The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Clara Fan prepares for her high jump at the 2022 CIF State Championships in Clovis, CA

Time Out! Ep.3: Clara Fan

Lily Jiang May 21, 2023
Exploring Clara Fan’s journey throughout track and field and future plans in the sport
50 Questions with Scott DeRuiter

50 Questions with Scott DeRuiter

Lily Jiang and Arjun Dhruv April 24, 2023
In the 24th installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Scott DeRuiter 50 questions
Graphic | Sonia Verma

One nation, under guns

Examining the different perspectives on gun policies and ownership in relation to gun violence in America
Junior Bradley Dulay races with other athletes at the 2023 RustBuster Invitational

Right On Track

Lily Jiang March 22, 2023
Track and Field Athletes share their experience with their main track events
Senior Eesha Mokkapati gets serenaded with roses

MVHS Choir holds its annual Valentine’s concert

Lily Jiang February 23, 2023
Choir members share their preparations for the annual Valentines Choir Concert
Senior Ryan Tan guards his SHS opponent. Photo by Stephanie Zhang

Boys Soccer defeats Saratoga High School 1-0

Arjun Dhruv, Lily Jiang, and Eshika Tiwari February 8, 2023
The Matadors maintain their second-half lead throughout the game

Artivism on social media

Lily Jiang and April Wang February 3, 2023
Discussing the unique impacts of combining art, activism, and the widespread use of social media
Graphic by Michelle Zheng

Age in Sports

Exploring the athletic experiences of different age groups and the effects of age on one's journey in sports and coaching style

The pros and cons of starting early

Arjun Dhruv and Lily Jiang November 8, 2022
How the age one starts a sport affects their sports journey
Senior Anna Jerolimov maintains possession of the ball as she tries to find an opening to pass the ball to her teammates. Photo by Michelle Zheng

Field Hockey loses 2-0 to Valley Christian High School on its senior night

Arjun Dhruv, Lily Jiang, and Michelle Zheng October 31, 2022
Seniors reflect on their performance throughout the season and convey their thoughts on the team’s future
Nirbhay Saluja and Palak Bassan talk to each other during Homecoming.

‘Be my date to Homecoming?’

Trisha Sannappanavar and Lily Jiang October 22, 2022
Exploring the effects Homecoming has on two MVHS students.
30 Homecoming Meanings

30 Homecoming Meanings

Lily Jiang and Trisha Sannappanavar October 18, 2022
Students share experiences from the 2022 Homecoming Dance
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