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

Staff members go above and beyond to help school

Staff members go above and beyond to help school

Lydia Seo November 27, 2013
Two staff members are involved with security, while one manages college visits.
College trends throughout the years

College trends throughout the years

Claire Lu September 28, 2013

  College trends throughout the years have shown a gradual increase in liberal arts schools applications and stagnation in applications to large in-state public schools. <!-more-> On Career...

The Career Center’s college rejection and acceptance board came into creation after the proposal of a rejection wall was denied. Although it was created with good intentions, ultimately it perpetuates a failure-focused outlook among the student body. Photo by Soumya Kurnool.

College rejection and acceptance board creates negative attitude among students

Eva Spitzen May 18, 2013
The negative aspects of the college acceptance and rejection board render it unconstructive and harmful, despite its potentially therapeutic effects.
The whiteboard in the Career Center is crammed with the names of colleges from around the nation. To the left of the board is the traditional college acceptances list that Career Center Liaison Miriam Taba has maintained for the past seven years. To the right is the college denials list that Taba has just started this year. Photo by Soumya Kurnool.

‘College Denials’ list up in the Career Center

Soumya Kurnool April 28, 2013
After failed attempts at creating a wall of college rejection letters at MVHS, college denials are now documented alongside college acceptances.
Purple and Gold Awards held May 2

Purple and Gold Awards held May 2

Amrutha Dorai May 5, 2012
Students nominated by teachers recognized with awards ceremony
Final Explore Careers! spotlights Business & Other Careers

Final Explore Careers! spotlights Business & Other Careers

Amrutha Dorai March 19, 2012
Students, administration satisfied with overall program
Foothill-De Anza hopes for solution with Measure E

Foothill-De Anza hopes for solution with Measure E

Sara Yang November 3, 2010

Community colleges respond to $20 million deficit with parcel tax Over the last two years, state budget cuts resulted in a $20 million deficit in funding for De Anza and Foothill community college....

Job Shadow may be replaced with a schoolwide careerfair to reach out to more students

Jacqueline Barr February 22, 2009

A lack of participation in the Job Shadow could lead to its removal 262 students participated in the Job Shadow on Ground Hog Day: a significant sum but planners hoped for more. The PTA Job Shadow...

No more groundhogs: Job Shadow Day faces future cancellation

Varada Gavaskar February 2, 2009

Job Shadow program might face cancellation due to low student participationSpring's impending arrival is accompanied by a reminder of the groundhog's legend. If it wakes up from hibernation to...

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