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Huang walks the runway at the 2019 Silicon Valley Fashion Week. This show was promoting Maje Paris in Bloomingdales.

Monte Vista’s Next Top Model

Shreya Bhasin • April 13, 2022

Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber, and Maddie Ziegler are all successful models that were signed by IMG Modeling Agency, but what some may not know is that IMG also signed a student right here at Monte Vista.      Judi...

After attending Sachi Sushi, a local Japanese restaurant, one of the users running the account decided to share a photo of her meal. The four friends post food on the Instagram account that ranges from gourmet meals to homemade snacks they’ve made in their own kitchens.

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Macie Calvert • February 19, 2022

Ramen, pooled in hot, oily broth and dusted with slivers of scallions. Mango Bingsoo topped with whipped cream and glistening with syrup. Matcha-brushed Taiyaki soft serve. Blintz. Sea cucumber soup.      No,...

Monte Vista High School student Ginny Herron, presenting at the BMW Car Club of America. Herron was able to learn many driving skills while participating in an advanced drivers clinic.

It might be rare, but it’s always there

Nikki Esmaili and Julia Cotton • February 19, 2022

Driving, something almost everyone participates in on a daily basis without thinking, is inherently a dangerous activity. And although the chances of accidents are extremely slim, Monte Vista senior Ginny...

Will Last, senior, wears the classic red and black plaid pajamas. As pajamas are becoming part of daily school fashion, these pants are becoming the new Air Force Ones.

Pajamas in school: The new look

Edi Zhang • February 19, 2022

What used to be worn on a single spirit day has now become part of daily fashion. Joining forces with white Air Force Ones, it seems that now everyone also owns a pair of red and black plaid pajama pants.      Frowned...

Student Senators meet in the Monte Vista Workday Center for their November meeting. The Student Senate collaborated with school clubs, the PTA, district officials, and outside organizations to bring the social justice art banners to Monte Vista.

A Look at the Student Senate

Arlene Pham • February 19, 2022

The Student Senate is working on focus projects, such as a trial of participatory budgeting and a guide to Schoology, in middle and high schools across the SRVUSD school district.      27 student...

English teacher David Cosca claims he has the strongest resemblance to Jesus compared to other teachers at Monte Vista.

Monte Vista’s Holy Trinity

Emily Ma and Anjana Dasam • December 26, 2021

Most people don’t know that Monte Vista has its own Holy Trinity, but it’s not The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit: it’s Mr. Peña, Dr. Cosca, and Mr. Backsen.      It may seem that...

Senior rally chairs, Zain Shawwa (left) and Nick Struempf (right) are running down the stands to get the crowd excited for the rally. At the back to school rally, each student section competed to prove which class had the most school spirit.

Leaders of The Stangs

Nikki Esmaili and Julia Cotton • December 13, 2021

Some of Monte Vista's most spirited Stangs have made their leadership dreams come true. Zain Shawwa and Nick Struempf have been aspiring rally chairs ever since their freshman year.       “For...

The leaders of the JSU are seen preparing for Monte Vistas 2021 Club Fair. They were looking forward to meeting new members and expanding their club.

Monte Vista’s Jewish Student Union takes a stand against hate

Shreya Bhasin • December 13, 2021

When “January 27 national day” is typed into a Google search, the first thing to pop up is National Chocolate Cake Day. Beyond the celebration of a delicious dessert, the date has a more solemn meaning:...

Spanish one teacher, Oriana Yanes, on a hike outdoors. She enjoyed being outside during the COVID-19 lockdown.

A New Addition to the Spanish Department

Aarushi Khurana and Arlene Pham • October 29, 2021

This year, Monte Vista would like to give a warm welcome to a new Spanish I teacher, who transferred from Diablo Vista Middle School.      Oriana Yanes is a Monte Vista graduate, the daughter of...

Monte Vista’s GSA Club

Karena Dietrich, Staff Writer • October 29, 2021

     The GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) club is an active student club open during Student Support for all students who are interested. The GSA Advisor, Heather Slipka, wants to make sure that the...

The Jesus of Monte Vista: Logan Spilker

Connor Huard, Staff Writer • October 29, 2021

No one else has quite the generation-spanning history with Monte Vista more than the Jesus sub himself.       Logan Spilker teaches both English 9 and 10 at Monte Vista. He has also coached the...

Kaitlyn Nim is pictured with Bryan Ware, the founder of the crayon initiative. Nim volunteered at the initiative during summer of 2019, and was inspired by the work being done.

Giving back one brush stroke at a time

Shreya Bhasin • October 27, 2021

Graphic design is usually viewed as a hobby or a pastime, but sophomore Kaitlyn Nim sees it as much more than that; she sees it as a possible career path.      Nim’s love for graphic design blossomed...

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