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

Taking the wheel

Taking the wheel

Ishaani Dayal May 28, 2022
How I finally got to know myself better through driving
The class of 2022

The class of 2022

Click here to read about the class of 2022's reflections about their favorite classes, their favorite teachers, their biggest fears, and the most important lesson they learned at MVHS, as well as senior...

Nguyen in possession of the puck during his game | Photo Courtesy of Eric Nguyen

Pass the puck

Ishaani Dayal and Irene Tang February 11, 2022
Students describe their experiences playing hockey
Graphic by Sophia Ma and Irene Tang

Winter Sports

Exploring the different winter sports MV students play
Sophomore Ekom Mann lunges at junior Hayden Ancheta after coach Andrew Pappas signals the wrestlers to “go live” — beginning a practice match that lasts a few minutes.

Introducing the winter season sports

Showcasing games and practices from MVHS's basketball, soccer and wrestling teams
The team celebrates after defeating Windsor High School 3-1 in the first round of NorCal playoffs, during their first time ever in the tournament. Senior and captain Lia Vorthmann made the final kill of the match, giving the Matadors the win.

Against all odds

Ishaani Dayal and Anna Jerolimov December 8, 2021
Girls Volleyball make it to CCS finals for the first time since 1998
Perception

Perception

Examing the role of perception in our lives
An illustration of a student shedding their mask and revealing their identity to others.

Icebreakers work

Ishaani Dayal November 12, 2021
All classes should provide students the opportunity to share about themselves
Photos by Michelle Chen, Diya Bahl, Ishaani Dayal and Jiya Singh

Campus opinions

Exploring the opinions students and staff hold about various topics around campus
Reconnection

Reconnection

Delving into the nuances of reconnection
An illustration of an individual with a TV on their head | Graphic by Kripa Mayureshwar

Escapism provides distractions, not solutions

Aashi Venkat and Ishaani Dayal September 24, 2021
Analyzing the downsides of finding connections outside of reality
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