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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

50 Questions with Bonnie Belshe

Hannah Lee and Shuvi Jha January 7, 2020

nspired by Vogue’s video series ‘73 Questions,’ El Estoque sits down with U.S. History teacher Bonnie Belshe to ask her 50 questions. Belshe describes what she loves most about the holiday season,...

Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Pan presents a slideshow in preparation for an annual Christmas Caroling event.

Giving back: Key Club’s Christmas carol

Tina Low December 25, 2019

During the first week of December, members of Homestead HS’s Key Club went around local neighborhoods to distribute bags that offered the opportunity for residents to donate canned food. On Saturday,...

Annual Cupertino Christmas Tree Lighting

Annual Cupertino Christmas Tree Lighting

Jai Uparkar, Tina Low, Ishaani Dayal, and Rachel Jiang December 16, 2019
Cupertino community comes together for the ceremony
A White Christmas: How the MVHS community feels about the lack of snow during Christmas in Cupertino

A White Christmas: How the MVHS community feels about the lack of snow during Christmas in Cupertino

Annie Zhang and Ishani Singh December 18, 2018

rouched into place, sophomore Katrina Poulter and her sister wait in anticipation for their father to exit the library. With their noses frozen red, the sisters prepare for an ambush, armed with 50 delicately...

Cherishing Christmas: Comparing holiday traditions now to those of previous years

Cherishing Christmas: Comparing holiday traditions now to those of previous years

Emily Xia December 17, 2018
The change I've experienced in Christmas traditions over the years
Santa Claus comes to town

Santa Claus comes to town

Alyssa Hui and Tabitha Mendez December 16, 2018
Children and staff attend a holiday celebration with Santa and his elves
Holiday cheer: DIY Christmas ornaments

Holiday cheer: DIY Christmas ornaments

Ayah Ali-Ahmad and Emily Xia December 9, 2018
How to make various Christmas ornaments
City of Cupertino holds 2018 tree lighting ceremony

City of Cupertino holds 2018 tree lighting ceremony

Charlotte Chui December 5, 2018

 n Friday, Nov. 30, the City of Cupertino held the 2018 tree lighting ceremony at the Quinlan Community Center. At 6 p.m., the a cappella group Business Casual, national champions of the 2018 Harmony...

Mint for the holidays

Mint for the holidays

Charlotte Chui December 12, 2017
Various creations to make with peppermint
Spreading the Christmas cheer

Spreading the Christmas cheer

Shuvi Jha December 11, 2017
Students reflect on performing music during the holiday season
Reputations: Holiday Traditions

Reputations: Holiday Traditions

Mallika Singh December 11, 2017
MVHS students discuss their holiday traditions
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