The journey behind Carlmont’s track team taking on CCS trials to CCS finals
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
May 31, 2018
Filed under Sports
Sprints. Distance. Long jump. High jump. Shot put. Discus. All of these events were held at the CIF/CCS trials on Saturday, May 19 at Gilroy High School in Gilroy, California. Going into the semi-finals, Carlmont had a few team members participating at this event. Sadly, not everyone qualifi...
Cheer team tryouts commence for next year
Rachel Matatyaou, Staff Writer
May 19, 2018
Filed under Campus
As Carlmont’s 2017-18 school year draws to a close, next year's cheerleading team is already ramping up. Tryouts were held from May 15 to May 18, led by coaches Christie Lind Boyce and Kalina Wasman. Over the course of the four-day tryouts, athletes were evaluated on abilities such as their level of dance skill, athl...
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...
Carlmont’s track team accomplishes 3rd place at Arcadia
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
Filed under Sports
A Carlmont boys' varsity track runner is running in the cold. He is motivated to beat the person in front of him. His speed is pulling him to the finish line. Then, he passes the other guy with all of his might. He puts all of his energy to sprint past the finish line. A few seconds later, he c...
Belmont Library grows its own ‘Green Team’
Justin Som, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
Filed under News
Newspaper. Soil. Water. A variety of different vegetable seeds. These are the only things that the Belmont Library's "Green Team" needed to begin its goal of creating organic produce in the gardens of Barrett Park. The organization is the product of the collaboration efforts of Teen Service Librarian...
Carlmont Choir’s ‘American Songbook’ is a joyous success
Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer
March 25, 2018
Filed under A&E, Campus, Top News
The Performing Arts Center was packed last Friday, March 23, as audiences went to see Carlmont Choir's spring concert entitled "American Songbook." "American Songbook" covered a variety of selections from America’s past, much of which was largely based on the songbook of the same name. “...
Robotics team competes at the San Francisco Regional Competition
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
March 20, 2018
Filed under Campus
The Carlmont Robotics team traveled to compete at the San Fransisco Regional Competition on the weekend of March 18. The team successfully made it to the semifinals but were defeated by an alliance of world champions. A big part of the competition is preparation and the ability to change parts of the r...
Carlmont’s track team falls short in their second meet
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
March 18, 2018
Filed under Sports
Carlmont’s track and field team went to their second invitational, the Bellarmine-Kiwanis Invitational K-Bell Track and Field Classic at Los Altos High School, on March 10. They raced against many private schools, along with some of their public school rivals. “Other schools, other people. T...
Multi-sport team rooms create an environment for bonding
Rachel Matatyaou, Staff Writer
February 12, 2018
Filed under Campus
Although sports teams spend countless hours during their season training and bonding, a team locker room can help lead to friendships that leave the field. These friendships can lead to greater success on the field. But many athletes feel that access to team rooms are not equitable. A member of ...
Green Team continues to improve the tri-bin system
Taya Yakovenko, Staff Writer
February 5, 2018
Filed under Campus
With the implementation of a tri-bin system of compost, recycling, and landfill at Carlmont, the Green Team has been able to raise environmental awareness in the community. So far, the tri-bins have been a major success but the team needs to keep working to maintain that system. At this point, t...
JV girls’ basketball disappointed after loss against the Bears
Mia-Isobel Craig, Staff Writer
January 14, 2018
Filed under Sports
The JV girls' basketball team kicked off Carlmont's first quad game of the basketball season in the Carlmont vs. Menlo Atherton (MA) home game on January 12 but ultimately fell short and led to the first loss of the night. "We went into the game thinking that we were going to lose. As a team, we need...
The JV soccer team beats Capuchino 5-0 in their first scrimmage
Mia-Isobel Craig, Staff Writer
November 24, 2017
The boys' junior varsity soccer team starts off their season well with a win against the Mustangs the day before Thanksgiving. Only six members of Capuchino's team was present, so one of their varsity players had to sub in. The Scots had nine players on while the Mustangs had seven, contributing to C...
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...