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The Stampede

The official news publication of Monte Vista High School.

The Stampede

The official news publication of Monte Vista High School.

The Stampede

Reyes’ Vision to Honor Filipino American Heritage Takes Flight

Reyes’ Vision to Honor Filipino American Heritage Takes Flight

Olivia Brandeis, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2025

In a chance encounter thousands of feet above the ground, senior Dylan Reyes’ vision for Filipino American History Month took flight. “I was flying back from Orange County after a California Association...

Mock Crime Scene from Forensics Class

Beyond The Syllabus

Jolie Ramos and Rhea Williams March 10, 2025

      As the spring semester approaches, students are starting to consider their schedules for the upcoming year. Every student knows the basic class requirements to graduate, and many tend to stick...

Braelyn Schaffer (left) and Presley Nava (right) after their victory (Photo credit: SRVUSD).

The Top of Tap

Leo Dublin, Reporter March 10, 2025

     It’s not often that somebody from your school is named “the best in the world,” but that’s exactly what happened last October in Prague, Czech Republic.      Braelyn Schaffer...

Outside of the Intersection Gallery. It was open for the typography art show.

The Intersection Gallery: Talking about Typography

Temiloluwa Adalumo, Feature Editor March 4, 2025

     Typography, in art, refers to the arrangement of characters in a visually pleasing way. This is a concept that most people on Monte Vista’s campus have likely never even heard of before. However,...

Retro is an eight-month old black labrador. He is training to be a guide dog. Photo courtesy of Christian Tan.

Paws in Training

Sydney Choi and Noelle Choi March 4, 2025

     At Monte Vista, it’s not uncommon to see dogs walking around campus. Far from your regular old stay-at-home couch potatoes, these dogs actually service dogs!      Service dogs’ key...

Tyler Ly's official photo from The American Youth Association.

From Spelling to Speeches, Tyler Ly Makes a Statement

Angel Ekka, Reporter February 11, 2025

    With a stunning academic record and a flourishing social life, senior Tyler Ly is on top of the world. But if you ask him to spell anything with more than two syllables, he's somehow at a total...

Travis Hodges, photograph from his student board member page on SRVUSD website.

For MV senior; Travis Hodges: It’s all about making a difference

Sydney Gross, Reporter February 11, 2025

   Most students could only ever hope to be the class president of their high-achieving school. Others more simply strive for high grades or athletic validation. But Travis Hodges, an accomplished senior...

Emma Stuart’s album cover of Late Night Drives.

Upcoming Artist, Monte Vista Alumna: Emma Stuart

Sydney Choi and Evelyn Gase November 19, 2024

     Emma Stuart, a 2024 Monte Vista alumni, has just dropped her first-ever album: Late Night Drives. It combines relatable lyrics with a retro-energizing beat, perfectly capturing the moods of every...

Maggie Steffens at Monte Vista office showing her gold medal.  Team USA won the 2012 London Olympics.

Monte Vista Alumni Maggie Steffens and Her Water Polo Legacy

Ryder Cartago, Reporter October 24, 2024

    When you think about the greatest at a sport, the accolades would look something like a 3x gold medalist (2012, 2016, 2020), the record of the most goals scored in an Olympic game (21), a 3-time...

The Honor Roll of Rumors

Angel Ekka, Reporter September 24, 2024

                                                     New Musty Confessions Post       FOMO is a scary thing. One minute, you’re sleeping, and the next, you’re...

The two kilns that the Monte Vista Ceramics program uses. Students utilize them when they are finished with their piece.

New Course, New Teacher

Emma Phillips, Reporter September 23, 2024

     The study of ceramics dates back to the Paleolithic Era, when pieces were crafted to fulfill various purposes. Whether one creates utensils or a vase to fill flowers with, ceramics is a prominent...

A Legend since 01

Maya Bhatt and Esther Premazzi May 1, 2024

     It’s the fall of 2002 and you are at the Monte Vista vs. San Ramon Valley football game. As the most anticipated game of the season, over 10,000 fans are packed in and around the Monte Vista...

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