Carlmont’s a cappella groups display both talent and dedication
Kylie Lin, Staff Writer
May 17, 2017
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
April 28, 2017
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
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
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
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...
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...