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

While sitting on the gym floor during Challenge Day, students played a game in which the objective was to keep a giant volleyball in the air.

Taking an inside look at Challenge Day

Angela Zhang April 25, 2022

“[Challenge Day] is an experience,” school-based therapist Richard Prinz said. “It's so emotional, [yet people] go and they want to go again. It's a workshop for challenging ourselves to become more...

Challenging Challenge Day

Challenging Challenge Day

Albert Wang January 5, 2017

I attend Challenge Day and talk about the impact it had on me. I will discuss my experiences at Challenge Day and express my opinions on whether or not it is as beneficial and life changing as many students...

Challenge Day aims to teach students how to deal with their emotions

Gabriella Monico November 24, 2013
Students and staff members hope to create a safe and accessible environment away from the academic rigor of MVHS.
“It’s my shadow self!” said Jane. “This is where I used to lay every morning.” Beneath the early afternoon sun, Jane bends over the railroad tracks that once haunted her.

Bullying at MVHS: A bullied victim recovers through communication

Kristin Chang October 24, 2013

Despite the trauma of a bullied childhood, one MVHS junior’s recovery proves that life gets better. [dropcap1]C[/dropcap1]lose your eyes and take three long breaths. Keep your arms still, your...

Creating the connection

Creating the connection

Amrutha Dorai November 19, 2012
Students link support organizations available on campus to create community
Challenge Day held Nov. 15

Challenge Day held Nov. 15

Jennifer Lee November 16, 2012
Students open up to peers, share personal experiences with one another
Challenge Day is not for everyone

Challenge Day is not for everyone

Smitha Gundavajhala November 14, 2012
Participation in this event should only be for students that will gain something
A changing campus

A changing campus

Sara Yang March 25, 2010

  Campus displays the "ripple effect" of Challenge Day "Imagine a world where every child feels safe, loved and celebrated." This is the philosophy behind Challenge Day,...

Challenge Day: A Unique Environment

Jacqueline Barr November 11, 2008

A recount of challenge day events and activities as well as personal experience   The power shuffle: a name reminiscent of a dance move but with a much more serious connotation. Two strips of...

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