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
Vocal Music Director Amy Young faces the Witch as she plays “Rapunzel” in a production of “Into the Woods” hosted by San Jose State University’s School of Music and Dance. Photo by Jana Marcus Photography | Used with permission

Teacher talents

Exploring the artistic hobbies MVHS teachers pursue outside of school
Samika Bhatkar
December 2, 2023
Striking a chord in the heart

Striking a chord in the heart

How playing guitar changed my life
Jason Chu, Staff Writer
April 12, 2023
My parents sneaked a picture as I tested guitars in a music store this past summer, hoping to find my next obsession.

Enhancing my rockstar life

My journey with falling in and out of love with my guitar
Jiya Singh
December 8, 2021
Junior Jacob Vrabel began learning to play the guitar over the summer with help from his parents, as his dad has played guitar for 15 years, and his mom has played since she was young.

Budding musicians

Students share about learning new musical instruments during quarantine
Claire Wen
September 25, 2020
Photography teacher Tyler Cripe paints at an event in Santana Row, San Jose. In addition to art, Cripe enjoys music and photography. Taken with permission from Tyler Cripe.

Photography teacher Tyler Cripe a versatile creator

Yashashree Pisolkar
December 17, 2012
New kids on the block

New kids on the block

Tiffany Lau
May 9, 2010
Rapper or rocker?

Rapper or rocker?

Karishma Mehrotra
February 18, 2010
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