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

Senior Anna Kolesov smiles at the crowd in the bleachers while linking arms with her former calculus teacher, Martin Jennings.

Introducing the Class of 2020’s Homecoming Court

Jai Uparkar October 24, 2019
Witnessing the reactions and emotions of nominated seniors at the 2019-20 Homecoming Court ceremony
We only make small talk

We only make small talk

Tyler Cho and Brian Xu April 10, 2019

nteracting with strangers can be terrifying. We’re rarely in physical danger when meeting someone new, but our dignity is on the line. In many cases, interacting with someone new can feel like we’re...

The tipping tower: Parents fight against the renewal of a cell tower

The tipping tower: Parents fight against the renewal of a cell tower

Meghna Gaddam August 22, 2015
Parents from the No Tower in Schools Organization protest for students' safety.

MVHS alumnus Om Marwah makes Forbes 30 under 30

Jady Wei February 4, 2015
Class of 2007 graduate, Marwah attains prestige for being one of the nation’s leading young minds

Senior Julia Miao recognized as Siemens semifinalist

Jady Wei December 14, 2014
Miao clinches semifinalist position with novel mathematical model
Career Center liaison, Le-Xuan Cao, answered the question of a student regarding college applications. The Career Center is the best place for attaining information apropos of colleges.

Q&A: Career Center remodeling

Jady Wei December 13, 2014
New Career Center liaison Le-xuan Cao elaborates on reasons behind remodeling
Cupertino ranked sixth on the Top 10 list of smartest U.S. suburbs

Cupertino ranked sixth on the Top 10 list of smartest U.S. suburbs

Jady Wei November 6, 2014
Recognized for its high-achieving students, Cupertino is ranked within top 10 smartest suburbs in the United States
The Matadors fight for the ball against Cupertino High School while on CHS’ side. This season, the Matadors focused on going back to the basics of fundamental water polo, refining their passing, scoring and defense techniques. Photo by Shriya Bhindwale.

Meetings help seniors complete Secondary School Reports

Jady Wei September 25, 2013
School provides meetings for seniors to explain how to write the SSR.
VIDEO: Quad decorations in three minutes

VIDEO: Quad decorations in three minutes

Elvin Wong October 23, 2011
Students decorate Academic Quad for Homecoming class competition
PHOTO GALLERY: Ohana’s introductory potluck

PHOTO GALLERY: Ohana’s introductory potluck

Angela Liu September 28, 2011
Club starts off with potluck to bring members together
Combs moves to Sacred Heart Preparatory

Combs moves to Sacred Heart Preparatory

Sara Yang July 13, 2011

Switching from public to private, getting back to her roots “I’m going to go home and sleep some more... See ya.” English teacher Diana Combs called out to fellow English teacher David Clarke,...

All that jazz

All that jazz

Karishma Mehrotra December 9, 2009

Student life commission hosts new dance event that honors past dance style     {cc-by-nc-sa}  

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