Carlmont badminton defeats South San Francisco 11-4 on senior night
Andrew Shen, Staff Writer
April 27, 2018
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Carlmont came out with fire to deny a win against rival South San Francisco. On April 26, Carlmont played a conference game against South San Francisco on senior night. The two teams had previously met on Mar. 15; that game also resulted in a win for Carlmont. In their final conference and hom...
Changes made to senior parking lot inconvenience students
Connor Lin, Staff Writer
February 18, 2018
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Eight spots. That’s how many parking spaces in the senior parking lot were converted to staff parking spots. According to Principal Ralph Crame, the reason for this change was to reserve parking for a new development coming to Carlmont. “It was a decision made by the administration to prov...
Varsity boys’ soccer ties Woodside in a thriller on senior night
Andrew Shen, Staff Writer
February 16, 2018
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The Scots and Wildcats played in an intense battle that led to a 1-1 draw. On Feb. 14, Carlmont played Woodside in their final home league game for the Scots. The two teams had previously met on Jan. 19 on Woodside’s home field. That game also ended in 1-1 draw. This rematch did not disappoint as both sides ...
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 ...
Girls’ varsity tennis dominates Hillsdale on senior night
Kylie Lin, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
On Oct. 23, the Lady Scots tennis team defeated Hillsdale High School in a crushing 6-1 defeat. The sun beat down relentlessly as Carlmont began their matches for the day in the mid-afternoon. Despite the hot weather conditions, Head Coach Margaret Goldsmith was confident in the players' abiliti...
Sweatshirt sales excite seniors
Amy Fullerton, Staff Writer
September 14, 2017
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Senior year, which is regarded by some students as the year to remember, is a time many look forward to throughout their high school experience. With the privilege of being a senior, seniors have the option to buy a sweatshirt that is specifically designed for their graduating class. The theme...
Seniors prepare to take the Carlmont stage one last time
Sarah Cheung, Staff Writer
May 17, 2017
Carlmont’s annual instrumental music spring concert series is just around the corner. The concert series includes performances from concert band and string orchestra on May 17, the symphony band and symphony orchestra on May 18, and jazz ensembles and jazz combos on May 19. Tickets to see t...
Varsity lacrosse crushes rivals during senior night
Katrina Wong, Staff Writer
May 10, 2017
Filed under Sports
Carlmont varsity lacrosse beat rival Sequoia 17-2. This win gives the Scots a league record of 5-2 and an overall record of 9-6. This win was beneficial to Carlmont because it was the last game of the season, as well as being senior night. Carlmont has 12 graduating seniors this upcoming year. “Eve...
Varsity girls lacrosse send their seniors off with a strong win
Adrian Cunningham, Staff Writer
May 6, 2017
Filed under Sports
While many people celebrated Cinco de Mayo, the Carlmont girls lacrosse program celebrated the last regular season game for their six seniors on Friday night. It was quite a sendoff, with the team trampling the Notre Dame Tigers 18-1 to end their already strong season. "This game was really special because th...
The Scots tie the Panthers on senior night
Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer
February 10, 2017
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The Lady Scots stormed up the field as they played with motivation in honor of the seniors under the pouring rain. On Feb. 9 the Scots played a rough game against the Panthers. Though the weather conditions caused the field to be slippery, and the ball was hard to control the Scots kept the ball on the...
Varsity takes crushing loss on senior night
Jonny Pappas, Staff Writer
January 30, 2017
Although the Scots got off to an eight-point lead out of the gate and seemed to have the momentum through the first three-quarters, they fell short. On Jan. 27, the boys varsity basketball team lost on senior night to longtime rival Woodside. The game started out fantastic for the Scots and the...
Scots celebrate senior night with a win
Avery Adams, Staff Writer
October 26, 2016
Bleachers filled. Walls decorated. Deafening cheers echoing throughout the gym. On Oct. 25 the Scots celebrated their senior night with a victory over the Half Moon Bay Cougars. Despite their slow start, the Lady Scots gained momentum by the middle of the second set and remained resilient throughout...
Kaylee George, Staff Writer
Think someone in prison has hit rock bottom? Maybe not. The juvenile detention center in San Mateo County provides many opportunities that can help kids who may have fallen down the wrong path turn around. There are many rehabilitative resources and services to offer kids in need, including academic counselors, who make sure school credits are being transferred, and therapists, who help the kids through their traumatic experiences.
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...
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. According...
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...