Students make a difference with the food drive

Samantha Chu, Managing Editor

November 19, 2017

Hunger. A word that terrifies everyone. For many, it can be solved by simply getting a snack out of a pantry, but for others, it is a constant in their lives. Carlmont's annual food drive started on Nov. 6 and ended on Nov. 17. Students brought canned foods and non-perishables to the ASB room...

Reach Out Hangout makes a difference

Suzanna Floersch, Staff Writer

March 31, 2017

On March 30, Reach Out Commission is hosting another get-together for students. They will provide food and organize fun activities. Working with students who do not usually participate in other school events, such as special education students, Reach Out Commission of ASB helps create an inclusive en...

The Muslim Fellowship Club makes a difference

Lila Schulman, Staff Writer

March 12, 2015

Sometimes, one can become set in one’s ways and forget to be open minded; however, the Muslim Fellowship Club inspires Carlmont to be more accepting of different beliefs, cultures, and religions. At this time, the many conflicts in the Middle East have led some to come up with the conclusion about...

Taylor Sexton makes a difference in the community

Sarah Boro, Highlander Editor

April 1, 2014

Putting aside time for the community and the people around her is imperative to junior Taylor Sexton. Sexton said, “I think we have all been fed up in our lives and distracted by different activities such as sports, school work, and jobs, but I feel like it is our responsibility to make a difference in the c...

Caroline Ives, one who makes a difference in the community

Sarah Boro, Highlander Editor

March 4, 2014

Many teenagers spend their time with friends, watching movies, at Tpumps, and out to dinner, however junior Caroline Ives does it all, but manages to save some of her time for the people and community around her. Not only does Ives volunteer outside of school at various non-profits, she also partici...

Body image: will it make a difference?

September 21, 2012

“She’s got a fat booty.” These are the words whispered not so quietly by the girl in the front row during a 22 minute video that, ironically, is on body image. Over two thousand Carlmont students spent an hour and a half crammed into the gym to hear Stephanie Armstrong, a member of the Teen...