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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

“Paint It Black” makes its exit

“Paint It Black” makes its exit

Marching Band and Color Guard hold final home show of the year
Ethan Kellogg and Lillian Wang
November 23, 2023
Senior Celine He performs in Varsity Winter Guard's 2023 show, The Moment We Never Met.

Time out! Ep.7: Celine He

Examining senior Celine He’s return to Color Guard during her senior year
Junior Ethan Lu leaps over a hurdle at CCS Championships.

Switching sports

Highlighting athletes who transitioned from playing one sport to another
The finishing touch

The finishing touch

Exploring the role of makeup in sports
Mikaylah Du and Dahlia Schilling
December 22, 2022
Senior Color Guard Member Katherine Chui takes her final stance at the end of the closer.

Marching Band and Color Guard shine at Tournament of Champions

Marching Band and Color Guard take first place in their division at their final competition of the season despite technical difficulties
Darpan Singh and Vincent Zhao
November 23, 2022
Junior Pramath Doddaballapur smiling and posing for a picture with fellow swimmers after the first swim meet of the season | Photo Krish Dev

Happiness

Finding happiness in sports
Krish Dev and Aashi Venkat
May 7, 2022
Graphic by Mikaylah Du

Auditioning for the Santa Clara Vanguard

Discussing my feelings throughout the audition process
Anika Sharma
December 8, 2021
Competition season is back

Competition season is back

Showcasing MVHS organizations in action
The Class of 2022 continues the tradition of senior breakthrough to start the Homecoming rally, led by MVHS Cheer.

Classes compete in the Homecoming rally

The seniors win first, followed by the juniors, sophomores and then freshmen in the rally.
Michelle Chen and Matthew Yoshimoto
October 8, 2021
Seniors Sophia Bokovikova and Cindy Zou celebrate after being crowned as the two members of Homecoming Royalty. Following the announcement, Homecoming court members exit the field and take photos on the side of the bleachers.

Homecoming halftime performances showcase numerous groups

Matadors celebrate Homecoming royalty and enjoy Variations, Cheer, Marching Band, Color Guard and Dance shows during the Homecoming Football game
Michelle Chen and Matthew Yoshimoto
October 7, 2021
Members of the Color Guard pose for a photo before their performance in the first football game of the season.

Color Guard transitions to in-person practices

Exploring the change in meeting style and its effect on the Color Guard team
Nameek Chowdhury and Jisha Rajala
September 29, 2021
Marching band equipment lined up on MVHS track field (photo used with permission)

Blurring the lines between art and sports

Students and teachers reflect on activities like color guard, dance and marching band
Amber Milesi, Staff Writer
August 29, 2021
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