‘Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse’ webs together comic art and movie magic

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • December 16, 2018

“Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse” is an explosion in every application of the word. The newest spidey film, produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation in association with Marvel,...

PERIOD chapter brings the menstrual movement to Carlmont

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • September 19, 2018

A new club is bringing the menstrual movement to Carlmont, and they are here to stay. Period. PERIOD is a non-profit organization with over 150 chapters worldwide. The group seeks to bring awareness...

Welcome Back Assembly speaker promotes hope and compassion

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • September 6, 2018

At Carlmont’s annual Welcome Back Assembly on Sept. 5, youth motivational speaker Scott Backovich made two requests of Carlmont students. “One is to complain less and give more,” Backovich said....

Memorial Scholarship Swim-a-Thon honors Clara Tao

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • May 22, 2018

The Carlmont community suffered a loss recently with the passing of Clara Tao — a beloved community member and parent of Carlmont alumni. Clara Tao, as a USA swimming official, helped the Carlmont...

Sober Prom aims to stop drunk driving

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • April 19, 2018

Prom night, for many, is a night of parties — a night of fun. It is a time of elation, anticipation, and joy where high school students can let loose and enjoy themselves for one magical evening. However,...

Scots’ Symphony brings ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to Carlmont

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • April 4, 2018

On April 2, Carlmont music group Scots’ Symphony performed a medley of “Phantom of the Opera” — with a twist. The group, consisting of various Carlmont instrumentalists and vocalists, played...

Carlmont Art Show showcases student accomplishment

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • March 18, 2018

Tucked away in the corner of the Carlmont campus lies the Visual Arts Program's largest annual event — the Art Show. From March 15-16, the Visual Arts department hosted this show in F22. Held during...

Club food sales follow the Carlmont Heritage Fair

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • March 6, 2018

It's Friday, March 2. The lunch bell rings, and the race begins. Students push past one another, jostling their way through the halls and down the stairs. Wallets are out, lines are forming, and the...

Informational meetings replace the Carlmont Course Fair

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • February 12, 2018

Carlmont’s annual Course Fair is no more. In previous academic years, this “Course Fair” was an event held during lunch to expose students to the variety of classes that Carlmont has to offer....

Behind the scenes, Choir Council keeps the choir program alive

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • January 29, 2018

Behind the elegant, vibrant performances of Carlmont Choir is the organization that most people in the audience don't know about – the Choir Council. "Choir Council is an organized body of students...

DECA excels at Silicon Valley Career Development Conference

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • January 16, 2018

Carlmont DECA exceeded all expectations with their performance at the 2018 Silicon Valley Career Development Conference (SVCDC) from Jan. 5-7. “We’ve had a very strong group of students take on...

Summer exchange to Japan broadens cultural horizons

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • January 10, 2018

5,709 miles. There are 5,709 miles separating the cities of San Carlos and Omura, but traveling between the two is well worth the absence from home. In 2012, the San Carlos Sister Cities Association...

Thanksgiving Tree spreads appreciation among students

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • November 22, 2017

With the promise of turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie, it is easy to forget what the spirit of Thanksgiving truly represents: gratitude and appreciation. However, the Carlmont campus has made full use...

Girls’ basketball season starts off in high spirits

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • November 7, 2017

It's the beginning a new basketball season, and that means new lineups have been selected for the girls' varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen teams. Tryouts were held from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, and practices...

Girls’ varsity tennis dominates Hillsdale on senior night

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • October 24, 2017

On Oct. 23, the Lady Scots tennis team defeated Hillsdale High School in a crushing 6-1 defeat. The sun beat down relentlessly as Carlmont began their matches for the day in the mid-afternoon. Despite...

JV cross country holds their own at Crystal Springs competition

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • October 10, 2017

On Saturday, Oct. 7, Carlmont's junior varsity cross country team ran solo at the 2017 Crystal Springs Invitational competition. With the absence of the varsity team, whose members were attending the 2017...

Rep. Jackie Speier hosts ‘A Pathway to Citizenship’

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • September 25, 2017

"You know what makes this country so great?" U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier posed this question on Sept. 23 at the San Mateo City Hall at the beginning of her workshop called "A Pathway to Citizenship." Speier...

Hidden waste plagues Belmont’s parks

Kylie Lin, Scotlight Editor-in-Chief • September 12, 2017

For the most part, the city of Belmont excels at keeping parks trash-free for its numerous residents, but parks in Belmont are not as clean as they appear to be. For example, to combat littering within...