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

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

Michelle Chen and Matthew Yoshimoto October 7, 2021
Matadors celebrate Homecoming royalty and enjoy Variations, Cheer, Marching Band, Color Guard and Dance shows during the Homecoming Football game
Club leaders share their objectives for the 2021-2022 school year

Club leaders share their objectives for the 2021-2022 school year

Exploring what’s in store for clubs as MVHS returns to in-person learning
A screenshot of MV Raas promotion video.

Dancing through Zoom

Diya Bahl October 17, 2020
How various MVHS Indian dance teams are adapting to remote learning
Andaaz captain and junior Akshat Rohatgi says the team has always been interested in working with Raas and Bhangra, as they are all Bollywood and hip-hop fusion dance clubs. This is the first time these three teams have collaborated for a rally performance. “I feel like we give back to the school in a way [when we perform],” Rohatgi said. “We just love performing in general at shows, and especially at rallies since we performed at the Homecoming Rally earlier this year.”

A photo recap of the Winter Dynamic Duos Rally 2020

Charlotte Chui and Ayah Ali-Ahmad February 19, 2020
How the 2020 Winter Rally changed to a team rally
A look back at the MVHS Marquesas’ winter showcase

A look back at the MVHS Marquesas’ winter showcase

Ilena Peng December 8, 2017
Recalling the winter showcase in pictures
Meet the Marquesas

Meet the Marquesas

Ilena Peng September 15, 2017
The dance team reflects on their goals for the upcoming year
MVHS Marquesas hold annual auditions

MVHS Marquesas hold annual auditions

Ilena Peng April 22, 2017
Behind the scenes of MVHS’ dance team tryouts
Bhangra and Raas teams critique each other’s performances during practice

Bhangra and Raas teams critique each other’s performances during practice

Shriya Deshpande December 14, 2016
Dance teams’ collaboration helps identify weaknesses in routines
Photo Gallery: Monta Vista Dance Team performs Under the Mistletoe

Photo Gallery: Monta Vista Dance Team performs “Under the Mistletoe”

Tyler Lin December 8, 2015

n Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., the Marquesas Dance Team hosted their winter show, “Under the Mistletoe.” The winter-themed show featured the talents of multiple groups and individuals around the campus including...

Marquesas wrap up halftime performances, transition to competition season

Marquesas wrap up halftime performances, transition to competition season

Colin Ni November 14, 2014
Dance team pivots to competition season after last halftime performance.
All 21 members of dance team perform in the large dance division. Photo used with permission of Bob Griswold.

Dance Team named second runner up, overall National Grand Champion

Rachel Beyda April 2, 2012
Marquesas come back from Nationals with unexpected title
Striking their ending pose, the Marquesas perform their last routine of the night, a character routine inspired by “The Pink Panther.” Their Character routine placed fourth out of eight teams. Photo by Angela Liu.

Dance team wins two of five divisions at Norcal State Championships

Howard Lee February 14, 2012
MVHS Marquesas win first in Kick and Small Lyrical, second in Large and Medium
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