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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.

Scot Scoop News

Madeline Howard

Madeline Howard, Staff Writer

Madeline (Madds) Howard (class of 2026) enjoys theatre, music, baking, and fantasy media. This is her first year with Scot Scoop and she’s looking forward to covering campus news. In her free time, you’ll find her listening to horror podcasts and playing videogames.

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A young girl must decide whether the pathway to college will be worth all the debt she will ultimately be stuck in.

Debt crisis forces students to rethink the worth of college

Madeline Howard and Emma Wu March 4, 2024

Martha Smith from Venice, Florida was unable to pay off her student loans in a timely manner and had to consolidate it all into one account to be eligible for debt forgiveness. Then, she realized that...

Senior Georgia Kelly discusses the behind the scenes of Carlmont's spring play. "Ms. Berg is not that involved," Kelly said. "She helps us to find appropriate deadlines and eventually to manage our budget, but Marlo Lewis and I play the part of directors and producers. We then delegate tasks to other students, so all the pieces can be done by many hands at the same time."

Carlmont drama prepares to dive into the world of ‘Wonderland’

Madeline Howard, Staff Writer February 12, 2024

As auditions for Carlmont's spring play approach, Carlmont seniors Marlo Lewis and Georgia Kelly are working hard in preparation for the return of Carlmont’s student-written play, "Wonderland." On...

Freshman Jiya Venkatesh delivers her closing argument on the value of academics versus sports during a  Carlmont Speech and Debate Club meeting. The club regularly hosts these debates to prepare for future competitions and events.

Speech and Debate Club trains for a new year of challenges

Madeline Howard, Staff Writer February 4, 2024

With the arrival of the new semester, Carlmont clubs and their members prepare for the season of frequent competitions and events. For the newly formed Carlmont Speech and Debate Club, this preparation...

Gianna Johnson looks into the drama department's costume pieces. "I didn't know there was any sort of club or community for costumes and cosplaying at Carlmont," Johnson said. "I've always been super interested in that kind of stuff and immediately wanted to join."

Unmasking Costume Club’s impact on student culture

Madeline Howard, Staff Writer December 18, 2023

Costuming is an art form that connects culture and crafting through clothing. Whether someone is cosplaying as their favorite video game character or creating a historically-inspired outfit, costuming...

Zoe Banner-Haimes contacts her biotech mentor. "We email each other once every two weeks, but it's really up to the student and mentor how much they want to communicate," Banner-Haimes said. "That way, the student is responsible for taking advantage of the opportunity."

BTI mentorship program cultivates student success

Madeline Howard, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

High school is stressful. With school, extracurriculars, and college looming on the horizon, many students could benefit from a helping hand — someone to help guide them as they approach their future...

Carlmont students participate in Mission Marine club's trivia toss event. Student clubs like Mission Marine work in collaboration with ASB to host events to promote their clubs.

ASB forges the path for a new commission

Madeline Howard, Staff Writer November 5, 2023

Homecoming tailgate, doughnut giveaways, and "Halloweek" festivities. These are just some of the many events run by ASB, which range from community building to school spirit. But how do these events come...

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