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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

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
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
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