Students continue preparing for upcoming AP tests
Alexander English, Staff Writer
May 9, 2018
Filed under Campus
Each year, students put everything they have learned over the course of a year in their Advanced Placement classes onto paper, and get graded form a scale of one to five for the chance of getting college credit. AP tests originated in the 1950s and have been gaining traction ever since. While not everyone...
Panic! At the Disco releases songs for upcoming album, ‘Pray for the Wicked’
Katrina Wiebenson, Staff Writer
April 2, 2018
Filed under Reviews
Panic! At the Disco announced that they will release their sixth album, “Pray for the Wicked,” this summer on June 22. To stir up the excitement even more for fans, lead singer Brendon Urie previewed their new album by releasing two new singles, “Say Amen (Saturday Night)” and “(F**k a)...
Counselor meetings give students advice for the upcoming year
Parker English, Staff Writer
March 31, 2018
Filed under Campus
Counselor meetings are a very effective tool for students when deciding on upcoming classes. They occur every year starting in February and continuing up until late April. In these meetings, counselors make sure to check up on each student individually to ensure that they are on track to gradu...
Students can save three lives in upcoming blood drive
Maya O'Sullivan, Staff Writer
February 27, 2018
Carlmont students await the upcoming blood drive, where they are given the opportunity to save three lives by donating a pint of blood. The semi-annual blood drive hosted by Carlmont is approaching soon, and registration forms are now available in the ASB room. The blood drive is an opportunit...
FAFSA workshop guides upcoming graduates
Sadie Lyman, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Filed under Campus
When it comes to college, many students stress over the money required to obtain an education. On Thursday, Jan. 25, the College and Career Center offered a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application workshop for seniors and their families from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This worksho...
Polynesian Club prepares for the upcoming Heritage Fair
Vincent Wai, Staff Writer
January 22, 2018
Filed under Campus
Polynesian culture is one of the lesser-known aspects of Carlmont High School. However, with Heritage Fair scheduled to occur in the coming weeks, the Polynesian Club can use the event as an opportunity to express their culture and pride. Heritage Fair is a chance for students of different backgrounds...
Cross country runners prepare themselves for the upcoming track season
Aaron Trierweiler, Staff Writer
December 4, 2017
Filed under Sports
Carlmont cross country runners are actively preparing themselves for the season to come as the track season comes ever nearer. Despite constantly working on school work and with other things going on in their lives, the cross country runners still find time to be able to up their game through tr...
San Carlos voters prepare to hit the polls in school board election
Nina Heller, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017
Filed under News
San Carlos voters will hit the polls on Nov. 7 for a school board election in the San Carlos School District. As the voting date nears, sample ballots have been sent out to registered voters. Sample ballots can assist voters in the voting process once they reach the polls and assure that they s...
Football begins practices early for the upcoming season
Briana McDonald, Staff Writer
June 1, 2017
Filed under Sports
Carlmont football held practice on May 25 after school in the sunny weather. The team prepares for the upcoming season early to become familiar with the new team and get in shape. Both the varsity and JV teams productively run through their practice to help them advance, allowing for an effect...
Super Smash Bros Club gets ready to battle
Cameron Garcia Brown, Staff Writer
March 18, 2017
Filed under Campus
The Super Smash Bros Club is gearing up for their next crew battle. In the club, members play the video game Super Smash Bros on the Wii U. The game is made by Nintendo and is widely popular among wide varieties of people from adults to children. The game consists of many Nintendo characters even ...
Girls varsity softball has big shoes to fill
Daniel Friis, Staff Writer
March 10, 2017
Filed under Sports
On April 12, 2016, former varsity softball head coach, Jim Liggett made history when he won his 1000th career high school softball game. Liggett, who had coached at Carlmont High School for 41 years, led the Scots to 28 league championships and had 40 of his players receive scholarships to play in c...
ASB interviews possible new members
Rachel Hunter, Staff Writer
March 6, 2017
Filed under Campus
To enroll in ASB, students must do more than just fill out an application; they must also be interviewed to show their passion for the subject and compatibility with the class The interviews will take place after school in the ASB room from March 6 to March 15 and are conducted by the current and fu...
A closer look at Belmont's governmental bedfellows.
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...