Carlmont’s administration works to combat stress and anxiety
Brianna Cheng, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
Filed under Campus
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 to work to combat these everyday obstacles. To do so, he formed a mental health collaboration team following the Western Association...
Evan Ajuria becomes the youngest to sell at the Art and Wine Festival
Leela Stuepfert, Staff Writer
October 13, 2018
Filed under News
At an art show, one wouldn't expect to find a teenager selling their artwork, but a sophomore from Carlmont has strived to break that stereotype. The annual Art and Wine Festival, held in San Carlos, assembled various individuals to sell their works of art. Evan Ajuria, a sophomore, was among them. ...
Clubs Fair has a calling for every student
Victoria Valle Remond, Segment Producer
October 1, 2018
Filed under Campus
Victoria Valle Remond reports on the 2018 Clubs Fair and how it helps Carlmont students get involved.
ASB sparks freshman spirit
Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
September 27, 2018
Filed under Campus
From football games to dances, the new freshman class has yet to experience the essence of Carlmont’s student spirit. In the hopes of engaging new students, ASB held a freshman class meeting last Friday that was aimed to discuss upcoming events and student involvement. Freshman Class President J...
Student directed ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ hits the stage
Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer
April 20, 2018
Laughter filled the studio theater Thursday night as the audience was treated to a performance of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest,” directed by Carlmont seniors Tessa Bagby and Jasmine Zang. This is the sixth student-directed play in the past seven years and the second Carlmont drama production of the year. "I'm thoroughly impressed wi...
Elias Wilson aces the ACT
Daniel Friis, staff writer
April 19, 2018
0.136 percent of students who take the American College Testing (ACT) ace the test with a full score of 36, according to prepscholar.com, a site that gives statistics and percentages regarding the ACT and SAT. Elias Wilson, a junior, is part of that 0.136 percent. As most students do, Wilson went int...
Carlmont Art Show showcases student accomplishment
Kylie Lin, Staff Writer
March 18, 2018
Tucked away in the corner of the Carlmont campus lies the Visual Arts Program's largest annual event — the Art Show. From March 15-16, the Visual Arts department hosted this show in F22. Held during Open House, the Art Show showcased students’ various artistic creations. Art teacher Cynthia...
Carlmont clubs rely on student commitment
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
March 17, 2018
Filed under Campus
Clubs are supposed to be organized and consistent meetings throughout the school year, but recently, students are losing their desire to partake in them. Clubs are largely based on commitment, and with fewer students devoted to them, the number of clubs decreases. Only a few clubs at Carlmont continue...
Mid-Winter Break conflicts with student clubs
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
March 6, 2018
Filed under News
Mid-winter break is a time of relief for some Carlmont students, but others face the stress of planning their club's schedule to accommodate the break from school. With many weekly clubs, the school year has already been organized by the leaders in terms of what they will do each session. However,...
Carlmont student athletes keep working while on break
Rachel Matatyaou, Staff Writer
March 3, 2018
Filed under Campus
Students woke up excited on Friday, Feb. 16 knowing that it would be their last early morning wake up for a week because that was the final school day before Mid-Winter Break. Mid-Winter Break was held through the week of Feb. 18. Students had plans of going on tropical or snowy vacations for the...
Students struggle for a work-life balance
Alexander English, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
Filed under Features
A student ends the school day and rushes to work. He leaves work 4 hours later and rushes home, beginning his homework. At 2 a.m., he finally finishes his day. As stress begins to overwhelm him, his grades slip. This is the reality for countless high school students around the country, but many...
‘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,'...
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...