El Estoque

Congressman Mike Honda visits MVHS with focus on STEM

Amrutha Dorai • May 28, 2012

During brunch on May 25, while most students were filtering out of the Farewell Rally, senior Angela Zhang and sophomore Natalie Ng were discussing a potential cure for cancer with Congressman Mike...

Gov Team addresses City Council

Simran Devidasani • April 4, 2012

Senior Srinivasan Srikumar rose to the podium. “Good evening Council Members,” Srikumar said. “We are the Monta Vista Government Team, and today we are here to present our proposal to revive...

Last Gov Team class takes annual trip to Washington D.C.

Karishma Mehrotra • March 11, 2012

After their long days of visiting the capitol and witnessing political debates, they thought it was going to be an average dinner and dance boat cruise on the Potomac. Little did they know that Gov...

There’s no $ in team

Carissa Chan • February 1, 2012

For students who are part of MVHS Government Team, there are no formal assessments or exams, save for one short quiz at the beginning of the year. There are only competitions — local, state and national....

FBLA collaboration launches “Pledge 2 Recycle”

Anushka Patil • January 16, 2012

“Two to the left; two to the right.” That is the motto FBLA’s Partnership with Business project is using to encourage students to promote their new textile recycling program, by asking at least...

Government Team settles for third after scoring mishap

Minh Bui • December 13, 2009

The Matadors lost their second place standing at the district competition after judges uncover mistake For some members of the Government Team, second place...

Voters of the Future

Kai Kang • November 5, 2008

MVHS students act on political views during mock election. Sophomore polls during mock election On Oct. 30th spirited debate was heard in the rally court as students participated in the mock...