Daniella Smit, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
Daniella Smit is a senior at Carlmont High School and is excited to pursue her role as editor-in-chief for the Highlander. Outside the classroom, she enjoys working at Sibby’s Cupcakery, is interested in graphic design, and is on the varsity softball team at Carlmont.
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Daniella Smit and Audrey Finigan test out the egg drop experiment on the first episode of "Scots' Science Lab." This is a very common intro to physics experiment that can be easily replicated at home....
The Carlmont JV boys basketball team started off their season with a scrimmage against the San Mateo Bearcats on Nov. 19.
Each quarter, the score reset to 0-0, allowing the players to concentrate...
The Carlmont JV girls volleyball team ended the season strongly, defeating the Woodside Wildcats in just two sets on Tuesday, Oct. 29.
Freshman outside hitter Ellyssa Won opened the first set with...
Carlmont’s varsity girls flag football continued their undefeated season in league by defeating the Sequoia Ravens 26-13 on Monday, Oct. 7.
Carlmont led off the game with a toss play, as sophomore...
The Carlmont varsity boys water polo team lost to the Menlo-Atherton (M-A) Bears 14-6 in their first matchup of the season. This dropped the Scots to a record of 1-2 in the league.
“Our goals were...
Ciera Stratton, Hunter Crawford-Shelmadine, Allegra Ferme, and Megan Olazar have found themselves back at Carlmont’s swimming pool almost 10 years later.
As coaches for the JV and varsity girls...
At every football game, homecoming assembly, heritage fair, music festival, and some lunch activities, Carlmont Drumline is there to put on a show. These shows come with lots of preparation and coordination.
In...
The Carlmont Scots faced a tough loss on their senior night against the Sequoia Ravens on Friday, May 10. The Scots were not able to bounce back and secure the win, resulting in a final score of 3-0.
Senior...
Carlmont’s boys JV volleyball team continued their winning streak by defeating the Burlingame Panthers in two quick sets.
Carlmont has been working hard in practice, which has been paying off....
The Carlmont varsity boys lacrosse team beat Mountain View Spartans 17-10 in their sixth consecutive win this season.
Despite their win, Mountain View was the first on the board. Carlmont was able...
The Scots kicked off their season with a strong performance in their scrimmage against Aragon on Feb. 27.
During the scrimmage, where no official score was maintained, it was noticeable that Carlmont...
Carlmont’s varsity boys basketball team came out on top against Burlingame Panthers with a score of 50-37 on Jan. 26.
Despite a slow start, the Scots got their momentum rolling halfway through the...
The Carlmont JV girls soccer team commenced their season settling in a tie 0-0 against the Saint Francis Lancers.
As the preseason opener, this game set the tone for their upcoming games, signaling...
Eco-friendly. Zero waste. Too often, people take these concepts for granted, adopting an “out of sight, out of mind” mentality regarding recycling. They fail to think about the impact their actions...
Bouncing back from their previous week’s loss, Carlmont’s JV football team secured the victory against Fremont in a slow-to-start game.
The score remained 0-0 up until the third quarter, when...
Emily Song talks about coach Julie Meade after her passing during the Carlmont homecoming assembly. She is alongside Marina Mendez and their fellow cheerleaders.
Carlmont’s football team showcases their camaraderie and school spirit. Their performance consisted of handshakes done in pairs, and they ended with a throw deep to the other side of the gymnasium. The...
Carlmont’s JV volleyball team avenged the previous year's defeat, beating the Aragon Dons in two sets on Oct. 12.
The Scots quickly got ahead during the first set. With a few errors on Carlmont’s...
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