JV football plays well but comes up short
Artie Hazelton, Staff Writer
October 17, 2015
Filed under Sports
The Scots fell short against the Jefferson Grizzlies this past Friday with a 26-19 loss. The JV football team played an excellent game against Jefferson High on Oct. 16, despite the final score. The game started off with Jefferson kicking off, and Carlmont getting the ball at the 20-yard line....
Varsity baseball comes out victorious in CCS quarterfinal game
Justine Phipps, Sports Editor
May 24, 2015
Filed under Top News
Three hours, 48 minutes. 13 innings. Tie game between the Scots and the St. Francis Sharks. Two outs. Seniors Aaron Pleschner and Alex Pennes are on first and second base. Sophomore Vinny Bologna is up. "The pitcher seemed like he was getting out of the zone," said Pennes. "That inning seemed like...
French culture comes alive in the French Honor Society
Lila Schulman, Staff Writer
April 30, 2015
Filed under Campus
The French Honor Society Club is the place to go to if one is interested in French culture and language. “It’s a really great experience if you want to immerse yourself in the language without actually going to France,” said junior Max Liberman. “It’s a club where all the higher level...
Spirit week comes across as simple but fun
Andrew Cross, Staff Writer
April 14, 2015
Filed under Campus
With spring break in a week, students are trying to survive as long as they can. "We have had three day weekends, but we haven't had a long break since the end of the first semester. I am just trying to last one more week before we finally get off for spring beak," said sophomore Nick Brooks. With...
Varsity baseball comes out victorious against Sequoia
Jocelyn Moran, Staff Writer
March 26, 2015
The varsity baseball team felt the adrenaline kicking in as they got ready to play their rival team, Sequoia. “We felt confident going into the game after getting a win against Burlingame last Friday. This was a rivalry game, so we were fired up to play,” said junior and catcher Connor Loucks. The...
Boys tennis comes out on top against Burlingame
Zoe Wildman, Highlander Editor
March 20, 2015
Filed under Sports
After a landslide win against Hillsdale on Tuesday with a score of 7-0, Carlmont boys tennis was ready for an important match against Burlingame on Thursday, March 19. Singles had to fight hard for their victory; third singles were the only match that didn't go into a third set. Freshman and first...
Boys varsity soccer comes out victorious over Half Moon Bay
Jocelyn Moran, Staff Writer
February 11, 2015
After losing against Half Moon Bay 1-0 in the beginning of the season, the boys varsity soccer team was committed to coming out with a win on Wednesday, Feb.11. The beginning of the first half was a battle between defenses and offenses as multiple attempts towards the goal were made. With a little...
Boys varsity soccer comes out on top
Jocelyn Moran, Staff Writer
January 14, 2015
Loud cheers on the bleachers, quiet players on the field. Clapping and shouting came from the bleachers as the boys varsity team came out triumphant over the Woodside Wildcats on Wednesday, Jan. 14. However, the team lacked communication, preventing them from playing to the best of their ability. The...
High school marathon comes to an end for seniors
Andrew Cross, Staff Writer
December 7, 2014
Filed under Campus
As students finish the first semester, seniors prepare to finish the four year marathon they had at Carlmont. Even though they have a couple miles left, they still have to run up a steep hill. College applications are very stressful for seniors. It is a long process which includes filling out paper...
Project Happiness comes to a close
Alyssa Fagel, Editor
March 27, 2014
Filed under Campus
In the first week of March, Carlmont Associative Student Body (ASB) welcomed a new program called Project Happiness to the school. ASB representative Cailin Cumming said, “The purpose of Project Happiness is to create an encouraging environment for Carlmont. We [ASB] just want to do something nice...
Dead week comes alive
December 9, 2013
The week before finals is a time for chapter reviews, studying, and cup after cup of coffee. The term “dead week” labels the days before final exams in which teachers are encouraged to stop teaching new material. However, these five deadly days are earning themselves a new meaning. The days are getting...
Call of Duty comes again
Scott Schulze, Staff Writer
November 7, 2013
Filed under A&E
Each year the video game “Call of Duty” sells millions of copies and is known for being the biggest seller among video games each year. Last year, “Call of Duty Black Ops 2” brought in over $800 million in the first five days of sale. Already, “Call of Duty Ghosts” has sold a record breaking...
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
A brand new City Council took on the timely issue of firearm regulations in San Carlos on Jan. 14. The...
Alyssa Huang, Staff Writer
For many people, the turn of the new year marks the starting point for new goals and aspirations, whether...
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
Government shutdown continues The United States government is in the midst of the longest government...
Natalie Doud, Staff Writer
January 19, 2019
While students work in their English class, at least one student is found struggling to stay awake. Sitting in the corner with their head down and eyes fluttering, the image...
Mandy Hitchcock, Segment Producer
January 19, 2019
Dogs typically finish their vaccinations within their puppy years and then make additional visits to the vet for boosters and checkups. Still, pet owners should be aware that...
Anna Delmas, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Over 600 students lined up at lunch on Wednesday to get their tickets to winter formal, a number that crushes last years sales by over double. The theme this year is going...
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Girls varsity basketball took down the San Mateo Bearcats on Wednesday night, bringing in their fifth home win this season with a score of 72-21. Within the first possession...