French exchange students adapt to Carlmont culture

Rachel Matatyaou, Staff Writer

April 20, 2018

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Parlez-vous français? Because they do. For two weeks, 11 students from the outskirts of Paris, France are living with students attending Carlmont. Carlmont’s French Department began hosting students from France in 1999, initiated by French teacher Katya Burton. “I have coordinated French ...

Carlmont prepares to welcome French exchange students

Hanalei Pham, Staff Writer

March 24, 2016

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It's time to clean the house, prepare the guest bedroom, and plan family dinners. Carlmont students are about to host French exchange students. The Carlmont French Exchange Program has been hosting a small group of students from France every year since 1999, according to French teacher Katya Burton....

French police identify terrorist suspects from apartment raid

Justin Som, Staff Wrtier

November 19, 2015

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On Nov. 19, French police officially identified terrorists from an apartment police raid on the prior day. The eight men taken into custody were identified by police, their names are yet to be released to the public. One woman committed suicide by blowing herself up, and was later identified as Hasna...

French culture comes alive in the French Honor Society

Lila Schulman, Staff Writer

April 30, 2015

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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...

Cuisinett serves great French soul food

Colley Loum, Staff Title

March 23, 2015

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Cuisinett is a local French restaurant, located on San Carlos Avenue. Cuisinett serves many different classic French "soul food" plates. This ranges from salads, meats with original sauces, and sandwiches. The sandwiches offered at Cuisinett are served on fresh baguettes. When a customer orders...

French Honors Society

Veronika Dvorakova, Art Editor

September 3, 2014

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Striped shirts, berets, baguettes, and the Eiffel tower: all typical things that come to mind on the subject of French culture. In recent years, the French language and culture have captured the interest of people throughout the globe, including many Carlmont students. Senior Brian Palma is one...

Bonjour, au revoir French exchange students

Dominic Gialdini, Highlander Entertainment Editor

May 16, 2013

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For two weeks, 14 students from the Biarritz area in the region of Aquitaine, France visited Carlmont to get a taste of life in the United States. The students, who were cared for by Carlmont host families, enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime experience where they had the opportunity to observe the the man...

Cuisinett is the true French experience

Jessica Adair, Staff Writer/Columnist

February 25, 2013

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The first thought to cross my mind when I first entered Cuisinett was: this looks like a real, authentic French restaurant. Cuisinett, located on San Carlos Avenue near Laurel Street, is modeled and designed to look like a real hustling and bustling Parisian cafe. With its authentic French food, Cuisinett...

Cuisinett french comfort food

February 2, 2012

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Cuisinett's French Comfort Food is a homey, french-style cafe that has nestled its way into the corner of San Carlos Avenue and El Camino. With an array of typical french food ranging from specialized steaks and burgers to the infamous ratatouille complementing some authentic wine and french so...

Croissants hauled in for French club fundraiser during finals

December 15, 2011

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Each year, Carlmont's French club has its annual croissant sale near the quad in the mornings, passing period, and after school for students that need a quick snack for dead week and finals. "We have been doing this for years. It has become a tradition for French club to sell croissants to subsidize...

French exchange students return to Carlmont

April 15, 2011

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This week, Carlmont students have been having fun acquainting themselves with the new French exchange students. These French exchange students, who are being hosted by a few Carlmont students in French, arrived last weekend, and are leaving at the end of Spring break. Fortunately, these students...