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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

Photo courtesy of Tisya Garg l Used with permission

Shaping minds with art

Art teacher Brian Chow reflects on the role art plays in his life and community
Archana Venkatesan and Elizabeth Yang
December 8, 2024
Cross Country coach Kirk Flatow poses next to the pole that runners tap after their runs. Photo | Ethan Kellogg

Cross Country Coach Kirk Flatow creates the Culture of Grit fund

The Culture of Grit fund will partially cover cross country travel experiences
Ethan Kellogg and Elizabeth Yang
December 6, 2024
'Ghost Cat Anzu' revolves around the two characters: Anzu, an immature and irresponsible ghost cat and Karin, an 11-year-old girl who attempts to resurrect her mother after being left at the temple by his irresponsible father. Photo courtesy of Shin-Ei Animation and Miyu Productions | Used with permission

‘Ghost Cat Anzu’ haunts its viewers with comedic delight

The animated film charms the audience with stunning graphics and humor but is awkward in its progression
Elizabeth Yang and Owen Liu
December 2, 2024
Quinlan Community Center hosts its annual Monster Mash

Quinlan Community Center hosts its annual Monster Mash

Costumed families celebrate Halloween with a spooky night of games and treats at Cupertino’s Monster Mash Parade
Archana Venkatesan and Elizabeth Yang
November 3, 2024
Graphic by Isabelle Kok

Beginnings and ends: Student perspectives on Homecoming

Two seniors and two freshmen share their perspectives going into Homecoming season
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury and Elizabeth Yang
September 28, 2024
The theme of Homecoming 2024 is childhood TV, featuring "Teletubbies," "Spongebob," "Ninjago" and "Phineas and Ferb." | Illustration by Isabelle Kok

Homecoming from another lens

MVHS students and staff share experiences leading up to the 2024 Homecoming week
Rachel Cassar, Claudia Zambon, Kristi Iwami, Ashton Chen, Allen Riddle, Melody Yi, Lisa Fernandez

New teachers share their backgrounds and goals for the new school year

MVHS staff joining in the 2024-2025 school year introduce themselves to the school
Sophomore Aashka Nadathur poses in the control room of the MVHS theater and Black Box. Photo by Aashka Nadathur | Used with permission

MVHS adds new Stagecraft course

Drama teachers and students discuss the impacts of Stagecraft Tech on the Drama department
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