Lunar New Year Extravaganza welcomes the Year of the Pig

Pablo Pinilla, Staff Writer

January 30, 2019

It is almost the Year of the Pig. But at the Hillsdale Shopping Center, the celebration already started on Jan. 26, a few weeks before the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year is an eastern Asian festival that marks the start of the new year according to the traditional Chinese calendar. The Lunar New Year...

Students enjoy more than just dancing at this year’s prom

Lauren Tierney, Staff Writer

May 11, 2015

On May 1, 740 Carlmont students attended prom at the San Francisco Academy of Sciences. This year prom featured way more than just eating and dancing. Students could explore the museum's aquarium exhibits, sing karaoke, take photos in the photo booth, and choose from various delicious food options. Two...

Dancing in a winter wonderland

Andrew Cross, Staff Writer

January 15, 2015

A familiar scene is occurring this January. A girl walks to her car to be surprised by a boy with flowers and a sign that says "Formal?" Even though the second semester has just begun, formal is already here. It will occur on Jan. 31 and will be held at Fox Theater in Downtown Redwood City. Every...

Barn Dancing Club brings country culture to Carlmont

November 20, 2013

A new and unique club has been added to Carlmont’s expanding list of dancing clubs. The Barn Dancing Club, started by senior Carolyn Donohoe, is not the typical high school club. Instead of having the majority of club activity held at their meetings, the real action is held at Pie Ranch in Pescader...

Dirty dancing

Dominic Gialdini, Highlander Editor

October 21, 2012

This year's Homecoming, the first dance of the school year, was a loud, exciting spectacle with lights, a live band, and the return of a raunchy and somewhat controversial form of dance commonly referred to as "grinding." Grinding, which first gained popularity in night clubs and quickly spread t...