Stella Pham, Staff Reporter
Stella Pham is a junior and second-year international student at Mater Dei. This is her first year as a staff reporter for The Scarlet Scroll. At school, she is an Honors and AP student and a member of MD Cancer Awareness Club. She enjoys playing guitar and piano, driving, and hanging out with her family and friends. Stella looks forward to contribute to the school’s newspaper, become a better journalist, get to know more people on campus, and attend more events.
![FIGHTING THROUGH STORMS Coach Johnny Rodriguez cheers on his players as they ace their attacking skills during an after-school practice. Despite the cold rain, Rodriguez remains on the field as his players’ biggest supporter and source of positivity, leaving a lasting impact on them. “Coach Rodriguez has changed my perspective in life, [making it] more positive,” O’Hara said. “[He reminds me that] there's always something good to do, and I want to put that to my lifestyle.”](https://thescarletscroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2611-1200x800.jpeg)
