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Jocelyn Moran

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team

Jocelyn Moran is a senior and writer for The Highlander and Scot Scoop. Jocelyn enjoys creating infographics and is an avid Giants fan.

 

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Pitcher Joe Pratt leads his team in the first PAL game.

[Photo] A close win for varsity baseball in first PAL game

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team May 14, 2015

Pitcher Joe Pratt leads his team in the first PAL game.

Kalin and Myles ‘Dedication’ EP: vulgar but accurate

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team April 30, 2015

Kalin and Myles’ "Dedication" EP demonstrates their passion for music. However, their attempt to represent the today's generation can come off as vulgar and inappropriate. After their “Chase Dreams”...

Friends tend to drift apart as they go their separate ways after high school.

[Photo] Rebuilding a social life after high school

May 6, 2015

Friends tend to drift apart as they go their separate ways after high school.

Sophomore Vinny Bologna is tagged out at third base.

Varsity baseball comes out victorious against Sequoia

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team March 26, 2015

The varsity baseball team felt the adrenaline kicking in as they got ready to play their rival team, Sequoia. “We felt confident going into the game after getting a win against Burlingame last Friday....

Boys varsity baseball fell to Sacred Heart 2-1 on Wed. night.

Varsity baseball falls to Sacred Heart

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team March 12, 2015

Entering the 6th inning, Carlmont was leading 1-0. They almost had it, but couldn't hold onto the lead. The game against Sacred Heart on Wed. night started off with strong defenses from both teams with the...

Boys varsity soccer falls to homestead with a loss of 5-0.

Boys varsity soccer ends season with a loss to Homestead

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team February 26, 2015

Boys varsity soccer entered their Central Coast Section (CCS) game against the Homestead Mustangs on Wednesday night with a lack of motivation. The game started off with both teams strong and anxious...

Carlmont Boys Varsity wins against Half Moon Bay with a score of 3-0.

Boys varsity soccer comes out victorious over Half Moon Bay

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team February 11, 2015

After losing against Half Moon Bay 1-0 in the beginning of the season, the boys varsity soccer team was committed to coming out with a win on Wednesday, Feb.11. The beginning of the first half was...

Boys Varsity falls to Sequoia 2-1.

Boys varsity soccer falls to Sequoia

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team January 28, 2015

Carlmont and Sequoia entered the boys varsity game knowing that they were tied in second place in the league. Both teams walked onto the field ready to play with determination and to fight for the win. The...

Boys varsity soccer beats Woodside 2-1 on Jan.14.

Boys varsity soccer comes out on top

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team January 14, 2015

Loud cheers on the bleachers, quiet players on the field. Clapping and shouting came from the bleachers as the boys varsity team came out triumphant over the Woodside Wildcats on Wednesday, Jan. 14....

This infographic points out the places across the country where there have been protests over the Brown and Garner cases.

Protests over Brown and Garner cases

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team December 17, 2014

On Nov.20, President Obama announced his issuing of an immigration executive order.

Obama’s immigration executive order

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team November 25, 2014

This infographic provides statistics on the number of students that missed school on the day of the Giants Parade.

San Francisco Giants Parade 2014

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team November 5, 2014

The parade was a celebration for all

[Photo] Students miss school with a case of Giants fever

Danielle Hamer, Scot Scoop In Depth Editor November 3, 2014

The parade was a celebration for all

The road to the World Series

MLB 2014 Playoffs

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team October 2, 2014

Carlmont CSF-2013-14

CSF strives to achieve goals

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team September 16, 2014

The California Scholarship Foundation (CSF) club has been popular at Carlmont for many years due to the advantages it brings to high academically achieving students. This year, co-presidents Leah Roe and...

Raffi Samurkashian.

Teen passionate about reaching his goals

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team May 20, 2014

Being a junior in high school while taking five point classes is hard enough, but having a 5.0 GPA while being involved in many extra-curriculars seems almost impossible. Junior Raffi Samurkashian is...

The stress behind the dance show

The stress behind the dance show

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team May 8, 2014

Vine- Dance Show

Action shot of Fong taken for her club soccer team, De Anza Force.

An athlete committed to her passion

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team April 22, 2014

It’s difficult for a teenager to discover what to pursue after high school, but that is not the case for sophomore Kayla Fong. Fong started playing soccer at the age of four after growing up with...

Christina Galisatus playing the piano at Chamber music night at Carlmont. Photo credit to Carlmont Music.

Striving for her dream

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team April 6, 2014

The passion for music is the motivation for junior Christina Galisatus to work hard in maintaining a high GPA and to participate in extracurriculars outside of school. Galisatus started playing the...

Professional picture taken of Julia Semmler for Heartbeat Dance Academy

Overcoming a surgery

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team March 23, 2014

Entering high school as a freshman not knowing anyone is hard enough, but dealing with a health condition at the same time adds to the stress. Junior Julia Semmler attended Grace Lutheran School, having...

Zanelly posing for a picture on the beach.

The challenges and advantages of moving

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team March 9, 2014

Adapting to a new city and a new environment is a challenging thing to deal with, especially in high school. Junior Mathilde Zanelly was born in France and at the age of six moved to Redmond, Wash....

Bran showing his championship trophy for his club team Madera Roja Real Madrid.

An athlete striving for his goals

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team February 19, 2014

The challenges, the accomplishments, and the determination are what motivate sophomore John Carlos Bran to strive in achieving his goals. Bran started playing soccer at the age of five, and has been...

Pittock before getting on stage.

A teenager of many talents

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team February 11, 2014

With AP classes and extracurriculars, it’s difficult for a teenager to maintain a high GPA, and wake up each morning with lots of energy. Junior Lauren Pittock is able to maintain a 4.4 GPA even with...

Brandon Magpayo action shot.

An athlete on the rise

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team January 22, 2014

The passion for soccer is the key factor that motivates junior Brandon Magpayo to want to become a professional soccer player. Magpayo was born in Portugal and moved to the United States at the age of...

Paul Walker: Forever In Our Hearts

Paul Walker: Forever In Our Hearts

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team December 9, 2013

What to expect in December, 2013

The meaning behind Christmas movies

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team December 9, 2013

  Popular movies in December give teenagers and their families an opportunity to spend time with each other and have a joyful time, as they do not have to worry about school or work. To this day, movies...

Bullying: stop the epidemic

Bullying: stop the epidemic

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team November 17, 2013

Homecoming: 2012 vs. 2013

Homecoming: 2012 vs. 2013

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team November 3, 2013

PSAT: sophomores vs. juniors

PSAT: sophomores vs. juniors

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team October 18, 2013

Zoe Chien encourages support from audience

Improv team: Hopes to have support from audience

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team October 3, 2013

Members of the improv team at Carlmont High School are preparing for their upcoming performance, which will consist of set games, and an audience who will be providing ideas. Improv is a form of live...

Carlmont students are currently working on the popular play: "The Laramie Project."

‘The Laramie Project,’ a message to young adults

Jocelyn Moran, Social Media Team September 20, 2013

Carlmont students are currently working on one of the most performed plays in America, "The Laramie Project," which will be performed Nov. 14, 15, and 16 in the Studio Theater. "The Laramie Project"...

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