El Estoque

Paying for College

Alex Zhang • February 15, 2023

The long string of numbers on my screen doesn’t seem real. Taking a breath, I frantically hope that when I refresh my page, my computer will tell me there’s been some sort of error. But with each click,...

MVHS senior wins 3rd in national essay competition

Jefferson Le • December 9, 2021

Senior Riya Ranjan won third place, with special jury distinction, in the 2021 David McCullough Essay Contest on Sept, 26, winning $1,000 in scholarship money. Over 70 high school juniors and seniors...

63 MVHS students qualify for the semifinals of the National Merit Scholarship Program

Rachel Jiang and Devin Gupta • September 25, 2020

Breaking down the logistics behind the competition

In Memoriam: Alice Wu

Sunjin Chang and Rana Aghababazadeh • March 28, 2019

“Jennifer Garner copied me.” When Alice Wu wore a black, punk rock skirt to school, Jessica Lee, her friend since sixth grade, would distance herself from Alice in embarrassment. Nobody...

An evening of entertainment

Shuyi Qi • February 6, 2014

Annual Drama Showcase provided night of hilarious improvisation, poignant monologues.

Senior Angela Zhang winner in National Siemens Competition

Nona Penner • December 6, 2011

Science research competition awards senior Angela Zhang with $100,000 scholarship

The best things in life

Sara Yang • April 23, 2010

PTSA recognizes the silent heroes of the school This project relates to content in the Oct. 20, 2010 El Estoque Print issue. This project relates to...

National level gymnast tucks-and-tumbles through hardships

Patrick Mi • September 10, 2009

Sophomore Melissa Chuang, a seasoned gymnast of nine years has won various national competitions despite facing many obstacles. A broken tibia, a fractured back, dislocated ribs, sprains, and countless...

Cuper Scooper: College wants me

Selene Rubino • April 29, 2009

I know because I got a letter. I have a guilty little secret and it's called college spam mail.After taking the PSATs for the first time, I began to receive fliers and brochures from various institutions...