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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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April Fools’ Day celebrations reveal a rich history

Lindsay Augustine, Highlander Managing Editor • April 1, 2022
Lindsay Augustine

Whether your favorite prank includes whoopie cushions, placing a stapler in Jello, or drawing on someone’s face in their sleep, April Fools’ Day is filled with fun antics.

People have been celebrating April Fools’ Day for a long time, but historians are uncertain how this fun holiday was created.

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Lindsay Augustine
Lindsay Augustine, Highlander Managing Editor
Lindsay is a senior who has worked on Scot Scoop, Scot Center, and Highlander as a staff member and editor. She loves journalism because she has seen articles convince Carlmont to change its policies, making a change for the better. This summer she went to New York to work with the School of the New York Times and Columbia University on her journalism skills. Outside of journalism, she is involved in Girl Scouts, theater, Junior State of America, Key Club, and Site Council. Visit her portfolio here.