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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

Claudia Leist

Claudia Leist, Highlander Editor

Claudia is a senior who aspires to be a communications representative for a sports team or company in her future. She enjoys learning about world issues and she loves to play basketball and dance.

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Armenian Club sells meat-stuffed "keufte" at Heritage Fair.

Armenian Club spreads awareness and culture

Claudia Leist, Highlander Editor September 13, 2014

Whether it is participating in Clubs Fair, Heritage Fair, the April 24 Armenian Genocide Commemoration, or simply holding weekly meetings at lunch, the Carlmont Armenian Club represents the idea of...

Alcohol legal, pot not

Claudia Leist, Highlander Editor December 12, 2013

Today, anti-marijuana supporters, while well-intentioned, are promoting policies that lead to more violence and disease in our society by arguing that we should keep marijuana illegal. But as long as marijuana...

Athlete of the Month: Rachel Bellin

Claudia Leist, Highlander Editor June 3, 2013

From water polo to track, senior Rachel Bellin has managed to be successful while having fun throughout her high school career. She has played water polo and participated in track and field all four years...

Lady Scots softball heads to CCS

Lady Scots softball heads to CCS

Claudia Leist, Highlander Editor May 19, 2013

With such a successful season finishing with a 13-1 record in league, Carlmont varsity girls softball heads towards a bright future in the Central Coast Section Championships. The Lady Scots completed...

Be careful what you tweet

Claudia Leist, Highlander Editor March 21, 2013

Twitter is for people who know how to communicate. Nobody wants their friend on Facebook to update their status every five minutes, but on Twitter, it is considered normal. Twitter is usually used...

Stop “slut” slam

Claudia Leist, Highlander Editor February 27, 2013

“Did you hear about that party Friday night? She hooked up with him. She’s such a slut.” Whether it is “slut,” “hoe,” “skank,” whatever the word may be, these words gets thrown around...

Carlmont gymnasium

Tuesday’s girls basketball games nonexistent

Claudia Leist, Highlander Editor January 30, 2013

After getting pumped up for Tuesday's game against Mills High School, the girls varsity team was aggravated to hear the game was cancelled. Mills' gymnasium and theater complex has been completely demolished...

chicken chow mein

Quick to leave Sun’s Chinese Cuisine

Claudia Leist, Highlander Editor November 19, 2012

Sun's Chinese Cuisine, located at 251 South B Street in downtown San Mateo, is a direct example of bad hospitality. With its rude waiters and slow pay service, we left with full bellies but an unsatisfying...

Generous portion of a delicious sushi roll

Old Town Sushi worth the wait

Claudia Leist, Highlander Editor November 5, 2012

Old Town Sushi is a bustling and popular sushi restaurant in downtown San Mateo on South B Street. With a pleasing experience all around, there is no doubt it is one of the best. The menu has a...

pesto chicken pizza

Village Host Pizza is pleasing

Claudia Leist, Highlander Editor October 22, 2012

Village Host Pizza is truly the family-oriented restaurant that the name implies. With pizza as well as wings, pasta, salads, and sandwiches, it is a casual hangout spot for students, families, and people...

Snow Pea Beef with carrots and garlic

Yeah! Chinese cuisine scores high

Claudia Leist, Highlander Editor October 7, 2012

              Yeah!, a long-time bar and Chinese restaurant off Redwood Shores Parkway, has been a comfortable spot to enjoy dinner and a drink...

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