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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

Aliyah Wachob

Aliyah Wachob, Staff Writer

Along with her interest in journalism, Aliyah enjoys music and the performing arts. She is a member of Carlmont’s choir and orchestra programs, as well as the stage crew club CTTA.

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Students head down the quad stairs at the beginning of lunch to receive their free copies of "Every Day" by David Levithan.

Students receive free summer reading books

Aliyah Wachob, Staff Writer May 12, 2017

As the school year draws to a close, thoughts turn to lazy days in the pool and late nights with friends. However, with the approach of summer also comes the yearly summer reading book. After a school-wide...

As AP testing approaches, students' afternoons are spent poring over months of notes to prepare.

AP students prepare for exams

Aliyah Wachob, Staff Writer April 25, 2017

As the days grow longer and warmer, thoughts of summertime fun begin to surface. Before students can embark on their vacations, though, they must slog their way through end-of-the-year final exams. However,...

The Teen Center, located on the side of the library, provides a comfortable space for teens to work and hang out.

Belmont Library welcomes teens with various activities

Aliyah Wachob, Staff Writer March 26, 2017

It’s 3:15 p.m.   Hundreds of students swarm down Alameda, and a significant number move towards the Belmont Library, which overlooks the busy street from its location. The Belmont Library is the...

Sophomore Patrick Martin demonstrates how he prepared for his audition.

Drama classes provide creative outlet

Aliyah Wachob, Staff Writer March 6, 2017

The perfect monologue has been chosen and memorized. The character’s mannerisms have been perfected at last. The fear of auditioning is washed out with a love of performing and hope of being granted...

Sophomore Eli Yofin looks over an AP Psychology flyer as he thinks about his courses for next year.

Students prepare for counselor appointments

Aliyah Wachob, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

 It's the time of year when students scour the Program Planning Handbook in search of a new elective or worry about how to fit in that music class next year. Registration appointments are here. Beginning...

Sophomore William Yonts scrolls down his Facebook feed. Many advertisements, targeted directly to him, appear.

Social media’s filter goes beyond photos

Aliyah Wachob, Staff Writer January 23, 2017

Someone scrolls down their news feed and they come across the same article four or five times. The same article has been shared by most of their friends. It’s like nothing else exists. They’re in...

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