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

Test of time: how seniors have kept long lasting friendships

Test of time: how seniors have kept long lasting friendships

Jessica Xing May 25, 2017
Certain friendships have tested time
Stanford postdoctoral researcher Katharine Grabek presents her research in hibernation genetics to a group of SNHS members. Grabek discussed how she became interested in scientific research and then opened the classroom for questions related to her career and to computational biology. Photo by Jessica Xing

MV Science National Honor Society hosts Stanford guest speaker

Jessica Xing April 17, 2017
Stanford postdoctoral researcher Katharine Grabek presents her research in genetics by looking at the hibernation cycle of squirrels
Behind the Meme: What makes a meme funny?

Behind the Meme: What makes a meme funny?

Jessica Xing April 17, 2017
Math teacher Debbie Frazier and her student senior Shivani Chowkwale discuss how a homework assignment discuss what goes behind the success of a meme.
NASA astrophysicist Jeffrey D. Scargle starts his presentation off with a video of a solar flare. Scargles presentation was on the Dynamic Universe focusing on the universes movement and change throughout time. Photo by Jessica Xing.

NASA astrophysicist Jeffrey D. Scargle presents the “Dynamic Universe”

Jessica Xing March 10, 2017
Science National Honor Society invites guest speaker Jeffrey D Scargle to introduce members to field of astrophysics
A group photo in MVHSs first yearbook in 1970. Photo used with permission of El Valedor.

La Identidad: what names reveal about MVHS’s origins

Jessica Xing March 10, 2017
What MVHS' names mean for the school's traditions and past
MVHS awards Employee of the Year to Joe Roan and Jackie Corso

MVHS awards Employee of the Year to Joe Roan and Jackie Corso

Jessica Xing March 10, 2017
English teacher Jackie Corso and attendance technician Joe Roan share their feelings towards being awarded Employee of the Year
President Donald Trump signs ten new executive orders after Jan. 25. He signs the order to move forward with the Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipelines. Photo taken from Creative Commons by Karl-Ludwig Poggemann

A reflection on Trump’s first days in office

Jessica Xing February 9, 2017
Students react to the new executive orders passed by Trump
CSF finishes up written round of officer applications

CSF finishes up written round of officer applications

Jessica Xing January 17, 2017
CSF narrows down the pool of applicants to potentially replace senior members this semester
Senior Catherine Yi volunteers at the El Camino Hospital. She emphasizes good work relations with nurses and good communication with patients. Photo taken from Creative Commons

SNHS’s hosts most popular meeting: Summer Science Programs

Jessica Xing December 13, 2016
SNHS presents research, volunteer and learning opportunities for club members to take part in over the summer.
Immune Together: how AIDS impacted affected communities

Immune Together: how AIDS impacted affected communities

Jessica Xing December 9, 2016
Reflecting on the progress in treatment and social perception of AIDS since the 1980s
MVHS students prepare to run for the Gobble Games

MVHS students prepare to run for the Gobble Games

Jessica Xing November 22, 2016
Leadership commission Student Life hosts MVHS’ first Gobble Games
Band program revitalizes a marching tradition

Band program revitalizes a marching tradition

Jessica Xing November 11, 2016
Band teacher Ricky Alegria attempts to rebuild the discontinued MVHS marching band
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