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Rebecca Von Tersch

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer

Rebecca Von Tersch is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and this is her first year in the journalism program. One of her favorite activities is writing, and she is a member of Belmont's Youth Advisory Committee.

Twitter: @bucketcrisis

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Returning to in-person learning has affected classes like the physical education and music programs.

Carlmont’s PE and music programs adapt to in-person learning

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer
April 25, 2021
Students participated in the National French Contest remotely in 2020. This year, however, Carlmont decided not to participate.

[Video] Carlmont takes a break from the National French Contest

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer
March 27, 2021
Students can view their schedules on Infinite Campus. “I just had to tell [my counselor] what classes I wanted,” Koester said.

The registration process for the next school year begins

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer
March 5, 2021
Rather than teachers logging attendance this semester, Canvas sends a report that helps attendance clerks code a student as absent or present in Infinite Campus.

Carlmont changes its asynchronous attendance policy

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer
February 6, 2021
Distance learning leaves many teachers and students scrambling to prepare for the tests, which are set to take place in May.

Teachers and students adapt for 2021 AP tests

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer
January 15, 2021
The value of extracurriculars beyond college applications is often overlooked. Students are left wondering why these extracurriculars matter.

The importance of extracurriculars

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer
January 4, 2021
Aiming for contactless donations, San Carlos YAC had set up boxes for donation drop off.

San Carlos Youth Advisory Committee holds donation drive

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer
November 30, 2020
Carlmont mentors and elementary school students in the Music Mentors program alike are having their lessons over Zoom. The new zoom classroom will be different from the previous year's one-on-one sessions, but will still be a part of distance learning.

Music Mentors get sharp new start over Zoom

Rebecca Von Tersch, Staff Writer
November 9, 2020
Bel Mateo Bowl is temporarily closed due to Covid-19, but there are plans to reopen. While the reopening date is unknown, Bel Mateo has made health and safety measures to fit COVID-19 guidelines.

[Photo] Bel Mateo Bowl saved by community GoFundMe efforts

October 19, 2020
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