Student directed ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ hits the stage
Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer
April 20, 2018
Laughter filled the studio theater Thursday night as the audience was treated to a performance of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest,” directed by Carlmont seniors Tessa Bagby and Jasmine Zang. This is the sixth student-directed play in the past seven years and the second Carlmont drama production of the year. "I'm thoroughly impressed wi...
French exchange students adapt to Carlmont culture
Rachel Matatyaou, Staff Writer
April 20, 2018
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Parlez-vous français? Because they do. For two weeks, 11 students from the outskirts of Paris, France are living with students attending Carlmont. Carlmont’s French Department began hosting students from France in 1999, initiated by French teacher Katya Burton. “I have coordinated French ...
Block schedule leaves students restless
Sadie Lyman, Staff Writer
April 20, 2018
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The block schedule weeks that took place between March 20 and April 19 have prompted many different opinions from students. Carlmont made a temporary change in its schedule due to required testing for juniors and seniors. Instead of having the usual fifty-minute period, classes were stretched to an hour and...
Elias Wilson aces the ACT
Daniel Friis, staff writer
April 19, 2018
0.136 percent of students who take the American College Testing (ACT) ace the test with a full score of 36, according to prepscholar.com, a site that gives statistics and percentages regarding the ACT and SAT. Elias Wilson, a junior, is part of that 0.136 percent. As most students do, Wilson went int...
Carlmont clubs reflect on their achievements as the school year ends
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
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Throughout the year, clubs work to accomplish goals set at the beginning. Whether they have reached these goals or not, the year is coming to an end, and clubs strive to conclude the year on a positive note. Many challenges are presented in which clubs have to overcome them, however, most have effectively...
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...
Sober Prom shows that small choices have big consequences
Victoria Valle Remond, Segment Producer
April 18, 2018
Filed under Campus, ScotCenter, ScotCenter: Campus
Victoria Valle Remond reports on Carlmont High School's 2018 Sober Prom campaign and the impact it had on students and participants.
Video Production Club offers thriving environment
Vincent Wai, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
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Despite its waning popularity, filmmaking is a shared passion among students in Carlmont's Video Production Club. It's a very friendly environment where students work together to celebrate this passion. "I'd like to spread knowledge in the fields of visual art and provide more opportunities for those...
Vallero’s winning streak continues off the field
Veronica Roseborough, Staff writer
April 11, 2018
The life of a coach is not an easy one. One may wake up aiming to enrich the lives of students and end up falling short. Rich Vallero, a varsity baseball coach and physical education (P.E.) teacher at Carlmont, knows this feeling all too well. “Sometimes when you strap it on and go to work eve...
Just Dance competition creates fun environment in the gym
Skylar Weiss, Staff Writer
April 9, 2018
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If a student is in the gym during lunch, it usually means that he or she is attending a sports meeting. However, during the week of April 2, that wasn't the case. Instead, students could be seen dancing to choreography shown on the wall by a projector. From April 2 to April 6, members of ASB held...
Quiz Club prepares for competitions
Aaron Trierweiler, Staff Writer
April 9, 2018
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Confined to room D-27 during lunch on Fridays, Quiz Club members usually compete in small teams in attempts to become victorious over their peers. Now, they are moving out of that comfort zone by competing with other schools. Quiz Club appeals to students at Carlmont by inviting them to have fun answ...
Students plan for next year during counselor meetings
Samantha Chu, Staff Writer
April 6, 2018
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From Digital Arts to Physics, Carlmont has a wide variety of classes for students to choose from, and it's time for them to do so. This year, counselor appointments started on Feb. 12. Since then, students have been meeting with their counselors to discuss their plans for the next year and set th...
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...