Scots’ Symphony brings ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to Carlmont
Kylie Lin, Staff Writer
April 4, 2018
On April 2, Carlmont music group Scots’ Symphony performed a medley of “Phantom of the Opera” — with a twist. The group, consisting of various Carlmont instrumentalists and vocalists, played through their set during lunch in the quad. Jenna Williamson, a senior and vice president of the club...
Carlmont Choir’s ‘American Songbook’ is a joyous success
Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer
March 25, 2018
Filed under A&E, Campus, Top News
The Performing Arts Center was packed last Friday, March 23, as audiences went to see Carlmont Choir's spring concert entitled "American Songbook." "American Songbook" covered a variety of selections from America’s past, much of which was largely based on the songbook of the same name. “...
Varsity boys’ volleyball claims a victory against the Vikings
Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer
March 23, 2018
The Scots' gym was already as clean as could be, but the boys' varsity volleyball team felt an urge to sweep the floor. Instead of grabbing a broom, they swept the floor with Mills High School in a 3-0 set sweep. That day, March 21, the Scots won on their home court against the Vikings. Although the Vikings worked hard, the ...
Bears claim a victory on Scots’ territory
Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer
February 15, 2018
Filed under Sports
Sarah Stulbarg, the goalie, falls to the ground as her gloves slip through the turf. Only her eyes have contact with the ball. Nothing was going to stop it from getting in that goal. The three other goals scored happened the same way. Menlo Atherton won. On Feb. 13, the Menlo Atherton Bears tra...
‘The Wedding Singer’ is a hit success
Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer
February 11, 2018
After months of hard work and preparation, "The Wedding Singer" has finally arrived at the Carlmont Performing Arts Center (PAC). This is the fourth Carlmont musical directed by Stephanie Maysonave. "This year I wanted to give the kids more contemporary material. Our last play, 'Anything Goes,'...
Scots chomp into newly added Subway sandwiches at the Student Union
Mandy Hitchcock, Staff Writer
January 28, 2018
Sliced multigrain bread, layers of turkey, a line-up of tomatoes, and a smattering of mustard - these are just some of the typical ingredients in the sandwiches that now decorate the bins of Carlmont’s Student Union starting on Jan. 16. The partnership was first broached by the Food Services supervis...
Girls’ junior varsity basketball displays dominance against the Titans
Parker English, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
Girls' junior varsity basketball continued their successful season with an outstanding performance against Gunn High School on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Carlmont was the first team to put points on the board and led the game at the quarter by 14. Throughout the first and second quarter, the Scots went on a ...
Mustangs victorious over Lady Scots
Sophie Lynd, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
Filed under Sports
Drive down the court. Pass. And shoot. Basketball season has officially begun, and the Varsity Lady Scots put up a tough fight against the Lincoln High Mustangs in their first scrimmage of the year. Both teams played fairly conservatively throughout most of the first quarter. Minimal defense and lack of offense kept th...
Scots reflect on their first loss
Briana McDonald, Segment Producer
November 11, 2017
Filed under ScotCenter, ScotCenter: Sports
Briana McDonald reports on the end of the varsity football team's winning streak.
Scots win a close game over San Mateo
Briana McDonald, Segment Producer
November 11, 2017
Filed under ScotCenter, ScotCenter: Sports
Briana McDonald reports on the Carlmont football game against the San Mateo Bearcats on Friday, Oct. 6.
Varsity volleyball beats the Tigers 3-0 on senior night
Mia-Isobel Craig, Staff Writer
October 25, 2017
Cheers from the bleachers were heard as the five seniors walked towards the court. It was senior night for the varsity volleyball team on Oct. 24 and to make it even better, the Scots won 3-0 against Terra Nova. The first set began slowly, with both teams scoring points back and forth and neither team dominating the floor, but this didn't last long. A few ...
Lady Scots defeat Sequoia in the last home game of the season
Sophie Lynd, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
Filed under Sports
Seniors on the varsity girls' water polo team played their last game at the Aquatic Center. The game began as cheers from the bleachers filled the Aquatic Center as the Scots wished their seniors good luck in their last home game. "I think it was a really great home game for all the seniors to...
Brian Olivares, Staff Writer
The internet is not as private as some may think. There are ways in which the Carlmont staff can see everything that a student accesses on their Sequoia Union High School...
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
For Rebecca Shentu, Manon Llorach, and Sarah Tocatlian, moving to a new country was just the beginning of a new journey. The transition from middle school to high school can be tough, b...
Sam Hanlon, Staff Writer
Ninety-seven percent of sexual offenders walk free. Only 15 to 35 percent of sexual assaults are reported. Sexual assault can happen to men, women, or children. ...
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
High school parties often consist of underage drinking, drugs, and other dangerous activities that are potential problems for partygoers. Life skills, a required high school course,...
Rachel Matatyaou, Staff Writer
Seventy-six percent of students in Julie Paoli’s AP (Advanced Placement) biology course are girls. And that’s not normal. The percentage of women’s involvement in the...