Brian McCumiskey: Taking Flight
Macie Calvert, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
Most Monte Vista sophomores’ minds are focused on getting their driver’s license, but one student is set on something different: his pilot’s license. Sophomore Brian McCumiskey is a pilot-in-training. This self-proclaimed ‘Airplane Freak’ spends his free time in th...
Monte Vista welcomes new choir director
Seta Salkhi, CC Spin Editor
October 11, 2019
Monte Vista’s choir program has undergone a change in their program: a new director. Rosalind Neisinger, the new choir teacher and Monte Vista alum, is excited to transition into her new position at Monte Vista after teaching at Manhattan Beach in Southern California. “Th...
Student models emerge on campus
Brooklyn Weber, Staff Writer
October 11, 2019
Working with companies such as Marchesa and United Airlines, this Monte Vista sophomores walked the runway into the world of modeling. Modeling is a diversified industry that is highly regarded all over the world. But it takes something much more than just looks to make it ...
New district nutritionist introduces pre-order meal system
Angelina Izmaylova, Staff Writer
October 11, 2019
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) hired a new child nutritionist who is looking to establish a pre-order meal system that caters healthy and nutritious food. Miguel Villarreal has worked as a food nutritionist at multiple school districts for 39 years. He intends to ...
A recipe for success
Emily Ma, Staff Writer
October 11, 2019
An avid baker, Ryan Wilson makes incredible creations of cakes. With about 162k followers on Instagram, Wilson uploads how-to videos of his cakes weekly. Wilson started baking when he was eight. He got into baking after receiving an Easy Bake Oven as a gift when he was young. ...
They’ve been thrifting before you
Saman Ali, Op/ed Editor
March 4, 2019
A new trend popular amongst some Monte Vista students is “thrifting”. Thrifters shop at thrift stores, garage sales, and flea markets in order to purchase interesting and different items at a generally cheaper price. One passionate thrifter at Monte Vista is senior Shania Sandher. Sandher’s passion...
Move aside Lady Gaga, a “Planetz” was born
Mason Hanshaw, Staff Writer
March 4, 2019
With the release of two original singles, a singer at Monte Vista is reaching for the stars. In early January, Monte Vista sophomore Katelyn Huie dropped her first single titled “Rubix Cube” on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. As her artist name “Planetz”, Huie has close to 120 monthly...
LAX taken to another level
Lauryn Leong, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
Most people would think of either soccer and basketball when it comes to Israel. However, one Monte Vista student didn’t go there to play either, but instead lacrosse. It began in fifth grade, when junior Tori Morris’s dad asked her if she wanted to go out for ice cream. Of course, she...
The force that keeps MV athletes healthy
Claire Chu, Managing Editor
January 15, 2019
When athletes are injured, support from family members, spirit from the team, and self-tenacity often expedites the healing process. However, another factor significantly quickens recovery: athletic trainers. Students must pass one year of Monte Vista’s sports medicine class and be recommended...
Nigerian exchange student brings educational awareness
Claire Chu, Managing Editor
January 15, 2019
Exploring a new school in a different country offers new perspectives of education disparities around the world. A Nigerian exchange student joined Monte Vista this year in hopes to help the education system in his home country. Junior Obinna Kenneth was born in Benue State into the Igbo tribe....
You ‘woodn’t’ believe it
Allison Hughes, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
Anyone who drives on the curvy Diablo Road has seen it ‒ the big painted tree stump that reflects the seasons and holidays of the year. From summer seashells to Halloween horrors, the tree trunk has been painted over the course of one year. Not only is it a warming sight to see, but many people...
She ain’t no drag
Sumin Lim, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2018
Despite its name, this definitely is no drag. While most people play soccer, or dance, or ride horses, sophomore Leigha Miller does something completely out of the ordinary. She drag races. Drag racing falls under the category of motor racing in which cars or motorcycles race on a short...