Seniors sign to play college sports
Skylar Weiss, Staff Writer
June 4, 2018
Filed under Sports
On Wed. May 23, Carlmont seniors publicly committed to playing on a college sports team during a signing ceremony. Parents, friends, and fellow teammates gathered in the Stogner Gym during lunchtime to give their loved ones support. Of those seniors, Josef Gonzalez, Henry Reich, Jackson Velschow,...
The journey behind Carlmont’s track team taking on CCS trials to CCS finals
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
May 31, 2018
Filed under Sports
Sprints. Distance. Long jump. High jump. Shot put. Discus. All of these events were held at the CIF/CCS trials on Saturday, May 19 at Gilroy High School in Gilroy, California. Going into the semi-finals, Carlmont had a few team members participating at this event. Sadly, not everyone qualifi...
Boys’ varsity volleyball dominates San Mateo
Brian Olivares, Staff Writer
May 21, 2018
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The Scots took a 3-0 victory over the San Mateo Bearcats after keeping control of the score for the entire game. The first set quickly proved that the Scots were the dominant team. They started off with control of the game and only furthered their established lead throughout the set. There were few tim...
JV softball defeats Capuchino 6-2
Andrew Shen, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
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The Scots came out with intensity to defeat the visiting Mustangs on Carlmont's home field. On May 10, Carlmont played their second to last conference game against Capuchino High School from San Bruno. The two teams had previously met on April 23; that game had ended in a 10-0 sweep for the Scot...
JV softball mercy rules Woodside in a 17-2 game
Mia-Isobel Craig, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
Carlmont players run to home plate, their teammates cheering them on. "That's it, end of the game," the umpire said. And with that, the game ended 17-2 in only four innings. "I wasn't surprised, this normally happens. The only team that we don't mercy rule is usually Hillsdale," said Alisilani...
Varsity girls’ lacrosse falls to Woodside in WBAL playoffs
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
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In the match between two offensive powerhouses, it was the defense and intensity of the players that determined the winner of the West Bay Athletic League (WBAL) playoffs on May 8. Going into the game, players and coaches from both Carlmont and Woodside were unsure who would win the match, as both ...
Scots make history sweeping PAL finals with a four-title win
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
May 7, 2018
Two years ago, winning all four PAL titles would be unheard of. However, after years of hard work, that once far-fetched dream became a reality when not one, not two, but all four Carlmont swim teams won first place at the PAL Bay Division finals on May 5. Through team cheers and tears of happ...
Jackson Velschow commits to Portland State for football
Daniel Friis, staff writer
May 6, 2018
Six percent of high school football seniors will play in college, according to CBS news. Jackson Velschow, a senior, has played the offensive line for Carlmont in past years and is going to Portland State. Jackson Velschow is part of the six percent. When it was time for the seniors to commit to a ...
Boys’ varsity volleyball takes a flawless victory over Capuchino
Brian Olivares, Staff Writer
April 29, 2018
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The Carlmont varsity boys' volleyball team has an unbroken chain of victories against the Capuchino Mustangs. The first set was a quick one, as the Scots dominated with a lead well over a 10 point lead at the close of the set. The second and third sets proved to be more interesting because t...
Carlmont badminton defeats South San Francisco 11-4 on senior night
Andrew Shen, Staff Writer
April 27, 2018
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Carlmont came out with fire to deny a win against rival South San Francisco. On April 26, Carlmont played a conference game against South San Francisco on senior night. The two teams had previously met on Mar. 15; that game also resulted in a win for Carlmont. In their final conference and hom...
Varsity boys’ volleyball wins their game against Hillsdale after going to a fourth set
Mia-Isobel Craig, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
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After the first set ending 25-12 Carlmont, it seemed like Hillsdale had no chance against the Scots. But in a close third set, the Knights won by four points, giving them another chance to make a comeback. However, Carlmont was determined to win and did so in the last set. The first set started off...
Carlmont boys’ tennis faces Menlo-Atherton for Bay Division title
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
April 21, 2018
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With the PAL Bay Division title on the line, the tennis courts of Carlmont were filled with anticipation, cheers, and cries of frustration as the Scots faced Menlo-Atherton (M-A) on April 19. Despite having won 12 matches, tensions were high for Carlmont's head coach, Dan Nguyen, and his team as th...
Kaylee George, Staff Writer
Think someone in prison has hit rock bottom? Maybe not. The juvenile detention center in San Mateo County provides many opportunities that can help kids who may have fallen down the wrong path turn around. There are many rehabilitative resources and services to offer kids in need, including academic counselors, who make sure school credits are being transferred, and therapists, who help the kids through their traumatic experiences.
Brian Olivares, Staff Writer
The internet is not as private as some may think. There are ways in which the Carlmont staff can see everything that a student accesses on their Sequoia Union High School...
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
For Rebecca Shentu, Manon Llorach, and Sarah Tocatlian, moving to a new country was just the beginning of a new journey. The transition from middle school to high school...
Sam Hanlon, Staff Writer
Ninety-seven percent of sexual offenders walk free. Only 15 to 35 percent of sexual assaults are reported. Sexual assault can happen to men, women, or children. According...
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
High school parties often consist of underage drinking, drugs, and other dangerous activities that are potential problems for partygoers. Life skills, a required high...