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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.

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Avery Adams

Avery Adams, Staff Writer

Avery Adams is a journalism student in her senior year at Carlmont. She is currently the editor-in-chief and front page designer for The Highlander. She plays competitive soccer and enjoys spending time outdoors in her spare time.

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Forward Dro Avetian fakes out his St. Ignatius opponent before crossing the ball into the center for a shot.

Wildcats terminate Scots’ winning streak in CCS championship

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • March 4, 2017

Everything was left on the field: blood, sweat, and tears.  After a long, hard-fought journey, boys varsity soccer’s season came to an end after falling to the St. Ignatius Wildcats on March 3 during...

Designer Prabal Gurung used his final walk of his runway show on Feb. 12 as a platform to divulge his stance on current political and social issues.

Evolving interface of Fashion Week bridges gap between designer and consumer

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • February 22, 2017

From New York to London and Milan to Paris, Fashion Week 2017 is well underway across the globe. Traditionally, Fashion Week presents only the most luxurious designers exclusively to the eyes of highbrow...

Vice President Mike Pence broke the 50-50 stalemate in the Senate, making Betsy DeVos the next education secretary.

Betsy DeVos’ appointment causes uncertainty among educators and students

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • February 12, 2017

Betsy DeVos is the ideal cabinet member for a president determined to appoint officials that aim to eradicate the agencies they run and determine the fate of policies and programs based on individual ideology. DeVos...

Over 470,000 men, women, and children gathered in Washington D.C. on Jan. 21 to protest the election of President Donald Trump.

Women’s March supporters lack clear direction

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • January 29, 2017

“This is the moment of the beginning of the revival of the women’s movement,” said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the D-N.Y., to the demonstrators in Washington D.C. on Jan. 21. Filled with resentment...

Businesses that participate in Black Friday target the consumer through various deals and discounts.

Tis’ the season of selfishness

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • December 2, 2016

There's not much that can get a teenager out of bed at 4 a.m. But the endless possibility of bargain after bargain on Black Friday lures people of all ages from their beds one discount at a time. As...

Freshman Morgan McClellan spikes the ball of the net against the Cougars.

[Photo] Scots set winning record in successful season

Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer • November 14, 2016

Freshman Morgan McClellan spikes the ball of the net against the Cougars.

Donald Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States Nov. 8 as he gives a victory speech thanking his campaign staff and making promises for his upcoming presidency.

Bay Area bubble bursts in wake of Trump victory

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • November 12, 2016

Donald Trump supporters are ignorant, but not as much as Hillary Clinton supporters. As the presidential election drew nearer, the majority of Carlmont's population and the Bay Area as a whole scoffed...

Freshman Morgan McClellan leaps into the air to tip the ball over the Cougars' right side hitter.

Scots celebrate senior night with a win

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • October 26, 2016

Bleachers filled. Walls decorated. Deafening cheers echoing throughout the gym. On Oct. 25 the Scots celebrated their senior night with a victory over the Half Moon Bay Cougars. Despite...

Homecoming 2016

Homecoming 2016

Avery Adams, Jill Albertson, Izzy Mitchell, and Sophie Penn • October 17, 2016

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Bryan Tara tackles his San Mateo opponent to the ground, shutting down a scoring opportunity for the Bearcats.

[Photo] Varsity football falls to Bearcats in homecoming game

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • October 15, 2016

Bryan Tara tackles his San Mateo opponent to the ground, shutting down a scoring opportunity for the Bearcats.

Carlmont's defensive line opens a lane for running back, Devon Sagon to move down field.

Varsity football surges to a strong win over El Camino

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • October 1, 2016

Yet again, Carlmont Scots fell behind early. But unlike their typical pattern, on Sept. 30 they shocked the crowd, or lack thereof, by coming back and beating El Camino High School 28-6. As the Scots...

Senior Hunter Manter leaps out of the water to block his opponent from taking a shot.

Varsity water polo suffers first loss of season

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • September 15, 2016

Despite gaining the initial lead just seconds after the starting whistle, boys varsity water polo fell 16-7 to the Menlo-Atherton Bears on Sept. 14, experiencing their first loss of the season. The...

Senior Snehal Pandey sets herself up for a backhand return to gain the lead during her first set.

Girls varsity tennis prepares for intense fall season

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • September 1, 2016

Girls varsity tennis looks to fine-tune their skills for the upcoming season with the guidance of their new coach, Scott Howard, after a 2-5 loss to Palo Alto High School on Aug. 31. “Coach Scott...

The Screamin' Scots show their pride for Carlmont by cheering for their football team.

Screamin’ Scots returning for upcoming football season

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • August 26, 2015

Hail to Thee, Oh, Carlmont High! Although the Carlmont-Hymn is monotonously slurred at the back-to-school rules presentation, it is chanted with spirit and pride by Carlmont’s very own Screamin’...

Sophomore Noah Shamsai strains every muscle in his body to propel himself through his lane in order to pass the baton to his teammate.

Carlmont proves to be a competitor at track PAL

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • May 13, 2015

 

Allison Chavez, a sophomore, keeps her head down and focuses on the incoming pitch as she rotates her hips and begins her swing. "I try to focus mostly on the basic fundamentals; to see the ball, hit the ball. Off the field, I'm usually the one screaming in the dugout; I try to keep the team positive and cheer us on as much as I can," said Chavez.

JV softball perseveres to gain the lead

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • April 27, 2015

Second baseman Aaron Albaum sweeps across the base as he attempts to tag out Menlo's baserunner stealing second base.

[Photo] Varsity baseball’s motivation stays strong despite loss

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • March 7, 2015

Albaum stretches over an incoming runner and braces himself to tag out the opponent.

Sonia Paulo, a senior, defends her opponent tightly as she closes in to cut off the Meno-Atherton attacker's run.

Defeat motivates girls lacrosse for upcoming games

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • April 3, 2015

 

Junior Nick Fay protects the ball by using his body as a shield against a physically aggressive defender in order to maintain possession of the ball before passing it off to a teammate. "I'm expecting to see a lot of improvement with players. The ability to bond this season is very strong, so I think that will definitely help us with communicating and understanding what each player's strengths are on the field," said Fay.

Boys lacrosse prepares for victory in upcoming season

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • March 20, 2015

Albaum stretches over an incoming runner and braces himself to tag out the opponent.

Albaum stretches over an incoming runner and braces himself to tag out the opponent.

Center fielder Spencer Stewart, a junior, rounds third base during a two out rally, in which Carlmont scores to even the score.

Center fielder Spencer Stewart, a junior, rounds third base during a two out rally, in which Carlmont scores to even the score.

Senior Sean Yao puts all of his power into every pitch as he excels Carlmont's defense. "We have a saying, which is to always win the inning and keep on fighting. We must be relentless, never give up, even when we are down, and always have our heads up," said Yao.

Senior Sean Yao puts all of his power into every pitch as he excels Carlmont's defense. "We have a saying, which is to always win the inning and keep on fighting. We must be relentless, never give up,...

Left fielder Tyler Brandenburg, a junior, sets his stance low as he prepares to bunt the ball to advance Carlmont's base runners. "Batting is situational. I always think about trying to move the runner over, get a run in or help the team as much as I can," said Brandenburg.

Left fielder Tyler Brandenburg, a junior, sets his stance low as he prepares to bunt the ball to advance Carlmont's base runners. "Batting is situational. I always think about trying to move the runner...

While playing striker, sophomore Leo McBride leaps into the air and beats his opponent to the ball as he heads it away from pressure.

Boys soccer ends strong with a win on home turf

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • February 22, 2015

Outfielder Josef Gonzalez, a freshman, checks his shoulder while running back to catch a fly ball.

Carlmont springs into a season of new sports

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • February 6, 2015

Mikayla Fong gets low as she braces herself to defend against Burlingame's attack.

JV girls basketball rallies for a comeback against Burlingame

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • January 25, 2015

The team huddles before the game, giving each other encouragement. "We came out nervous because for a lot of us it was our first varsity game. It's easy to cope with the nerves because we all love each other. It's a brotherhood," said sophomore Paul Bastaki.

Carlmont boys varsity soccer defeats Menlo-Atherton 2-1

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • January 10, 2015

Santa Claus is coming to the quad

Santa Claus is coming to the quad

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • December 4, 2014

Christmas is coming early this year as Santa will be making his journey to Carlmont on Dec. 12 at lunch in the quad. Carlmont’s Associated Student Body will be recreating a winter scene with snow...

Max Ware winds up to fire the ball during the opening game of the dodgeball tournament

Dodgeball tournament feels like recess

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • November 23, 2014

Recess is back. For the next few weeks, a common schoolyard activity, dodgeball, is being played on the football field as Carlmont’s Associated Student Body works to bring the nostalgic thoughts...

Zoe Wildman braces herself while getting blood drawn during Carlmont's blood drive.

Staff and students donate blood

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • November 1, 2014

The needle tears through layers of delicate skin. She looks away, ready for the sting to cease. Thick dark blood travels up the tube. A life is saved. Junior Zoe Wildman is one of many Carlmont...

Drumline shakes away the competition during the finale of Carlmont Cup at the Homecoming Assembly.

Superhero themed assembly entertains students

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • October 19, 2014

ASB fought for truth, justice, and school spirit during the Homecoming Assembly on Oct. 16. A variety of superhero-themed activities were showcased during the assembly. “We have themed assemblies...

ASB beats the Persian Club in a water gun shootout.

Students across campus compete for the cup

Avery Adams, Staff Writer • October 2, 2014

Music blasts from speakers and mixes with the cheers and hollers. Curious students crowd the quad stairs to watch the spectacle. The Carlmont Cup is an annual tournament held by the associated student...

The audience is focused on Scott Backovich's entertaining speech.

The audience is focused on Scott Backovich's entertaining speech.

Backovich engages the audience at Carlmont's welcome-back assembly

Backovich engages the audience at Carlmont's welcome-back assembly

Scott Backovich catalyzes students' enthusiasm.

Scott Backovich catalyzes students' enthusiasm.

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