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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
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Homecoming 2024

Rewinding the 2024 Homecoming week
Jillian Ju, Isabelle Kok, Grace Lin, Katrina Lin, Eshika Tiwari, Arjun Dhruv, Jami Lim, Sophia D, Asha Wojciechowski, Corinna Kuo, Ellie Wang, Varun Singh, and Angela Poon
October 13, 2024
Junior Krish Kotecha readies himself to hike the ball and start the game.

Varsity football ties Saratoga High School 27–27 in the Homecoming game

The Homecoming game ends in a tie after a severe injury in overtime
Varun Singh, Staff Writer
October 10, 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
Sophia D’Sa, Corinna Kuo, Asha Wojciechowski, and Ellie Wang
October 8, 2024
Dancers hold up a “twenty-five” at the end of the co-ed dance. Photo by Jami Lim

Class of 2025 delivers a sweeping performance in their final Homecoming skit

Seniors deliver a platy-num “Phineas and Ferb”-themed production
Isabelle Kok and Jami Lim
October 7, 2024
Due to the last-minute location change, the DJs set up on the rally court stage, with students dancing and moshing in front. Photo by Jillian Ju

MVHS holds its annual Homecoming dance in the rally court

Students and staff reflect on the dance and location change
Jillian Ju and Angela Poon
October 7, 2024
Sophomore Eddie Fan throws chalk in the air as the performers reference the “Ooh! It’s cold in here” internet trend. Photo by Jillian Ju

Class of 2027 wows the crowd as ninja stars

Sophomores emerge from the shadows with their spin on “Ninjago”
Jillian Ju and Katrina Lin
October 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
Sophomore Saanj Rao leads her peers through the completed dance for the first time at practice. | Photo by Meghna Dixit

Choreographers share the process behind planning the 2024 Homecoming skit dances

A look at the 2024 Homecoming skit dances and the type of work that goes into them
Meghna Dixit and Sana Karkhanis
September 27, 2024
English teacher Rachel Cassar poses with her friends while dressed in a Boy Scouts uniform for a Homecoming dress-up spirit day. Photo courtesy of Rachel Cassar | Used with permission

Homecoming memories

MVHS staff share a glimpse into their homecoming experiences
Amberly Sun and Jami Lim
September 27, 2024
Senior and strong safety Hamza Moharram moves for a tackle in synchrony with senior and defensive end Nathan Diaz. Photo by Shannon Yu

Varsity Football defeats Lynbrook High School 44-6

Matadors put pressure on LHS at the Vikings’ Homecoming game
Ellie Wang and Shannon Yu
October 26, 2023
Graphic by Abha Dash

Homecoming 2023

Replaying the 2023 Homecoming week
Samika Bhatkar, Ananya Chaudhary, Sophia D, Aletheia Ju, Isabelle Kok, Manas Kottakota, Jami Lim, Dylan Nguyen, Trisha Sannappanavar, Arshiya Sen, Lillian Wang, and Benjamin Zhang
October 17, 2023
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Experiences from the 2023 Homecoming football game
Jami Lim and Amberly Sun
October 9, 2023
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