In It to Win It meeting sparks class rivalry
Leanna Gower, Staff Writer
October 13, 2019
As homecoming rolls around, so do the homecoming activities, such as In It to Win It: a night of competitions and games between classes that fosters unity, and ignites the age-old class rivalries. This year, In It to Win It takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 22, and ASB held a meeting to preview t...
Scots soccer falls short on senior night
Miles Ozorio, Scot Scoop Editor
February 15, 2019
The boys varsity soccer team suffered a close 1-0 loss to Aragon during senior night on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Despite their loss, the team still had a positive senior night as they advanced to CCS playoffs. The night started with a celebration of the graduating seniors, with parents and teammate...
Parents attend Spring Sport Parent Night
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
As the spring sports season begins, it attracts not only students, but also parents. On a late Tuesday afternoon, the Stogner Gym welcomed parents of Carlmont athletes for an informational Spring Sports Parent Night. During the event, parents were provided with information about Carlmont’s overall...
ASB works to make Winter Formal a night to remember
Emma O'Connor, Staff Writer
January 23, 2019
You walk into a room filled with decorations, people dancing, and the vibration of music. Everyone is dressed up with smiles on their faces, and behind it all is ASB. ASB is broken up into commissions that each work on setting up and facilitating different fun events for students. Winter Forma...
Movie night recharges juniors before stress of dead week
Maya Lip, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Students from the junior class huddled together through the chilly night as the movie "Elf" played on the projector. On Dec. 7, an activity called Junior Movie Night took place near the student union. The event started at 5 p.m. on the Friday night before dead week, and food was provided for anyone...
Night of Lights brings Christmas spirit to Half Moon Bay
Katherine McKinney, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Christmas spirit is starting to light up the faces of citizens in the Bay Area. The Night of Lights celebration in Half Moon Bay took place on Dec. 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It began with a tree lighting ceremony at Mac Dutra Plaza followed by the crowning of the festival’s prince and princess. ...
San Carlos holiday festivities light up the night
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
December 2, 2018
The holidays have arrived, and many people have begun to hang up their lights in anticipation for Christmas. That includes the City of San Carlos. On Nov. 30, the City of San Carlos kicked off the holiday season with music, activities, food, and lights. The event was organized and funded by the San Car...
Día de Los Muertos Festival comes alive with cultural significance
Pablo Pinilla, Staff Writer
November 8, 2018
Downtown Redwood City during the weekend is everything one would expect from a small city. People eat at various restaurants, while a constant stream of people flows in and out of the movie theaters. However, Sunday night was not one of those ordinary nights. On the night of Nov. 4, Courthouse Square wa...
Seniors are honored at the Homecoming game
Sean Vanderaa, Staff Writer
November 4, 2018
As the night came to a close, the Carlmont Scots beat the Woodside Wildcats by 41-6 in the largest victory the football team had seen all year. This night, however, wasn't just about the game. Before the first whistle blew, both the Scots' football team and varsity cheer team had their seniors h...
Back to School Night provides a connection between parents and teachers
Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
The halls were packed with scores of confused parents who rushed to get across the school as their kids had done every day for the past few months. Yes, this was the night: Back to School Night. “In recent years Carlmont has attempted to make it more of a community event,” Vice Principal Jenn...
Belmont movie night shows off a local sense of community
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018
The annual Belmont movie night allows people from nearby cities to connect with one another while watching the amusing movie “Trolls.” The City of Belmont planned the event for the people of local communities to enjoy the company of one another on the evening of Sept. 20. “I like it when t...
Spring Concert series showcases the instrumental music program
Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
Parents and students shuffled in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) last Wednesday to attend the first night of Carlmont instrumental music's Spring Concert series, in which the jazz ensembles and jazz combos perform. This is one of three shows that is being put on by Carlmont instrumental musi...
The deadline to participate in 2019’s PTA Reflections Art Contest approaches following a first-place performance at the state level by a Carlmont student last year. Submissions...
People throughout Belmont participated in the second annual Belmont Water Dog Run to raise money for education and encourage a tight-knit community. The event included...
Kaylene Lin and Erin Kee
The power outages conducted by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company have caused many customers in the Half Moon Bay area to rethink their relationship with PG&E. Due...
Nisha Marino, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
When you turn 18, a switch flips. Congratulations! Society has labeled you an adult, granting you the title every child dreams of. But what's the cost of that switch? Being...
Leanna Gower, Staff Writer
As homecoming rolls around, so do the homecoming activities, such as In It to Win It: a night of competitions and games between classes that fosters unity, and ignites the...
Maya Kornyeyeva, Staff Writer
As the first meeting of the year commenced, the Ukulele Club welcomed its new and returning members with open arms. Students of all grades gathered at the front of the...
Sean Liuli and David Su
After two crushing defeats in their first year of powderpuff against the classes of 2019 and 2020, the "Swaggy Sophomores" have returned with newfound determination and...
Adila Azizali, Staff Writer
Carlmont DECA is a club that arranges students into their future ideals of business, management, and marketing finance. The purpose of the club is to guide students in competing...
Joshua Baxter, Staff Writer
Friday's game of Carlmont at Menlo was something never seen before. Not only was it Menlo's homecoming game, but it was also the first time in Menlo football history that...
Cambell Kirk and Daniela Torrey
Behind the face of every Friday night football game is a dedicated team of students that work tirelessly to ensure that the game is enjoyable for all. Friday night football...