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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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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