ASB’s Save The Bees event spreads a buzz around campus
Emma O'Connor, Staff Writer
September 13, 2019
The Save The Bees fundraiser, held by ASB, helped to spread awareness about the reality of our future. A future without bees. Since 1947, the number of beehives has reduced from 6 million to 2.4 million, about a 60% reduction. The reasons for this drastic decrease include, but are not limited to, an increas...
ASB’s ‘Do Something’ commission pledges to engage more students in summer reading
Mari Ramirez, Staff Writer
September 7, 2019
During this year’s "One School, One Book" event, a new activity was added to increase student engagement. Conducted by the ASB "Do Something" commission, students were instructed to write a pledge on a ribbon. Later, the ribbons were attached to a fence in the quad for students to view them. ...
OneWorld club strives to make a difference within impoverished countries
September 6, 2019
In 2016, Poverty USA estimated that around 40.6 million people were living in poverty. 18% of those people were children. The newly-formed OneWorld club hopes to raise awareness surrounding this critical situation, especially in the affluent Carlmont community. Simone Beilin, a junior and co-pre...
Students trade out books for banana slugs
Emma O'Connor, Staff Writer
September 1, 2019
Kissing banana slugs, making name tags out of wood cookies, and sleeping in cabins. In other words, Outdoor Ed. Most students go to Outdoor Ed, specifcally Jones Gulch, in fifth grade to experience what it's like to be away from parents for a week and to have fun in nature. As a high schooler...
Chinese Culture Club creates community through food
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
August 27, 2019
Although there are many clubs on campus, the Chinese Culture Club stands out amongst them because of its unique and friendly community. “Our club is different because we are so welcoming. We want everyone to be a part of our culture, regardless of their prior experience with it,” said Mindy C...
Gender-Sexuality Alliance tours the Castro
Brianna Cheng, Scot Scoop Editor
June 3, 2019
Carlmont's Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) made their annual visit to the Castro, where they learned more about the history of the gay rights movement and explored the culture of San Francisco's LGBTQ district. "It was really fun. We went to the GLBT museum, where we learned about some LGBTQ histor...
ASB’s seniors leave behind their legacy
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
June 2, 2019
From Screamin’ Scots to annual assemblies, the ASB seniors have dedicated their four years at Carlmont to fostering the student body’s school spirit and involvement, leaving their legacy behind for the next generation of ASB members. Kyle Dimick, a senior and member of ASB, said, “I never though...
Athletic awards ceremony honors student-athlete achievement
Zain Patel, Staff Writer
June 2, 2019
The first-ever athletic awards ceremony in Carlmont history was held in the Stogner Gym on Wednesday, May 29. As the seats began to fill, Carlmont student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and staff members gathered to recognize another year of outstanding accomplishments for the Scots. The sports...
ASB reflects on the past and prepares for the future
Maya Lip, Staff Writer
June 1, 2019
Beginning on the first day of school, ASB’s job was to create a spirit-filled environment. As the last day of school approaches, they will continue their mission into the upcoming school year. From school-wide assemblies to low-risk activities at lunch, ASB puts a lot of effort into the engagement o...
Therapy dogs help students de-stress before finals
Auva Soheili, Staff Writer
May 28, 2019
Therapy dogs wag their way to the rescue in order to alleviate student stress leading up to finals before summer break. Last Thursday, May 23, two therapy dogs from the Peninsula Humane Society accompanied their owners to Carlmont for students to connect with them. With the added stress of finals pil...
Choir Pops Benefit Concert embraces diversity
Kevin Shimizu, Staff Writer
May 26, 2019
On May 22 and May 23, the Carlmont Performing Arts Center hosted the annual Choir Pops Benefit Concert. This concert not only allows Carlmont's choir students to show their growth from the start of the year to the end but also serves as a major fundraiser for the choir program. "Pretty much all of the proceeds from this concert g...
Finals cause extra stress for students in language classes
Katie Blondino, Staff Writer
May 25, 2019
Although finals week is approaching fast, exams for the different language classes have already begun. In most classes, teachers administer only one or two finals in the two hour period. This can include multiple choice, short answer, essay finals, and so on. However, the language classes at C...
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
Laughter rings through the air as the sun shines brightly overhead, celebrating one last hurrah as the...
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
A new traffic signal on Ralston Avenue seeks to regulate traffic safely and efficiently. However, for...
Auva Soheili, Staff Writer
The annual Greek Festival invited the community to a three-day long event celebrating the rich Greek...
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
September 15, 2019
Friday the 13th has always been rumored to bring bad luck. For the Independence 76ers, the old superstition rang true. They walked away with a crushing 69-19 loss. Going...
Emma O'Connor, Staff Writer
September 13, 2019
The Save The Bees fundraiser, held by ASB, helped to spread awareness about the reality of our future. A future without bees. Since 1947, the number of beehives has reduced...
Bella Reeves, Segment Producer
September 12, 2019
Screamin' Scots held their first meeting on the football bleachers for students to attend and learn Carlmont cheers in preparation of the football game on Friday.
Andrea Butler, Staff Writer
September 12, 2019
As someone who reads and enjoys young adult novels, I loved this book a lot, but as someone who understands and analyzes texts, I can say with certainty that it is a young...