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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 people I have surrounded myself with over the past four years have equipped me with exactly what I need to tackle the demands of college
Photo | Sophia D'Sa

Proactive preparation

My loved ones have prepared me to tackle the demands of college
Anika Bhandarkar
May 23, 2025
Illustration | Jonah Chang

As a high schooler

I’m learning to prioritize my interests over others’ ideas of success
Jonah Chang
September 22, 2024
In the same bubble

In the same bubble

Students should stop measuring their success solely through their grades
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Rewriting my inner expectations

Rewriting my inner expectations

How I managed to find the right balance for my personal expectations
Riya Murthy, Staff Writer
November 6, 2022
Working hard: worth it?

Working hard: worth it?

Refuting my previous belief that hard work doesn’t always equate success
Oishee Misra
December 7, 2019
Childhood: An exploration of our past

Childhood: An exploration of our past

A collection of stories reminiscing about our childhood and how it impacts our future
The year of gold: Celebrating MVHS' 50th anniversary

The year of gold: Celebrating MVHS’ 50th anniversary

Exploring multiple facets of MVHS culture in honor of its 50th anniversary
The story behind 2019’s Powderpuff three peat championship

The story behind 2019’s Powderpuff three peat championship

Exploring why the class of 2019 has been so successful in winning Powderpuff
Jai Uparkar
April 11, 2019
A thousand dreams

A thousand dreams

Swara Tewari, Features Editor
May 17, 2018
Developing success

Developing success

Karen Ma
December 12, 2017
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