The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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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
Erick Cheng

Erick Cheng, Staff Writer

Erick Cheng (class of 2026) is a current Junior at Carlmont, marking his second year in the journalism program. Outside of school you can find him playing tennis with friends, jamming out with musicians playing drums, and doing photography. Erick also enjoys sharing stories about the community around him, displaying them through numerous forms such as articles, videos, and photography. You can find the portfolio of his work here.

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Junior Claudia Williams helps promote Ocean Studio Club by giving out free blue raspberry shark gummies to interested students. Ocean Studio Club is dedicated to spreading awareness about plastic pollution within oceans, hoping to promote change and action regarding environmental challenges. One of the more common ways of accomplishing their mission is through their artistic creativity which highlights environmental problems within communities.

In Photos: Carlmont clubs fair feeds student community

Erick Cheng, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024

The annual Carlmont Clubs Fair was once again successful, as many students went to the quad to check out the activities that Carlmont's many clubs hosted. Every year, the fair provides a way for...

Junior Megan Bence performs a half volley on an approaching ball. With this shot, Bence brought the opponent toward the net, putting offensive pressure on them. This allowed her to secure the point, which ultimately led to her winning the match.

In Photos: Scots strike down Bearcats in prevailing tennis match

Erick Cheng, Staff Writer • September 26, 2024

The Carlmont varsity girls tennis team won by a landslide against the San Mateo Bearcats 6-1. Throughout the matches, the girls remained mentally focused and stayed consistent with their strokes,...

In Photos: Bears swipe victory away from Scots

In Photos: Bears swipe victory away from Scots

Erick Cheng, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024

A hard-fought game between the Carlmont Scots and the Mercy Bears took place on Sept. 5, the Bears winning the game with a score of 3-1. While the Scots maintained strong defense and offense for much...

A group of kids chat by an altar close to the Belmont Greek Orthodox Church on the festival grounds. The festival provides an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to gather as a community and have a great time. In addition, the festival also gets to share Greek traditions and culture among the local people in the community through hosting tours of the church premise.

A group of kids chat by an altar close to the Belmont Greek Orthodox Church on the festival grounds. The festival provides an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to gather as a community and have...

Two volunteers help run the beer garden, a new addition to this year's festival. "We're hoping the beer garden is a way to get younger Greeks to help out at the festival and to keep everyone together," said Chris Mattis, one of the creators of the beer garden booth. According to Mattis, all the beers are imported from Greece, making them hard to find in local markets.

Two volunteers help run the beer garden, a new addition to this year's festival. "We're hoping the beer garden is a way to get younger Greeks to help out at the festival and to keep everyone together,"...

Two boys play against each other in a game of cornhole. Games like cornhole helped entertain younger and older attendants while promoting interaction among festival attendees. It provided a great opportunity for people to escape festival activities and get engaged and competitive with each other.

Two boys play against each other in a game of cornhole. Games like cornhole helped entertain younger and older attendants while promoting interaction among festival attendees. It provided a great opportunity...

A festival volunteer helps plate food items before they serve customers. All the food orders were plated and served in a big white tent, separate from the grilling station where chefs cooked the meats. The separation of cooking and serving stations allowed for a more organized system and effective way of serving customers.

A festival volunteer helps plate food items before they serve customers. All the food orders were plated and served in a big white tent, separate from the grilling station where chefs cooked the meats....

Actor Chris Charonis entertains the audience in a Greek mythology play produced by youth members of the Holy Cross Church titled "Echoes of Gold." This play follows the journey of greedy King Midas, who wishes for everything he touches to turn to gold, accidentally turning his daughter into gold, emphasizing the importance of family and friends over earthly possessions. "I love performing for my church in the festival and entertaining the people going," said Jared So'oto, the actor for King Midas.

[Photo] Belmont Greek Festival shares a taste of Greece

September 3, 2024

Actor Chris Charonis entertains the audience in a Greek mythology play produced by youth members of the Holy Cross Church titled "Echoes of Gold." This play follows the journey of greedy King Midas, who...

A group of people join in arms as they dance to the music played by the Mythos Band. The Mythos Band played throughout the entire day of the festival, allowing attendees to enjoy the music during their stay. If the music was good enough, people would occasionally go to the front and dance to the songs.

A group of people join in arms as they dance to the music played by the Mythos Band. The Mythos Band played throughout the entire day of the festival, allowing attendees to enjoy the music during their...

A musician in the Mythos Band plays a Greek bouzouki. The bouzouki is a popular instrument in Greece, containing a round body and long fingerboard. With its metal strings, the bouzouki produces a clear metallic sound that cuts through other instruments in the band nicely.

A musician in the Mythos Band plays a Greek bouzouki. The bouzouki is a popular instrument in Greece, containing a round body and long fingerboard. With its metal strings, the bouzouki produces a clear...

A booth owner organizes the items she will sell at the festival. Many local businesses set up booths during the festival to promote or sell their products. These booths added to the lively atmosphere of the festival, encouraging people to walk around and explore the products they could purchase.

A booth owner organizes the items she will sell at the festival. Many local businesses set up booths during the festival to promote or sell their products. These booths added to the lively atmosphere of...

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A festival volunteer manages the grill and cooks up meat for upcoming orders. Volunteers served many Greek dishes at the festival, such as gyros, baklavas, and moussakas. With the help of volunteers, the festival served hungry attendants throughout the 10-hour period that lasted each day.

A festival volunteer manages the grill and cooks up meat for upcoming orders. Volunteers served many Greek dishes at the festival, such as gyros, baklavas, and moussakas. With the help of volunteers, the...

Ceramic artist Giorgos Nikolaou proudly holds up an eagle statue he had sculpted. Growing up, Nikolaou's dad taught him the craft of producing sculptures by hand, allowing Nikolaou to pursue a career in ceramics. According to Nikolaou, he has now hand sculpted and sold his ceramic art to the public for over 40 years, serving local communities by displaying his art.

Ceramic artist Giorgos Nikolaou proudly holds up an eagle statue he had sculpted. Growing up, Nikolaou's dad taught him the craft of producing sculptures by hand, allowing Nikolaou to pursue a career in...

Carlmont choir spreads a sense of community with PB and Jams concert

Erick Cheng, Staff Writer • May 20, 2024

The Carlmont Choir presents its spring concert titled "PB and Jams," where the students perform a set list of songs. The choir concerts are a way for students in the program to showcase their talents and...

[Video] Capo Belmont restaurant builds community within Carlmont

Erick Cheng, Staff Writer • April 28, 2024

Capo Belmont restaurant, which serves Mediterranean Greek-influenced cuisine, has been part of the Belmont community for over four years. Since the end of the pandemic, the restaurant has served as a place...

Journey to success of a Bay Area artist

Erick Cheng, Staff Writer • March 30, 2024

David Edwinson is an accomplished artist based in the Bay Area. Throughout his career, Edwinson has traveled to places in Europe and Asia, showcasing his art worldwide. Although being an artist comes with...

The trumpet is regularly used in jazz ensembles as its characteristics of producing bold and bright sounds are usually desired for many songs within the genre according to Dawkes Music. In addition to the instrument's characteristics, many influential jazz musicians like Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis played trumpet, establishing the instrument's place in the genre.

Swingin’ through the ages

Erick Cheng, Staff Writer • February 1, 2024

Imagine it's the Roaring Twenties, a time of economic prosperity and rapid cultural change throughout the United States. A bustling energy fills New Orleans's streets and most notably, jazz. Popular jazz...

Freshman forward Gianna Armanini dribbles the ball up towards the opponent's goal, scoring a point for the Scots in the second half. This goal was 1 of 4 goals scored by the Scots in the second half.

Scots punt Tigers into defeat with big lead

Erick Cheng, Staff Writer • December 16, 2023

Carlmont's JV girls soccer team defeated the Notre Dame Tigers on Dec. 14, finishing with a dramatic lead of 5-0. In the first half, the Scots started strong, playing aggressive offense against the...

Point guard Willow Ishibashi-To jumps to shoot a layup, with many defenders blocking her. “Our plan going into the game was to out-hustle them, control the intensity, and I think we did a really good job in the first half," Ishibashi-To said.

[Photo] Tigers claw back to beat Scots in first season scrimmage

Erick Cheng, Staff Writer • November 17, 2023

Point guard Willow Ishibashi-To jumps to shoot a layup, with many defenders blocking her. “Our plan going into the game was to out-hustle them, control the intensity, and I think we did a really good...

Sophomore Kaisei Trotter tackles the Woodside offense to prevent them from gaining yards on the Scots. Good defense in football is essential to prevent opponents from scoring.

Wildcats sack Scots’ undefeated league streak

Erick Cheng, Staff Writer • October 22, 2023

The Woodside Wildcats ended Carlmont JV football's undefeated title in league games after beating Carlmont 50-12.  With a strong start at the beginning of the game, freshman tight end Patrick Harvey-Guedes...

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