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
More than meets the eye

More than meets the eye

Exploring how Spanish and French teacher Joyce Fortune navigates visual impairment
Taryn Lam and Mihir Vishwarupe
November 2, 2023
Students and staff present conflicting opinions on whether or not the pandemic is truly over.

Is the pandemic over?

Exploring why people do or don't take precautions against COVID-19
Mikaylah Du and Megha Mummaneni
October 17, 2022
Teachers and their dogs

Teachers and their dogs

Claire Lu
April 25, 2014
Participants of the Day of Silence gather in the academic court on April 11 to host a vigil acknowledging silenced LGBTQ youth. The annual vigil is open to all students and allows them to show respect for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Photo by Kristin Chang

Students show silent support for LGBTQ youth

Kristin Chang
April 15, 2014
Spanish teacher Joyce Fortune describes the emotional rush she feels when she does contra dancing. Fortune has been learning the dance or the past seven years. Photo by Varsha Venkat.

Spanish teacher Joyce Fortune combines dance with American tradition

Yashashree Pisolkar
February 11, 2013
Participants wear a pink card illustrating their reasons for silence and support for the LGBT community in lieu of speaking. Photo by Howard Lee.

Gay-Straight Alliance hosts ‘Day of Silence’

Howard Lee
April 29, 2012
Not yet a safe space

Not yet a safe space

Sara Yang
May 16, 2011
Keller's accident leaves Speech and Debate without a coach

Keller’s accident leaves Speech and Debate without a coach

Laura Yang
November 24, 2009
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