Sleep deprivation can lead to more than just falling asleep in class

Natalie Doud, Staff Writer

January 19, 2019

While students work in their English class, at least one student is found struggling to stay awake. Sitting in the corner with their head down and eyes fluttering, the image of the whiteboard slowly begins to fade. The student is now unable to stop themselves from falling asleep, but a bad grade�...

Teens need to get jobs

Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer

November 30, 2017

It's a Friday afternoon, and you're about to leave for the mall with your friends. You turn to your parents for your usual 20 dollars -- but wait, you've just received your paycheck; you've got it covered. Teens today should be able to relate to this. Entering the workforce as a teen is an opportunity...

Lack of parking poses issues

Max Lee, Staff Writer

October 22, 2017

One of the special bonds that students and parents share is the hassle associated with Carlmont parking lots. Carlmont's parking lots have resulted in an overflow of students and parents parking in nearby streets such as Chula Vista Drive. Despite their actions being completely legal, they have caus...

Poor reporting leads to false label of Carlmont

Editorial Staff, Site Editors

April 1, 2017

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

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

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

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, Staff Writer

April 27, 2015

New fields lead to new opportunities

Andrew Cross, Staff Writer

November 6, 2014

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, Scot Scoop Editor-in-Chief

May 1, 2014

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

“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

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...