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.

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Kimiko Okumura

Kimiko Okumura, Highlander Editor

Kimiko Okumura is an editor for The Highlander and a writer for Scot Scoop. She enjoys taking pictures and attending concerts. kimikookumura.wordpress.com

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The blood samples and donations are packed away in ice. The sample tubes will be shipped to Oakland and the blood will be shipped to a lab in Pomona. The blood is then shipped anywhere in the United States, ready for transfusion.

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American Red Cross workers Dan Hernandez and Chris Hollenbeck check the blood samples that will be tested for diseases and blood type.

[Photo] Carlmont helps save lives one pint at a time

March 13, 2016
The American Red Cross provides snacks and water for the donors. Sophomore Zade Vela grabs a snack after donating blood for the first time.

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March 13, 2016
While getting his blood drawn, senior Sergiy Holmer listens to music to distract himself. There was an increase of 15 donors between the first and second blood drive.

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March 13, 2016
The American Red Cross asks potential donors confidential questions to ensure that their blood is safe for transfusion.

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March 13, 2016
Senior Natalie Stainton donates blood for the first time. Stainton is one of the 75 donors who participated in the blood drive.

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March 13, 2016
This group of American Red Cross workers travel all over the Bay Area to host blood drives. Almost every day they are at a different school. High school and college students are two of their biggest demographics.

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March 13, 2016
The ASB commission arrived at 6:30 a.m. to help the American Red Cross set up.

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March 13, 2016
Sophomore Izzy Mitchell and junior Matt Irwin help check students in before they start the donation process. For the first time, Carlmont hosted two blood drives in one school year, which allowed more students to participate. The American Red Cross requires donors to be older than 16 years old. More students were eligible for donating for the second blood drive, because more students had turned 16 years old.

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March 13, 2016
For everything to run smoothly, all the tubes, bags, and equipment must be organized and sterile.

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March 13, 2016
On Thursday, March 10, the ASB

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March 13, 2016
Senior Max Storozhenko reaches for the soccer ball as a Menlo-Atherton defender advances towards him.

Boys varsity soccer’s Senior Night ends in loss to Menlo-Atherton

February 21, 2016
The six commits of 2016 proudly wear their college apparel as they celebrate with friends and family their official commitments to colleges.

Carlmont celebrates the hard work of 2016 recruits

February 4, 2016
Lloyd reaches his arm out to the hoop from underneath the basket.

Boys varsity basketball wins in double overtime

January 21, 2016
During Thanksgiving break, many people do things they wouldn't be able to do during school. Sophomore Miya Okumura (center), finishes the San Jose Rock n’ Roll half-marathon and takes a photo with rock duo Jamestown Revival. “I ran the first nine miles, walked the rest, and afterward, I got a frappucino,” said Okumura, laughing.

[Photo] Many explore new Thanksgiving traditions

November 24, 2015
Bears feed on the whale carcass, which was found in Larson Bay, AK.

Dead whales point to a bigger problem

August 29, 2015
Meshchyshyn's friends and family write heartfelt messages on the wall of the parking lot where he was stabbed.

Former Carlmont student killed at 19 years old

April 30, 2015
Girls varsity soccer prepares for new season

Girls varsity soccer prepares for new season

December 1, 2014
Varsity football loses to rivalry school

Varsity football loses to rivalry school

November 16, 2014
Varsity volleyball adjusts to setbacks

Varsity volleyball adjusts to setbacks

November 1, 2014
Varsity football fights hard

Varsity football fights hard

October 20, 2014
Varsity football emerges victorious

Varsity football emerges victorious

October 13, 2014
After passing the ball to her teammate, senior Sam King pushes her defender away.

Varsity water polo keeps spirit high

October 3, 2014
Junior Elena Mateus jumps to block senior Lauren Tierney's hit.

Consistency is key for varsity volleyball

September 25, 2014
Drumline members have fun as they practice for their upcoming performances.

Drumline works to fulfill expectations

September 19, 2014
100 Balls starts off with the transparent cups and 100 yellow balls.

Addicting app craze continues

May 18, 2014
A Carlmont High School student plays the new app, Don't Tap the White Tile.

Don’t tap the white tile

May 1, 2014
Kelly stands at his desk in his leadership classroom.

Staying passionate in leadership

April 29, 2014
A student plays the new addicting app, 2048.

2048 takes number one spot in app store

April 8, 2014
The boys varsity lacrosse team raises their sticks during a team chant.

Varsity lacrosse prepares for new season

March 15, 2014
Boys Varsity Soccer runs on the field to congratulate junior Nathan Rosenthal for scoring the winning goal for Carlmont in double-overtime.

Boys soccer advances to quarterfinals

February 28, 2014
Sophomore Vianka Adamovitch rushes back to her basket after stealing the ball from Woodside High School.

Lady Scots fall short

February 1, 2014
Sophomore Tyler Brandenburg attempts a lay up in the fourth quarter.

First win for Frosh-Soph Basketball

January 17, 2014
Stambaugh split up the boys and had them scrimmage each other after warming up.

Soccer tryouts come to an end

November 22, 2013
Goalie Sina Gomez blocks a shot from Burlingame High School.

Third time’s a charm for Lady Scots

October 24, 2013
Hard work pays off for Lady Scots

Hard work pays off for Lady Scots

October 9, 2013
Pictured right, junior Elise Dimick uses her strong arm to throw the ball over the opposing player.

Carlmont Scots lose to Castilleja Gators

September 26, 2013
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Kimiko Okumura