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

Scot Scoop News
Mio Ogawa

Mio Ogawa, Staff Writer

Mio Ogawa (class of 2028) enjoys baking, spending time with her friends, and hanging out with her dog. She also enjoys cheerleading and is currently a captain of the JV cheer team. Outside of her hobbies, she is excited for her first year of writing for Scot Scoop.

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Adelyn Castelli and Nathan Conley sing a duet during the performance of "As the Ship Went Down." This was during the final section of the concert, performed by the Singing Scots, which is made up of all four choirs combined. Duets like this one required an audition, and students had to be selected for them depending on choir teacher Genevieve Tep's decision.

Carlmont Choirs end the year on a high note

Mio Ogawa, Staff Writer • May 12, 2026

Carlmont’s choir program performed its annual Pops Concert on May 8 and 9, celebrating popular music from emotional ballads to some of the greatest hits. The concert, themed “Legends of Harmony,”...

Positive self-talk has many benefits. According to an article on self-talk, Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., writes that positive self-talk helps individuals maintain mental and emotional stability and reduces anxiety and depression. The article also states that positive self-talk and confidence may even reduce physical harm in dangerous situations.

Spreading positivity one compliment at a time

Mio Ogawa, Staff Writer • March 31, 2026

Although she lives with developmental delays, Natalia Sandrea is not hindered from living her life to the fullest. For Sandrea, brightening people’s days is what truly brings her joy.  She never...

Sophomore Zoe Dixon looks up at the net, preparing to take a shot. A Sequoia player got beside her, ready to defend. She raised her arms and ran towards Dixon in an attempt to block the shot.

Scots soar past Ravens in heated rivalry

Mio Ogawa, Staff Writer • December 13, 2025

Carlmont's JV girls basketball team defeated Sequoia 25-22 on Thursday, Dec. 11, in a heated matchup at the Ravens' home gym. Carlmont and Sequoia are rivals, meaning Carlmont players were extremely...

Camila Wang spikes the ball while playing for Academy Volleyball Club. Outside of school, Wang plays club volleyball, meaning she can gain more experience and improve her skill during the offseason. This season, Wang is a setter for Academy's 15 National North.

Athlete Profile: Camila Wang sets up for success

Mio Ogawa, Staff Writer • November 15, 2025

For Carlmont freshman Camila Wang, being a good volleyball player means much more than just talent. This year, Wang played for Carlmont's JV Girls Volleyball team as an outside hitter and setter. ...

Freshman Charlotte Durrans prepares to hike the ball to the quarterback. Sophomores Kylie Gallagher and Alexa Truong stand ready on either side of Durrans. Truong and Gallagher are slot receivers, meaning they receive the ball from the quarterback and generally run shorter routes.

Scots conquer Dons in league-winning game

Mio Ogawa, Staff Writer • October 27, 2025

Carlmont's JV girls flag football team crushed Aragon on Wednesday in a blowout game, gaining the title of Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) champions for the second year in a row. The game, which was...

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