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Scot Scoop News

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

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The Scots pose excitedly after their 2-1 win against St. Francis.

Varsity baseball comes out victorious in CCS quarterfinal game

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor May 24, 2015

Three hours, 48 minutes. 13 innings. Tie game between the Scots and the St. Francis Sharks. Two outs. Seniors Aaron Pleschner and Alex Pennes are on first and second base. Sophomore Vinny Bologna is...

Netflix has won over the hearts of many students as a form of relaxation.

[Photo] Student leisure time and how it’s spent

Evan Davies, Staff Writer April 20, 2015

Netflix has won over the hearts of many students as a form of relaxation.

“The administration then looks to see how the situation occurred and how the ‘victim’ feels. If the victim provides that it is not a big deal, then we usually provide more intervention and educational responses to the situation instead of consequences," said Cho.

[Photo] Administration's response to friendly banter

May 6, 2015

“The administration then looks to see how the situation occurred and how the ‘victim’ feels. If the victim provides that it is not a big deal, then we usually provide more intervention and educational...

While some believe it's important to have a middle name, others find it useless.

[Photo] Middle names — why do we have them?

Ravina Gujral, ScotCenter Segment Editor April 28, 2015

While some believe it's important to have a middle name, others find it useless.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is well known throughout psychology as the steps to self-fulfilment.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is well known throughout psychology as the steps to self-fulfilment.

Some colleges have begun making the switch to coed dorm rooms.

[Photo] Coed dorm rooms become more common

Connie Yi, Staff Writer March 20, 2015

Some colleges have begun making the switch to coed dorm rooms.

Students face stress everyday. Luckily, there are solutions to their struggles.

[Photo] Health hacks

March 11, 2015

Students face stress everyday. Luckily, there are solutions to their struggles.

High school is a tough place to figure out who you really are. These tips and tricks will help you to a better self!

High school is a tough place to figure out who you really are. These tips and tricks will help you to a better self!

With Snapcash, people can easily charge money for child pornography.

[Photo] Paying for nudity on Snapchat

Elena Mateus, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief January 20, 2015

Snapchat presents the user with various steps when setting up their Snapcash account.

“I stay up late at night and often I don’t get enough sleep and I’m too tired the next day in class to stay focused,” said junior Erin Alonso.

[Photo] Homework or procrastination -- which is the problem?

January 23, 2015

“I stay up late at night and often I don’t get enough sleep and I’m too tired the next day in class to stay focused,” said junior Erin Alonso.

[Principal Lisa] Gleaton said, "We would be okay without [our fundraising groups], but we are great with them!"

[Photo] Donations help fund excellence

Sarah Schisla, Scot Scoop Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2015

[Principal Lisa] Gleaton said, "We would be okay without [our fundraising groups], but we are great with them!"

"Individually as a whole, we can make a difference," -Huskey

Tournament for Tots brings joy to the holidays

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor December 7, 2014

Imagine being a six-year old with no presents sitting under your Christmas tree. It's not because you were naughty, but because your family was not financially able to buy you toys for the holidays. Something...

Photo from a 2013-2014 season game.

[Photo] Boys varsity soccer anticipates upcoming season

Naomi Asrir, Art Team November 22, 2014

Photo from a 2013-2014 season game.

Parent Jennifer Loucks surprises Loucks with Cal Poly themed balloons and flowers.

Parent Jennifer Loucks surprises Loucks with Cal Poly themed balloons and flowers.

"The best advice I can give to other athletes hoping to play in college is to have full dedication. Always keep your goal in sight and never give up because hard work plays off," said Pleschner.

[Photo] Senior athletes attend a life-changing lunch

November 19, 2014

"The best advice I can give to other athletes hoping to play in college is to have full dedication. Always keep your goal in sight and never give up because hard work plays off," said Pleschner.

Senior Kristen Denney and Cadona are all giggles after the signing.

Senior Kristen Denney and Cadona are all giggles after the signing.

Seniors Katelyn McGrath and Lauren Racioppi wrap Cadona in a celebratory group hug.

Seniors Katelyn McGrath and Lauren Racioppi wrap Cadona in a celebratory group hug.

Varsity baseball groups together for a team picture.

Varsity baseball groups together for a team picture.

Members of the softball program join in for a picture.

Members of the softball program join in for a picture.

Varsity softball coach Jim Liggett and varsity baseball coach Rich Vallero join in for an emotional photo.

Varsity softball coach Jim Liggett and varsity baseball coach Rich Vallero join in for an emotional photo.

Parents of the seniors pose for a photo.

Parents of the seniors pose for a photo.

Parents and friends come out to support their seniors.

Parents and friends come out to support their seniors.

Seniors Kirra Loucks, Mariko Kondo, Sara Cadona, and Aaron Pleschner sign their NLI commitment letters to college.

Seniors Kirra Loucks, Mariko Kondo, Sara Cadona, and Aaron Pleschner sign their NLI commitment letters to college.

Parents and friends came to celebrate the occasion.

Parents and friends came to celebrate the occasion.

"It's a blessing to have the people I love the most here to support me on such an important day because they always motivated me to push myself," said Cadona alongside Pleschner.

"It's a blessing to have the people I love the most here to support me on such an important day because they always motivated me to push myself," said Cadona alongside Pleschner.

Kondo and Loucks were all smiles before the signing.

Kondo and Loucks were all smiles before the signing.

The Black and White Gala features all four Carlmont performing arts programs.

Performing arts programs come together for Black and White Gala

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor October 1, 2014

Get out your tuxedos and high heels. Carlmont's upcoming Black and White Gala, hosted by Carlmont's Art Council, is set for Oct. 11, 2014. "[The Gala] is a fundraiser put together by the arts council...

Junior Malcolm McClellan goes in for a tackle in last year's rivalry game versus Sequoia.

[Photo] Boys soccer uneasy about upcoming season

Alyssa Fagel, Highlander Editor September 9, 2014

Junior Malcolm McClellan goes in for a tackle in last year's rivalry game versus Sequoia.

Senior Willie Teo fights back in an offensive play.

Varsity football starts off season victorious

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor September 6, 2014

The Carlmont Scots came out loud and proud with a 47-0 victory against the Yerba Buena Warriors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a95PHtYXnD8 The Scots started off the game with a touchdown late...

Thompson's road to starting quarterback

Thompson’s road to starting quarterback

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor August 29, 2014

He started out as a kid with a love for the game. He grew into a quarterback with a die-hard passion. Meet Nick Thompson. "I've always had an interest in football," said Thompson, who just began his...

Team photo during a 2013 season game. Photo credit to Sarah Boro.

Varsity volleyball earns Team Academic Award

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor August 5, 2014

The girls varsity volleyball team received a Team Academic Award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on Aug. 4. It is the third consecutive year that varsity volleyball has been honored...

(From left to right,) Rebecca Faulkner, Gabriella Pons, Danielle Giuliacci, Christy Peterson, Missy Pekarek, Katelyn Bacciocco, and Madi Chang all smiled with their flowers on senior day.

A senior day victory for varsity softball

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor May 14, 2014

Flowers, posters, Superman costumes, and a senior day the senior varsity softball players will never forget. A crowd of family members, friends, and teammates watched proudly as the senior players from...

Pitcher Matt Seubert gives his all during the seventh inning.

A strong victory for varsity baseball

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor May 4, 2014

"We came together as a team and picked each other up when we needed to," said left fielder Julian Billot. Carlmont came out strong with a 5-3 win against Terra Nova High School on Friday afternoon. Third...

Designated hitter Alex Pennes gets hit by a pitch in the third inning.

A painful loss for varsity baseball

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor April 9, 2014

They got the runs, but they couldn't manage the win. Varsity baseball took a hard loss against the Menlo Knights on Wednesday afternoon. Designated hitter Alex Pennes started off the game during the...

Pitcher Ryan Giberton throwing a strike for the second out of the inning.

A well-earned victory for varsity baseball

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor March 29, 2014

They hit, they ran, they scored. Carlmont captured a home victory on Friday afternoon against Terra Nova High School. "We did a good job pitching and hitting," said catcher Connor Loucks. "They [Terra...

Third baseman Michael McGill steals third base.

A tough loss for varsity baseball

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor March 16, 2014

"We all played hard, and we lost," said third baseman Michael McGill. "That's just the way it goes sometimes." Carlmont came out ready to play, but fell short against Palo Alto High School on Saturday...

Varsity baseball poses after winning championship game.

Varsity baseball wins Milpitas tournament

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor March 2, 2014

"We put runs on the board when we needed to," said outfielder Julian Billot. Billot couldn't have said it any better. For the third year in a row, the Carlmont Varsity Baseball team won the championship...

A solid victory for varsity soccer

A solid victory for varsity soccer

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor February 11, 2014

They came out fired up, they came out strong, and they came out to win. Girls varsity played hard for a sweet victory against Aragon High School on Tuesday afternoon. "It was mostly an offensive game,"...

A fight to the finish for varsity soccer

A fight to the finish for varsity soccer

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor January 30, 2014

There's no need to doubt the Boys Varsity Soccer team's ability to come out on top. Not after the win they pulled out against Sequoia on Wednesday night. With the ever present nerves that occur when...

A sweet victory for Girl's Varsity Soccer

A sweet victory for Girl’s Varsity Soccer

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor January 15, 2014

Carlmont took a small but sweet victory against Woodside on Tuesday evening. The game started off with a great deal of offense from Carlmont, with Woodside keeping their defense tight. Throughout...

Varsity soccer kicks off to a good start

Varsity soccer kicks off to a good start

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor December 11, 2013

Carlmont came out victorious with a 3-0 preseason win against Leigh High School on Tuesday night. Center midfielder Theo Fédronic started off the game with a goal, quickly followed by another goal...

A football star on the rise

A football star on the rise

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor November 24, 2013

Assisting the Junior Varsity (JV) Scots to multiple victories throughout the season, sophomore Jake Kumamoto ended his second year of high school football with a strong finish. Kumamoto began playing...

The reality behind high school love

The reality behind high school love

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor November 20, 2013

We can all recall the tragic story of Romeo and Juliet: two teenagers met, fell madly in love, got married, and within four days killed themselves because they could not live without each other. Teenagers...

Varsity Football puts up a defensive battle against Mills

Varsity Football puts up a defensive battle against Mills

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor November 9, 2013

The Scots went down with a hard loss against the Mills Vikings on Friday night with a final score of 36-10. The Scots scored a field goal by kicker Aaron Albaum on the opening drive of the game. The...

Varsity Football captures homecoming victory against Jefferson

Varsity Football captures homecoming victory against Jefferson

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor October 26, 2013

Carlmont stands tall with a Homecoming win against Jefferson on Friday night, regaining their status after losing last year’s homecoming game. Jefferson led off the game with a touchdown within the...

Varsity Football doesn't go down without a fight

Varsity Football doesn’t go down without a fight

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor October 12, 2013

The Scots played hard but fell 34-14 against the Hillsdale Knights on Friday afternoon at Hillsdale High School. Hillsdale opened up the game with a touchdown in the first quarter, leading the game...

Dominic Blanks (28) getting carried off the field after being injured in the 2nd quarter.

An evening of injury, Scots go down 19-10 against Bearcats

Justine Phipps, Scot Scoop Sports Editor/In Depth Editor September 28, 2013

Carlmont broke a two-game winning streak with a 19-10 loss against San Mateo at Carlmont on Friday night. Running back Dominic Blanks was injured at the beginning of the second quarter, and was taken...

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