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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

The leadership class loads up the Adopt-a-Family gifts into a truck to deliver to the Salvation Army. in 2013. Projects like these help students see the importance of giving back.

Adopt-A-Family

Hannah Copeland, Staff Writer December 18, 2013

The holiday season is right around the corner, kids of all ages begin writing their gift wishlist. For many families, the holidays are a happy and cheerful time. However, for some it is often stressful...

Hookah pendemic

Hookah pendemic

Georgia Buxton and Taylor Wright December 18, 2013

    At Monte Vista the new phenomenon is the hookah pen. Many students use them at school, thinking that it is allowed, however admin is making students aware that hookah pens are strictly forbidden...

Kimberely Gilles named finalist for national education award

Kimberely Gilles named finalist for national education award

November 22, 2013

  The following is an official Press Release from The NEA Foundation.  WASHINGTON, DC (November 20, 2013) – Kimberley Gilles,  a language arts educator at Monte Vista High School in Danville,...

The dangers of driving

Laura Kenny, Editor in Chief November 20, 2013

     Thousands of teens die every year from car crashes when the driver was distracted or under the influence. The prevention program “Every 15 Minutes” aims to reduce driving while under the influence...

Workday Student Center: center of attention

Chris Bortolon, Staff Writer November 20, 2013

October 29th, the opening day of the new Workday Center, was a monumental day for the Staff and Students of Monte Vista.     Right after school on the 29th, Teachers, Parents, and Students gathered...

Steps to help bullied victims

Isabella Ordaz, Business Manager November 20, 2013

    During an October Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) meeting, Club Advisor Kimberley Gilles highlighted the existence of a school policy that can help victims of harassment.     The steps of the...

Remembering the Pack Children

Georgia Buxton, Staff Writer November 20, 2013

    On the evening of Oct. 26, 2003 most people were going about their normal routines, completely unaware of the tragedy that had just occurred.     The lives of Troy and Alana Pack had just...

The new Workday student center features a new library

New Workday Center

Chris Bortolon, Staff Writer November 14, 2013

    The new, state-of-the-art Workday Student Center at Monte Vista is undergoing final preparations for its scheduled opening Oct. 29.     The student center, chiefly funded by Workday and co-founder...

Student opinions on national news

Anna Peirano, Staff Writer November 13, 2013

    When it comes to national news, senior students have strong opinions about what is going on in our country. Syria and the government shut down are popular items that are in the news today. The Government...

SRVH starts off school with a great loss

Fatima Ali, Staff Writer November 13, 2013

    The tragic death of a local high school student, Robert Orlando at San Ramon Valley High School leaves the town of Danville and San Ramon in disbelief.     Robert Orlando was killed on the...

MV Speech suits up at Dougherty for first wins of season

Reilly Olson, Staff Writer November 12, 2013

    Pouring rain and hundreds of competitors didn’t seem to phase the Monte Vista Speech and Debate team Sept. 21 as they took on Congress 1-- the first official tournament of the year.     Congress,...

Close Quarters: Whose side is it anyway?

Laura Kenny, Editor in Chief November 12, 2013

     With 13 teachers, but only 10 classrooms, the science department is still trying to figure out how to share classrooms this year.     In room 902, AP Biology, taught by Ms. Nevis, AP Environmental...

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