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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
Alyssa Bish

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor

Alyssa Bish is a senior (2025) and a current photojournalist and editor for Scot Scoop. This is her third year in the journalism program and she is super excited to continue taking pictures for this award-winning program. In her spare time, you can find Alyssa on the field playing soccer and lacrosse for the Carlmont varsity team.

View her journalism website here: Alyssa Bish Photojournalism

All content by Alyssa Bish
Senior Zoe Banner-Haimes interrupts a group member by belting out a note. Banner-Haimes is a member of the a cappella group “Fine Tuning.” They performed a rendition of “Twelve Days of Christmas” that got the audience laughing.

In Photos: Carlmont Choir celebrates winter spirit

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor • December 15, 2024

Carlmont Choir's annual winter concert, Light in the Darkness, occurred on Dec. 13 and 14. Students from every choir group came together to showcase their talents. From Mozart to Merry, the choirs...

The once futuristic possibility of high-speed rail in the United States is becoming reality. California and Nevada will be the first states to have this new technology operating for customers. The successes of this project are large steps toward the country reimagining its travel.

On track for innovation: high-speed rail developments in the West

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor • December 13, 2024

At 4:45 a.m., Dylan Liddiard arrived at San Jose Mineta International Airport for his 5:45 a.m. flight to Los Angeles. After making his way through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) line,...

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[Photo] In the huddle: a football documentary

Franklin Kuo and Kian Bhatt • December 11, 2024

An equestrian performer jumps off of his horse and through a flaming hoop. Throughout the duration of his act, he switched horses several times for different tricks. He did several things like jumping over a rope or dancing on the horse’s back.

[Photo] Zoppé Circus brings the community together through laughter and love

Marin Moon, Staff Writer • November 17, 2024

An equestrian performer jumps off of his horse and through a flaming hoop. Throughout the duration of his act, he switched horses several times for different tricks. He did several things like jumping...

Senior Daniel Mattioli narrowly avoids contact with a Tiger defender. Carlmont’s offensive line held off several players from the other team, ensuring that Mattioli had minimal defensive pressure to beat. Once he passed his initial defender, he ran for several yards before a flag was thrown on the play.

In Photos: Scots slaughter Tigers on senior night

Alyssa Bish and Isabella Rice • October 27, 2024

On a night celebrating the football, cheer, and dance seniors, the Carlmont Scots varsity boys football team crushed the Terra Nova Tigers 48-3. Before the game, a senior recognition ceremony...

Greene laterally passes the ball to Tow to continue the play. Greene ran for the longest she could before her flag was about to be pulled before tossing the ball to her teammate. This maximized the amount of yardage that the Scots gained in a single down.

In Photos: Scots soar and outscore the Ravens

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor • October 8, 2024

The Carlmont varsity girls flag football team faced off against the Sequoia Ravens at Aragon High School. The Scots scored multiple points within the first few minutes of the game. Sequoia answered...

Senior Alexandra Bieser floats up as she reaches for the ball. Anticipating a spike, the Sequoia blockers jumped quickly above the net. Bieser instead tipped the ball over the defenders for a point.

In Photos: Scots sneak a win from the Ravens

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor • October 2, 2024

The varsity girls volleyball team faced the Ravens in an intense back-and-forth matchup, which lasted five long sets. Sequoia pulled ahead first by winning the first set with a difference of three...

Farrell attempts to place the ball in the back of the net. Several M-A players dove to block the shot, including the goalie. The ball barely missed the inside of the goal, bouncing off of the post.

In Photos: Bears sink Scots in dominant water polo match

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor • September 18, 2024

The Carlmont varsity girls water polo team lost to the Menlo-Atherton (M-A) Bears 13-7. The Bears quickly scored several goals in the first half of the game, giving themselves an 8-1 lead over the...

Several Notre Dame defenders chase after senior Gabriela Cole as she runs toward the end zone. Cole caught two interceptions during the game, one of which she was able to run in for a touchdown. Her presence in defense and offense proved her to be an influential member of the team.

In Photos: Flag football kicks off with Battle of the Belmont scrimmage

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor • August 30, 2024

The Carlmont varsity flag football team played in their first scrimmage against Notre Dame Belmont, officially starting their preseason. The teams spent the first 20 minutes of the game working...

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[Photo] Inside the Life of Duke Commit Kaylee Kim

Franklin Kuo, ScotCenter Managing Editor • May 24, 2024

Senior Nicholas Tolod winces at after being sprayed with water as part of the "Splash a Senior" booth. Carlmont Associated Student Body (ASB), club members, and business classes set up booths in the quad on Friday. Students of every grade stopped by this water booth to shoot water at several seniors sitting in a row.

In Photos: Students unwind at Scotsland

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor • May 21, 2024

Carlmont High School hosted its annual Scotsland event on Friday, May 17. Students from many programs and clubs helped set up the event that took place in the quad. Scotsland featured booths from the...

Junior Keoki Firenze prepares to roll off of his defender. He was able to do so by planting hard and spinning around the player. This allowed him to separate himself and to find a pass.

In Photos: Scots fall to the Vikings on senior night

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor • April 27, 2024

The Carlmont boys varsity lacrosse team fell short of a senior night win against the Palo Alto Vikings. The game was back and forth in the first three-quarters of the game, with each team scoring...

A child decides which of the many eggs he should pick up first. In one hand, he picked up all of the eggs surrounding him. In the other hand, he ate a frosted cookie from inside of the Senior Center.

In Photos: Belmont hosts Adaptive Eggventure Hunt

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor • April 2, 2024

On the Friday before Easter, the city of Belmont held an event open to all individuals with disabilities to hunt for Easter eggs. Two thousand eggs and four golden eggs were laid out around the meadow...

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