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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

tudents share their opinions on the cultural inclusivity of prom outfits

Prom embraces cultural threads

Kripa Mayureshwar and Aashna Patel June 2, 2023
Students share their opinions on the cultural inclusivity of prom outfits
Senior Kushagra Srivastava and senior Suhani Vakhariya take prom photos at Stanford University. (Photo courtesy of Kushagra Srivastava | Used with permission)

The controversy behind public promposals

Avni Gandhi and Crystal Cheng June 1, 2023

For senior Kushagra Srivastava, a key component in his public promposal for his girlfriend was to buy Taco Bell for her, which was her favorite restaurant. He followed this by presenting a poster to her...

From formal suits to sparkly dresses to leaf-like wings, students went all out for prom this year

Prom 2023 lookbook

Chiran Arumugam and Aashi Venkat June 1, 2023
Taking a look into what students wore to prom
Alicia Lee and her boyfriend Marcus Praseuth pose for a picture on top of the San Francisco Belle at the 2022 MVHS prom.

With friends? Or with a date?

Crystal Cheng and Jisha Rajala May 27, 2023
Exploring MV students' opinions on attending prom with friends or with a date
Photo Courtesy of Bonnie Belshe | The chaperones for 2022s combined prom pose on the deck of the ship where prom takes place as they pass by the Golden Gate Bridge

All Aboard!

Jiya Singh May 26, 2022

After being canceled for the last two years due to the pandemic, prom is back at MVHS. This year, as a combined event with juniors and seniors, aspects of both Junior Prom and Senior Ball were taken to...

The Class of 2021 promoted the Zoom Prom on Instagram, and the link to the meeting was put in the 2021 Instagram bio which meant anybody could have access to the meeting

Class of 2021 hosts ‘A Zoom to Remember’

Anushka De and Tina Low April 16, 2020
Leadership students handle inappropriate comments made at their online prom
The pressure behind prom

The pressure behind prom

Zara Iqbal, Opinion editor March 3, 2019

I never thought my decision to skip Junior Prom (JP) was going to be that big of a deal. With JP right around the corner, I get asked whether or not I’m going to prom almost daily. And every time...

Junior Prom: Why all the long dresses?

Junior Prom: Why all the long dresses?

Maggie McCormick March 24, 2018
The reasons behind the unusual amount of maxi-dresses making an appearance at 2018 Junior Prom
A visit from the God Squad

A visit from the God Squad

Malini Ramaiyer June 8, 2016

After their mission trip to King City in March, a small group of MVHS students decided to take their faith to school. They sit behind the swimming pool during brunch every Tuesday and Thursday and talk...

A guide to shopping for procrastinating prom-goers

A guide to shopping for procrastinating prom-goers

Ilena Peng March 12, 2016
Follow the flowchart to see where to look for your ideal prom outfit

Campus Beat: Prom Dress Groups

Neha Patchipala March 11, 2015
Students share their opinions on the benefits and downfalls of prom dress groups
Girl in prom dress measures her waist.

Taking Measures

Varsha Venkat May 24, 2013
Prom season brings shame for both dieting and weight.
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