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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

A collage of images depicting Faezan Hussain, John Swensson and William Lai from left to right. Photos courtesy of Faezan Hussain, John Swensson and William Lai | Used with permission

American heroes

Alan Tai and Eric Zhou November 11, 2022
Discovering how military service has influenced the lives of local residents
A student’s role in COVID-19 relief

A student’s role in COVID-19 relief

Shuvi Jha April 20, 2020

When junior Anusha Adira came to learn about the dire situation of COVID-19 — how in just a couple months it had sent half the world into lockdown — she was shocked. Perhaps even more shocking to her...

Americorps member Timothy Fader discusses crisis response procedures and emergency supplies at the Red Cross meeting. Photo by Swara Tewari

Americorps member presents at Red Cross meeting

Swara Tewari, Features editor March 18, 2019

On March 7, Americorps member Timothy Fader attended Red Cross’ lunch meeting and spoke to the members about disaster preparedness and the function of Red Cross on both a community and global level....

Caption: Senior Anusikha Halder helps new members register at Red Cross interest meeting. Photo by Swara Tewari.

Localizing Red Cross

Swara Tewari, Features editor October 26, 2018
President of Red Cross discusses her journey with the club and her goals for the year
Red Cross officers hand out cookies and answer questions as new members sign up for the email list. The members conversed with one another while waiting in line. Photo by Swara Tewari.

Expanding Red Cross

Swara Tewari, Features editor September 23, 2018
Red Cross held its first meeting during lunch on Sept. 9 in room B103. The officers introduced themselves and highlighted Red Cross’ mission statement and the volunteer opportunities that would be available throughout the year.
MV Tri-M holds benefit concert with Homestead Tri-M

MV Tri-M holds benefit concert with Homestead Tri-M

Ilena Peng April 30, 2016
MVHS and HHS hold a joint concert to raise money for Red Cross
Japanese Honor Society sells ice cream mochi while Red Cross club sells pizookies at club food day on Oct. 2 during lunch. These are two of the many clubs on club food day which vowed to donate ten percent of their profits to Red Cross Refugee Fund. Photos by Kingsley Wang.

Breaking convention: Clubs donate revenue for Syrian Refugee Fund for the first time

Sharon Tung October 7, 2015
Donations help tie together the school community for a common cause
Senior Alexa Suarez shares her view on community service. Suarez denounces the plethora of donation schemes plaguing generous donors.

Community service: Three different perspectives on the value

Pranav Parthasarathy December 8, 2013
Community service matters differently to different people.
Legislative Council approves two new clubs

Legislative Council approves two new clubs

Karen Feng November 15, 2013
Council approves club motions Operation Christmas Child, ECSB E-Waste Drive and Typhoon Haiyan Red Cross fundraiser at third meeting.
PTSA will show the critically acclaimed “3 Idiots” during the movie night. Photo from Flickr user 沐小川.

PTSA to hold movie night on Nov. 21

Joyce Varma November 20, 2012
Student committee hosts fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy victims, aims to increase student interest in PTSA
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