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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.

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Ethan Wong

Ethan Wong, Staff Writer

Ethan is a sophomore journalism student that likes to play soccer, video games, and hang out with friends. He is an entrepreneur hoping to expand his horizon on his passion.

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Freshman begin studying for finals by reviewing their notes.

Freshman begin studying for finals by reviewing their notes.

The members of the Dynamics Music Club are ready to perform.

Students who love music join the Dynamics Music Club

Ethan Wong, Staff Writer May 8, 2015

Carlmont has a variety of clubs relating to music, but the Dynamics Music Club (DMC) isn't like the others. The DMC was started in 2010, by a group of students who wanted to spread their passion of...

Hand 'n Hand with the Belmont library's members.

Give back and volunteer at Hand ‘n Hand with the Belmont Library

Ethan Wong, Staff Writer April 27, 2015

The majority of the adults working at the Belmont library don't make a single penny there. These adults put in their own time to give back to the community, and Carlmont's Hand 'n Hand with the Belmont...

Carlmont's Improv Team

Funny students wanted for Carlmont’s Improv Team

Ethan Wong, Staff Writer April 5, 2015

Are you funny? Do you love acting? Audition for Carlmont's very own Improv team. Improv, short for improvisational theater, is a form of comedic acting where performers make up the scene on the spot. Junior...

Sophomore Hana Wong applies for CSF.

Find volunteering opportunities at the California Scholarship Foundation Club

Ethan Wong, Staff Writer March 19, 2015

Looking for a scholarship? Interested in volunteering for your community? Carlmont's California Scholarship Foundation Club (CSF) is a club that provides the chance to do both of these. CSF is a widely...

Polynesian Club performing at Carlmont's 2015 Heritage Fair

Embracing Polynesian culture in the Pacific Islander Club

Ethan Wong, Staff Writer March 5, 2015

The Pacific Islander Club, also known as Polynesian Club, aims to promote Pacific Islander culture and become an environment where students can join and become part of the club's family. Senior Nicholas...

Students gather at this station to play the traditional Chinese game of Mahjong.

Chinese Culture Club presents Carlmont’s annual Chinese New Year festival

Ethan Wong, Staff Writer February 24, 2015

Three...two...one... "Gung-Hay Fat Choi," families cry out across the world as midnight arrives, bringing Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is a major event in Chinese culture, and is celebrated...

Carlmont's FOMF trophy will be kept after the win.

Carlmont FOMF beats out Castilleja two years in a row

Ethan Wong, Staff Writer February 5, 2015

On Feb. 5, 2015 defending champion Carlmont's Friends of Millard Fillmore club received its second trophy in two years. Every year since Dr. Robert Hunter started FOMF in 1969, Carlmont has been participating...

The Vexillological Society is Carlmont's Flag Club

The Vexillological Society is Carlmont’s Flag Club

Ethan Wong, Staff Writer January 24, 2015

"Flag club? What is that?" said sophomore Chris Ding. Clubs are a huge part of student involvement in Carlmont's campus, but some clubs like Flag Club are lesser known and are under-appreciated. "I...

Sierra Segal with her girlfriend Dana Reynolds at a choir concert.

Harmony is Carlmont’s organization for queer youths and their allies

Ethan Wong, Staff Writer January 8, 2015

The Gay-Straight Alliance Club, also known as Harmony, aims to spread awareness and create a safe and supportive environment for queers on Carlmont's campus. Junior Sierra Segal,  Harmony Co-President,...

Students begin studying for finals week

Look out, finals week incoming

Ethan Wong, Staff Writer December 12, 2014

Christmas and Hanukkah aren't the only things that students are preparing for in December - finals week begins on the third week of December. Students enter dead week, or the preparation week prior...

Upcoming changes to Carlmont - The new U-hall

Upcoming changes to Carlmont – The new U-hall

Ethan Wong, Staff Writer November 23, 2014

As a new semester rolls around, so do some new changes for the community of Carlmont. A lottery was conducted among  Carlmont teachers to be given the chance to move their classroom to the newly built...

Sophomore Megan Tao works diligently on her homework.

Recent homework survey is leading to a new homework policy

Ethan Wong, Staff Writer November 12, 2014

Imagine a world with little to no homework per day, how easy and stress-free each day would be. Well sorry, keep dreaming. Though Carlmont won't be getting rid of all homework, the staff and Governance...

Sophomore Ashley Wen walks out of her way around the caution tape.

Mysterious caution tape outside of A-14 raises questions

Ethan Wong, Staff Writer October 26, 2014

Caution! Don't walk there! A couple of weeks ago, the walkway outside of A-14 was suddenly fenced off with caution tape - but not many students or faculty know why. Some Carlmont students and faculty...

The Sophomore Powder Puff team strikes a pose after practice

Powder Puff 2014 kicks off with a mission

Ethan Wong, Staff Writer October 7, 2014

Carlmont's Powder puff football began on Oct. 2, kicking off as the rival grades prepare for the lunch-time competition. Powder puff is a women's flag football competition that is a big part of Homecoming week at...

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