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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

Josie Wescott

Josie Wescott, Staff Writer

Josie Wescott is a sophomore at Carlmont High School. She plays lacrosse for the school and enjoys going on hikes with her friends.

Twitter: @JosieWescott

All content by Josie Wescott
Gov. Gavin Newsom describes California's plan to re-open the economy.

Post-Quarantine: When will this be over?

Josie Wescott, Staff Writer May 25, 2020

The world’s recovery process after this pandemic will take a while to return to normal, but how long will that be?  Governor Gavin Newsom has made several public announcements to kickstart California's...

Carlmont may be prepared for students coming back to school, but not for the soon-to-be social divide.

Post-Quarantine: Back to school

Josie Wescott, Staff Writer May 16, 2020

Though we may not go back to school right away, we are bound to go back at some point. However, our regular school routine may prove to be drastically different. Think back to the beginning of this...

It has become common on social media to post pictures of experiences or food.

Post-Quarantine: Effects on social media

Josie Wescott, Staff Writer May 15, 2020

Everyone is looking forward to the end of the stay at home order and a cure for the global pandemic. However, what will it be like when things ultimately return to normal? Throughout this shelter in...

Working out at home is a great way to expel energy.

The Boredom Blog: Physical activity

Josie Wescott, Staff Writer May 1, 2020

Online connection and individual entertainment are excellent ways to pass some time, though it is also essential and healthy to be active, even when you're stuck at home. Physical activities such as hiking,...

Doing art and drawing is a creative and calming way to pass time.

The Boredom Blog: What I do with my time

Josie Wescott, Staff Writer April 24, 2020

I'm sure I'm not the only one who is incredibly bored in this seemingly never-ending shelter-in-place. However, I have some things that keep me busy. For one, school keeps me decently occupied, but...

Social media and other online communication services allow for long-distance connection.

The Boredom Blog: Online entertainment

Josie Wescott, Staff Writer April 17, 2020

Though this current shelter in place may be filled with work and school, the uninterrupted time at home may leave one with quite a bit of free time. Because most people quarantine with their family, it...

Seniors KaiFu Wei, Greta Foehr, Jackson Cook, and freshman Noe Foehr engage in a conversation.

Reach Out Hangout unifies Carlmont

Josie Wescott, Staff Writer February 1, 2020

High school is a crucial part of a student’s education, but it is also a pivotal social opportunity to connect with peers and get involved in school activities.  At Carlmont, the Reach Out Commission...

Three freshmen from the freshman leadership class speak in front of an audience.

An introduction to the freshman experience

Josie Wescott, Staff Writer October 4, 2019

The freshman meeting in the ASB room discussed potential plans for this year's homecoming float. Every year, each grade designs and constructs a float to display during halftime at the homecoming football...

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