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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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Hayes Gaboury

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief

Hayes Gaboury is a senior at Carlmont High School and is the Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief. He loves mountain biking and plays for the Carlmont soccer team, making him very involved in the Carlmont sports community. He also enjoys media and photography, and loves finding new stories to tell.

All content by Hayes Gaboury

Live from the field: Knights escape Scots on senior night

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief • November 1, 2022

In their final home game of the season, Carlmont varsity football lost to the Hillsdale Knights 13-3.  The Knights' two touchdowns and firm run defense proved too stiff for the Scots to overcome, despite...

Live from the field: Scots fall to Terra Nova in homecoming game

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief • October 12, 2022

Carlmont's varsity football team lost 46-22 to the Terra Nova Tigers in a hard-fought homecoming game last Friday. While the score was tight through the first half, multiple turnovers and errors on the...

Ukraine continues to suffer amid continued violence

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief • June 2, 2022

It has been more than two months since Russia first invaded Ukraine, and yet Russia has not had many military successes. Despite this lack of progress, there has still been a massive amount of damage to...

Over a month of conflict: Russia and Ukraine

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief • April 13, 2022

Since the beginning of the Russia/Ukraine conflict, the Ukrainian forces have held strong despite the challenges they face. Now more than a month in, the story has remained the same, as a determined and...

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief • March 11, 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has left many people confused as to why this conflict is even happening. However, there are several key reasons why Ukraine is so important to the Russian Government. In this...

A rallygoer holds a poster with the colors of the Ukrainian flag.

Russia vs. Ukraine: A conflict decades in the making

Hudson Fox, Marrisa Chow, Jasneh Sasan, Sienna Reinders, Charlotte Gordon, Hayes Gaboury, Audrey Burnley, Karla Lee, and Annabel Chia • March 8, 2022

The Book of Boba Fett: The ups and downs

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief • February 6, 2022

The Book of Boba Fett is the most recent Star Wars show on Disney+. It focuses around the fan favorite bounty hunter, Boba Fett, and his journey to become a crime lord. However, the show is not as focused...

Rising Omicron cases worry Carlmont students

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief • January 16, 2022

Following the return from winter break, the COVID-19 variant, Omicron, has massively affected the Carlmont student population. For those who test positive, there is a 5 day quarantine from school, leaving...

Remi Vernon, a senior, hits a massive jump in the afternoon light.

Mountain biking: the passion that changed Remi Vernon’s life

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief • December 19, 2021

For many, mountain biking is a hobby that brings joy to their lives and brightens their day. For Remi Vernon, mountain biking is his life.  Since finding his way into the sport in early 2018, Vernon...

Carlmont jumps come alive during Hucksgiving

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief • December 12, 2021

The day after Thanksgiving, swarms of mountain bikers gather at the Carlmont jumps for an annual social ride known as Hucksgiving.  Hucksgiving started over ten years ago and is both a great social event...

Opinion: Social media is killing the art of photography

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief • November 22, 2021

It seems that every picture people take in 2021 has to be absolutely perfect. People will spend hours with their preferred photo editing app or software just to achieve the exact look they want for their...

Heavy rain floods Belmont trail systems

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief • October 31, 2021

After months of dry weather, a massive rainstorm hit the Bay Area last weekend, and brought some much-needed moisture to the local trail systems. Unfortunately, this heavy rain is not all positive, as...

Dry weather damages Belmont trails

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief • October 12, 2021

For many, Hidden Canyon park and the rest of the Belmont trail systems are a necessary escape from the busy school and work environments. However, the extreme dry weather paired with the longstanding California...

Eric Chuang, a senior, goes massive at the Carlmont Jumps.

[Photo] Creating community

December 19, 2021

Eric Chuang, a senior, goes massive at the Carlmont Jumps.

Members of the Carlmont mountain bike club hike up for another run.

[Photo] Pushing through challenges

December 19, 2021

Members of the Carlmont mountain bike club hike up for another run.

Scots eBikes: Taking down traffic

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief • September 16, 2021

Since the return to in-person learning, traffic has once again become a major problem for the Carlmont community. Having begun over the distance-learning period, Scots eBikes was created to help combat...

Scots eBikes Ep 2: Put to the test

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief • May 31, 2021

Following the first episode, an eBike demo was put in place to better understand the capabilities of eBikes, and what would work best for the Carlmont setting.  Blix Bikes, an eBike company based in Santa...

Scots eBikes Ep. 1: Gaining traction

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief • May 10, 2021

As life gets back to normal following the pandemic, everyday problems are once again rearing their ugly heads. One of these problems is that of traffic getting to and from school. However, the Carlmont...

Inside the mind of a Youth Climate Ambassador

Hayes Gaboury, Scotcenter Editor-in-Chief • March 21, 2021

Carl Bussiek is a member of YCA, or Youth Climate Ambassadors, an organization committed to helping spread awareness and actively combat climate change. Carl has been involved in multiple projects surrounding...

Young outdoor enthusiasts help maintain their local Belmont trails to make the parks better for everyone.

[Photo] Volunteers help Belmont’s parks flourish

Kenzo Peraire, Staff Writer • February 11, 2021

Young outdoor enthusiasts help maintain their local Belmont trails to make the parks better for everyone.

Matteo Saisi, a sophomore, does a table over a sunrise-lit jump at the Carlmont Jumps.

Carlmont Jumps pave the way for a bright future

Hayes Gaboury and Kenzo Peraire • January 21, 2021

In many ways, mountain biking is one of the most creative sports. Everything from choosing and building a bike, to upgrading and maintaining that bike, to building your own jumps and trails. There is so...

A biker and a hiker cross paths on Rambler Trail in Water Dog Lake Park.

Mixed-trail use in Belmont spurs controversy

Kenzo Peraire and Hayes Gaboury • November 30, 2020

Belmont's open space trail systems always have been designated for mixed trail use; however, this may be subject to change in the foreseeable future. There have been numerous concerns about pedestrians...

Remi Vernon, a junior, styles for the camera on the "Step Up".

Four amazing mountain bike upgrades for conquering Belmont trails

Hayes Gaboury and Kenzo Peraire • November 10, 2020

In most action sports, upgrading gear is a prominent aspect of each sport. In mountain biking at least, aftermarket parts and brand new upgrades can mean the difference between a comfortable outing or...

Eric Chuang, a junior, does a table over a large jump.

[Photo] Mountain biking in Belmont: a crash course

Hayes Gaboury and Kenzo Peraire • October 13, 2020

Carl Bussiek, a sophomore, rides a berm on the Rambler Trail.

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