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

The MV IASA officer team kicks off Spotlite on India 2022 with a welcome from President and senior Atmaja Patil.

IASA hosts first in-person Spotlite on India in two years

Shivani Madhan and Jiya Singh April 18, 2022
Diving deeper into the night of cultural performances
MV Raas performing at last years Spotlite. Photo by Abhilasha Goel

MV Indian American Student Association: Setting up Spotlite

Neysa Singh, Staff Writer November 24, 2019

n Nov. 13, MV IASA hosted their first Spotlite interest meeting to inform members of how they can get involved in Spotlite, which is scheduled for April 10-11 of 2020. Spotlite is an annual showcase that...

Photo courtesy of MVHS Raas.

Same stage, a decade later: MVHS Raas on Spotlite

Shuvi Jha and Swara Tewari May 12, 2019
Students and MVHS Raas alumni reminisce on Spotlite’s significance
MV Andaaz poses at the end of their routine at LHS SIlsilay 2019. Photo used with permission.

Monta Vista Andaaz at ‘Spotlite on India’

Ishani Singh April 12, 2019

As the school year winds down, the MV Andaaz team is preparing for its first and last home show of the year, Spotlite on India, hosted by Indian-American Student Association (IASA). Despite taking part...

Finding his voice

Finding his voice

Shuvi Jha and Swara Tewari February 9, 2019
IASA officer and Indian classical singer explains how IASA and Spotlite have helped him connect with his culture

Indian-American Student Association (IASA) kicks off Spotlite

Shuvi Jha and Swara Tewari December 9, 2018

On Monday, Nov. 11, the Indo-American Student Association (IASA) met during lunch for its fourth meeting of the year. The topic of the meeting centered around Spotlite, IASA’s annual cultural showcase....

IASAs plans for the year

IASA’s plans for the year

Shuvi Jha September 28, 2018

IASA, which stands for Indo-American Student Association, held its first meeting of the year on Sept. 20 in room E201. The room was abuzz with rounds of laughter, as students from different racial backgrounds...

Spotlite dates moved up because of schedule complications

Spotlite dates moved up because of schedule complications

Aanchal Garg November 17, 2017
MVHS IASA discusses the reason behind hosting Spotlite in April instead of May
How to prepare for the Spotlite on India 2016 auditions

How to prepare for the Spotlite on India 2016 auditions

Devika Watave January 4, 2016
Indo-American Student Association officers describe their audition criteria

Indo-American Student Association changes its policies for Spotlite on India

Miloni Vora December 16, 2015
Co-presidents talk about cutting down acts and giving groups more time to plan song list
IASA plans for upcoming events

IASA plans for upcoming events

Devika Watave September 24, 2015

The Indo-American Student Association club officers talk about what events to look forward to this school year Co-president senior Niti Pawar talks about a potentially new event this year: a “sweet...

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