Prom grows more popular every year despite the expense
Kimberly Brodersen, Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
Almost 1,000 students are going to prom this year even though ticket prices continue to rise. The average price of a ticket is now $90, but there are still more students buying tickets than in previous years. Prom is the premier high school dance and held annually towards the end of the school...
Opinion: My culture is most-likely your prom dress
Joseph Gomez, Segment Producer
March 31, 2019
Joseph Gomez chortles out another hot and spicy video on a topic that was relevant about a year ago ... CULTURAL APPROPRIATION. Everybody have a safe prom, don't smoke the Devil's lettuce, drink Satan's juice, or pop Lucifer's Tic Tacs. Like if you find the two typos.
Opinion: Prom preparations are grueling but worthwhile
Julia Rhodie, Staff Writer
March 16, 2019
The new year rolls around. While you are posting about your New Year resolutions, your female peers have already started checking prom dress websites for an event four months away. This is only the first step that many females take in the long and grueling process of preparing for prom. As so...
Sober Prom becomes an eye-opener to those involved
Sam Hanlon, Staff Writer
April 27, 2018
Every 15 minutes, someone dies from a drunk driving accident. "Sober prom came from the Every 15 Minutes program," Officer Eric Gonzales said. According to their website, the program holds events that are designed to teach teenagers about the consequences of drinking and texting while driving. I...
Prom spirit buzzes around Carlmont
Samantha Chu, Scot Scoop Editor
April 26, 2018
Prom is just around the corner. Girls rush to stores to buy their dresses, while boys scramble to find their tuxedos. Prom has been trending on social media for the past month. However, this frenzy is not only seen on social media, for its presence is also evident in Carlmont. Carlmont's prom is on April 27. Located in San Francisco City Hall, junio...
Students find prom well worth the price
Parker English, Staff Writer
April 21, 2018
Prom season is a time many juniors and seniors look forward to, and for very valid reasons. The night consists of an amazing time at an extravagant venue with friends, dancing, food, and so much more. Tickets are being sold at Carlmont throughout a 12-day period. Sales began on April 16, the o...
Sober Prom aims to stop drunk driving
Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2018
Prom night, for many, is a night of parties — a night of fun. It is a time of elation, anticipation, and joy where high school students can let loose and enjoy themselves for one magical evening. However, behind this excitement lies inevitable risks. The night of prom, which has involved underage...
Sober Prom shows that small choices have big consequences
Victoria Valle Remond, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
Victoria Valle Remond reports on Carlmont High School's 2018 Sober Prom campaign and the impact it had on students and participants.
The intent of prom is lost amid excessive norms
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
April 6, 2018
Prom: the highlight of every typical high schooler's experience as a teenager — a night to remember forever, right? Well, our wallets will remember prom, that's for sure. Prom these days has become a huge fiasco, with all the bells and whistles. Not only does this burn a hole in wallets everywhere,...
The San Mateo County Pride Center prepares for Queer Prom
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
As prom season arrives at schools, so does the excitement for promposals and dates. However, this also means that some students might feel left out or uncomfortable with being themselves in their school environment if they don't relate with traditional prom-goers. The San Mateo County Pride Cent...
ASB sells prom tickets in the quad
Suzanna Floersch, Staff Writer
April 27, 2017
Carlmont prom is on Friday, April 28, and many students are excited about the event. Tickets are being sold in the quad at lunch. This year’s prom is called “In the Deep Blue” and will be held at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Kimberly Lane, a senior and ASB prom commissioner,...
Carlmont students anticipate a night to remember
Ashley Huang, Staff Writer
April 24, 2017
Thanks to its glorification in movies and television shows, prom is often regarded as one of the most memorable experiences of a high school student. This year, the ASB dance commission has been working hard to plan out a special night for Carlmont students who will attend prom on April 28. Kimberly...
Leela Stuepfert, Staff Writer
As summer approaches, the continued maintenance of the Stanford Dish Trail encourages Bay Area residents...
Audrey Luey, Staff Writer
The Hiller Aviation Museum’s annual Biggest Little Air Show drew in crowds of people with its multiple...
Evan Ajuria, Staff Writer
Some people love it and some people despise it; regardless, Chick-fil-A is still coming to Redwood City. Chick-fil-A,...
Mandy Hitchcock, Staff Writer
June 20, 2019
Junior Kaimei Gescuk describes her path towards becoming a runner and the strength she needs to get there.
Ava Richards, Staff Writer
June 6, 2019
Ava Richards reports on the luau that the Carlmont Choirs held. The party honored several students with awards and concluded with a homemade video full of photos and memories...
