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

ASB plans to revise MVHS Constitution

ASB plans to revise MVHS Constitution

Sara Entezar March 15, 2019

MVHS’ Constitution was brought to the attention of ASB by advisor Mike White in recent months, allowing reconsideration of the document’s instruction. The document, similarly formatted to the U.S....

Administrator comment causes stir at MVHS

Administrator comment causes stir at MVHS

Ruth Feng and Shuvi Jha October 20, 2018
Examining the issue from student, alumni and administration perspectives
English Language Development students prepare to apply for Leadership

English Language Development students prepare to apply for Leadership

Harini Shyamsundar May 14, 2014
With the Leadership application process quickly transpiring, two ELD applicants and their adviser reflect on their four-month journey.
Club Commission now requires clubs to take meeting minutes and submit them with a confirmation form by 3 p.m. a week after the meeting was held. According to lead commissioner senior Zerreen Kazi, the commission is attempting to be more official in its policies and comply with state auditors’ regulations. Screenshot by Karen Feng.

Club Commission requires meeting minutes as of Feb. 11

Karen Feng February 27, 2014
New rule requires club officers to submit meeting minutes to comply with state auditing regulations but meets backlash.

Water turned off for irrigation pipe repair

Maya Murthy February 25, 2014

Students react to spending lunch without water. All water was turned off during lunch and into the first half of seventh period on Feb. 25 due to construction work on an irrigation pipe, leaving students...

English Language Development students encouraged to try out for Leadership

Harini Shyamsundar February 9, 2014

New Student Support officers begin long-term process of inspiring ELD students to participate more actively in school events.

 ASB vice president senior Leon Chen introduces Legislative Council procedures to its new members on Jan. 30 in the Leadership room. The council discussed denying proposed clubs, the upcoming Challenge Success survey and a poll to determine what students want changed on campus. Photo by Karen Feng.

New Legislative Council reaches out to student body

Karen Feng February 5, 2014
Council members discuss club approval and using student opinion to implement change.

Legislative Council plagued by a lack of opinions

Daniel Fernandez November 27, 2013
Student representatives not taking full advantage of Legislative Council.

Defining spirit: Tall & Short, homecoming 2013

Yuna Lee September 29, 2013
Nathan Desai and Robert Sulgit embark on a humorous adventure through the most spirited week of the year.

Summer Never Ends dance, held Aug. 30, aimed to foster welcoming environment

Amrutha Dorai September 5, 2013
Welcome Back dance introduced theme, movie and change in location.

Leadership introduces weekly Friday Fundays

Karen Feng September 5, 2013
The first of weekly Friday Funday events held at lunch on Aug. 30 to promote school spirit.
The 2017 class officers stand in front their class’s rally poster at the Welcome Back rally. The officers were elected by students from their respective middle schools in May 2013. Used with permission of Lian Song.

2017 class officers chosen in early elections

Colin Ni August 26, 2013
Typically held in September, the freshman class officer elections were instead held in May due to earlier Homecoming schedule.
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