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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

Senior and starting outside hitter Praneel Shah spikes the ball over the net. Photo | Katrina Lin

Boys Volleyball defeats Soquel High School in a 3-1 match

The Matadors win the second round of CCS and head to the finals
Katrina Lin and Alyssa Yang
May 23, 2025
Senior Trisha Akhare angles the camera to capture all of the subjects in the frame.
Photo courtesy of Trisha Akhare | Used with permission

Student filmmaker recounts her journey in the film industry

Senior Trisha Akhare’s experience as a director of an award-winning film and a producer of MVSNL
Katrina Lin and Kaia Yuan
May 13, 2025
Senior and foundation student Andres Zavala Zavala poses for a photo with their family, Foundation Board Member Rita Allen and Foundation President Eva Pang.

FUHSD holds its annual board meeting recognizing MVHS students and staff

Employees, student groups, retirees and outstanding students are honored for their contributions to the MVHS community
Jami Lim and Katrina Lin
March 16, 2025
Senior Allison Chang mixes hot water and chocolate powder to make hot chocolate for the Dance Team’s fundraising event. Photo by Katrina Lin | Photo Illustration by Ellie Wang

MVHS sports teams are giving back through volunteering and fundraising

How the cheer, soccer and dance teams interact with their communities
Katrina Lin and Ellie Wang
March 1, 2025

Varsity Boys Basketball takes back its victory against Lynbrook High School

MVHS defeats LHS by 20 points, winning 68-48
Katrina Lin and Kathryn Foo
February 27, 2025
Senior Kimika Shimazaki poses for a photo next to her parents, while holding their newly adopted chickens in their backyard. Photo courtesy of Kimika Shimazaki | Used with permission

Keeping all the eggs in one basket: how MVHS has been adapting to the avian flu

Students and staff adapt to egg shortages due to the recent bird flu outbreak
Katrina Lin and Arshiya Sen
January 31, 2025
Senior and captain Ninad Suresh shoots a mid-range fadeaway jump shot over his defender to bring the score to 47-50. Photo | Katrina Lin

Varsity Boys Basketball falls to Lynbrook High School 65-63

Matadors lose to the Vikings due to a devastating last minute shot
Katrina Lin and Kathryn Foo
January 28, 2025
Choir teacher Lofn Young speaks at last year's spring concert. Photo | Sophia D'Sa

The influences of music on the mind

How musical pursuits have affected MVHS students and staff
Sophia D’Sa and Katrina Lin
December 21, 2024
PTSA grants enabled MV teachers and clubs to pursue projects and purchase needed resources. Photo illustration | Katrina Lin

MV PTSA awards classes and clubs mini grants to supplement curriculum

Science Olympiad, World Literature and La Pluma receive money to fund books, print magazines and essential prototype building materials
Giljoon Lee and Katrina Lin
November 24, 2024

Sunnyvale Community Services hosts its first Ibero-American Festival

Sunnyvale citizens speak about their role and share thoughts on the festival
Anika Bhandarkar and Katrina Lin
October 27, 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
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