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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 Class of 2021 prepares for its first-ever bonding activity

The Class of 2021 prepares for its first-ever bonding activity

Flora Peng March 18, 2019

Despite an unsuccessful campaign last school year, the class of 2021 has set the date for their first‐ever bonding activity: a relaxing movie night to be held after school on Friday, March 29. After...

In my humble opinion: Why humility is a crucial but often overlooked trait

In my humble opinion: Why humility is a crucial but often overlooked trait

Roshan Fernandez March 13, 2019

n many ways, MVHS students have mastered the humble-brag. We tell our friends how we got an “A” on our English essay even though we never read the book. We tell them how we aced a test we never studied...

A fundraising dilemma

A fundraising dilemma

Emily Xia and Julia Yang October 25, 2018
Chinese Club officers discuss difficulties with fundraising
Administrator comment causes stir at MVHS

Administrator comment causes stir at MVHS

Ruth Feng and Shuvi Jha October 20, 2018
Examining the issue from student, alumni and administration perspectives
New year, new team

New year, new team

Sara Entezar and Gauri Kaushik September 28, 2018

As the year rolls out of its beginning stages, ASB class office finds itself positioned at the top of the Leadership board, holding Leadership Council meetings, helping commissioners and setting up events...

A look at Leadership’s Homecoming Preparation

A look at Leadership’s Homecoming Preparation

Tabitha Mendez September 28, 2018

With Homecoming approaching soon, less than two weeks away, the leadership class of 2018-2019 is working to make sure this year’s Homecoming week, dance, game and rally runs well. With each day of...

Leading a Lasting Legacy

Leading a Lasting Legacy

Jai Uparkar September 23, 2018

he odds seem to be stacked against the captains of MV Bhangra. It is  the first time in many years that all the leaders are new to the position. On top of that, they are responsible for finding new and...

Societys Peas: the hidden stories in our community

Society’s Peas: the hidden stories in our community

May 10, 2018
Founders of Society Peas discuss the purpose and background of their initiative
Every Drop Counts

Every Drop Counts

Jai Uparkar January 30, 2018
Donors explain why they participate in the blood drive
Leadership cleaning up at the first rally, Issa Rally. Each class prepares to take down the hanging posters. Photo by Carol Lei.

Q&A: Daily life of the leadership class

Carol Lei November 5, 2017

Leadership hardly gets a break with the back-to-back planning and executing of all the school spirit events. Senior Dhruv Parikh, 2018 class president, describes the planning processes and elaborates on...

Leadership reflects on music dress up days

Leadership reflects on music dress up days

Carol Lei September 2, 2017

As the first rally rolled around, so did the first spirit week. In this year’s Welcome Back “Issa Rally” rally, the theme of music brought MVHS to pull out their neon shirts and gold chains. Leadership...

Last reflections on leadership

Last reflections on leadership

Michelle Wong May 30, 2017
Seniors of leadership look back on the impact leadership has had on them
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