The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
All content by Rhonda Mak
Three tools every mobile game developer should have

Three tools every mobile game developer should have

Rhonda Mak
May 27, 2015
We’re only humanities: STEM and humanities should share equal importance in our student body

We’re only humanities: STEM and humanities should share equal importance in our student body

Rhonda Mak
April 8, 2015

C++ Club’s changes in content and management reel in more members

Rhonda Mak
January 9, 2015
Story of Our Stuff: What do our rooms say about us?

Story of Our Stuff: What do our rooms say about us?

Rhonda Mak
December 19, 2014
Under the tree: Christmas tree-lighting Photo Gallery

Under the tree: Christmas tree-lighting Photo Gallery

Rhonda Mak
December 6, 2014
An asylum patient stands in her boarded-up stall, next to a wall covered in “bloody” writing. The Drama students practiced to immerse themselves in their insane characters’ roles. Photo by Rhonda Mak.

Drama department hosts successful haunted house based on asylum

Rhonda Mak
November 5, 2014

Secret Menus: Jamba Juice’s White Gummybear smoothie

Rhonda Mak
October 30, 2014

Fashion Friday: Color Pop

Rhonda Mak
October 3, 2014
Video games slowly merging into sports world

Video games slowly merging into sports world

Rhonda Mak
September 25, 2014

Fashion Friday: Denim and leather chic

Rhonda Mak
August 21, 2014
A Cosplayer's Journey

A Cosplayer’s Journey

Rhonda Mak
June 4, 2014
Junior David Wang synthesizes acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) through the Fischer esterification of salicylic acid and acetic anhydride. Labs like this were conducted by Wang in preparation for the Chemistry Olympiad. Photo by Jenny Xu.

Junior David Wang part of top 20 high school chemists in nation

Rhonda Mak
June 3, 2014
Meet the new building

Meet the new building

Rhonda Mak
May 1, 2014
STAND READY Kaneda performs the "unsu" kata at the 2012 Regional Championships. Unsu is one of the most advanced katas.

Karate Kid

Rhonda Mak
February 5, 2014

Who let the blogs out?

Rhonda Mak
November 20, 2013
Sophomore Lara Immink poses as Armin Arlert from the popular anime and manga ‘Attack on Titan.’ Much of her costume is handmade. Photo by Kathleen Yuan.

Annual Halloween costume contest hosted by Role Playing Club

Rhonda Mak
November 1, 2013

All “Hayao” Miyazaki, king of animation

Rhonda Mak
October 27, 2013

Bigger and better than ever, MVSNL is a real treat

Rhonda Mak
October 4, 2013
Junior Cathy Ma concludes warm ups with a full body exercise on Sept. 18.

Dramatic changes

Rhonda Mak
September 29, 2013
Juniors Michael Ligier and Andy Wang perform Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’ at last year’s Blacklight Rally. Ligier and Wang go by the name No String Attached, and play popular songs on the violin. Photo used with permission of Clark Lin.

MVSNL Preview: Musical guests to be violinist duo

Rhonda Mak
September 20, 2013
Tong models a watercolor patterned dress. She made this dress herself using a silky fabric. Photo used with permission of Irene Tong.

Fashion blogger tracks her progress

Rhonda Mak
August 29, 2013
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