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

Athletic trainer Javier Margarito and his daughter pour a cup of water on Cler’s tree before  in the nearby Olive Court to enjoy some of Cler’s favorite foods. Photo by Gauri Manoj

MVHS hosts tree dedication to honor former English teacher Stacey Cler

Melody Cui and Gauri Manoj February 1, 2022
Staff and students come together to commemorate Cler’s lasting impacts
Senior Allison Leung and her teammate MVHS alumna 18 Demetra Williams practice their dives at MVHS pool.

Women in sports

Exploring the experiences of women in sports in honor of Women's History Month
Defining Success

Defining Success

Rucha Soman and Sophia Chen September 27, 2019
How teams measure success besides winning
Book Club: Literature teacher Sara Borelli recommends books with insightful characterization

Book Club: Literature teacher Sara Borelli recommends books with insightful characterization

Sneha Gaur December 19, 2015
Borelli talks about her favorite books from high school
The girls basketball team does a few drills during its after-school practice on Jan. 27. The team bonds not only during practice but also through sleepovers, team breakfasts and dinners. Photo by Justin Kim.

Bonding on (and off) the field

Varsha Venkat February 4, 2015
Team hangouts increase players’ motivation, communication and confidence
Mind the Gap

Mind the Gap

Yashashree Pisolkar December 20, 2013
Underlying factors define the dynamics of cross gender coaching.
The varsity girls basketball team practices in the field house on Nov. 27. The first home scrimmage was held on Dec. 2 in the main gym. Photo by Lydia Seo.

Girls basketball: Team shoots high for upcoming season

Lydia Seo December 6, 2013
Varsity hopeful that extensive practice and increased speed will lead to CCS success.
TED Talk showcase to be held on May 10

TED Talk showcase to be held on May 10

Karen Feng May 4, 2013
Vote for your favorite video to decide which idea should receive the $1,000 prize.
Girls basketball CCS: Lady Mats advance after 55-52 win

Girls basketball CCS: Lady Mats advance after 55-52 win

Dickson Tsai February 24, 2012
MVHS builds a solid fourth quarter lead to overcome Oak Grove on Feb. 21
The Great Divide

The Great Divide

Dickson Tsai December 7, 2011
The girls basketball and volleyball teams struggle to find competitive balance between the upper De Anza League and the lower El Camino League
Girls varsity basketball seize first league victory 71-66 against Mountain View

Girls varsity basketball seize first league victory 71-66 against Mountain View

Dickson Tsai February 2, 2011

The Matadors pull out an impressive rally as the game ends Senior Alex Chiu had 31 points and junior Steffanie Sum added 22 as the Matadors took home their...

Girls varsity basketball suffer a 28-42 defeat to rival Lynbrook

Girls varsity basketball suffer a 28-42 defeat to rival Lynbrook

Dickson Tsai January 23, 2011

The team misses an opportunity for their first league victory despite strong effort MVHS' strong rebounding effort is not enough to overcome the Lynbrook Vikings as the Matadors lose 28-42....

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