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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

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

Scot Scoop News

Rui Patrick Fang

Rui Patrick Fang, Staff Writer

Patrick Fang is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and a first-year journalist for Scot Scoop. Outside of school, Patrick enjoys hanging out with his friends or doing work. However, his biggest passion is his personal projects, which he spends most of his time on.

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Athena Vernon and Rocky Lee play cello during Gustav Holst’s “The Planets,” specifically “Mars, the Bringer of War.” Both won awards for their outstanding skills. “I’ll be honest, for the entire time it was a blur, I was just focused on my music, and I think overall the performance went really well,” Lee said.

Performing music attached to success

Rui Patrick Fang, Staff Writer May 23, 2026

As the school year comes to an end, audiences were able to see a polished performance under the stage lights from Carmont High School’s symphonic band and symphony orchestra. Hours of rehearsals,...

A student at Carlmont High School enjoys his school lunch. For some, this is a way to get daily nutrients, but for others, it's crucial to their everyday learning. "During times when I don't have enough food, I'm not as attentive and maybe not performing as well," said Parker Timbol, a sophomore at Carlmont.

School lunch serves up success

Rui Patrick Fang, Staff Writer May 16, 2026

In the middle of that constant rush, lunch may seem like a minor part of the school day. But for many students and families, free school lunch has become an overlooked system that saves time and reduces...

Kellen Kato, a sophomore at Carlmont, celebrates his ski week break from school with his family. "Everyone needs time for themselves. Everyone needs a break," Kato said.

Students trade deadlines for downhill runs

Rui Patrick Fang, Staff Writer February 26, 2026

For many students, ski week sits at an awkward intersection in the school year. It arrives during one of the most academically demanding stretches, packed with Advanced Placement (AP) classes, tests, and...

Lauren Sobajic, a high school senior in the Carlmont Jazz Band, practices music during lunch at school. Her dedication to music exemplifies the importance of music in her life. "I hope music always stays a large aspect of my life," Sobajic said.

Finding meaning in the music

Rui Patrick Fang, Staff Writer February 12, 2026

For many students, music serves as a powerful emotional outlet. It is a safe space for them to release tension or channel feelings that are difficult to express in words. Between exams, sports, and...

A picketing line is in front of a school holding signs for improved rights for teachers, demonstrating how teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) were striking. This strike symbolizes the overarching problem of schools being overstaffed and teachers being underpaid. "The district bargaining team was offering a zero percent raise for over seven months. That was just unacceptable," said Gabrielle Micheletti, the vice president and co-bargaining chair for the United Teachers of Richmond. 

WCCUSD strike ends after historic walkout

Rui Patrick Fang, Staff Writer December 13, 2025

Teachers and staff in the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) began their strike on Dec. 4, 2025, after months of stalled negotiations between the district and the United Teachers of Richmond...

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