth recreational leagues in our community

How recreational leagues have benefited the youth in Cupertino
Ananda Singh and Alyssa Yang
March 7, 2025
Junior Mahika Pandit deadlifts in the MVHS fitness room. Photo | Alyssa Yang

Raising the bar

Women who weightlift discuss their experiences, routines and opinions regarding their lifting journeys
Varsity Girls Soccer falls to Saratoga High School 2-0

Varsity Girls Soccer falls to Saratoga High School 2-0

Despite the Matadors strong defense, the team takes a loss in its 10th game of the season
Samika Bhatkar and Alyssa Yang
January 21, 2025
Junior and forward Ryan Shen attempts a layup during the second quarter.

Varsity Boys Basketball powers through BASIS Independent Silicon Valley 70-54

The Matadors break through a close game by dominating the second half
Varun Singh and Alyssa Yang
December 7, 2024
Mayhew’s capstone project with San Jose State University, the short film “My Turn,” depicts sisterhood in a slapstick cartoon style. Photo courtesy of Morgan Mayhew | Used with permission

Morgan Mayhew’s journey to becoming an animation producer

MVHS alum Morgan Mayhew ‘19 breaks down her favorite animated films, what it’s like to be an animation student and more
Alyssa Yang and Benjamin Zhang
December 5, 2024
Photo Illustration | Zaid Naqvi and Alyssa Yang

The community reflects on past elections

Students and staff discuss the significance of controversial elections in the past
Zaid Naqvi and Alyssa Yang
October 28, 2024
California voters decide on 10 propositions this November

California voters decide on 10 propositions this November

The Nov. 2024 ballot asks California voters to decide on three constitutional amendments; authorizing funding for education and climate conservation; and future policies for crime, health care and taxes
Alyssa Yang, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2024
Danny Choi, Aegean Lee, Pat Carpio-Aguilar and Frances Renteria are running for Trustee Areas 5 and 2 for FUHSD's first by-trustee-area elections.

FUHSD holds first trustee area election

Four candidates are running for Trustee Areas 2 and 5 in this November’s election
Alyssa Yang and Kate Yang
September 28, 2024
History teacher Usiel Meraz-Cerna starts a lecture by introducing what Ethnic Studies hopes to cover.

Mandatory implementation of Ethnic Studies delayed until 2025-2026

As Ethnic Studies enters its second year of pilot, MVHS community members reflect on its impact
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