Protecting Animals Worldwide Club lends a paw to animals in need
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
April 30, 2018
Filed under Campus
Among the wide array of offered clubs, Protecting Animals Worldwide Club (PAW) is the only active animal-oriented club at Carlmont. It strives to educate students on pet safety and offers an abundance of animal service opportunities. PAW Club is currently being led by Club President Soni Kanaya wh...
Belmont announces first Community Service Awards
Max Lee, Staff Writer
December 14, 2017
Filed under News
With Belmont's first Community Service Award, a Belmont resident will be commemorated as an exceptional volunteer. The city of Belmont's Community Service Award is an opportunity for those who inspire the community with their leadership and unselfishness to be recognized by the mayor, city staff, and commu...
Redwood City honors local veterans and their families
Kim Mitchell, Staff Writer
November 13, 2017
Redwood City held its second Veterans Day Celebration to not only thank veterans but also honor the ones serving our country and the families that support them on Nov. 11. Though there were still empty seats at the Redwood City Courthouse Square, many of those who attended were moved by the ceremony....
Kozy Kids Club handmakes cozy blankets for children in need
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
November 9, 2017
Filed under Campus
Carlmont is the home of Kozy Kids Club, whose members dedicate themselves to handmaking colorful blankets for children at the Lucile Packard’s Children Hospital. Kozy Kids Club President Talia Fine began the club in 2016 after experiencing the condition of the hospital room her family friend was ...
Hope Brigade Club gives hope to cancer victims
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
Filed under Campus
Among Carlmont’s wide variety of clubs, Hope Brigade Club dedicates itself to spreading cancer awareness and positivity throughout the community, all while commemorating its initial upbringing. Hope Brigade Club President Cindy Chen began the club in 2016, a year after losing her mother to bloo...
Universe Nails and Spa offers otherworldly service
Alexandra Stein, Staff Writer
May 16, 2016
As dead week and finals approaches, stress levels around campus reach all time highs. Everyone is high strung and students often forget to take a moment to simply relax. Universe Nails in San Mateo is the perfect place to take a quick breather. West 25th Avenue has many competing salons on this street,...
Benefits of community service go beyond school requirements
Lily Bakour, Staff Writer
May 1, 2016
Filed under Campus
The fight to get into colleges is the most competitive it has ever been. The perfect student will maintain above a 4.0, participate in multiple extracurriculars, and log hours of community service. Many private schools, such as St. Francis and Notre Dame require at least 50 to 80 hours of community...
Carlmont students join service trips
Kian Karamdashti, Staff Writer
April 27, 2014
For some Carlmont students, spring break in Mexico means sleeping-in, relaxing by the pool, and having no responsibilities to attend to. However, for other students, spring break in Mexico had a whole different meaning. During the week of April 14 to April 18, the Peninsula Covenant Church, Trinity...
Interact sets an example for community service clubs
Gianna Schuster, Editor
February 27, 2014
Filed under Campus
Carlmont’s dedicated Interact Club members work long and hard to leave a positive influence throughout the community The Rotary Clubs of San Carlos and Belmont are compiled of countless helpers in our community that is welcome to all, providing a variety of opportunities for humanitarian service,...
Maddy Ting, Staff Writer
For many people, the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is a perfect way to celebrate the fall...
Emma Romanowsky, Staff Writer
North Dakota law limits voters The Supreme Court passed a law which prohibits citizen without an address...
Sjoerd Huitema, Staff Writer
In order to make the utility boxes in Belmont more vibrant, the Belmont City Council and Parks and Recreation...
Brianna Cheng, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
It is no secret that both stress and anxiety can take a toll on students, especially in high school. Principal Ralph Crame, as well as the rest of the administration, wants...
Sophie Lynd, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2018
It's no wonder why so many people are attracted to the Bay Area; the ever-booming tech industry provides new opportunities and high-paying jobs every day, the temperature...
Viveka Kurup, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
Through the Gosh Yarn It Club, students have the opportunity to relax and also to help the homeless of the Bay Area. Emily Kim, Sam Turtle, and Sabrina Jackson are the...
Ava Richards, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
From helping at food banks to running events in the Belmont-Redwood Shores community, Carlmont's Key Club does it all. Key Club International is a global organization that...