Buses are becoming a specialty…
Ava Hunt, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
At Monte Vista, there is a variety of sports, but only some are given the privilege of buses. While carpooling is very common, it tends to complicate things for teams with lots of equipment. Brianni Giolzetti, is the captain of the 2017 JV softball team. She was one of the kids w...
Tragedy leads to new policies
Ava Hunt and Seta Salkhi
October 12, 2018
Student-athletes were not only emotionally challenged by this spring’s tragedy, but are now physically constrained as a result of the aquatic sports’ inconvenient practice schedule. Last May, a San Ramon Valley High School freshman had a fatal accident in the school pool. The trag...
Musty returns with high spirit
Claire Chu, Managing Editor
October 8, 2018
After he galloped away for several years, Monte Vista’s mascot, Musty, makes his way back to rallies, football games, and dances with energy and excitement. Dating back to the opening years of Monte Vista, Musty made his first appearance. He remained a vital part of the school environme...
Award-winning scientist enters teaching scene
Raquel Montelindo, Feature Editor
October 8, 2018
Highly acclaimed scientist. Check. Stanford professor. Check. Founder of a successful technological company. Check. The new physics teacher at Monte Vista checks off nearly all boxes on any spreadsheet. David Rakestraw is a new member of the MV science department. Along with teaching phys...
Freshmen pass, set and kill it on the varsity team
Seta Salkhi, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
In each of the past two years, only one freshman has made varsity volleyball. 2018, however, has kicked off to a different start. In their fifth year playing, both freshman Carly McPherson and freshman Grace Wuischpard have joined Monte Vista’s four-time North Coast Section (NCS) champi...
Crazy Rich Asians: A step towards diversity
October 3, 2018
Video courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures and YouTube Crazy Rich Asians, a bubbly and charming movie, has managed to capture the hearts of audiences everywhere, while still encapsulating an admirable message about diversity. The movie focuses on New York native, Rachel Ch...
Drama production soars to new heights
Lauren Edelman and Mikayla Flores, News Editor and Op/Ed Editor
March 13, 2018
If you haven’t had “Come see the show!” shouted at you at one point or another while you were inside a hallway, classroom, or while going to the bathroom, then you most likely are not a student at Monte Vista. Four of Monte Vista’s art programs - drama, choir, dance, and band - devoted hours...
National Anthem, interrupted
Krista Cleary, Business Manager
March 13, 2018
Though the Star Spangled Banner stayed through the bombs bursting in air, it didn’t stick with local California High School’s Associated Student Body (ASB). On January 19th, Cal High held their annual winter rally, but something was different, the national anthem was not played. This was due to...
Students reject an act of diversity
Lauren Edelman, News Editor
March 1, 2018
The posters were supposed to celebrate achievement. Hung at the beginning of lunch and less than one period later, ripped off the walls and not found. Nationwide, February is designated as Black History Month to honor the roles and achievements of African American people throughout history. Monte...
Danville Library opens new teen space
Lauren Edelman, News Editor
January 31, 2018
Cheerful members of the community surrounded the new and modern orange seating as four students cut a gold ribbon, officially introducing the opening the new teen space at the Danville Library. On Dec. 12, the Danville Library held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly remodeled “Tee...
MV students receive Town of Danville awards
Krista Cleary, Business Manager
January 31, 2018
In early December, a few of our very own Monte Vista students were recognized by the Town for the hard work they put into making Danville a better place throughout their lives. Seniors Lauren Edelman, Brady Martin, and Katie Wong all received awards. Edelman and Wong both received the...
CHP enforces safety in SRVUSD
Claire Chu, Online, CC Spin, PR/Communications Editor
January 31, 2018
With the ongoing teen driving accidents on and off school campuses, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) has decided to implement a new system for students who wish to obtain an on-campus parking permit to emphasize driving safety. SRVUSD has partnered Street Smarts ...
The 2020-2021 school year began virtually for nearly all Contra Costa County high school students and staff because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Classes are being taught remotely...
From the naive days of freshman year to the incomplete weeks of senior year, I find myself in a state of sadness, appreciation and uncertainty, all at once. These trying times...
Last Updated April 16, 2020 ZERO cases have been reported by MV students or staff. News & Cancellations Click Here to View Monte Vista Principal, Dr. Kevin Ahern's,...
Likes, the online markers of social status, is one of the most important numbers nowadays. However, social media giant Instagram is starting to realize the damaging...
Are you pro-choice, a supporter of LGBTQ and against guns? Then you are the perfect target for self-proclaimed conservative journalist, Kaitlin Bennet. Kaitlin...
At Monte Vista, for many students December 25 is Christmas, and April 12 is Easter, and that’s that. But what about those who don’t celebrate these...
As everyone has slowly settled into 2020, stopped miswriting the date and finished planning their bucket list, many are unaware of a big event for our nation coming...
An alternative program allows students to leave school at 12:35 and fulfill high school and college credits. College Connect is a program created by the...