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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News

The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News

Arthur Bernadi balances on his kiteboard, utilizing his current skills and building toward future expertise. Kitesurfing is a sport based on flow. While it may look easy, mastery takes skill and patience since only perfect wind and wave patterns can successfully be ridden.
Athlete Profile: Arthur Bernadi surfs and splashes
Aidan Pazdera and Nathan Paris May 29, 2024

The wind whips through the air, mingling with the crash of waves against the shore, sounds that have become a familiar symphony for Arthur Bernadi, a sophomore at Carlmont High School. Since the age of 11, his passion for kitesurfing has driven...

All nine Carlmont High School seniors who are committed to playing a sport in college gather for a photo. These student-athletes will be furthering their academic and athletic experience in colleges across the United States at various levels. They will be continuing careers in softball, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, and swimming.
Scots prepare for next steps on signing day 
Isabella Wilson, Staff Writer • May 28, 2024

Carlmont athletes gathered in the quad for signing day on Wednesday, May 22.  Signing day is when the athletes who attend Carlmont are recognized for their accomplishment of being recruited to play college sports. Athletes get to take photos...

Levental practices a bout with one of his teammates.
Athlete Profile: Mark Levental in action
Siena Culligan, Staff Writer • May 28, 2024

Palo Alto is where Carlmont sophomore Mark Levental ends up three to four nights a week. Rather than being tutored or out with friends, he is fencing, practicing with his teammates at Maximum Fencing Club.  The practice consists of various...

Coach Zach explains a drill he wants his swimmers to complete before swimming their last set of the day.
Coach Profile: Zach Wolfe's innovative approach to swimming
Valerie Pilipenko, Staff Writer • May 21, 2024

For many athletes, the demanding nature of sports often leads to burnouts, often caused by the immense pressure imposed on them by their coaches. However, Highlands Dolphins swim coach Zach Wolfe effectively coaches his athletes with a creative...

Ballroom dancing is a sport meant for two people. Allison does her warmup routine without a partner, simulating being led by another dancer.
Athlete Profile: Allison Young balances discipline and art
Valerie Pilipenko, Staff Writer • May 20, 2024

Pair sports like ballroom dancing and ice skating are often treated as an art, even though they demand a similar level of rigorous discipline and mental resilience as other sports. Allison Young, a sophomore at Carlmont High School...

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