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

Former teachers await decision in arbitration against district

Former teachers await decision in arbitration against district

Karishma Mehrotra May 28, 2012
Local teachers’ union challenges FUHSD on its use of contract in Javier and Vanni's involuntary transfers
Reputation on the line

Reputation on the line

Karishma Mehrotra March 21, 2012

We couldn't possibly jeopardize our reputation with a teacher — the adult that holds power over our grades, our letters of recommendation, our futures. But when we go home, we sit our butts down and...

Last Gov Team class takes annual trip to Washington D.C.

Last Gov Team class takes annual trip to Washington D.C.

Karishma Mehrotra March 11, 2012
Members experiences government first hand
They performed many Christmas and classic songs at their annual concert in Santana Row on Nov. 25. The Ritards had a private audition with the producers of Americas Got Talent. If accepted into the next level, they will be on television. Photo by Karishma Mehrotra.

Ritards audition for ‘America’s Got Talent’

Karishma Mehrotra February 12, 2012
Private audition offered to local a capella group
One of the 17 students, aged 5 to 8 years old, laughs with her mother as they talk to junior Anu Varshneya. Varshneya eaches Bollywood dance in a small dance studio on De Anza Boulevard. Photo by Karishma Mehrotra.

Long time dancer explores teaching

Karishma Mehrotra February 8, 2012
Junior Anu Varshneya experiences the difficulties and merits of being a dance teacher
I can listen to the same song over and over and over again

I can listen to the same song over and over and over again

Karishma Mehrotra February 8, 2012

I can sing it at two decibels too high. I can sing it three notes off key. A couple months ago, senior Kevin Tsukii asked me if I regretted never learning a musical instrument. Sure, I canít distinguish...

FUHSD substitute teacher charges students for editing papers

FUHSD substitute teacher charges students for editing papers

Karishma Mehrotra February 6, 2012
Email exchanges between substitute teacher and students lead to speculation over grades
President senior Tiffany Wu, Director of Events sophomore Jessica Ho, and Director of Projects sophomore Alice Ma (from left to right) show off their “Free Hugs” signs that will be used on Friday. “I think it’s just to tell people to appreciate the people around us,” Wu said. “Even in our own community here, there is a lot we can do to help. And a small token of appreciation can go a long way.” Photo by Karishma Mehrotra.

Leo Club holds Share the Love week

Karishma Mehrotra January 29, 2012
Service club hopes to spread appreciation and love in their week-long event
When a teacher says,

When a teacher says,

Karishma Mehrotra December 7, 2011

  I wanted to write this letter to persuade you that your assumption is wrong. Even though the average listing price for homes in Cupertino is right now is $1,651,276, according to the MLS...

They performed many Christmas and classic songs at their annual concert in Santana Row on Nov. 25. The Ritards had a private audition with the producers of Americas Got Talent. If accepted into the next level, they will be on television. Photo by Karishma Mehrotra.

VIDEO: The Ritards spread Christmas cheer

Karishma Mehrotra November 26, 2011
High school a capella group performs at Santana Row on Nov. 25
A breakdown of Cupertino and MVHS demographics show a disconnect within our community between the large white population of Cupertino and the large Asian population of our school.

Did you know that white people live in Cupertino?

Karishma Mehrotra November 9, 2011

In the court my house is located in, seven out of ten households are homes to Caucasian families. In my classes, I am surprised when there are more than three Caucasian students surrounding me. According...

Oaks Farmers Market welcomes high schools students

Oaks Farmers Market welcomes high schools students

Karishma Mehrotra November 8, 2011
After six weeks, new Cupertino market offers merchandise variety nearby
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