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On June 5, 2026, about 500 seniors celebrated their graduation in a memorable ceremony attended by thousands of family members, friends and teachers. Student speakers and administrators delivered remarks as graduates and spectators gathered to honor the achievement and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter. About the Contributor Rowan Sheng (class of 2027) is a junior and second-year journalist at Carlmont High School.

As senior year comes to an end, they are getting ready to move on to the next part of their lives. Seniors shared their feelings about leaving high school, their plans for the future, and advice for the upcoming seniors. With only a few weeks left, seniors reflect on their high school experience. About the Contributor Jayden Young is a junior at Carlmont High School and a second-year journalist. He loves to play video games and hang out with his friends. He also likes to play golf, bake, and cook.

As seniors approach the end of their high school careers, their day-to-day lives look quite different from those of many of their peers. In this period, a month away from graduation, most seniors have committed to colleges and have only AP exams and finals left academically. This situation, unique to the senior class, leaves people wondering what seniors are doing right now. About the Contributor Ayaan Omer is a junior at Carlmont High School and a second-year journalist with Scot Scoop.

The smell of pizza, llamas, and ice cream fills the air as students come together in the quad to celebrate Carlmont’s annual Scotsland. Ranging from club fundraising to games to snacks and more, Scotsland brings the student body down to the quad for one more day under the sun before the summer. Planning begins with the Associated Student Body many weeks in advance, through outreach to clubs and vendors, ultimately culminating in a day filled with energy and excitement.

We asked three Carlmont graduating seniors how their identities have changed from freshman year until now. Audrey Gong, Senior Class President: “Freshman year, I did not win the election. I was pretty shy, and I wasn’t very confident in myself. But sophomore year, I ran again, and I won, so I think taking that step and resisting failure was something that was really important to me.” Sachin Bulfer, Senior Class Valedictorian: “I moved across the world and transitioned schools in freshman year.

Throughout her time at Carlmont High School, senior Sofie Budman has delved into a variety of STEM pursuits, ranging from coding to math to biology. However, Budman’s love for science, technology, engineering, and math started long before high school. “When I was in elementary school, I started coding with scratch. And then also, my dad’s work is in STEM. So, it’s kind of like definitely something that I’ve been familiar with since I was little,” Budman said.

Standing next to an Armored Rescue Vehicle with countless tools and specialized equipment attached to it, Sergeant Korey Sprader dismantled the Hollywood version of SWAT, noting that it is extremely unrealistic. “If we had a show, it would have zero ratings,” Sprader said. “The shootouts, rolling gun battles, foot pursuits and all the things you see in SWAT shows are just not for us.” Sprader is one of three team leaders on the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team.

Sitting at the dining room table, talking to me, she pauses the conversation, lowers her voice, and glances down the hall before continuing. We’re talking about politics, and both have the same view. She knows her father doesn’t see it the same way, and she’ll be judged if we’re overheard. Politics today comes up in conversation more and more frequently because of the world we live in.

In a rapidly changing, dynamic society, language now more than ever has the potential to unite individuals across the world and have a long-lasting impact on the children who engage in multilingual immersion. And yet, one obstacle stands in the way. A 2017 American Council on International Education report found that only 20% of K-12 schools offered foreign language enrollment, with even fewer requiring it. This fact has long-lasting impacts on students’ lives and careers.