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,...
Carlmont’s track team falls short in their second meet
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
March 18, 2018
Filed under Sports
Carlmont’s track and field team went to their second invitational, the Bellarmine-Kiwanis Invitational K-Bell Track and Field Classic at Los Altos High School, on March 10. They raced against many private schools, along with some of their public school rivals. “Other schools, other people. T...
Heritage Fair shows off Carlmont’s cultures
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
March 2, 2018
While the rain pounded down outside, students crowded into the gym as the Heritage Fair began, eager to learn about their classmate's cultures. The Heritage Fair takes place each year and showcases the many cultures that makeup Carlmont. The gym was filled with balloons and flags representing ...
Emma Romanowsky, Staff Writer
Trump threatens to close the border As hundreds of refugees approach the United States, President Trump...
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
As the U.S. midterms approach, politics are on everybody's mind. However, an equally important election...
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
Dunkin' Donuts has taken over the East Coast, and now it's coming to take over the west. The chain...
Miles Ozorio, Staff Writer
October 19, 2018
After three close sets, Carlmont’s girls JV volleyball team upset Burlingame on Thursday night, Oct. 18. After suffering a disheartening loss to Woodside on Tuesday,...
Brianna Cheng, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
It is no secret that both stress and anxiety can take a toll on students, especially in high school. Principal Ralph Crame, as well as the rest of the administration, wants...
Sophie Lynd, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2018
It's no wonder why so many people are attracted to the Bay Area; the ever-booming tech industry provides new opportunities and high-paying jobs every day, the temperature...
Maddy Ting, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
For many people, the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is a perfect way to celebrate the fall fervor. This year, the festival was open from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, bringing...