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

Three tools every mobile game developer should have

Three tools every mobile game developer should have

Rhonda Mak May 27, 2015
Mobile Game Development Club president senior William Sheu shares insight on important member qualities
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
MVHS often puts more emphasis on STEM, but students should also practice humanities

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

Rhonda Mak January 9, 2015
Higher retained membership results from significant changes from last year in curriculum, officers and humor
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
Students reveal what’s in their bedrooms and by extension reveal something about themselves
Under the tree: Christmas tree-lighting Photo Gallery

Under the tree: Christmas tree-lighting Photo Gallery

Rhonda Mak December 6, 2014
Quinlan Community Center decorates festively for annual Christmas Tree Lighting
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
Stressful week preceding Drama’s haunted house yields unexpectedly popular turnout

Secret Menus: Jamba Juice’s White Gummybear smoothie

Rhonda Mak October 30, 2014
Sweet, dessert-like drink in Jamba Juice’s secret line of gummy bear flavored drinks fails to completely imitate the flavor of a white gummy bear

Fashion Friday: Color Pop

Rhonda Mak October 3, 2014
Senior Sumeetha Swaminathan’s cardigan and skirt ensemble envelopes simplicity and sophistication
Video games slowly merging into sports world

Video games slowly merging into sports world

Rhonda Mak September 25, 2014
Growing audience and recognition of rigor among reasons for integration

Fashion Friday: Denim and leather chic

Rhonda Mak August 21, 2014
Sophomore Liana Santos rocks a denim romper and lace ankle boots.
A Cosplayers Journey

A Cosplayer’s Journey

Rhonda Mak June 4, 2014
What started out as a love of anime for junior Rachael Wu grew to a passion for cosplay and for meeting new people who share that passion.
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
Wang’s passion for chemistry takes him far in the annual Chemistry Olympiad.
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