Spirit Week brings vibrancy to campus
Suzanna Floersch, Staff Writer
May 25, 2017
Filed under Campus
While dead week and finals approached, excitement filled the campus as students participated in Spirit Week from May 22 to 26. Monday was Scot's Day and College Day. Seniors wore their colleges' apparel which included hats, hoodies, and fun socks. Tuesday was Twin Day, and friends had fun coming to...
ASB encourages early voting registration
Jordan Greene, Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
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Throughout the week of May 15, students gathered in the quad during lunch to register to vote. The ASB human relations commission hosted a booth for students over the age of 16 to register to vote in future elections. Jade Sebti, a junior and the human relations commission supervisor, said, “This...
Students prepare for the baccalaureate ceremony
Ashley Huang, Staff Writer
May 15, 2017
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For many, senior year is a year of lasts. However, this year also includes many seniors' first baccalaureate ceremony, a night that recognizes high-achieving students before they graduate. The ceremony is a memorable opportunity for the graduating class to reflect on all that they have accomplished. ...
ASB preps for 2017-2018
Sharon Tulman, Staff Writer
May 11, 2017
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As the school year comes to an end, ASB continues to raise school spirit and begins to plan for next year's events. According to Freshman President Joe Sison, ASB is currently working on the celebration assembly that will take place on May 25, Senior Graduation, and the Baccalaureate. In addition, a new activity called ScotsLand is being planned....
Celebration Assembly plans to reflect on the past year
Izzy Lunderman, Staff Writer
May 10, 2017
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As summer slowly creeps up, Carlmont students are eager to trade in books for bikinis and boring lunch food for exotic summer treats. For many students at Carlmont, the end of the school year is a bittersweet moment; seniors are off to college and a new batch of freshmen enter the mix of students....
ASB sells prom tickets in the quad
Suzanna Floersch, Staff Writer
April 27, 2017
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Carlmont prom is on Friday, April 28, and many students are excited about the event. Tickets are being sold in the quad at lunch. This year’s prom is called “In the Deep Blue” and will be held at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Kimberly Lane, a senior and ASB prom commissioner,...
Carlmont students anticipate a night to remember
Ashley Huang, Staff Writer
April 24, 2017
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Thanks to its glorification in movies and television shows, prom is often regarded as one of the most memorable experiences of a high school student. This year, the ASB dance commission has been working hard to plan out a special night for Carlmont students who will attend prom on April 28. Kimberly...
ASB president leaves his mark on Carlmont
Adriana Kurtovich, Staff Writer
April 20, 2017
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As the school year comes to an end, so does Liam Jocson's ASB presidency. Jocson is a senior who is the ASB president as well as the president of the Filipino Club and a member of the drum line. Throughout his senior year, he has been involved in different extracurricular activities to show his...
School spirit spreads smiles
Rachel Kang, Staff Writer
March 30, 2017
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Carlmont is a school where diversity is highly valued, but school spirit serves as the glue that binds the student body together. School spirit not only brings the student body together, but it also allows many to find positivity in high school. Sophie Clark, a senior and the ASB spirit commiss...
Freshman leaders look toward the future
Ashley Huang, Staff Writer
March 27, 2017
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Although it may not seem like it, the end of the school year is fast-approaching. For freshmen in the Carlmont leadership class, this meant making the choice of whether or not they should pursue a spot in ASB for the 2017-2018 school year. In March, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors hoping to join...
Students sign up for Carlmont’s Got Talent
Sharon Tulman, Staff Writer
March 23, 2017
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Singers, dancers, and artists will all be gathered in the quad for one competition and one prize. Carlmont’s Got Talent is an event during lunch where students can perform any talent they have. Students can sign up in the ASB room from March 20 to April 4. Jake Stulbarg, a junior who is part ...
Students receive results from ASB interviews
Zaina Abdelrahman, Staff Writer
March 20, 2017
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Students who applied to ASB knew that there were a select amount of positions open, but the news of not getting accepted was still tough. Many of these students, however, view the rejection as a chance to better themselves rather than as a failure. Zach Burgos, a sophomore, said, “When I found...
Features
Belmont city officials grapple with infrastructure problem
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s roads are among the worst in the state. According to a staff report from the Department of Public Works, Belmont has accumulated upwards of $100 million in deferred road and storm drain maintenance. O...
Belmont works to create a vibrant downtown
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s unbuilt town center has been in development for 31 years. In 1986, a committee was formed to study and evaluate the feasibility of revitalizing downtown Belmon...
Students need a healthy breakfast to start their day
Juliana Rinaldi, Staff Writer
Breakfast: a hearty meal to kick start the day or a quick bite before rushing out of the house to school or work? Many teenagers and young adults don't know which one breakfast...
Gender stigma plays a role in sports
Adriana Kurtovich, Staff Writer
Today's society often portrays men as more superior in sports compared to women. However, this is not always the case. The number of female athletes at NCAA schools has...
Chronic pain takes an emotional toll on patients
Izzy Bruguera, Staff Writer
Imagine waking up every morning for months or years on end with pain plaguing every move and every moment of the day. Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts for ...
Outside sports generate debate over PE credit
Mike Carlson, Staff Writer
Out-of-school sports can offer Carlmont students benefits, but they can also come with drawbacks. The benefits include valuable friendships, increased discipline, and stayi...