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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

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
Leadership holds annual Halloween costume contest

Leadership holds annual Halloween costume contest

A Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and Secret Service group costume wins the group contest
Sania Nadkarni and Leah Desai
November 2, 2024
Junior Miya Sakurai and her Asian league team play on the court at Oracle Arena. Photo courtesy of Miya Sakurai | Used with permission

Bound through ball

Asian league basketball brings the Asian community together
Leah Desai and Ethan Yang
October 26, 2024
Rachel Cassar, Claudia Zambon, Kristi Iwami, Ashton Chen, Allen Riddle, Melody Yi, Lisa Fernandez

New teachers share their backgrounds and goals for the new school year

MVHS staff joining in the 2024-2025 school year introduce themselves to the school
Parents, teachers and students volunteer at the Snack Shack, serving foods like burgers and nachos to customers. Photo by Mia Wetzler | Used with permission

Snack Shack workers discuss the preparation process and the community aspect behind it

Volunteers from MV’s concession stand come from various in-school communities to help raise funds
Leah Desai and Megha Mummaneni
September 21, 2024
Season traditions

Season traditions

Sports teams carry on annual traditions
Leah Desai
May 23, 2024
The six seniors hold up the CCS DII Championship trophy.

Boys Volleyball defeats Aragon High School and wins the CCS DII Championship 3-0

Matadors maintain strong lead throughout the CCS finals
Leah Desai
May 13, 2024
Sophomore Vivana Dave attempts a synchronized dive along side another diver while two of her teammates converse in the hot tub. Photo courtesy of Vivana Dave | Used with permission

The delight of diving

New divers find love for the sport and its supportive environment
Leah Desai, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Graphic by Leah Desai

Puzzles Paradise

MVHS students reflect on playing digitized versions of puzzle games
Leah Desai and Arshiya Sen
March 8, 2024
Sophomore Christopher Lamfalusi attempts a pass during a hockey game.

Time Out! Ep. 16: Christopher Lamfalusi

Sophomore Christopher Lamfalusi discusses his ice hockey journey
Leah Desai and Sania Nadkarni
March 2, 2024
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