Students find prom well worth the price
Parker English, Staff Writer
April 21, 2018
Filed under Campus
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, Staff Writer
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...
The intent of prom is lost amid excessive norms
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
April 6, 2018
Filed under Opinion
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
Filed under Campus
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
Filed under Campus
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
Filed under Campus
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...
Seniors prepare for their final prom
Jordan Greene, Staff Writer
April 20, 2017
Filed under Campus
As the school year comes to an end, the final prom for Carlmont seniors approaches. For many seniors, prom will be one of their final high school dances and an opportunity to connect with their grade as a whole. ASB dance commission has been hard at work with final preparations for the event to...
Prom proposal competition excites students
Alyn Seymour, Staff Writer
April 6, 2017
Filed under Campus
Prom season has had a large effect on the Carlmont community. Prom will take place on April 28 and students are preparing by getting their formal wear and asking for a date. The Carlmont Promposal Competition Facebook group was created for upperclassmen who are asking someone or getting asked ...
Prom season approaches quickly
Jordan Greene, Staff Writer
March 16, 2017
Filed under Campus
Preparations for prom have begun. Since the middle of January, the ASB dance commission has been hard at work, coordinating details for the 2017 prom. The event is scheduled to take place on April 28 at the Academy of Sciences in San Francisco and is open to all students who are juniors and seniors...
Jewish students face conflict: prom or Passover?
Aria Frangos, Scot Scoop Editor
September 4, 2015
Important high school traditions are conflicting with religious commitments as the Carlmont Welcome Back assembly and prom coincide with the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Passover. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year: a day to spend in temple, reflecting on the past and looking to the future,...
Students get ready for this year’s prom
Andrew Cross, Staff Writer
April 30, 2015
Filed under Campus
The wait is finally over. This week Carlmont will have their yearly prom on Friday, May 1 at the Academy of Sciences. The dance is from 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. and is only an upperclassmen dance. Like every other year, prom is an exciting time for students. It's a count down to the end of the school...
Questions arise over prom and mandatory school attendance
Brooke Buckley, Staff Writer
April 30, 2015
Filed under Campus
Correction: An earlier version of this story said that release time for students was 11 a.m. Prom is on a Friday this year due to the venue not being available for a Saturday event. Associative Student Body (ASB) Dance Commissioner Jen Anthony said, “we knew we wanted our prom at the Academy ...
Brian Olivares, Staff Writer
The internet is not as private as some may think. There are ways in which the Carlmont staff can see everything that a student accesses on their Sequoia Union High School...
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
For Rebecca Shentu, Manon Llorach, and Sarah Tocatlian, moving to a new country was just the beginning of a new journey. The transition from middle school to high school can be tough, b...
Sam Hanlon, Staff Writer
Ninety-seven percent of sexual offenders walk free. Only 15 to 35 percent of sexual assaults are reported. Sexual assault can happen to men, women, or children. ...
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
High school parties often consist of underage drinking, drugs, and other dangerous activities that are potential problems for partygoers. Life skills, a required high school course,...
Rachel Matatyaou, Staff Writer
Seventy-six percent of students in Julie Paoli’s AP (Advanced Placement) biology course are girls. And that’s not normal. The percentage of women’s involvement in the...