Skills developed in class are more important than content

December 19, 2018

However, some say that standardizing curriculum is beneficial, as it establishes the foundations of every field. Although the classes may lack in creativity, the skills they are instilling in the students will help them in their daily lives once they begin their  “In our particular Carlmont demographic co...

Chess Club helps students learn strategy

Maxwell Jung, Staff Writer

May 22, 2017

Not everyone pictures chess when they want to play something fun, but chess can truly be a fun and engaging activity. The Carlmont Chess Club led by math teacher Michael Skrable is a relaxing environment to play one of history's favorite past time. It is friendly to all levels of players, and the...

Teens need to learn to master the ‘game’ of high school

Hannah Young, Staff Writer

January 30, 2015

A concentrated chess player studies the game board carefully and calculates her next move. She made foolish mistakes in her amateur days by rushing into action unprepared, but years of experience have established her skills. She knows the rules, she knows her moves, she knows the game. Her opponent...

How to Survive High School Day 19: Learn to balance sports and school

Ashley Kawakami, Highlander Editor-in-Chief

September 19, 2013

Student athletes really are a need breed of students. Somehow student athletes go to school, practice, and do homework all in one day. As a freshman I tried to do it all: competitive club soccer, JV track, JV soccer, school, and whatever else life had decided to throw on me. I ended up trying to...

Club provides students with opportunity to learn about Japanese culture

Isabella Paragas, Illustrator and Staff Writer

May 2, 2012

[media-credit name="Created by Crushart on DeviantArt" align="aligncenter" width="200"][/media-credit]The J-Pop Culture Club was started this year by President Denise Chan and Vice President Kayla Chun. The purpose of the club is to spread their enthusiasm and love for the Japanese pop-culture in all aspects. "We are basica...