Friends of Millard Fillmore is a club that competes in a local area annual trivia hunt. This hunt usually consists of teams from about ten local schools, both private and public. The hunt was created by retired Carlmont faculty member Bob Hunter to teach students research skills in a fun and competitive way. It has been taking place every February for the last 39 years.

Here's how it works: at 3:30 pm on a Friday, teams all meet at Carlmont High School. Many teams dress up in costumes or matching hats for the event. This event is known as "THE Bonus Round" because a mini trivia quiz is held and Millard Fillmore's birthday cake is given to the winning team. At this time all the hunt questions are read and explained. Occasionally there is a visit from President Millard Fillmore and his wife during the evening. The packets of questions are distributed and students RUN off to answer as many of them as they can with double bibliographic documentation before they are due to be turned in Sunday evening. For every minute a team is late in turning in their questions, they are docked points. On Monday at 3:30 all teams meet again at Carlmont High School for "Adjudication" where "readers" and "lawyers" from each school debate the answers. 

On January 24, 1998, Dr. Bob Hunter "Graduated" from Carlmont, after being a Top Scot for 38 years! As resident Carlmont historian, he has shared many stories with us over the years. He came to Carlmont as a U.S. History teacher in 1959, and throughout the years he has worn many hats: Teacher, Student Activities Director, Class Advisor, Budget Director, and Administrative Vice Principal, to name a few. He has been an invaluable guide to staff, students, and parents as they have tried to navigate the halls of Carlmont. He has provided many answers to Prom planners, Grad Night committees, Homecoming organizers....and the list goes on....and on. -- Happy fishing Dr. Hunter! 

Join us for the 40th annual Hunt on Friday, February 1, 2008 - Dr. Hunter's retirement year as Huntmaster.  Mark your calendar.

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