Carlmont’s administration works to combat stress and anxiety
Brianna Cheng, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
Filed under Campus
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 to work to combat these everyday obstacles. To do so, he formed a mental health collaboration team following the Western Association...
Belmont Water Dog Run makes a ‘pawsitive’ impact on local education foundations
Pablo Pinilla, Staff Writer
October 14, 2018
Filed under News, Top News, Volunteering
The first annual Waterdog Run kicked off bright and early Saturday morning after two years of preparation. The sun had just come up when 210 runners lined up at the start of the 10K race. The race, which started on the pristine grounds of Notre Dame de Namur University, was the first of six running e...
The San Carlos Art and Wine Faire brings the community together
Camran Hitchcock, Staff Writer
October 8, 2018
Filed under News
A glass of wine, a unique piece of art, and a whole bunch of people are the essential components that make up "The Peninsula's Premier Fall Festival" held in downtown San Carlos. Known as the San Carlos Art and Wine Faire, this event allows vendors and fairgoers alike to enjoy themselves and sup...
Belmont movie night shows off a local sense of community
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018
Filed under News
The annual Belmont movie night allows people from nearby cities to connect with one another while watching the amusing movie “Trolls.” The City of Belmont planned the event for the people of local communities to enjoy the company of one another on the evening of Sept. 20. “I like it when t...
Annika Nambiar’s Gold Award teaches the Carlmont Community about Human Trafficking
Lizzy Hall, Segment Producer
September 26, 2018
Filed under ScotCenter, ScotCenter: News
On September 20, 2018 Annika Nambiar presented her Girl Scout Gold Award to the Carlmont Community. Her gold award was about human trafficking and she brought in various speakers to discuss her topic.
Spirit Week welcomes back students
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
August 29, 2018
With school back in session, Carlmont’s ASB aims to combat the stress from the first week of school by rekindling student involvement with a brand new Spirit Week. Melina Dimick, a junior and member of ASB, said, “Our goal with this Spirit Week is to encourage more student participation and involvement ...
Students should consider community college
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
June 3, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Harvard, Brown, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia, Cornell, and Dartmouth. The seven Ivy League colleges in the United States. This past year, students across the country devoted hours to writing essays and filling out lengthy applications. Yet most will not get accepted into...
Memorial Scholarship Swim-a-Thon honors Clara Tao
Kylie Lin, Staff Writer
May 22, 2018
The Carlmont community suffered a loss recently with the passing of Clara Tao — a beloved community member and parent of Carlmont alumni. Clara Tao, as a USA swimming official, helped the Carlmont swim team by overseeing the team's meets throughout several high school seasons in the past. Her absence...
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...
‘Art at Play’ helps to beautify the Belmont community
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
A scene of children playing a the playground would not be complete without the bright colors of the play structure. In an effort to help add more color to playgrounds, Art at Play is coming to help make the Belameda Park brighter. Art at Play is dedicated to helping beautify Belmont by adding art ar...
Runners take to the runway at San Carlos Airport
Catherine Dahlberg, Staff Writer
April 28, 2018
Filed under News
On April 22, the San Carlos Airport Runway was cleared for the second annual Airport Runway Run. Residents of all ages took over the runway, participating in 2K, 5K, and 10K races in the early morning hours. The races were staggered, but all finished at the Hiller museum. Participants ranged from serious runne...
Family Crafts builds a sense of community for kids
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
April 5, 2018
Filed under News
Glue, glitter, colorful feathers, and more. These are the things that decorate the Belmont Library’s Taube Room every Tuesday afternoon and evening. Every week, the Belmont Library hosts Family Crafts, an event in which young elementary school age children get to express themselves through arts and crafts pr...
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...
Maddy Ting, Staff Writer
For many people, the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is a perfect way to celebrate the fall...
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...
Viveka Kurup, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
Through the Gosh Yarn It Club, students have the opportunity to relax and also to help the homeless of the Bay Area. Emily Kim, Sam Turtle, and Sabrina Jackson are the...