ASB’s seniors leave behind their legacy
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
June 2, 2019
From Screamin’ Scots to annual assemblies, the ASB seniors have dedicated their four years at Carlmont to fostering the student body’s school spirit and involvement, leaving their legacy behind for the next generation of ASB members. Kyle Dimick, a senior and member of ASB, said, “I never though...
Athletic awards ceremony honors student-athlete achievement
Zain Patel, Staff Writer
June 2, 2019
The first-ever athletic awards ceremony in Carlmont history was held in the Stogner Gym on Wednesday, May 29. As the seats began to fill, Carlmont student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and staff members gathered to recognize another year of outstanding accomplishments for the Scots. The sports...
Opinion: Moving on is hard
Julia Rhodie, Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
With graduation just around the corner, the thought of moving on from high school becomes a reality. Students are dispersing throughout the country to study their passion, immersing themselves in new cultures and environments. But they all have one thing in common: the homes that they will co...
News Brief: Carlmont senior arrested for alleged child molestation
Anna Feng, Managing Editor
April 3, 2019
Tavi Benelli, a Carlmont senior and Belmont resident, is facing charges for possession of child pornography and molestation of a child after he allegedly touched and took inappropriate pictures of a 7-year-old girl. Benelli was working at the bounce house Pump It Up on 1303 Elmer St. on April 1, where...
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...
Senior quotes create opportunities for students to express themselves
Kevin Shimizu, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
The deadline for turning in senior quotes has come and passed much like the high school lives of many Carlmont seniors. Senior quotes are an annual tradition in many high schools that give students an opportunity to express themselves. Student quotes can vary from being inspirational to just ma...
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...
You still aren’t special: reflections from a senior
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
September 5, 2018
“You’re not special.” Many of us at Carlmont were welcomed into high school at the beginning of our freshman year with this mantra: You’re not special. I’m now at the beginning of my senior year, and this is one of the most concrete memories I have from my freshman year. Freshman...
Carlmont badminton defeats South San Francisco 11-4 on senior night
Andrew Shen, Staff Writer
April 27, 2018
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
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
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 ...
Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer
Laughter rings through the air as the sun shines brightly overhead, celebrating one last hurrah as the...
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
A new traffic signal on Ralston Avenue seeks to regulate traffic safely and efficiently. However, for...
Auva Soheili, Staff Writer
The annual Greek Festival invited the community to a three-day long event celebrating the rich Greek...
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
September 15, 2019
Friday the 13th has always been rumored to bring bad luck. For the Independence 76ers, the old superstition rang true. They walked away with a crushing 69-19 loss. Going...
Emma O'Connor, Staff Writer
September 13, 2019
The Save The Bees fundraiser, held by ASB, helped to spread awareness about the reality of our future. A future without bees. Since 1947, the number of beehives has reduced...
Bella Reeves, Segment Producer
September 12, 2019
Screamin' Scots held their first meeting on the football bleachers for students to attend and learn Carlmont cheers in preparation of the football game on Friday.
Andrea Butler, Staff Writer
September 12, 2019
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