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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

English teacher Rachel Cassar poses with her friends while dressed in a Boy Scouts uniform for a Homecoming dress-up spirit day. Photo courtesy of Rachel Cassar | Used with permission

Homecoming memories

MVHS staff share a glimpse into their homecoming experiences
Amberly Sun and Jami Lim
September 27, 2024
FAFSA failure

FAFSA failure

MVHS community speaks on recent challenges accessing financial aid due to system delay
Arjun Dhruv and Aaryan Sharma
May 30, 2024
AP African-American Studies and AP Precalculus are set to join the 38 AP exams currently offered by College Board.

The College Board announces two new AP courses

Staff share their thoughts on AP African American Studies and AP Precalculus
Jason Chu and Krish Dev
November 4, 2022
Mandated reporters share their experiences

Mandated reporters share their experiences

State law requires MVHS staff to prioritize student safety over privacy
Sonia Verma
October 7, 2022
History teacher Hilary Barron dances with the Orchesis Dance Company at Cal Poly. Photo courtesy of Hilary Barron | Used with permission

Back in action

MVHS teacher athletes discuss their journeys through sports
Michelle Zheng and Michelle Chen
March 17, 2022
Different aspects of the humanities.

Pursuing a passion

Students and staff reflect on how their involvement in the humanities has affected potential careers
Sonia Verma
December 10, 2021
Scott Victorine pulls out a purple guitar from his small collection he has in closet during tutorial to play.

Leveling up a hobby

History Teacher Scott Victorine describes his passion for guitars
Sonia Verma, Staff Writer
October 23, 2021

Day In a Life of a New Normal

Exploring MVHS during in-person hybrid learning
Rachel Jiang
May 16, 2021
Picuture used from The California State University website

CSUs and UCs suspend standardized testing requirements

Exploring perspectives on how changes to college application requirements will impact MVHS students
Lance Tong
May 22, 2020
Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert leans to the side after a play

NBA suspends all games left in the season due to COVID-19

Exploring the the reactions of MVHS to the suspension of the NBA season
Tanish Mendki and Leanna Sun
March 13, 2020
A young Stiver poses for a school picture

Journeys: three roads that crossed at counseling

MVHS’s four counselors share the paths they’ve taken that brought them to the counseling profession
Anushka De, News Editor
January 9, 2020

Secondary School Reports: Tips from the Counselors

Counselors share their most valuable advice on how to handle the stress of the SSR process
Anushka De, News Editor
October 11, 2019
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