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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

Key Club volunteers make cards

Volunteering during the pandemic

How volunteer opportunities have changed due to COVID-19 restrictions
Abdullah Memon and Minjae Kang
April 1, 2021
Cure Cancer Cruise 2020 Preparations

Cure Cancer Cruise 2020 Preparations

How five different committees collaborated to plan the annual Octagon cancer fundraiser event
Sophia Chen, Lance Tong, and Annie Zhang
March 28, 2020
“MV Octagon”: Octagon’s new app is underway

“MV Octagon”: Octagon’s new app is underway

Uncovering the setbacks, benefits and takeaways of the ongoing creation of Octagon’s iOS app
Annie Zhang
November 20, 2019
An Octagon volunteer paints a child walker's face in light of the JDRF marathon. Photo by Trudy Esrey // Used with permission

A stellar liaison: Octagon and JDRF

Examining the partnership between Octagon and JDRF over the years
Annie Zhang
October 15, 2019
An overview of Cure Cancer Casino

An overview of Cure Cancer Casino

Octagon officers and attendees reflect on CCC 2019
Tabitha Mendez and Stuti Upadhyay
March 31, 2019

Elves in action: MVHS students who volunteer during the holidays

Students in clubs give back to the community during the giving season.
Sarah Young and Julia Yang
December 18, 2018
MV Octagon kicks off Cure Cancer Cafe

MV Octagon kicks off Cure Cancer Cafe

The Octagon officer team’s process for selecting committee chairs
Stuti Upadhyay and Tabitha Mendez
December 17, 2018
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