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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

MVHS hosts signing day to celebrate committed athletes

MVHS athletes continue to play their sports at the collegiate level
Aletheia Ju and Leah Desai
May 24, 2025
The MVHS Varsity Track and Field team poses for a group photo. Photo courtesy of Lauren Moore | Used with permission

Varsity Track and Field finishes with an undefeated season in league meets

The tightly-knit team broke multiple school records
Leah Desai and Ananda Singh
May 21, 2025
Seniors signed to DIII colleges participating in their respective sports: golf, tennis, soccer, and track and field. 
| Photos courtesy of Thaddius Eguorera, Arushi Singh, and Malcolm Slaney | Used with permission

MVHS athletes committed to play DIII sports

MVHS athletes plan to continue playing their sports at the DIII level
Leah Desai and Aletheia Ju
May 19, 2025
MVHS seniors show their college admission advice. Illustration | Leah Desai

MVHS seniors share their college advice

Seniors share their differing college application and admission experiences
Leah Desai and Sania Nadkarni
April 22, 2025
Graphic | Leah Desai

Math teacher Mia Onodera integrates March Madness into teaching

Onodera uses March Madness to broaden her students knowledge about college options
Jonah Chang and Leah Desai
April 8, 2025
Freshman Hossein Dastgah battles one-on-one with a defender in a game against Saratoga High School on Thursday, Jan. 30, when the team fell short 2-1. Photo | Sophia D’Sa

Winter sports recap

The MVHS winter sports season comes to an end
Ethan Yang and Leah Desai
March 3, 2025
Sophomore and guard Daniel Ji dribbles past a defender while junior Sean Foo sets up a screen for him.

Varsity Boys Basketball beats Cupertino High School 56-48

Matadors maintain their lead throughout the game due to strong offense
Sania Nadkarni and Leah Desai
February 16, 2025
Senior Clara Fan poses for a photo after the game with a homemade sash and a basketball signed by her teammates. Photo | Leah Desai

Senior Clara Fan scores 1,000 points in her Varsity Basketball career

Fan scores 25 points against Menlo-Atherton High School on Jan. 25
Leah Desai and Sania Nadkarni
January 27, 2025
Come winter when the snow falls upon the peaks of mountains, some MVHS students and staff make the recurring trip to hit their favorite runs, bringing back memories of their past adventures. Photo illustration | Dylan Nguyen

MVHS students share their skiing experiences and recommendations

Students and staff recall their various memories hitting the slopes
Leah Desai, Dylan Nguyen, and Amberly Sun
January 25, 2025
Sarah Shelke attends the award ceremony for the International Children's Peace Prize as a nominee. Photo courtesy of Sarah Shelke | Used with permission

MVHS student recognized as a 2024 International Children’s Peace Prize Top 3 Finalist

Mind4Youth co-founder Sarah Shelke reflects on her experience being honored for her work
Sania Nadkarni and Leah Desai
December 9, 2024
Senior Eric Tang prepares to throw the water polo ball. Photo | Manas Kottakota

What motivates you?

MVHS athletes share what motivates them to do their sport
Amberly Sun and Leah Desai
December 8, 2024
Freshman Michelle Wang shakes hands with a CIF commissioner after individually qualifying for CIF State Championships. Photo by Kenneth Gan | Used with permission

Michelle Wang competes in the CIF Girls Golf state final

Freshman Michelle Wang ties for 17th place
Leah Desai
November 26, 2024
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