Art Show draws attention
Auva Soheili, Staff Writer
March 23, 2019
Filed under Campus
Carlmont's annual Art Show is a picture perfect event that displays various student-made pieces in a floor-to-ceiling gallery. The students enrolled in the Visual Arts Program submit their favorite work(s) of art to be viewed by the public. On March 14, their art was showcased in room F22 during Open...
New bell schedules aim to help student-athletes with makeup work
Elle Brough, Staff Writer
March 21, 2019
Filed under Campus, Uncategorized
Over the years, the Carlmont administration has made changes to scheduling to help student-athletes make up the work they miss for sports. “You teach an academic class during sixth period and students in some sports will miss 40 percent of the week. It’s a lot to make up in any academic subject,...
Boat project has Carlmont students racing to the finish line
Katie Blondino, Staff Writer
March 21, 2019
This year’s geometry classes competed against one another in the second annual boat race. The geometry teachers asked their students to create boats made only of cardboard, duct tape, and plastic bags that would be able to float across the pool and back while carrying a student. The project was...
New AP Research course opens for next year
Andrew Shao, Staff Writer
March 16, 2019
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The new AP Capstone diploma program will enter its second year at Carlmont and begin its second successive course, AP Research, for the first time ever in the next 2019–2020 school year. AP Capstone’s two college-preparatory elective courses teach students key skills in group and individual w...
ASB brings International Women’s Day to Carlmont
Emma O'Connor, Staff Writer
March 16, 2019
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ASB celebrated International Women’s Day by putting up posters around school encouraging people to learn more about influential women and handing out pins with feminist logos. The first National Women’s Day in the U.S. was celebrated Feb. 28, 1909. It became an international event when it was...
Classic Films Club raises curtain for new leaders
Annika Barsy, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
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As third quarter comes to an end, the Classic Films Club prepares to welcome new leadership and ideas to bring into the next school year. "Our goal is to appreciate the gems of the film industry," said sophomore Katrina Sharonin, one of the vice presidents. The club has come together to watch and...
Passions are not overshadowed in course selection
Kevin Shimizu, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
Filed under Campus
Year after year, students go through the same difficult process of deciding which courses to take the next year. In February, students begin to make their way to the counseling office for their annual counselor meeting. During their appointment, students discuss their four-year plan for high scho...
Korean club reflects on Heritage Fair
Viveka Kurup, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
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The Korean American Student Association (KASA) faced many struggles prior to their performance at Heritage Fair. KASA is a club at Carlmont High School that strives to spread Korean traditions and culture to other students. KASA's weekly meetings before their performance at Heritage Fair revolved...
DECA puts business skills to the test at state conference
Alison Kim, Staff Writer
March 12, 2019
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Carlmont DECA attended the California State Career Development Conference (SCDC) in Anaheim over the weekend to compete in business-related activities in an attempt to qualify for the international competition in Orlando, Florida. In the end, four Carlmont DECA members qualified. DECA is a non-profit, i...
Robotics team invents competition-ready robot
Auva Soheili, Staff Writer
March 12, 2019
Filed under Campus
A robot named Neptune, who has the ability to climb and drive, is living under a bag somewhere on campus. The Carlmont Robotics Team, also known as Deep Blue, works together each year to create a new and improved robot that showcases its special abilities in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). The newes...
Carlmont clubs begin the search for new executives
Nicole Yeo, Staff Writer
March 7, 2019
Filed under Campus
It’s March, the beginning of the countdown towards summer. School is coming to a close, club leaders are moving on, and it's the time for students to step forward and take on new responsibilities. Whether it’s handing down leadership or holding elections, Carlmont’s clubs have begun the search...
MORP creates a welcoming environment for everyone
Anna Delmas, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
Filed under Campus
MORP may just be Prom spelled backward, but for some people, it’s the best night of the year. MORP is another one of Carlmont’s many dances that are held annually, and it just had its third year. However, they create a smaller environment to accommodate any student that doesn’t feel comfortable...
Pablo Pinilla, Staff Writer
After a rainy couple of months, San Mateo residents were more than excited to enjoy a sunny walk in the...
Talia Schreiber, Student Writer
The sun beamed down on the crowded streets of San Francisco last Saturday as thousands came together...
Beto O'Rourke joins the presidential race Former congressman and Senate candidate from Texas, Beto O'Rourke,...
Zachary Khouri, Mikayla Nguyen, and Maddy Ting
March 23, 2019
On this episode of Queer Time Podcast, Zach discusses the Equality Act and a recent controversy surrounding a school in Birmingham. Edited by Miki Nguyen.
March 23, 2019
Carlmont’s Improv Team showcases their first performance of the year in the blackbox theater.
Auva Soheili, Staff Writer
March 23, 2019
Carlmont's annual Art Show is a picture perfect event that displays various student-made pieces in a floor-to-ceiling gallery. The students enrolled in the Visual Arts...
CJ Ward, Segment Producer
March 23, 2019
Teens around the Bay Area submit their films for a chance to win prizes in the SMCL Teen Film Fest.