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

Community service: MV Leo Club collaborates with De Anza Lions to hold food drive

Athira Penghat December 4, 2013
Volunteers gain a sense of community by donating their time to help others.
MUSIC: Bastille’s ‘All This Bad Blood’ masterfully blends contrasting elements

MUSIC: Bastille’s ‘All This Bad Blood’ masterfully blends contrasting elements

Athira Penghat November 30, 2013
Mixing melancholy lyrics and upbeat instrumentals, acoustics and synths, the British alternative rock band creates a catchy yet meaningful album.

Campus reactions to summer news

Athira Penghat September 1, 2013
Students voice their opinions about the birth of the royal baby, the KTVU-Asiana Airlines incident and the Texas abortion bill filibuster.
Perspectives on cafeteria demolition

Perspectives on cafeteria demolition

Athira Penghat April 10, 2013
The demolition site is shown from various locations on campus.
Building toward the future

Building toward the future

Athira Penghat April 9, 2013
New campus center designed with flexibility, students’ needs in mind
Class officers for 2013-2014 school year announced

Class officers for 2013-2014 school year announced

Athira Penghat April 3, 2013
Results of Class Office elections are in.
It is clearly stated that the brown bin is for trash only, and the tan bin is for recycling. Regardless, nobody seems to care except me. Photo by Athira Penghat.

Doctor? Engineer? Try garbage woman.

Athira Penghat March 26, 2013
Picking up on basic manners leaves me picking up everyone else’s trash.
First ever Heart Beats Benefit Concert to provide night of classical music

First ever Heart Beats Benefit Concert to provide night of classical music

Athira Penghat March 22, 2013
Musicians Society’s concert will showcase musical talent on campus and raise money for the American Red Cross.
Junior Colin Kim allows students to sign his campaign poster. After three days of campaigning, ASB officers were announced on March 21. Photo by Mihir Joshi.

ASB officers for 2013-2014 school year announced

Athira Penghat March 21, 2013
Results of ASB officer elections are in
Roots Christian Club hosts guest speaker

Roots Christian Club hosts guest speaker

Athira Penghat March 18, 2013
Evangelist Tim Reilly addresses students’ questions about spirituality and the consequences of choosing not to believe in God.
Food Services Supervisor Frank Lihn checks on phone calls in his office located in the staff lounge. Due to the three-semester long cafeteria construction project, Lihn and his cafeteria staff will have to adjust to preparing and serving meals in a food trailer that will be parked to the left side of the main gym. Photo by Varsha Venkat.

Food Services Supervisor Frank Lihn on his plans for adjusting to cooking during construction

Athira Penghat February 15, 2013
Addressing the three-semester long construction period, Food Services Supervisor Frank Lihn discusses the effects construction will have on the cafeteria staff
Environmental engineer speaks to math classes

Environmental engineer speaks to math classes

Athira Penghat November 19, 2012
Guest speaker Allen Lund emphasizes importance of a varied skill set in the job market
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