Seniors win in Mini Madness
Briana McDonald, Segment Producer
April 3, 2018
Filed under ScotCenter, ScotCenter: Campus
Briana McDonald reports on the seniors defeat over the sophomores in the championship. ...
Carlmont has strong showing in first dual meet against Aragon
Samantha Dahlberg, Staff Writer
March 25, 2018
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A Carlmont varsity track runner, sprinting down the field, is just about to cross the finish line. They cross. The result concludes that Carlmont received first place for all of their varsity events (athletic.net). Carlmont’s track and field team had their first home dual meet against Aragon Hig...
Varsity boys’ volleyball claims a victory against the Vikings
Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer
March 23, 2018
The Scots' gym was already as clean as could be, but the boys' varsity volleyball team felt an urge to sweep the floor. Instead of grabbing a broom, they swept the floor with Mills High School in a 3-0 set sweep. That day, March 21, the Scots won on their home court against the Vikings. Although the Vikings worked hard, the ...
JV girls’ lacrosse first game ends with a win
Briana McDonald, Segment Producer
March 13, 2018
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Briana McDonald reports on the JV girls' lacrosse first game against rival, Sequoia High School.
JV boys’ basketball team finishes their season strong
Mia-Isobel Craig, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018
Applause and high fives echoed throughout the gym as the last buzzer of the JV boys' basketball season went off. Carlmont had won their game 40-27 against Aragon High School. "I want to end the season on a high note; we lost four games in a row at one point," said JV coach Josh Wellman. The game st...
Seniors beat staff in volleyball game
Skylar Weiss, Staff Writer
February 10, 2018
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Carlmont seniors and staff enjoyed their Friday lunchtime by challenging each other to a volleyball game in the Scots Gym on Feb. 9. Students of all grades had just finished their own volleyball tournament during previous lunchtimes, which had been organized by Carlmont ASB. "It's a bit of a tradition...
Varsity girls’ basketball takes the win against the Gunn Titans
Sophie Lynd, Staff Writer
December 13, 2017
Despite the fact that the varsity Lady Scots barely worked up a sweat, they were still able to prove victorious over the Gunn High School Titans. From the start, both teams played very different games. While the Scots focused on passing and shooting three-point shots around the outside of the key, the Titans were able to drive t...
Scots win a close game over San Mateo
Briana McDonald, Segment Producer
November 11, 2017
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Briana McDonald reports on the Carlmont football game against the San Mateo Bearcats on Friday, Oct. 6.
Girls’ tennis fights for the win against the El Camino Colts
Aaron Trierweiler, Staff Writer
October 30, 2017
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The Lady Scots competed at home against the El Camino Colts in the PAL tournament on Oct. 25 to see who would play against Aragon the next day. The Lady Scots, being second place in the Bay Division, played the Lady Colts, who are first place in the Ocean division. The Bay division represents vario...
Seniors named 2017 Powderpuff champions
Sadie Lyman, Staff Writer
October 25, 2017
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The senior Powderpuff team stripped the win from the juniors at their Championship game. On Oct. 24, the junior and senior Powderpuff teams fought for first place in the 2017 Powderpuff Championships. The game consisted of many thought-out plays and teamwork from both sides. In the end, both teams...
Varsity football sets the tone for the season with a strong win
Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer
August 27, 2017
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Even before the whistle blew, the Scots had decided they were not going to leave the field without a fight. This mentality translated directly into the game, as the Carlmont varsity football team defeated the Arroyo Dons 49-6 in their first game of the season on Aug. 25. Both teams tried to ...
Scots score decisive win against Hillsdale
Madeline Smith-Morton, Staff Writer
April 27, 2017
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The smell of popcorn and the murmur of voices envelopes the stands as parents and students settle in for the game. The Carlmont JV softball team won their game versus Hillsdale High School on April 27, with a final score of 10-0. The Lady Scots have remained undefeated this season, and are continuing to rise through...
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...