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The blood samples and donations are packed away in ice. The sample tubes will be shipped to Oakland and the blood will be shipped to a lab in Pomona. The blood is then shipped anywhere in the United States,...
The American Red Cross provides snacks and water for the donors. Sophomore Zade Vela grabs a snack after donating blood for the first time. "My friends were doing it, and I thought it would be fun. I...
While getting his blood drawn, senior Sergiy Holmer listens to music to distract himself. There was an increase of 15 donors between the first and second blood drive. "It's not a huge increase, but it's...
This group of American Red Cross workers travel all over the Bay Area to host blood drives. Almost every day they are at a different school. High school and college students are two of their biggest demographics.
Sophomore Izzy Mitchell and junior Matt Irwin help check students in before they start the donation process. For the first time, Carlmont hosted two blood drives in one school year, which allowed more...
On Thursday, March 10, the ASB "Do Something" Commission and Human Relations Supervisor Cailian Cumming hosted the second blood drive of the school year.
Emotions ran high as the Scots walked off the soccer field to hang up their blue and white jerseys. For some, it would be the last time.
On Feb. 19, boys varsity soccer honored their senior players...
Athletes verbally commit to colleges junior year or even sophomore year of high school.
But on Feb. 3, athletes were able to sign their National Letter of Intent (NLI) to officially commit to the...
“Who wants it more?"
Head coach Pat Smith’s question echoed throughout the gym amongst the squeaking sneakers on the floor and the cheering fans in the bleachers.
On Jan. 20, boys...
Celine Yang, Scot Scoop Editor
• November 24, 2015
During Thanksgiving break, many people do things they wouldn't be able to do during school. Sophomore Miya Okumura (center), finishes the San Jose Rock n’ Roll half-marathon and takes a photo with rock...
More than 100 feet long and up to 200 tons, whales are complex and beautiful giants, roaming the sea as the largest, loudest animals on the planet. Whales sit at the top of the food chain and play a significant...
Former Carlmont student Denis Meshchyshyn, 19 years old, was killed in an altercation behind Wendy’s restaurant on April 25.
According to the Belmont Police report, two friends of Meshchyshyn went...
Girls varsity volleyball starts the season off strong with a victory against Woodside High School in the first league game of the season.
Despite the win, the team continues to work hard to improve...
At every Carlmont assembly or football game, students walk in excited to see Drumline ready to entertain the audience with their choreography and upbeat music.
During the start of the 2014-2015...
Smartphone apps have become addicting, simple and a great time waster. Since the Flappy Bird craze has died, the app 100 Balls has taken over the number one spot in the Apple App Store.
Developer Giedrius...
A new app, Don’t Tap the White Tile, has climbed to the number one spot in top charts for Android and iOS.
As the name states, the objective is to tap the black tiles as quickly as possible without...
Carlmont's leadership teacher, Jim Kelly, was happy.
After graduating college, he was working a full-time job for the City of San Mateo, with great pay. But it was not what he wanted to do for the rest...
Enticing and simple, the app 2048 has shot to the number one spot in the free apps chart within the two months of being available in the Apple App store.
Created by Ketchapp, 2048 is a relatively simple...
With lacrosse season starting next week, Boys Varsity Lacrosse eagerly prepares for the new season.
The Scots continue to work on basic lacrosse skills, such as communication, which is a key component...
As the rain poured down and the temperature continued to drop, Boys Varsity Soccer kept their minds focused on playing as a team for the first round of Central Coast Section (CCS) Playoffs.
Carlmont...
In a close overtime game, Girls Frosh-Soph Basketball lost by one point to Woodside High School Friday night.
Woodside emerged with the lead, but freshman Megan Olazar scored two free throws, putting...
After a two game losing streak, the Boys Frosh-Soph Basketball team saw their first victory of the season against San Mateo High School Wednesday night.
Carlmont High School opened the game with center...
Returning players and new players are giving 100 percent on the field for the last week of Boys Frosh-Soph Soccer team tryouts.
Coach Will Stambaugh has looked at all aspects of how the boys perform and...
Carlmont's Girls Varsity Water Polo team played Burlingame High School a third time Wednesday afternoon and emerged with an 8-3 victory.
Coach Bernice O’Connor said playing Burlingame twice before today...
The intense preparation and practice of the girls varsity water polo team helped them push their way to an 8-6 victory against Sequoia High School Wednesday night.
"During practice we spent time on...
The girls varsity water polo team played their third home game against the Castilleja Gators Wednesday night.
The Lady Scots lost 9-5 to Castilleja, but still kept a positive outlook surrounding the game.
At...
