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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

Sophie Penn

Sophie Penn , ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief

Sophie Penn is Editor-in-Chief of ScotCenter News, and a staff writer for the Highlander. She interns at the San Mateo Daily Journal, where she writes for the student column. She also is a volunteer production assistant at Peninsula TV. At Carlmont, Sophie is the Assemblies Supervisor for ASB. She plans on attending film school in the fall, and aspires to be a production or documentary film director.

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[Video] Ceremony marks milestone in construction

Sophie Penn, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2016

Friday marked the completion of phase one of the ongoing construction up in the T and U wing of campus. A ceremony was held in honor of contributors to the project, where all attendees signed the final...

[Video] Carlmont shows grit in loss to Aragon

Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer August 27, 2016

On Aug. 26, Carlmont varsity football lost to the Aragon Dons 57-23 in their season opener. In the first quarter, the Dons easily scored three touchdowns against the Scots. Senior VA Wilson scored...

Spirit week ends school year on a high note

Sophie Penn, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2016

As students walk into Carlmont during the week of May 16 through 20, many are dressed in outfits that would normally stand out in a crowd. However, these goofy or crazy outfits are the norm during Carlmont...

The true meaning of Aloha Day

Sophie Penn, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief April 26, 2016

Carlmont welcomed the last day before Spring Break with a school-wide dress-up day with the theme of Aloha. The intent was to raise spirit and energy on campus, while embracing the new season. However,...

Carlmont’s first Club Carnival is a success

Sophie Penn, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2016

On Friday, April 22, various clubs at Carlmont worked with ASB's Culture Commission to organize an after-school carnival for the student body. Clubs promoted themselves while selling food, giving out information,...

Cañada College is home to both high schoolers and college students.

Middle College provides a high school alternative

Sophie Penn, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2016

Social media and entertainment continue to portray high school as four years of varsity jackets, school rallies, and cliques. However, Middle College provides a contrast to what has come to be seen as...

Senior Annie Klups takes advantage of free class time to write out thoughtful holiday grams for her friends.

Holiday grams: Show someone you care

Sophie Penn, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2015

The bell rings, signaling the beginning of lunch. As Carlmont students trickle out of their classes for lunch, many walk past C hall. These students notice a table stationed by the boys bathroom, covered...

Junior Tori Miranda shows her school spirit with Carlmont mascot Monty.

Carlmont wears all white for game day

Sophie Penn, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2015

Rivalry. Every year the football game between Sequoia High School and Carlmont elicits passion from both sides. For the final home game of the season, Carlmont students participated in a white-out. On...

History teacher Gregory Schoenstein falls back into the pattern of 50-minute class periods after a week of block schedule.

Teachers weigh pros and cons of block schedule

Sophie Penn, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2015

Rumors have been flying around campus as to whether or not the block schedule used for Smarter Balanced testing will be implemented permanently next year. Although many students have strong feelings...

Do Something commissioners junior Anya Meredith and sophomore Katie Wong hold lunchtime sign ups for the Blood Drive.

Upcoming blood drive draws attention

Sophie Penn, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2015

Carlmont students are being asked to donate something that can save lives: their blood. According to the American Red Cross, one donation of blood can save up to three lives. ASB’s Human Relations...

A Carlmont student enjoys her regained access to data free Snaps.

Wi-Fi ban on Snapchat is withdrawn

Sophie Penn, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2015

After multiple weeks of students not being able to access Snapchat through the school Wi-Fi, the firewall against the app has been removed. A few weeks into the school year, students realized that Snapchat...

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