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Scot Scoop News

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

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Jackson Velschow (#75) talks to his teammates during a timeout against Mills on the last game of the 2017 season.

[Photo] Jackson Velschow commits to Portland State for football

Daniel Friis, Segment Producer May 6, 2018

Jackson Velschow (#75) talks to his teammates during a timeout against Mills on the last game of the 2017 season.

On March 14, 2018, Carlmont students walked out of class in solidarity with gun violence victims and survivors.

[Photo] Being nice to people won’t stop school shootings

Nina Heller, Staff Writer April 5, 2018

On March 14, 2018, Carlmont students walked out of class in solidarity with gun violence victims and survivors.

Carlmont's 2016 prom took place at the San Francisco Gallaria and will also be the location for 2019. This year prom will take place on April 27 at the San Francisco City Hall.

[Photo] The intent of prom is lost amid excessive norms

Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer April 6, 2018

Carlmont's 2016 prom took place at the San Francisco Gallaria and will also be the location for 2019. This year prom will take place on April 27 at the San Francisco City Hall.

Carlmont held it's very own protest on March 14, 2018 in support of the 17 victims of the shooting at Marjory Stonemason Douglas High School.

[Photo] Protesting leads to change when positive

Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer March 21, 2018

Carlmont held it's very own protest on March 14, 2018 in support of the 17 victims of the shooting at Marjory Stonemason Douglas High School.

Jason Lloyd, a senior, performed with Polynesian Club.

Jason Lloyd, a senior, performed with Polynesian Club.

Polynesian Club performed at the assembly for the first time this year.

Polynesian Club performed at the assembly for the first time this year.

Members of Polynesian Club perform a traditional dance.

Members of Polynesian Club perform a traditional dance.

Kinjal Vyas, a junior, dances with Indian Club.

Kinjal Vyas, a junior, dances with Indian Club.

Jocelyn Wang plays the zither for the performance by Chinese Culture Club.

Jocelyn Wang plays the zither for the performance by Chinese Culture Club.

Swing Club impresssed the crowd with many flips and tricks.

Swing Club impresssed the crowd with many flips and tricks.

Members of BSU perform a hip-hop dance.

Members of BSU perform a hip-hop dance.

Aloha Club performed first at the assembly and earned enthusiastic  applause.

Aloha Club performed first at the assembly and earned enthusiastic applause.

Drumline impressed the crowd with their engaging performance

[Photo] Heritage Fair shows off Carlmont’s cultures

Nina Heller, Staff Writer March 2, 2018

Drumline impressed the crowd with their engaging performance

Olivia Chow, a junior, pets Nova gently.

[Photo] Dogs relieve stress before final exams

Skylar Weiss, Staff Writer December 12, 2017

Olivia Chow, a junior, pets Nova gently.

Students posed with Santa in their holiday sweaters at last year's holiday event.

[Photo] Santa visits early in the quad

Maya O'Sullivan, Staff Writer December 6, 2017

Students posed with Santa in their holiday sweaters at last year's holiday event.

Emma Vanoncini and Sophie Srivastava, both seniors, successfully block a hit from Granite Bay.

Varsity volleyball advances to the NorCal Championship game

Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer November 25, 2017

Carlmont girls' varsity volleyball has proven that they are a team to remember. A team that is making Carlmont history.  The Scots defeated Granite Bay High School in three sets in the NorCal semifinals...

The service council members work through one of the difficult trust activities.

[Photo] ASB builds bonds at Jones Gulch retreat

Maya O'Sullivan, Staff Writer November 15, 2017

The service council members work through one of the difficult trust activities.

Reach Out club members hang out at school for a club activity. "My favorite part of the club is getting to hear how everyone's day has been and getting to know the people there in general," said Nicole Turk, a junior in Reach Out club.

[Photo] Reach Out club focuses on including students

Marina Ferme, Staff Writer November 16, 2017

Reach Out club members hang out at school for a club activity. "My favorite part of the club is getting to hear how everyone's day has been and getting to know the people there in general," said Nicole...

Demarii Blanks, a senior, rushes the ball and scores the first and only Carlmont touchdown of the game.

Varsity football falls to Sequoia in record-breaking season

Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer November 8, 2017

A second loss for the Scots in their hopeful and record-breaking season. On Nov. 3, Carlmont lost to Sequoia High School 13-7  in a nail-biter game that went into overtime for the battle of the Terremere...

Lloyd and Blanks walk off the field together after their heartbreaking loss against Jefferson.

Jefferson wipes varsity football’s clean record away

Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer November 1, 2017

Emotions were definitely felt on the field on Friday, Oct. 27. Jefferson High School defeated the Scots 40-28 at the Homecoming game. Not only did this game end Carlmont's 7-0 streak, it the guaranteed...

Twelfth-grader Tai Mei Chang dives for the ball in the second set.

[Photo] Varsity volleyball’s season comes to an end

Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer November 2, 2017

Twelfth-grader Tai Mei Chang dives for the ball in the second set.

Demarii Blanks, a senior, scores the final touchdown of the night in the last two minutes of the game and secures Carlmont's win.

Varsity football season record at 6-0 after San Mateo victory

Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer October 8, 2017

A team name once murmured in the hallways as a joke is now the spark for chatter and excitement all across the Carlmont campus. Two years ago, to hear that Carlmont had a chance at making the Pacific...

Eleventh-grader Julian Morin scores a touchdown on the left sideline.

Varsity football continues historic 4-0 record

Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer September 19, 2017

"Carlmont just played better," said Lincoln head coach Phil Ferrigno. The Scots did it again. For the first time in Carlmont varsity football history since 1977, the Scots hold a 4-0 record after...

Jeff Yalden addresses students during the assembly. "I think sometimes we don't hear what we need to do know, but sometimes it comes back to us. This didn't resonate with everybody, it didn’t benefit everybody, but maybe later in life people will remember about taking time to think or something else I said,"
said Yalden.

[Photo] Welcome Back Assembly evokes mixed feelings

Nina Heller, Staff Writer September 15, 2017

Jeff Yalden addresses students during the assembly. "I think sometimes we don't hear what we need to do know, but sometimes it comes back to us. This didn't resonate with everybody, it didn’t benefit...

Carlmont varsity volleyball defeated Notre Dame this Thursday in the 'Battle of Belmont'

Varsity volleyball defeats the Tigers at the ‘Battle of Belmont’

Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer September 3, 2017

One city. Two schools. One battle. A private school ranked first in California in their league versus a public school ranked second in California in their league. The Scots defeated the Notre Dame...

Varsity football emerges victorious against the Woodside Wildcats

Varsity football emerges victorious against the Woodside Wildcats

Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer September 3, 2017

The year of the Scots, possibly. Varsity football defeated Woodside High School 53-29 away on Sept. 1. The Scots demonstrated their grit and agility against Woodside, a team that Carlmont usually...

On his second touchdown of the night, senior Jason Lloyd runs the ball down the sideline with a defensive player by his side.

Varsity football sets the tone for the season with a strong win

Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer August 27, 2017

Even before the whistle blew, the Scots had decided they were not going to leave the field without a fight. This mentality translated directly into the game, as the Carlmont varsity football team...

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