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

Boys volleyball: Victory in three straight sets against Lynbrook on senior night

Boys volleyball: Victory in three straight sets against Lynbrook on senior night

Ashley Wu May 12, 2012
Quick hustle and aggressive offense contributed to the Matadors’ win over the Vikings on May 4
Volleyball: Despite unforced errors, Matadors cruise over the Knights 3-0

Volleyball: Despite unforced errors, Matadors cruise over the Knights 3-0

Ashley Wu March 24, 2012
Large advantage in skill level contributed to MVHS‘s victory against the King’s Academy
Status at stake

Status at stake

Ashley Wu March 21, 2012

  When senior Nick Kau's grade suddenly dropped from an A to a C in a class he took last year, he checked School Loop and was shocked to discover that he had been given a zero on the final...

Girls basketball: Missed free throws, delayed offense result in defeat against the Saratoga Falcons 51-59

Girls basketball: Missed free throws, delayed offense result in defeat against the Saratoga Falcons 51-59

Ashley Wu February 16, 2012
Lady Mats unable to catch up to Saratoga High School’s lead from first quarter on Feb. 10
Spreading the hype, not awareness

Spreading the hype, not awareness

Ashley Wu October 20, 2011
Counter-protest to Westboro Baptist Church not as purposeful as previously intended
Application fees for UCs have risen to $70

Application fees for UCs have risen to $70

Ashley Wu October 16, 2011
Increase in UC application fees may affect seniors’ college choices
Words of discomfort for the sake of literature

Words of discomfort for the sake of literature

Ashley Wu October 12, 2011
Controversial words should not be omitted or replaced in literary context
A bitter farewell: Cancellation of last dance unjustified

A bitter farewell: Cancellation of last dance unjustified

Ashley Wu September 20, 2011
Students should speak out against actions not for their best interests
Motor home catches fire, reason unknown

Motor home catches fire, reason unknown

Ashley Wu September 9, 2011
Fire on Stevens Creek Blvd. takes hours to clean up and initiates investigation
Gov Team raises money to counter budget cuts

Gov Team raises money to counter budget cuts

Ashley Wu May 16, 2011

Gov Team accepts donations for community sale to fund smaller competitions, curb debt Have old books, clothing, games, or skateboards collecting dust in the back of your closet? Gov Team will be...

Piling on the AP tests

Piling on the AP tests

Ashley Wu May 5, 2011

Students discuss the ways they handle the work of taking multiple AP tests It’s that time of the year again.  AP practice books accompany students while they walk around campus, many...

Preparing for takeoff

Preparing for takeoff

Ashley Wu April 8, 2011

Licensed pilot senior Aamoy Gupta navigates his way to a flying future Before he could even ride in a car without a booster seat, senior Aamoy Gupta developed a passion for flying at five years old,...

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