Carlmont’s a cappella groups display both talent and dedication
Kylie Lin, Staff Writer
May 17, 2017
Filed under Campus, Top News
Lights shine bright on the Carlmont stage, and a packed auditorium waits in silence. One by one, students file out onto the stage and line up in front of a closed curtain. They’re small in number and face an enormous audience, but each and every one of them is smiling wide. “One, two, three ...
Carlmont’s Got Talent shows off students’ impressive skills
Amy Fullerton
April 28, 2017
Filed under Campus, Top News
The lunchtime crowd erupted into a roar of applause after one of the performers finished their act to the awe of many onlookers. Carlmont’s Got Talent is an annual talent show that allows the school population to see the unique talents of their peers. The talent showcased during the event, w...
Students show their talent
Jianna Mojas, Writer
April 24, 2017
Filed under Campus
Carlmont’s Got Talent is a talent show in which groups or individuals can display any sort of talent across the span of a few weeks. The competition is held in the quad from April 18 until May 5. Sign-ups were held for two weeks in the ASB room starting on March 21. The entire event is run by ...
Students sign up for Carlmont’s Got Talent
Sharon Tulman, Staff Writer
March 23, 2017
Filed under Campus
Singers, dancers, and artists will all be gathered in the quad for one competition and one prize. Carlmont’s Got Talent is an event during lunch where students can perform any talent they have. Students can sign up in the ASB room from March 20 to April 4. Jake Stulbarg, a junior who is part ...
Belmont hosts its first talent show
Kaitlyn Gates, Staff Writer
February 4, 2017
Filed under News, Top News
On Friday, Feb. 3, the City of Belmont hosted its first citywide talent show put on by the newly formed Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). More than 100 people came to watch 25 acts that ranged from dancing to martial arts to music and even a live drawing session. All ages came to share their talents,...
Celebration Assembly 2016 sends off students with a bang
Izzy Mitchell, Estella Lippi, Anya Meredith, and Sophie Penn
May 31, 2016
Filed under Campus, Top News
Celebration Assembly brings back bedtime stories 1 ASB's Celebration Assembly art inspired by students' childhood stories 1 Scot Center takes a look at Spirit Week finale of 2016 1 Scot Center: Celebration Assembly is an improvement 1 ...
Celebration assembly brings back bedtime stories
Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer
May 24, 2016
Filed under Campus
Many people grew up listening to adventurous tales such as Where the Wild Things Are, Goodnight Moon, and other bedtime stories. As high schoolers are entrenched in their studies and extracurriculars, most tend to forget these childhood classics in the midst of the complicated plots of Shakespe...
Carlmont’s Got Talent showcases student voices
Rachel Borshchenko and Minh-Han Vu
May 5, 2016
Filed under Campus, Multimedia
Senior and ASB Vice President Lukas Kelly checks the quad sound system in preparation for day one of Carlmont's Got Talent. (Minh-Han Vu) Senior Chris Tang plays a classical piece on a home-brought keyboard. Tang has performed in venues across the country and plans to pursue music afte...
Carlmont showcases musical talent
Kiera Pendleton-White, Staff Writer
March 2, 2015
Filed under A&E
“We’re going to be losing a lot of talent this year,” said Instrumental Music Director John DaBaldo at the Carlmont High School Chamber Music Night. Chamber Music Night showcased the abilities of dozens of instrumental music students. The concert was divided into two parts, separated by...
Young talent arises on girls JV Soccer team
Becca Garner, Staff Writer
December 7, 2014
Filed under Student Bios
Passion for a sport is something that many people understand. For freshman Sophia Eaker, soccer has been a lifelong passion. Eaker started playing soccer with her cousin at a very young age. "I've been playing soccer since I was 3 years old," said Eaker. "Soccer means everything to me." Over...
Contestants wow in the finale of Carlmont’s Got Talent
Marco Sevilla, Staff Writer
May 21, 2014
Filed under Multimedia
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Talent and dedication lead
Sarah Schisla, Staff Writer
May 1, 2014
Filed under A&E, Top News
It is no secret that Carlmont's Jazz Ensemble members are dedicated, talented, and successful. The group attends more events outside of Carlmont and has more awards than any other music group. "It's partially because there are more competitions offered in [the jazz category], and the smaller group...
Features
Belmont city officials grapple with infrastructure problem
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s roads are among the worst in the state. According to a staff report from the Department of Public Works, Belmont has accumulated upwards of $100 million in deferred road and storm drain maintenance. O...
Belmont works to create a vibrant downtown
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s unbuilt town center has been in development for 31 years. In 1986, a committee was formed to study and evaluate the feasibility of revitalizing downtown Belmon...
Students need a healthy breakfast to start their day
Juliana Rinaldi, Staff Writer
Breakfast: a hearty meal to kick start the day or a quick bite before rushing out of the house to school or work? Many teenagers and young adults don't know which one breakfast...
Gender stigma plays a role in sports
Adriana Kurtovich, Staff Writer
Today's society often portrays men as more superior in sports compared to women. However, this is not always the case. The number of female athletes at NCAA schools has...
Chronic pain takes an emotional toll on patients
Izzy Bruguera, Staff Writer
Imagine waking up every morning for months or years on end with pain plaguing every move and every moment of the day. Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts for ...
Outside sports generate debate over PE credit
Mike Carlson, Staff Writer
Out-of-school sports can offer Carlmont students benefits, but they can also come with drawbacks. The benefits include valuable friendships, increased discipline, and stayi...