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

Year in Review: Reflection on MV Saturday Night Live

Catherine May 24, 2014

Drama students look back on their changes since their first performance this year in MVSNL. Every year in the Drama department, each student starts off in the largest school-integrated production,...

Students and staff share opinions on the new cafeteria

Catherine April 24, 2014

Matadors react positively to the newest addition to school. After over a year of construction, the new MVHS cafeteria opened on April 21. The students have new access to the new cafeteria, stocked...

Middle College and College Now substitute socializing with college experience

Catherine April 10, 2014

Educational programs provide great academic challenges but sacrifice many social opportunities. Attending University of California, Los Angeles this coming year will cost incoming freshmen $24,589 not...

MVHS Intel Science Talent Search competitors explain their research

Catherine March 16, 2014

Two 2014 Intel finalists and two semifinalists explain the theory behind their projects and share advice on getting research recognized. On March 5, Intel Science Talent Search finalists seniors Vishnu...

Spirit teams prepare for Feb. 28 Sadie Hawkins dance

Catherine February 12, 2014

From workshops over winter break to the final preparations before the dance, Cheer and Song work together to organize the Sadies dance. After a date change due to a clash with after school sports games,...

First Financial Aid workshop held Jan. 21

First Financial Aid workshop held Jan. 21

Catherine January 26, 2014

Financial Aid workshop gives help with application to students and parents and $1000 scholarship raffle opportunity. The Cash for College FAFSA (Federal Student Aid Application) Workshop was held on...

MV Sprouts officer sophomore Ada Chen greets the student body to present the club. The plant in front of the stand is from the Matador Meadow. Photo by Catherine Lockwood.

Club Promo Day held Jan. 10

Catherine January 14, 2014

63 clubs participate to recruit more members for the second semester. On Club Promo Day, students from all grades crowded the gym which had booths containing visual aids, cupcakes, candy and television...

Update: Matador Meadow presents new ideas for the future

Update: Matador Meadow presents new ideas for the future

Catherine December 11, 2013
Within a year, the garden has sprouted several new plants as MV Sprouts continues to plan for the next semester.
PTSA discusses Career Fair and results of WOW at fourth monthly meeting

PTSA discusses Career Fair and results of WOW at fourth monthly meeting

Catherine December 4, 2013
During a short 30-minute meeting on Nov. 26, PTSA discussed updates from the previous meeting
Cupertino: Competition happens here

Cupertino: Competition happens here

Catherine November 25, 2013
By using resources from the local farmer's market, two staff writers compete in a cooking challenge.
5 issues school site council discussed during latest meeting held on Nov. 7

5 issues school site council discussed during latest meeting held on Nov. 7

Catherine November 18, 2013
The council discusses the many happenings on campus
Matador of the week: Kristen Vrionis

Matador of the week: Kristen Vrionis

Catherine November 17, 2013
The water polo captain of two years discusses injury, swimming and future.
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