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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

A picture from 40 years ago of Margaret Bergman posing with her high school marching band mates. Photo courtesy of Margaret Bergman | Used with permission. Photo Illustration | Lucas Liu

Transcribing the musical life of Margaret Bergmann

Looking into Margaret Bergmann’s journey as a trumpet player before becoming the new Administrative Band Assistant at MV
Lucas Liu
November 1, 2025
The bike lanes from Stevens Creek Boulevard to the section of bike lanes that stretched from Wolfe Road to Tantau Avenue will soon have concrete blocks around the lanes and create specialized left turn signals for bikers and drivers.  Photo Illustration | Lucas Liu and Ellie Wang

Stevens Creek Boulevard Bike Lane begins Phase 2A

The construction of new bike lanes has been delayed until early 2026
Lucas Liu and Ellie Wang
October 24, 2025
MVHS approaches the top #100 schools in the country, holding a position as #129. Graphic | Lucas Liu

MVHS ranks #129 nationally in U.S. News high school report

Looking ahead, MVHS’ focus remains on growth and connection
Yixuan (Joyce) Li and Lucas Liu
September 26, 2025
Since 2013, MVHS has declined over 1000 students, at a current school population of 1573 students total Graphic | Gilijoon

MVHS reaches a record low student population of 1,573 — 42 below prediction

MVHS’ increasingly small student population and its potential effects on our campus
Lucas Liu and Giljoon Lee
September 25, 2025
The new all-inclusive playground at Jollyman Park features a variety of structures, including a short hill and a multi-kid spinner. Photo | Lucas Liu

The City of Cupertino unveils new all-inclusive playground at Jollyman Park

The park’s new playground caters to children and adults of all physical and cognitive abilities
Lucas Liu, Suhana Mahabal, and Ellie Wang
August 29, 2025
Junior Maxim Gutnik jumps into the air, ready to hit the birdie. Photo | Elizabeth Yang

Varsity Badminton falls to Cupertino High 19-16

The Matadors’s efforts are ultimately overcome by the Pioneers despite strong games
Owen Liu and Elizabeth Yang
April 1, 2025
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