The San Mateo County Fire Explorer Program builds firefighting skills
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
May 21, 2018
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The San Mateo County Fire (SMCF) Explorer Program is a youth program designed for career exploration in the fire department. The program is taught by professional firefighters, and aims to teach skills related to fire service and more. “The main objective of this program is career exploratio...
Cap and gown pickups prepare seniors for graduation
Parker English, Staff Writer
May 20, 2018
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Graduation is one of the most important moments in every student's high school experience. Walking across a stage in front of parents and friends to receive a diploma, a process marking the next step in one's life, should always be remembered. Every high school graduation has one thing in common:...
Classic Films club provides students with entertainment
Aaron Trierweiler, Staff writer
May 20, 2018
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Students gather in room A1 for the 47 minutes of lunch, the projector is turned on, a movie is selected, and the show begins. Classic Films club screens movies during lunch filled with mystery, heroism, and sometimes even romance. There are no specific genres that are preferred; movies are randomly...
Japanese Pop Club embraces its culture
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
May 20, 2018
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Within the four walls of room E7, Japanese Pop Club (J-Pop) strives to spread their culture among Carlmont students by performing traditional Japanese dances at school assemblies, as well as providing presentations on the origin of J-Pop culture. J-Pop Club began at Carlmont in 2012 and is currently being led ...
Clubs develop new ideas for the new year
Alena Ruhstaller, Staff Writer
May 20, 2018
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As the 2017-18 school year comes to an end, Carlmont clubs are beginning to prepare new ideas and goals for next fall. Many clubs hope to maintain the success that they've achieved during this school year and extend it to next year. They also hope to incorporate new elements into their mission. Hope...
Cheer team tryouts commence for next year
Rachel Matatyaou, Staff Writer
May 19, 2018
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As Carlmont’s 2017-18 school year draws to a close, next year's cheerleading team is already ramping up. Tryouts were held from May 15 to May 18, led by coaches Christie Lind Boyce and Kalina Wasman. Over the course of the four-day tryouts, athletes were evaluated on abilities such as their level of dance skill, athl...
Spring Concert series showcases the instrumental music program
Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
Parents and students shuffled in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) last Wednesday to attend the first night of Carlmont instrumental music's Spring Concert series, in which the jazz ensembles and jazz combos perform. This is one of three shows that is being put on by Carlmont instrumental musi...
Students start preparing for the end of the year
Sam Hanlon, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
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With summer only three weeks away, students are starting to get excited about the two months that they have off. But, before that happens, students must go through something that is dreaded by many. Finals. "Typically finals do stress me out a bit every year. They are tests that jeopardize your...
Hope Brigade organizes a potluck to end a successful year
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
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Hope Brigade is a club that offers aid to people with cancer in hospitals in forms of gifts and appreciation. After a year of success, a potluck was held on May 17 to celebrate the end to a productive year. According to students in the club, everyone was excited about the party because there...
Weight training club motivates fitness among students
Vincent Wai, Staff Writer
May 14, 2018
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Fitness is defined by the quality or state of being fit, according to Merriam-Webster dictionary. Yet the process to get there takes a few steps, such as good habits and discipline. All of these factors are encouraged in Weight Training Club at Carlmont High School. "It started two years ago with...
Principal Crame searches for a new secretary
Veronica Roseborough, Staff Writer
May 13, 2018
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Every day, students are greeted by smiling faces as they walk into the office. Whether they are there for attendance purposes, aren't feeling well, or just want to come visit, staff members are always ready to help. However, currently, students may have noticed that there is one less smiling face...
TPumps for students helps kick off the last month of school
Maya O'Sullivan, Staff Writer
May 13, 2018
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With summer soon approaching and the school year coming to an end, Carlmont’s ASB is organizing more activities for students to take their minds off of school stress. On May 9, TPumps, a popular boba tea shop, was delivered to Carlmont. Students were able to purchase these drinks after school ...
Maddy Ting, Staff Writer
For many people, the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is a perfect way to celebrate the fall...
Emma Romanowsky, Staff Writer
North Dakota law limits voters The Supreme Court passed a law which prohibits citizen without an address...
Sjoerd Huitema, Staff Writer
In order to make the utility boxes in Belmont more vibrant, the Belmont City Council and Parks and Recreation...
Brianna Cheng, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
It is no secret that both stress and anxiety can take a toll on students, especially in high school. Principal Ralph Crame, as well as the rest of the administration, wants...
Sophie Lynd, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2018
It's no wonder why so many people are attracted to the Bay Area; the ever-booming tech industry provides new opportunities and high-paying jobs every day, the temperature...
Viveka Kurup, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
Through the Gosh Yarn It Club, students have the opportunity to relax and also to help the homeless of the Bay Area. Emily Kim, Sam Turtle, and Sabrina Jackson are the...
Ava Richards, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
From helping at food banks to running events in the Belmont-Redwood Shores community, Carlmont's Key Club does it all. Key Club International is a global organization that...