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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 theme of Homecoming 2024 is childhood TV, featuring "Teletubbies," "Spongebob," "Ninjago" and "Phineas and Ferb." | Illustration by Isabelle Kok

Homecoming from another lens

MVHS students and staff share experiences leading up to the 2024 Homecoming week
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
MVHS math teacher Josh Kuo is awarded his high school diploma | Photo courtesy of Josh Kuo | Used with permission

Language barriers

ESL community members explain the academic difficulties that come with immigration
Jami Lim and Stella Petzova
June 2, 2024
Graphic by Yixuan (Joyce) Li | Made with Canva

Weaving bonds

MVHS’s opinions on the multifaceted web of relationships

Within Chinatown

The historical region serves as a cultural epicenter in the Bay Area
Jami Lim and Michelle Zheng
April 1, 2024
Kode With Klossy founder Karlie Kloss gives closing remarks to end the event.

Kode With Klossy brings CODE-A-BRATION to the Bay Area

The two-day event ushers in introductory tech experiences to female and gender-expansive youths
Jami Lim
March 19, 2024
Senior Samhita Kashyap transferred to MVHS her sophomore year after deliberating between multiple bay area high schools, convinced by its reputation of strong academics.

New kid syndrome

Transfer students address obstacles posed by a rigid culture at MVHS
Jami Lim and Stella Petzova
February 2, 2024
Junior Selina Wang designs her own nail art to subtly express her style. (Photo by Selina Wang | Used with permission.)

Tiny canvases

Students use decorative nails to express themselves
Jami Lim
January 25, 2024
"Mean Girls" attempts to resemble its predecessor stylistically while reflecting modern trends.

“Mean Girls” arrives too early for its time

The unnecessary remake is unsalvageable by its musical theater charm
Jami Lim
January 18, 2024
Graphics by Stella Petzova

Immersed in India

Recognizing different forms of Indian-influenced entertainment in our community
Biology and Health teacher Pooya Hajjarian with his father in Cupertino during the year 1993. Hajjarian was in his freshman year of MVHS, donning a Matadors hoodie. Photo courtesy of Pooya Hajjarian | Used with permission.

The road back home

FUHSD alumni who returned as staff reflect on the paths that led them back to MVHS
Jami Lim
December 1, 2023
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