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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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Noah Galatin

Noah Galatin, Staff Writer

Sophomore Noah Galatin is in his first year in Carlmont’s journalism program. He enjoys researching and covering music and art in his community. Galatin participates in the cross-country team, plays piano and violin, and leads the Music Composition Club at Carlmont. Learning about history and physics and debating them with his friends are also among his passions.

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On the job as a night custodian during the school year, summer, and some breaks, Luis Mendoza spends eight hours each day working to make a Carlmont a better and more welcoming place. "If you're working here, you deserve to work with the best people," Mendoza said. "I just try to treat people the way I want to be treated."

Night custodian spreads kindness at Carlmont

Noah Galatin, Staff Writer May 10, 2025

From 3 to 11 p.m., Luis Mendoza aims to be “the best person people can meet at Carlmont.” While most are with their families, Mendoza, a night custodian, spends his evenings cleaning and setting...

A student plans out his classes on a course workload paper. "We give them the paper to say,  'If  this is all the course load that you're willing to take on, this is how much you can expect to work,'" said Akia Washington, a counselor at Carlmont.

Students select courses for next year

Noah Galatin, Staff Writer March 22, 2025

Approximately 2,300 students are each choosing their five, six, or seven classes for next year.  The course selection process is in full swing at Carlmont High School. Each student has had — or will...

Electric X plays to the audience and feeds off of their energy. Guitarist David Szabados has enjoyed his time in the band and grown close with the other members, having met Electric X's keyboard player in high school.

Electric X rocks the dock with free music show

Noah Galatin, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

Electric X Dance Band performed a free show at the Port of Redwood City, aiming to energize the audience.  “We're bringing joy to people, and that's something really special. I love that. It's our...

Laufey discusses her debut album, "Everything I Know About Love," on a New York City radio station. Using lyrics similar to contemporary pop stars, Laufey says her voice is more similar to jazz artist Peggy Lee than to Taylor Swift.

Jazz hits a high note in the pop music scene

Noah Galatin, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

Jazz is increasingly taking center stage in pop music, enhancing both genres for their listeners at Carlmont.  Students said the incorporation of jazz into pop music leads to innovations in jazz techniques...

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