Interfaith potluck brings unity to main religious clubs
Elle Brough, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Campus
Brightly colored cupcakes and the promise of food and games drew students to the interfaith potluck hosted by Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Fellowship Clubs. The presidents of the three main religious clubs at Carlmont encouraged students to meet others with beliefs similar or different than their o...
District implements new system to monitor online student activity
Brianna Cheng, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Filed under Campus
Technology has become increasingly more significant in student lives over the past decade or so. As a result, Carlmont provides Chromebooks as well as Wi-Fi to students on campus. In order to ensure that students are using these resources safely and appropriately, Carlmont has implemented a new mon...
The journey behind Carlmont’s track team taking on CCS trials to CCS finals
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
May 31, 2018
Filed under Sports
Sprints. Distance. Long jump. High jump. Shot put. Discus. All of these events were held at the CIF/CCS trials on Saturday, May 19 at Gilroy High School in Gilroy, California. Going into the semi-finals, Carlmont had a few team members participating at this event. Sadly, not everyone qualifi...
Carlmont’s new festival aims for end-of-year fun
Victoria Valle Remond, Segment Producer
May 29, 2018
Filed under ScotCenter, ScotCenter: Campus
Victoria Valle Remond reports on Scotsland, Carlmont's new-end-of-year festival featuring games, student performances, and food.
Carlmont’s first annual weightlifing competition
Briana McDonald, Segment Producer
May 24, 2018
Filed under ScotCenter, ScotCenter: Sports
Carlmont High School hosted it's first annual weightlifting competition on Saturday, May 19.
Clubs develop new ideas for the new year
Alena Ruhstaller, Staff Writer
May 20, 2018
Filed under Campus
As the 2017-18 school year comes to an end, Carlmont clubs are beginning to prepare new ideas and goals for next fall. Many clubs hope to maintain the success that they've achieved during this school year and extend it to next year. They also hope to incorporate new elements into their mission. Hope...
Cheer team tryouts commence for next year
Rachel Matatyaou, Staff Writer
May 19, 2018
Filed under Campus
As Carlmont’s 2017-18 school year draws to a close, next year's cheerleading team is already ramping up. Tryouts were held from May 15 to May 18, led by coaches Christie Lind Boyce and Kalina Wasman. Over the course of the four-day tryouts, athletes were evaluated on abilities such as their level of dance skill, athl...
Spring Concert series showcases the instrumental music program
Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
Parents and students shuffled in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) last Wednesday to attend the first night of Carlmont instrumental music's Spring Concert series, in which the jazz ensembles and jazz combos perform. This is one of three shows that is being put on by Carlmont instrumental musi...
Spring break takes an effect on Carlmont’s sports teams
Andrew Shen, Staff Writer
April 15, 2018
Filed under Sports
Spring break is a time of relaxation for students and staff. However, it has a profound effect on sports teams. Not only does spring break give students the chance to unwind, but it also specifically gives student-athletes a break; this time off can allow athletes to recuperate and prepare for ...
Carlmont’s track team accomplishes 3rd place at Arcadia
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
Filed under Sports
A Carlmont boys' varsity track runner is running in the cold. He is motivated to beat the person in front of him. His speed is pulling him to the finish line. Then, he passes the other guy with all of his might. He puts all of his energy to sprint past the finish line. A few seconds later, he c...
Carlmont Choir’s ‘American Songbook’ is a joyous success
Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer
March 25, 2018
Filed under A&E, Campus, Top News
The Performing Arts Center was packed last Friday, March 23, as audiences went to see Carlmont Choir's spring concert entitled "American Songbook." "American Songbook" covered a variety of selections from America’s past, much of which was largely based on the songbook of the same name. “...
Carlmont’s administration prepares for an armed intruder
Veronica Roseborough, Staff Writer
March 22, 2018
Filed under Campus
School is intended to be a place where one can express their ideas, share their opinions, and discover their passions. It is a safe space. However, on a day supposedly dedicated to love, 17 Floridian families had one less person to spend Valentine's Day with. After the school shooting in Parkland,...
Leela Stuepfert, Staff Writer
As the countdown to Christmas continues, holiday spirit can be discovered on Eucalyptus Avenue, where...
Julia Rhodie, Staff Writer
Bomb threats spark nationwide anxiety A wave of bomb threats was sent to schools, businesses, hospitals,...
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
As the holiday season reaches its peak, songs such as “Frosty the Snowman” and “Jingle Bells”...
Kimberly Brodersen, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
Carlmont’s Robotics Club, Deep Blue, is an intense club that requires a lot of hard work but provides students with lasting benefits. Club members spend six months designing...
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
My dad was a warm and wonderful caring person who was loved by many people from all different walks of life. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for anyone who needed help. He...
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
As students enter the quad, sounds of holiday music welcome them, while scents of pine and freshly baked cookies fill the air. With the arrival of the holiday season and...
Nyah Dompier-Norrbom, Staff Writer
December 16, 2018
The Jazz Club is a community of musicians who meet almost every day at lunch to practice what they love: jazz music. The club is well known in the band room but does not...