Poor reporting leads to false label of Carlmont

Editorial Staff
April 1, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Top News

In spite of what news reports say, Carlmont is not anti-Semitic. The recent uproar over the chalk swastikas that were drawn by the bleachers and outside the gym, partnered with alleged derogatory comments made to a Jewish student, have led to a series of meetings, articles, and discussions about a po...

SOS gives students a place to lead

Nina Heller, Staff Writer
March 2, 2017
Filed under Features, Top News

The first thing most students will notice when entering Therapist and Students Offering Support (SOS) Coordinator Shelley Bustamante's office are the overwhelming amount of photographs of students that cover the wall: senior portraits, prom photos, and class pictures. These photos are of students who have made a...

Varsity football surges to a strong win over El Camino

Avery Adams, Staff Writer
October 1, 2016
Filed under Sports

Yet again, Carlmont Scots fell behind early. But unlike their typical pattern, on Sept. 30 they shocked the crowd, or lack thereof, by coming back and beating El Camino High School 28-6. As the Scots looked to the stands after scoring their first touchdown, the usually unavoidable student section...

Sophomores lead Scots to first victory

Jiselle Vigil, Staff Writer
October 13, 2015
Filed under Sports, Top News

Varsity football pulled off a close win against the El Camino Colts on Friday, Oct. 9, at El Camino High School. In the beginning of the season, a few sophomore football players were moved up to the varsity team. Sophomores Timmy Palthe and Jason Lloyd received starting positions, Palthe as quarterback...

JV softball perseveres to gain the lead

Avery Adams, Junior Editor
April 27, 2015
Filed under Multimedia

New fields lead to new opportunities

Andrew Cross, Staff Writer
November 6, 2014
Filed under Campus

Over these past couple of months, the baseball and softball fields are being revamped for this upcoming season. The baseball and softball field received new dirt for the infield and new grass for the outfield. With the fields being fixed, there will be less bad hops of the ball for the infielders...

Talent and dedication lead

Sarah Schisla, Staff Writer
May 1, 2014
Filed under A&E, Top News

It is no secret that Carlmont's Jazz Ensemble members are dedicated, talented, and successful. The group attends more events outside of Carlmont and has more awards than any other music group. "It's partially because there are more competitions offered in [the jazz category], and the smaller group...

Lead your own life

December 17, 2013
Filed under Student Voices

“What are you going to be when you grow up?” he said. “I don’t really know yet,” I replied. “But I think being a teacher would be pretty cool.” A frown darkened my friend’s face, as he proceeded to chastise me: “A teacher? That’s a terrible idea. You should do something more fu...

Green schools lead to green future

April 18, 2012
Filed under As seen in print

As more and more information is becoming known about our planet’s limited conditions, American schools are striving to conquer students’ negative impact. As this information is becoming viral in the media and being shared easily by social media, people are starting to change the way they live...

Golf team is in the lead

March 31, 2011
Filed under Sports

The Scots' golf team is currently undefeated with a record of 7-0. The appalling weather last week that left Carlmont on the edge of flooding also prevented the golfers from playing their match against Hillsdale and San Mateo High School. Instead of omitting, the Scots held a rematch game at Crystal...