El Estoque

Redefining science successes at MVHS

Yashashree Pisolkar • May 16, 2014

Self-motivation, creativity and willingness to improve prove to be strong measures of success for science fair participants.

Faculty pilots ‘Take 10 Deep Breaths’ activity

Yashashree Pisolkar • May 5, 2014

Teachers encourage students to participate in breathing exercise during the week of April 27 to promote stress management.

Storify: Tinker Tour panelists spur conversation regarding freedom of speech

Yashashree Pisolkar • April 2, 2014

The panel, featuring student speech activist Mary Beth Tinker and fellow guests touched on freedom of speech and student press rights.

No cuts, all glory

Yashashree Pisolkar • March 13, 2014

Varsity boys volleyball maintains its competitive edge despite informal tryout process A quick look at the varsity boys volleyball team’s record reveals just how competitive the team is. They have...

Wrestling: Team takes third in SCVAL finals on Feb. 15

Yashashree Pisolkar • February 23, 2014

Strong performances by varsity athletes reflect a winning score heading into CCS.

EEInstacap: Boys soccer VS Gunn High School

Yashashree Pisolkar • February 14, 2014

Gamecard with stats from boys soccer game against Gunn High School held Feb.12.

Scanty rainfall prompts water conservation

Yashashree Pisolkar • February 10, 2014

Inspection of water usage on campus reveals positive measures for conservation.

Low headcount, but high aspirations for Mock Trial

Yashashree Pisolkar • February 6, 2014

Mock Trial is smaller this year, but new team members are set on building confidence and skillset heading into competition season.

Mind the Gap

Yashashree Pisolkar • December 20, 2013

Underlying factors define the dynamics of cross gender coaching.

Video: Students give thanks to staff

Yashashree Pisolkar • November 28, 2013

Thanksgiving season provides students opportunity to thank teachers.

Preview: Preparation underway for ‘Almost, Maine,’ to open Nov. 8

Yashashree Pisolkar • November 7, 2013

Fall production cast members work on finishing touches before opening night.

Halloween 2013

Yashashree Pisolkar • November 6, 2013

Illustration by Rhonda Mak STREET STYLE: 5 MOST EYE-CATCHING COSTUMES OF HALLOWEEN 2013 VIDEO: STAFF COMPETES FOR TITLE OF BEST-COSTUMED DEPARTMENT From the bubble-wrap...