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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

Recreation leader Robert Kaufman and junior Courtney Masli observe the fair. Photo | Erin Liu

IDC and the City of Cupertino hold annual Teen Wellness Fair

The fair aims to provide opportunities and mental health resources for teens
Corinna Kuo and Erin Liu
March 23, 2025

Band holds KMS exchange concert in the auditorium

MVHS and Kennedy Middle School bands join forces to present a combined performance
Corinna Kuo and Erin Liu
March 8, 2025
Principal Ben Clausnitzer explains the WASC goals to MVHS parents in a WASC goals PTSA reflection session. Photo | Melody Lin

MVHS administration holds a community meeting to follow up on WASC goals

Teachers and parents give feedback on the four goals, which aim to increase student learning and well-being
Each national park has its own unique features that draw viewers from around the world. Photos courtesy of Kyle Jones, Alexandra Perrault | Used with permission

MVHS students and staff discuss the importance of national parks

National parks offer visitors the chance to appreciate natural wonders and reflect on their lives
Corinna Kuo
January 31, 2025
The MVHS Chamber Orchestra stands in front of the California State Capitol.
Photo courtesy of John Gilchrist | Used with permission

MVHS Chamber Orchestra plays at CASMEC

Chamber Orchestra showcases their talent at the annual California All-State Music Education Conference
Corinna Kuo and Sania Nadkarni
January 27, 2025
Wicked tells the story of the rise (and fall) of the Wicked Witch of the West.

Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures | Used with permission

‘Wicked’ shines in all of its technicolor glory

The visually stunning and emotional story makes for an exceptional adaptation, despite its lengthy run
Corinna Kuo
December 7, 2024
In today's society, many teenagers prefer to spend their free time on screens, rather than reading books.
Graphic | Amberly Sun

The reading recession

Discussing the decline of teenagers reading
Corinna Kuo and Amberly Sun
December 6, 2024
The difference in how parents and their children view current media often feels like an unbridgeable chasm. Graphic | Benjamin Zhang

The generational gap

MVHS students and staff reflect on how different generations perceive current media
Corinna Kuo and Benjamin Zhang
December 2, 2024
Photo Illustration | Aletheia Ju and Corinna Kuo

Transitioning from the traditional

FUHSD’s Middle College draws MV students out of the traditional high school experience
Aletheia Ju and Corinna Kuo
October 30, 2024
Seniors Katie Wang and Sophie Minogue strike a pose during the senior co-ed dance.

Photo by Sophia D’Sa

MVHS holds its annual Homecoming rally

Students reflect on how Homecoming week increases school spirit
A breakdown from MVHS students of their first month back at school

A breakdown from MVHS students of their first month back at school

The MVHS community shares its experiences from the first month of school
Samika Bhatkar and Corinna Kuo
September 29, 2024
Junior Zoe Yu tosses the ball to junior Miya Sakurai.

Varsity Girls Water Polo falls to Santa Clara High School 9-3

Players see the game as a learning opportunity for improvements
Corinna Kuo and Archana Venkatesan
September 28, 2024
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