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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

The new Health and Ethnic Studies curriculum focuses on highlighting diverse narratives and stress management skills.

Mirror Classroom

Dahlia Schilling and Sophia D'Sa March 8, 2024

Growing up, Ethnic Studies teacher Usiel Meraz-Cerna’s favorite parts of his History and Literature classes were when he felt ethnically represented. He cherished these instances, though occurrences...

Biology and Health teacher Pooya Hajjarian with his father in Cupertino during the year 1993. Hajjarian was in his freshman year of MVHS, donning a Matadors hoodie. Photo courtesy of Pooya Hajjarian | Used with permission.

The road back home

Jami Lim December 1, 2023

Pooya Hajjarian: Class of 1997 Biology and Health teacher Pooya Hajjarian was in the seventh grade when he and his family immigrated from Iran to America. Hajjarian’s family settled in Cupertino and...

Health and Ethnic studies is current interdisciplinary course that will be mandated in the 2024-25 school year.

Continuous coverage: Health and Ethnic Studies

Lauren Chuu and Ellie Wang September 28, 2023

MVHS is piloting the Health and Ethnic Studies elective course that will extend throughout the current school year and effectively be mandated across the FUHSD district for all incoming freshmen starting...

The rumors of an impending World War III: A breakdown of the situation behind recent US-Iranian Conflicts

The rumors of an impending World War III: A breakdown of the situation behind recent US-Iranian Conflicts

Anushka De, News Editor January 25, 2020
MVHS students and teachers’ respond to the threats of a supposed “WWIII”
Hajjarian and his younger brother wait behind a mountain. Hajjarian tells stories to pass the time.

Too close to home: the Iranian Revolution at MVHS

Ishaani Dayal and Iman Malik October 23, 2019
The impacts of the Iranian Revolution on students and staff
AVID Deconstructed

AVID Deconstructed

Laasya Koduru October 20, 2018

When the bell rings, students settle in their seats as the sound of papers flipping and small whispers permeate the room. The binders click open as the teacher circulates around the room, asking students...

Teachers and their dogs

Teachers and their dogs

Claire Lu April 25, 2014

1. Biology teacher Pooya Hajjarian Breed: Chocolate Labrador Retriever Name: Koochook Age: 5 years old   One of biology teacher Pooya Hajjarian’s first memories of Koochook was not...

‘Iron Chef’ competition leads to sweet success

‘Iron Chef’ competition leads to sweet success

Anjali Bhat December 8, 2013
Six teams of four strategize to create the perfect meal featuring the secret ingredient: peppermint.
Junior Anurag Kelkar prepares to shoot a goal during a practice on Thursday, Nov. 21. This is Kelkar’s first season on varsity after two years playing on JV. Photo by Rhonda Mak.

Boys soccer: New team looks forward to promising season

Sarah Ramos December 6, 2013

Despite graduated players, team hopes to make CCS after preseason wins. Boys soccer head coach Pooya Hajjarian watched nervously during this season’s tryouts. The group of hopeful players practicing...

Video: Students give thanks to staff

Yashashree Pisolkar November 28, 2013
Thanksgiving season provides students opportunity to thank teachers.

VIDEO: Summer road trips with Hajjarian and Jones

Kathleen Yuan September 9, 2013
Biology teachers Pooya Hajjarian and Kyle Jones share stories of their summer road trips to Los Angeles and Portland.
Midfielder senior Rohit Mukerji dribbles the ball past a FHS defender. The Matadors won 1-0, handing the Firebirds their first loss.

Boys soccer: Matadors hand Firebirds first loss of the season

Atharva Fulay January 28, 2013
1-0 victory boosts team confidence in physical match.
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