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december 17, 2009 vol. 45, no. 5
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Tales from Black Friday surviving the shopping craze Student pilots take off rustlers nurture their love of flight CMR’ s football tradition reflections on state title No.13 c.m. russell high school great falls, montana
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Favorite Christmas gifts don’t normally include frozen fuel lines, flat tires, dead batteries, broken windshield wipers or cracked alternator belts, but for those braving the winter weather of Great Falls, Santa’s bag is full of these ever-so-jolly problems. The coldest winter in decades is on tap for Montana, and students, teachers and others need to be prepared to brave the arctic conditions. Car troubles are an inevitable plague which comes with every winter season, but there are ways such troubles can be avoided. It comes as no surprise to see people attempting to beat up their cars in subzero weather, and most often this is due to a stubborn engine that refuses to start. This can be explained by multiple things, commonly including frozen fuel lines, a dead battery or a cracked alternator belt. Increased humidity poses the risk of condensation forming inside the gas tank if Art by Tawnee Boham. fuel runs low. When temperatures drop, this condensation freezes and prevents fuel from reaching the engine. So, if the fuel gauge is buried on empty and the car won’t start the best action to take is filling up. Getting gas into the car is essential to cold weather auto care. If the tank is full or near full and the car is still too stubborn to get you somewhere on time by starting up, the next most likely problem is a dead battery. When the weather outside is frightful, most times people want the insides of their cars to be delightful. To keep the car toasty warm requires almost triple the battery power of air conditioning during the summertime. This, along with additional headlight time because of the longer nights and shorter days, drains the battery. The best solution to this winter problem is to bundle up and brave the cold a bit more by rationing the amount you use the heater and attempt to drive while the sun is still up. Money is tight these days, and many are saving for holiday
gifts. The last thing someone needs is to fork out $70-$80 for a busted serpentine or alternator belt. Cold weather is hard on a car, and alternator belts tend to crack when the cold creeps into town. These cracks make is difficult to bring power from the engine to the battery, which is a likely cause for a faulty start. Keeping a car in the garage can help. More problems are likely to occur when it comes to cars in the ice and snow, but if one cares for their car, checks fuel levels, oil pressure, tire pressure and other smaller details more often, the car will more likely stick it out through the cold winter months. Another car-related problem has come to our attention since winter’s arrival: irresponsible driving. We understand that many students are new to driving in winter weather, but that is no excuse for stupidity in unsafe conditions. Spinning brodies and drifting through the icy streets pose a danger not only to oneself, but also to other drivers. Driving the same way in winter as one does during the spring and summer months is flat out dumb. Problems such as a cracked alternator belt or bent rim are not as much of a blow to one’s pocket as a wreck, hospital visit or raised insurance. Take care in these dangerous conditions, and remember that no amount of fun is worth the way you live the remainder of your days. Take our advice into consideration and maybe we’ll see less street brawls between people and their cars. Happy Holidays!
Corrections
In the Nov. issue our staff made the following mistakes:
*Pg. 15 Teachers Choice “Blind Your Ponies”was a favorite book of English teacher Ryan Anderson. *Pg. 20 The headline misreported the volleyball team’s performance at state. *Pg. 23 Greg Oswood’s football position is wide receiver.
Charles M. Russell High School: The Stampede editor-in-chief
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Before my senior year even began, I had heard about the dreaded disease that affects students and teachers alike. Not only had I heard about this strange phenomenon, but I had seen the effects. I had watched as my older, senior friends shrugged off their homework, from the previous day, and how their efforts only dwindled as the school year progressed. Now, as I enter the fourth month of my senior year, I already feel myself losing the determination to finish my senior research paper. In case anyone didn’t know, that is the determining factor as to whether or not I pass English this year. This also leads as to whether or not I’ll graduate from high school. Senioritis, as it is called, has been the downfall of many seniors, and now I can understand why. In the beginning of the year, I packed my schedule. Taking advantage of all the classes I could take now that I had enough room for them. Now, I find myself dreading this decision… dragging my feet to AP Government and senior project English. I find it hard to believe that this “senioritis” means that seniors don’t care, although that may be a small part of it. I think it has more to do with becoming too big for the fish bowl. As graduation draws nearer and nearer, seniors start to think about what college, or whatever future plans they may have, is going to be like and their high school days become less significant. However you choose to spend the next fifty years of your life, you must graduate from high school in order to do pretty much anything... unless your life goal is flipping burgers at the BK Lounge for the rest of your life. I have a suspicion that about 2 percent of my class has that particular dream. It’s hard to concentrate, I know this. I also know that there’s only 164 days left till graduation, and that’s not that bad, right?
Chloe Rogers
On the cover: Juniors Katie Noland, April Lechman and Emily Keener take the plunge at the Downtown Christmas Stroll. Photo by Austin Lahr.
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One Web site has the capacity to be considered the “largest and most popular general reference work on the Internet.” One Web site has 14 million articles, all of which have been created by people who don’t even own or operate the site. One Web site has spurred controversy among educators, students, media sources, and many other people who use or have heard about
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English teachers and professors across the United States scoff at the ever-so-popular Wikipedia, which has turned into a monster of a problem in their eyes as more and more students use it, even after they have been told not to. Those teachers are afraid that students are erik montague receiving allegedly false information about certain events, people, places, and so on. I will be the first to admit that this argument was a valid one; key-word being “WAS.” Shortly after Wikipedia became popular and spawned such controversy, the creators and managers of the site made sure that its reliability would increase. They did this by putting each edit and addition to the site through an intense credibility test that ensures that information on the site is as credible as other sites on the Internet that professors and teachers deem as reliable sources of information. Since then, both reporters and experts have shown a more positive outlook at the usage of the site for research, and the arguments that certain remaining protesters still have are weakening as time goes on. One of the main arguments that people who oppose Wikipedia use is the fact that anyone can edit it, making it an unreliable source because most of the people who edit it are not professionals and people sometimes put in their opinion or completely destroy an article altogether because they feel like it. I have a personal story that proves this to be true. One day, a few years ago, I was surfing Wikipedia looking at religious articles, and I came across an article titled “Satan.” When I came onto the page, I was expecting some sort of demonic figure to materialize in the picture that usually appears on the top-right corner of the page. However, when I looked at it, I didn’t see a picture of some demonic figure. Instead I saw a picture of Spongebob Squarepants. This event occurred a few years ago, before Wikipedia experienced the explosion of controversy that it receives today.
it. That Web site is Wikipedia, and it could be considered one of the most valued, or despised, sites on the Internet. Fans of Wikipedia argue that it’s user-friendly and that its credibility is backed up by sources that incorporate some sort of research and that people would normally use for papers. Critics speculate that since anyone and everyone can edit the entries, it’s an un-
Since then, I have witnessed people personally trying to destroy or place false information into the site, and I came back to it an hour or two later, and it was completely changed back to a correct format and contained credible information. This proves that English teachers once had a solid basis for their argument to stand on, but since Wikipedia has evolved, these arguments are not as strong as they once were. Current arguments against Wikipedia focus on the idea that even though it has evolved, it remains a weak source from which to attain credible information. However, in a recent study, Wikipedia was close to the accuracy of Encyclopedia Britannica, a sight that is deemed credible for facts and information. Another argument I hear from people is that most of the sources on the Internet, not just Wikipedia, are unreliable, and should only be used for a basis to begin finding information. But the question I have is, “If all of the information on the Internet is basically unreliable, then why does it seem so prominent in most research these days, as well as being the no. 1 source used and adored by researchers? Also, why are books considered to be so much more reliable than the Internet? Can one not just put a book on the Internet and still keep its value as a reliable source?” With all of these facts in mind, why is there such refutation against Wikipedia? Well, the people who are in opposition to it are losing their arguments that were once considerably valid, and the world is starting to see that Wikipedia is going to be the future of how people attain their information. Wikipedia is a living, breathing source of information that is innovating and pioneering the frontier of the age of information. People should learn to accept that it’s a site that is meant to help people, and once people learn to embrace it with a lighter tone, then they will see better results from the site as a whole.
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reliable source in many aspects and should not be used for papers that are supposed to display fact. Regardless of which side is correct, Wikipedia and its contents have been the source of arguments either for or against since the dawn of its creation in 2001 and the debate are still alive today. Here are some opinions from the Charles M. Russell High School community:
As a person, I am similar to many people: I use technology to make my life and work more efficient. I use cell phones, computers, and the Internet to gain information and communicate with people. In fact, I'm using a word processing dictation scott clapp program to write this article. I simply speak into a microphone, and my computer processes the words nearly as fast as I can speak. So, technology really poses no great threat to me personally; but I do suggest that we need to use technology carefully and skillfully if it's going to serve us best. We should be technology's masters, not its slaves. When asked what my thoughts were concerning Wikipedia, I said that as a basic tool, the website offers a good starting point from which to begin finding information. But, I also said that for the purposes of scholarship and academic effort, Wikipedia really offered no authority in any subject matter. That assertion does not dismiss entirely Wikipedia's value as a basic search tool, but it does mean that trustworthiness of information sometimes comes into question. The reason? In today's fast-paced society we often fail to take the time to examine carefully the information we come upon daily. We live in a world that historians and social scientists have labeled "postmodernist," a time in which nearly everything holds the possible, but nothing seems absolute. Wikipedia complicates those ideas of uncertainty by giving access to information that seems reliable, but may not, in fact, be real. Too often we fail to verify information we encounter. As I've discussed in class with my students, too often we do not examine sources to determine whether the information we have manifests as true. And I think young people today in particular are susceptible to the idea that "If it's on the Internet it must be true." In reality, nothing could be further from the truth. The Internet lacks the control, the oversight, and the ethical constraints
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necessary to ensure reliability. As a result, the Internet can and has become a place for self-promotion, propaganda, and outright misinformation. While Wikipedia does have some increased security tools in place, much of the information on it remains suspect because of its status as a publicly shared domain. And because most people are unwilling or unable to spend the time to verify information they find on sites like Wikipedia, they can become unwilling (or willing) participants in the sharing of false information. In a world that functions on control and flow of information, such practices can be harmful to individuals and the world at large. Organizations like the American Psychiatric Association (APA), The Modern Language Association (MLA), and other professional organizations formed before the invention of the Internet as a means to ensure the reliability and accuracy of information presented by scholars and academics. The reason those groups originated centered on the notion that information needed to be shared and examined to ensure that the information is honest and academically truthful. Information that is unsound or false is worthless. We use information to improve our lives, our world, and to advance humanity’s moral and ethical standards. Anything that works against those ideals works contrary to human betterment, and as such, should be suspect. Wikipedia and other sites similar to it offer the advantage of gaining information quickly and with relatively little effort, but because of those factors and the idea that information might not be as reliable as we would like to believe, Wikipedia and other publicly shared information sites must remain, for now, starting points for information gathering, and not the final authority in our quest for knowledge.
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OBAMA: The 1st Year zack jarvis
Barack Obama has been the leader of our nation for almost a year now and a question needs to be asked: Has he Baracked America like we thought he would? Obama has covered a lot of ground as president so far within a year time span. He has ordered the closing of Guantanamo Bay, he has set a date for us to be out of Iraq, and he has been pushing for the much publicized health care reform bill in Congress right now. However, Obama’s approval rating among Americans has slowly been slipping ever since he took office. What started out as a 76% approval rating has dipped below 50% at the beginning of December. Many Americans have expressed their displeasure with Obama’s health care plan and Obama’s stance on both Afghanistan and Iraq. Obama was also heavily criticized for getting the Noble Peace Prize when he was in office as President for under a year without any huge world changing actions. He won the prize for the reason of “his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” Many critics called the award premature, but premature or not Obama has won the award. Obama had numerous problems facing him when he came in to office. One of the larger ones was the recession our country was dipping in to as he came in to office. One of his actions to try to resolve this problem was passing the economic stimulus package of $787 billion dollars. Many argue that Obama isn’t doing his job very well and I would agree that he has left a lot to be desired with his first term. His campaign promise for “change” was a little hard to buy in to, because
every president promises some kind of change and in the end we are left in the same situation as we were before. I am a little frustrated with Obama for spending so much money in such a little amount of time. The people who are going to have to pay that money back is my generation. The generation before me got greedy and now my generation must suffer for their mistakes. I believe Obama could have found a way to solve the economic crisis without sending more billions of dollars to a problem which is still not entirely fixed. I do believe that so far Obama is doing “the best he can”, but the best he can isn’t enough right now. Our nation is in desperate need of change but not the change that Obama has been drilling Congress and the American people for. I understand our health care system isn’t in the best shape right now, but we need to fix some other things in our nation before we jump straight to the health care crisis. (If it in fact is a crisis) However, there has been utter disrespect for Obama in the past year that I haven’t seen for any of the presidents in my life time. People have been protesting Obama plans with pictures of him with a Hitler mustache on and a Nazi symbol behind him. We all remember the Senator who heckled Obama when he was speaking to Congress. Obama may not be doing the best job, but he is doing the best he can I would say. Obama does have plenty of room for improvement for his next three years in power. He made a lot of promises during his campaign and it is about time to follow through.
U.S. President Barack Obama arrives with his wife Michelle Obama at Oslo Town Hall to receive the Nobel Peace Prize 2009, in Oslo, Norway on Dec. 10, 2009. Abaca Press/MCT.
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Black Friday: The best of times, worst of times tHe t1MEL1Ne
One student’s experiences on le jour noir by chloe rogers
dirk lawhon
1800 hours I decide to attend New Moon in theaters. I wasn’t planning on getting a lot of sleep anyway. 1900 hours New Moon. I am pleasantly surprised. 2300 hours Home at last. Four hours of sleep, anyone?
Friday
0300 hours Um, is that my alarm going off? 0330 hours. “Mom, it’s time to go.” “Oh I know, just one more thing.” After sitting on the couch cutting out coupons… 0345 hours “MOM.” 0400 hours We arrive at Herbergers, the first stop on our list. Each cash register we pass has a line of at least fifty people waiting to purchase their things. 0430 hours Still at Herbergers… since when did we absolutely need knives? Since they were 30 percent off, that’s when. 0445 hours In line at Herbergers and I’m already feeling like it’s later than it actually is. 0515 hours We are on our way to JcPenny’s when something catches my eye, buy one get one half off on bras at Victoria’s Secret? We must go in. 0545 hours Me and my mom meet back up at JcPenny’s to buy a coat and scarf for my dad. I guess plaid is in this year. 0600 hours In line at JcPenny’s and I check on the line at Coffee Ect. I want coffee, but not that bad. 0630 hours We trek through hundreds of cars in the parking lot until we finally find ours, then we make ourway to the back door pick up for Herbergers. It’s still dark out. 0645 hours Starbucks looks a little better, until two cars cut us in the drive-through. My mom looks at coupons to hide the fury. 0715 hours We head back to Herbergers, things are starting to get a little fuzzy… 0740 hours We give up and go back to the car… I need food! 0755 hours Even McDonalds on the west side has a huge line, and Office Max is in Marketplace… backtracking doesn’t top the list of things my mom likes to do. Now things are really fuzzy. 0820 hours We just absolutely needed that cordless mouse… and the overly helpful, young associate keeps looking at me weird. 0850 hours I’m home, finally. This was possibly the longest day of my life. I don’t last an hour before I fall asleep.
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I wanted to look for dorm room necessities for college. My grandma and I go every year just for the experience.
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Kalynn Miller, 12
Brittany Levandowski, 12
Why did you want to find the best deals on Black Friday?
Maybe the prospect of Black Friday excites you. Maybe you set your little alarm clock and fall asleep dreaming of the bargains you are going to get in the morning. It’s the day after Thanksgiving, the first true day of Christmas shopping, and your favorite stores are advertising the season’s best deals. I’m not going to say that I was overjoyed about this fact. The idea of getting up at 2:30 a.m. and standing in a three-mile line outside of Old Navy or Wal-Mart for a single pair of $15 jeans somehow didn’t appeal to me. However, my mother, a loose cannon shopper on the edge, wasn’t concerned with the line or the time of day. Her sole focus was to snatch that pair of jeans from the shelf and from that little old lady who uses her sweet and gentle appearance to cheat you out of that one item you’ve been looking for. Something I’ve learned from participating in the madness of Black Friday shopping: little old lady = demon
in disguise. I warn you, if you have never attended a door buster sale, stay far away from that gang of little old ladies waiting patiently next to you in line. As soon as those doors open, they will push, shove, kick, and bite their way to anything that looks like a sale. Remember those heated memory foam pillows you saw in yesterday’s ad? No you don’t. Forget it. Even before those doors open, those “sweet” old ladies have called dibs on those pillows and they are more than willing to play the old lady card or lay the guilt trip on you to snag the last one. Between having to deal with the millions of vicious little old ladies, standing in lines both outside the doors and inside at the checkout counter, putting up with the loud mouthed chipper Black Friday veteran, and never finding what I had gone out to find, I did not have a pleasant shopping experience. Next year, I’m sleeping in.
The st4t1st1cs
a breakdown of local business turnouts by josh philyaw
Wal-Mart
There was a percent increase from last year. Big sellers were laptops and big screen tv’s. - The laptops that were on sale sold out.
Target There was a 12 percent increase from last year. Big sellers were in the electronic department. - Stereos, small electronic such as Ipods.
Herberger’s There was a percent increase from last year. Perfumes and down comforters were great sellers. It was a very successful day.
Scheels There was a huge percent increase from last year. Most products were big sellers. all information from store managers
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Thursday
Since when did shopping become a bloodsport?
Everything was on sale on black Friday. It’s fun to go shopping very early.
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Students experiment with motion The latest in a series of fun and exciting lab experiences engineered by Michael Lathrop finished with experimental ballistics last week. Students, equipped with miniature cannons and cannon balls, used the powers of physics to determine projectile momentum. Students this week will finish their experiment and conclude their lab reports.
Politic junkies welcome! Artist among us A new club called Rustler Politics will be forming at a date to be determined, and will be for students who are debating current issues such as immigration and environmental policy. For information, see fliers posted on every floor or sign up in room 214
Artist in residence Sarah Rowley visited CMR Dec. 7-11. She is a painter visiting the Pairs Gibson Quare Museum. Rowley helped the Art Workshop students with their projects.
Big Sky broadens the community across Montana A 7 a.m. English class meets Dec. 15 in Michele Canfield’s classroom. Photo by Nick Green.
English Students learn to function outside school, work independently nick green their homes in Montana, because th nick gr For some the rigors of Honors English are long distance from their houses, Clapp said. too much to cope with, but for others the bore“If I give you freedom you should prodom of regular English would be too much to duce a good result,” Clapp said. Students handle. need to be able to produce a good result by “For me an ideal class operates when ev- themselves and can’t slack off, he added. ery student is prepared and fully ready to Furthermore, according to the Poynter participate,” senior AP English teacher Scott Institute students, who are self-motivated Clapp. progress further and retain more knowledge, The transition from middle to high school also allowing students to learn independently can be a difficult time, and one helps to prepare them for the switch to college of the most challenging things style learning. (in higher level learning) is a want indepen“If I give you free- dent“Businesses transition away from teacherpeople who are able to based learning towards student- dom you should pro- function without direct superbased learning. duce a good result.” vision,” Clapp said.” “I’ve changed my approach Scott Clapp But for all of Honors Engby making students choose their lish’s difficulties it is a far better own work plan and their learning environoption for students who aren’t ment,” Clapp said. Clapp and other English challenged by a normal English class or who teachers are moving from objective to sub- simply want to waive college credits or pad a jective learning and taking the responsibil- resume. ity away from teachers and putting it on the Honors English presents a major change shoulders of students. for students; it can be hard to transition away At times students struggle with the new from copying notes off of a PowerPoint prefound responsibility they encounter as they sentation to being able to learn individually progress through high school. Greatly in- and to prioritize one’s schedule. creasing homework amounts and increasing difficulty of workloads make for a much harder go of it, Clapp added. “There’s a nationwide trend toward individual learning. I know people whose acutual job is in California who never have to leave
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CMR played host to a peer visitation from Missoula Big Sky High School Dec. 8-9. The visitation is part of a requirement established and mandated by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools in an effort to create community across school boundaries and offer a means for professional constructive criticism for improving school climate. The six Big Sky faculty members toured through classrooms and met with teachers representing their fields during their time at CMR
Freshmen and seniors get a taste of their future careers this month This month, the counseling center has been conducting senior visits. This gives seniors a chance to talk with their counselors about what they’re planning for life after high school. They discuss scholarships and financial aid for college. Counselors are also visiting freshman classes this month to introduce them to the interest inventory which deduces what they are good at versus what they would like to do.
Junior class leader Tim Seery earns trip to D.C., $5,000 scholarship
Junior Timothy Seery is once again taking student leadership to new heights for the C.M. Russell High School community. Seery has been selected as one of two students from the state of Montana to attend a United States Senate Leadership program. The selection includes a trip to Washington, D.C., in March and a $5,000 scholarship.
Sophomores Tony Wester and Raven Jarvey prepare to work on a human body unit for Nathan Gregier’s 10th grade biology class.
CMR foreign exchange student homesick and ready for his destination home
Italian exchange student Luca Branco is leaving on Dec. 19. After Christmas break, he won’t be returning to school at CMR, instead he will continue his schooling in Italy. It’s been very difficult for him to have his parents “so so far way.” He will miss his friends the most, but he’s very homesick.
New year to bring a new principal to Paris Gibson Paris Gibson Education Center will welcome new principal Drew Uecker on January 25, 2010. Uecker replaces Mary Ann Cosgrove, who has worked for the Great Falls School District for 31 years as a teacher and administrator. Uecker currently works as the Transition Coordinator for the district. He has worked as Special Education Coordinator, a special education teacher and a science teacher.
Native American student leaders elected, hope to build connection with student government Native Americans in CMR have recently elected representative officers to be student leaders. They will participate regularly with student government as well as furthering the bridge between all parts of CMR. Congratulations to sophomore Shaunice Lefebre and freshman Stephen Lefromboise.
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Big Deal Events
Dec 18 - 19 Dec 21 - Jan 3
you should know about CMR Wrestling Invitational Winter break
Jan 1
New Years Day
Jan 5
Financial Aid Workshop
Jan 7
Great Falls Public Schools/ University of Idaho Jazz Workshop
Jan 8
Great Falls Public Schools/ University of Idaho Jazz Workshop Concert
Jan 9 Jan 10
Great Falls Park and Rec Basketball Tournament CMR City League Basketball
Jan 16
CMR Wrestling Rocky Mountain Invitational
Jan 18
Student Holiday
Jan 20 Jan 22
Semester Assessments/ Finals City League Basketball
Dec 12
End of Semester, Early Out
Jan 23
CMR Swimming Missoula Invitational
Jan 27
CMR City League Basketball
Jan 28
Stampede Distribution
Jan 29
CMR Showcase Concert
Jan 31 - Feb 2
AA Orchestra Festival at CMR
Feb 3
City League Basketball
Feb 5-6
U of M Thespian Festival in Missoula, CMR Wrestling Eatern Seeding Meet
Feb 7-8
Treble Festival in Missoula
Feb 12-13 Feb 15
The line at the DECA store is not quite as long as it was in years past. Healthy alternatives are not attracting as many customers this year, and profits are down. Photo by Georgia Mae Morrison.
CMR Electric City Winter Classic Basketball Tournament
Jan 13
Jan 19-21
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Swimming and Wrestling State Meets School Holiday (President’s Day)
Healthy food movement impacting more than waistlines at CMR
Students, faculty, finances heavily affected by new food guidelines georgia mae morrison
In the Great Falls Public schools system, the war against child obesity and type-two diabetes is raging, but if the healthy movement is to be the winner it will not be without sacrifice. At the beginning of this year, students were shocked to find that their Pop Tarts, regular soda, and candy bars had been stripped from the schools. Some welcomed the healthy atmosphere, while others complained that it was their decision. Eventually all of the buzz died down. But is it working, and how is it affecting the finances of the school? Are some students still angry, are they adapting to it, or are they just getting junk from other places? But let’s go back to the beginning. In 2005, Congress passed a law that required all schools to participate in the program in years following , and to try and monitor what the students are eating. Mikie Messman, the CARE Program coordinator, was a major part in bringing these requirements to the Great Falls Public Schools. “We decided it was the right thing to do because of such huge problems like type-2 diabetes and child obesity. It isn’t moral to teach nutrition in the schools when we were supplying heaps of junk,” Messman said. It has been a few months now since the program was put in place, and Messman believes it is having an effect. “My office is at an elementary school, and elementary schools are doing great. I want kids to eat healthy, but if they’re not we don’t want the schools to be contributing. I realize high school students are more mobile and they can leave and go get junk if they want it. And I also know that school stores like the DECA store have taken a hit,” Messman said. Messman is correct. The CMR DECA store has been drastically affected by the healthy food movement. Linda Sullivan, the DECA store manager, is working to find foods that meet the requirements and are as popular as the old foods students would
eat. She hasn’t noticed any huge healthy change, only the drop in sales. “Kids are bringing in their own things. People are selling things out of their lockers and such, but we’re trying to figure out what foods the kids are still buying and get rid of the slow movers in the store,” Sullivan said. Business teacher Dave Stukey is the head of the DECA club, and he agrees with Sullivan. Although profits weren’t hit as bad as he had expected, they were still down a third within the first couple of months. The DECA store brings in a lot of money for the school. It donates money to different clubs and organizations at CMR that might be struggling. It also pays for some fun things, such as the big screen TV in the commons area. The students are the main population that has been affected by this movement, and Stukey noticed a mixed response from them. Some do appreciate the healthy option, but others do not agree. “You’re taking away choices, and therefore not allowing responsibility, and I don’t think it will necessarily change future habits,” Stukey said. Agree or disagree, this program is moving forward in full swing. A $150,000 grant ($50,000 a year for three years) was applied for and granted to CMR from the Blue Cross Blue Shield for Healthy Montanans. Mikie Messman, with help from the Student Wellness Committee, applied for the grant to support our wellness movement. Most of the grant money will be used to hire a Student Wellness coordinator. “They’ll do a lot of things the CARE office is doing, but it’s not our primary job. We’re haveing to squeeze this in among other things so we think it’s important to have someone to devote their full attention.” This program will most likely stick around for a while. And the wellness committee will keep working to make, “The healthy choice the easy choice.”
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FFA organization finds local interest at CMR Introduced to Great Falls by teacher Jodi Koterba for first time dayton smith chapters nationwide. In order to reflect the exCJ Blake never planned on joining the FFA. panding career field of Agricultural Education, But when former CMR student Darren Pockling- the non-profit group’s name was changed to ton recommended the National Future Farmers The National FFA Organization in 1988. of America Organization to him, he made a very The most recognizable symbol of the FFA good decision. is the formal blue corduroy jacket worn by its Blake, a senior, is the members. In competition, members win contest President of the Great Falls pins and proficiency chapter of FFA. Until last awards which they year, surprisingly, Great then display on their Falls was never home to a jackets. chapter of the nationwide The organization career and technical stuCJ Blake, senior has included students dent organization. President, FFA Organization from across the coun“Mrs. Koterba brought try. Prominent former it with her from Pennsylmembers range from vania,” Blake said. “She started it here (in Great country musicians Tim Falls) for the first time.” McGraw and Taylor As the Central Montana economy is more Swift, to former President Jimmy Carter and agricultural-based than many other areas, it Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. may come as a shock to some that Great Falls The major idea behind FFA is agricultural has never housed a chapter of the FFA. Though education, and with the new chapter now in it’s popular and a part of the curriculum in place, it will only be a short time until an agrimany smaller towns and schools, last year was cultural education class is offered at CMR. the first activity Great Falls has seen. Students involved in the club attend state Originally called the Future Farmers of conventions where they can compete in events America when it was founded in 1928, the FFA ranging from welding and woods to meats and boasts more than 507,000 members within 7,400 sales.
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Tis’ the season to be jolly, but don’t ring in the New Year with a DUI 38% of all Christmas-time car accident deaths and 54 % of all New Year’s car accident deaths are alcohol-related. Parents, don’t host holiday parties for your teens if you are aware there will be alcohol. Teens, don’t ruin everyone’s holiday by drinking and driving.
Blake sees his involvement as productive not only for the time being, but the future as well. “We can earn scholarships from the organization,” Blake said. In fact, Blake hopes to study agricultural and land science at MSU Bozeman next fall. His participation in the FFA makes him only more qualified. Along with Blake, Matt Darlington is the local chapter’s Vice President, and Matt Carlstrom is the Secretary/Treasurer. Interest in the group, which has meetings once or twice a month, is growing and Blake en- CMR senior CJ Blake, President courages anyone curious to try it out. of the Great Falls FFA “All you have to do is take, like, landscape design class to join,” Blake said. “It’s not 4-H, but similar. Anyone interested in farming should join.” The National FFA Organization www.ffa.org MISSION: The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. THE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION MISSION: Agricultural Education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems.
THESPIANS prepare for new shows
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international man of mystery (until you learn more) Q - What caused you to come to CMR? A - I didn’t like California, I didn’t get along with people the people and I didn’t have friends. I had met Spencer Hopkins and he offered for me to stay with him. Here, I already have friends! Q - Where are you from?
Preparing for auditions, students hand around monologues for performance. Photos by Zack Jarvis.
Q - What languages do you know?
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With Madrigal Dinner under the CMR Drama Department’s belt for the year, some odd shows are in store for the department. It has been officially announced that the winter show, which will be open to everyone for auditions is the famous comedy “The Odd Couple.” Auditions for the winter show will be January 11th and 12th. Before the winter show hits the stage, however, the thespian show will be cast and will begin work. The thespian show is available only to those who are thespians. A thespian is someone who belongs to the International Thespian Society. The thespian show this year, set for Feb. 11, is being called “The Will Project,” and the show is a series of famous William Shakespeare scenes being performed by many actors and actresses in our school. “Being a thespian means you are kind of in a secret society within the high school,” senior Kevin Ragland said. “I went to a production here, and seeing my friends in it just made me want to join,” Ragland said. Ragland was a light crew head on “Our Town” and on the spring play last year called “Lights, Camera, Action!” He is hoping to be a part of more shows
A - Hannover, Germany. It’s about 80 miles south of Hamburg.
A - I can speak English and German, but have also taken 7 years of Latin and 3 years of Greek. Q - What do you enjoy doing in your free time? A - I enjoy playing piano, soccer, skiing, karate, and tennis. Q - What do you enjoy about being a foreign exchange Bringing their monologues to life, juniors Aly Hutchinson and Scott Hill recite their lines.
and make the best of those he is involved in for his senior year. Both “The Will Project” and “The Odd Couple” are on his radar. “The best part of being an actor is you get to express yourself through acting and you get the chance to bring stories to life,” junior Scott Hill said. Hill has been on stage plenty of times throughout his CMR drama career. He had a role in “Our Town,” “Lights, Camera, Action!,” and the recent Madrigal Dinner.
A - I like English, the language, and the life experience. I get to see other parts of the world and meet new people. Plus, it’s nice to be outside of Germany. Q - What did you think America would be like and how about now? A - It was like I expected, from what my friends have said who have come. I just expected it would be like this. Q - Do you have any future plans and where would you like to end up? A - First I want to finish school and then I would like to study law in Germany. I think I’ll end up practicing law in a different city thanI live now. zach winter
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The return of the Science department receives conservation grant from CCCD
SWAMP
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Lewis and Clark would not likely recognize much on Great Falls’ west side in 2009, but one CMR project is aiming to change that- at least for a small part of the campus. This past summer, CMR science teachers Jon Davis and Tom Cubbage applied for a grant from the Cascade County Conservation District. The purpose of the grant itself, Davis said, is to bring a portion of the campus back to its native state. That portion is what Davis refers to as the “CMR swamp.” “Our goal is to put that portion back to what Montana looked like before humans got here,” Davis said. The grant, worth a little over $12,000, is going to pay for a lot of what needs to get done, such as fencing for the area, and the payment to the buildings and grounds department for tilling. The grant is also paying for bat houses, a state-of-the-art weather station and a Web cam. The Cascade County Mosquito and Weed Management District donated their time for free. “We want to benefit our neighboring community,” Davis said. The grant was given to CMR by the Cascade County Conservation District (CCCD), which works on conserving sites all around the county. “They have been totally supportive and helped us a lot,” Davis said. Though it may seem like getting a grant would be easy, there is a lot more to it. “It was a lot bigger process than I thought,” Davis said. He and Cubbage worked on a presentation during the summer with the help of science teachers Josy McLean and Chris Hibbert. The presentation was to “defend” their application to receive the grant and was
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A rendition of what the swamp might look like on the southeast corner of CMR’s property after all the work is finished. Photo courtesy of Jon Davis. shown to the board of directors of the CCCD. “It was just good to see that a summer’s worth of work paid off,” Davis said. Davis said that they have just recently got the OK to start the work on the swamp, and are looking forward to the studies and the information that this project can provide. “Hopefully by next year, it will look like a tall grass prairie that buffalo would have been walking through.”
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Magical Madrigal Dinner delivers melodious meal, entertainment emily peterson
The tables fall silent, all eyes turning to the back of the hall. The procession of royalty enters, their voices echoing through the chamber in holiday song. At the beginning of the long line of gowns and tights is Kayloni Arps, queen of the Madrigal dinner. “Being queen was amazing. It made me feel special and it was cool to pretend for a day. Every girl wants to be treated like royalty” Arps said. She and king Garth Mitchell were chosen by choir teacher Barbara Swaby to lead the Russell Ayres in portraying the royal court. They hosted the madrigal dinner Dec. 11-12 which was complete with choir and drama performances. “The best part of the experience was being able to incorporate music and drama in one performance” Arps said. The dinner combined the voices of the Russell Ayres with the selfwritten performances of the advanced drama class, creating a truly time-warping experience for audience members like senior Fallynn Winters through the costumes, the scenery and the performances. “The whole time machine feeling was cool. I really enjoyed the experience,” Winters said, adding that she didn’t necessarily enjoy the way the
drama performance was set up. “It would have been cooler if the performances were more formal” said Winters. However, the informality and closeness with the audience was exactly what senior Jordan Kramarich enjoyed most. “The best thing about performing was embarrassing people in front of the crowd,” Kramarich said. “Seeing the look on their faces when you asked them to help with your performance was priceless.” The drama students moved through the tables, picking out audience members to listen and occasionally participate in their outlandish acts. These performances were created by the students, a feat that is time consuming. “It took about four weeks to get everything done,” Kramarich said. The Russell Ayres had been working on their pieces for more than two months. “We worked hard and long and it really paid off,” Arps said.
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What would you do if the world was in black and white? I’d probably go insane and create colors and make a magical rave land. Would you be willing to murder an innocent person to end world hunger? Heck yes! No more dying babies. What would you do if you were abducted by aliens? Slowly take over the alien race and become their queen! What is your favorite part of the holidays? FOOD! And sleeping in.
Posing like a pro, freshman Taylor Varner is comically sketched by Jordan Kramarich during her rounds throughout dinner. [above left] With a stuffed boar’s head in tow, senior Tyreek Stephens performs a solo. [above right] Drawing in the crowd, the Russell Ayres toast to the king. Photos by Beth Britton.
Have you ever been told you look like someone famous? When I was little, Drew Barrymore, now, Lauren Conrad from The Hills.
If you could suddenly gain a super power overnight, what would you want? The ability to FLY! And maybe an invisibility cloak. Say you won a contest, and were promised a bundle of christmas joy. However, when you received it, it was a truck load of fruitcake, what would YOU do? Throw it at their face!
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Flying High Three CMR students earn their wings, take to the sky alex goodwill
Shaye Palagi will be enjoying a new hot pink pair of headphones this Christmas, but they aren’t going to be plugged into her iPod. She will be using them to communicate with a radio tower while she is piloting an aircraft. Like two of her peers at CMR, Palagi, 17, set out to earn her pilot’s license in June at Holman Aviation, and now she is only seven flights away from attaining her license. ‘My friends and family think it’s cool, and I feel like I’m chasing a childhood dream sometimes,” Palagi said. Her goal is to join the ROTC program, serve in the U.S. Air Force and ultimately work as a chemical engineer in the NASA program. Earning her license to fly is just the first step toward that dream. “I always thought it would be cool to learn,” she said. “I wanted it as a 16th birthday present.” Amazingly, her parents agreed and she set off for flight school, under the guidance of flight instructor Vince Bakke. In about six months, Palagi has completed ground
school, including many hours of navigation and avaiation basics and a written test. By the time she gets her license, she will have flown 50 hours, including 10 hours of solo flight time. Student pilot Trevlor Livingston, a CMR senior, prepares to fly during one of his lessons in In fact, just two weeks ago Palagi com- Great Falls. Livingston started flight school in June. Photo courtesy of Trevor Livingston. pleted her long cross-country flight, which took her from Great Falls to Fort Benton, ton also began lessons in June with the aim pointing especially to landing the plane. Havre and back to the Electric City. Fly- of joining the Montana National Guard and “It takes a long time to understand the coning solo, however, isn’t for the flying the fighter jets. cept.” timid or meek. “This is something I want to do so I love By practicing basic maneuvers, take“This Wednesday I got so it,” Livingston said. “It relaxes me. I can offs and landings, he overcame his fear and lost in Havre. I was two sec- go places most people can’t. Just looking took a step toward his career goal. onds from freaking out,” she down is awesome.” “It’s life learning,” he said. “I really said. “I was about to start cryLivingston says when he was a kid his need this – a learning tool for me.” ing, but I turned around, got cousin told him about the movie “Pearl Senior Brian Russell, neighbor to the on course and found (the air- Harbor.” He became interested in planes owner of Holman Aviation, has also venport).” and piloting and decided to get a pilot’s tured into the world of aviation. In the end, Palagi com- license. He has flown three planes so far, inpleted the flight just fine, and Livingston recently finished his long cluding a 1964 Cherokee 140, a Piper Turbo her love of flying was not di- cross country flight and a night flight to Arrow, and a Diamond Star DA40. minished despite the stress of Lewistown, which he called “dark and a Russell almost hit two birds, which can being alone thousands of feet little spooky. be deadly while flying. Luckily, they can be in the air. Livingston flys a single engine Piper, easily evaded with a quick maneuver. “Just “I just feel so confident. I can take in the also under the guidance of instructor Vince pull up and they dive down,” he said. beauty and just have fun,” she said. “You Bakke, and he flew his first solo flight on can go out there and do what you want to July 22. Even without Bakke seated next to do. Any outlandish dream – it’s totally pos- him, Livingston said “ it feels like he’s still sible.” there.” Palagi isn’t alone in her love of flying. “I was a little nervous the first time doSeventeen-year-old senior Trevor Livings- ing it all by myself,” Livingston admits,
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Who’s the worst actor/ actress in Hollywood?
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Kristen Stewart.
kaley harrison-walker
She sucks at acting, duh!
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bryan durocher
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jess stenzel
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charlie gaare
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Miley Cyrus. She can sing but sucks at acting.
The vampire in Twilight... because he’s the vampire in Twilight?
Eddie Murphy. No more fat suits.
Who would play you in a movie about your life?
Meghan O’Dell! Best actress to come out of CMR.
Emma Stone, Jaimee’s dad says I act just like her??? Will Ferrell. He can be immature and mature and he played basketball.
Oliver Jones, he truly exemplifies the way I live. Rachel McAdams. We are obviously twins.
Who would you rather work on a project with: Backstreet Boys or N*Sync?
What was the most embarrassing that ever happened to you?
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Who would you most like to meet under the mistletoe this year?
Backstreet Boys! Cause Backstreet’s back. Alright!
Embarrassing moment? I have too many to pick from.
N*Sync. Justin’s pretty hot.
Wouldn’t you like to know ;)
Taylor Lautner (self-explanatory)
Neither, I have
I fell down the stairs at a pro baseball game.
Megan Fox! Have you seen her?!!
never liked them.
Backstreet Boys. They showed me the meaning of being lonely. N*Sync because even with frosted tips, Justin Timberlake is a beautiful man.
Well one time in the Jolly Jumper I uh, I scrumped it way way way too hard. In 1st grade, I was wearing yellow pants. I had to pee... They were yellow, so I thought I would be ok just peeing my pants. Obviously not.
Taylor! Lautner!!
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Classic Christmas Flicks
Throughout the years, Christmas
WhatWhat is your holiday movie? is favorite your favorite holiday movie?
G-Force. I haven’t seen it yet, but it’s going to
G-Force. haven’t seen it yet, but it’s going to make myI Christmas the best! make my Christmas the best!
What songs get you in the holiday spirit?
Party (Come Getholiday It)” by Aaron Carter What“Aaron’s songs get you in the spirit?
and “Lucky” by Britney Spears. These two songs really changed perspective on what it means to be “Aaron’s Partymy(Come Get It)” by Aaron Carter the“Lucky” member by of aBritney family after receiving my and Spears. Theythem putinme stocking on past Christmases.
movies have found a special place in viewers hearts. Some of which have passed the test of time to become a part of annual holiday traditions. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 1989 Disaster-prone dad (Chevy Chase) discovers just how dangerous the Christmas season really is. This movie has been included among many Christmas traditions and is also a mustwatch during the holidays.
in Christmas mode. These two songs really changed my perspective on what it means What’s the best part about the to be holidays? the member of a family after receiving themThe in my stocking onwindow past Christmases. Victoria’s Secret displays at the mall. Also, Ohana. Ohana means family. And family means
What’s part about the holidays? no one the gets best left behind.
The Victoria’s Secret window displays the What’s your least favorite thingatabout mall. Also, Ohana. Ohana means family. And Christmas time? Angels, because theleft whole stand up, snow familySnow means no one gets behind.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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What’s your least favorite thing about ChristWhat’s your favorite Christmas memory? mas time?
Based on Dr. Seuss’s wacky and wonderful classic picture book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and the motion picture screenplay of the same name, this novelization elaborates on the story of a holiday gone awry. Starring Jim Carrey.
It’s a Christmas tradition for Blake, Schuler, and I to downbecause the Goose the at Showdown at death Snowrace Angels, whole stand up,defying speeds. For those of you that don’t ski, the Goose snow down your back feeling is totally not is perhaps the most difficult run in the continental worth it.States. United
What’s your favorite Christmas memory? What’s your worst holiday experience
A Christmas Story 1983 The plot follows Ralphie, a child hoping for the ultimate Christmas present. This is ranked among the top Christmas movies and is a definate much-watch during the holiday season.
A Charlie Brown Christmas 1965 Perhaps the most endearing of all the Charlie Brown specials is “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, the first in a long series of made for t.v. half hour films portraying the famous Peanuts Gang.
Miracle on 34th Street 1947 The search for a new store Santa brings an unexpected result in this classic holiday favorite. Though charming, the 1994 remake is no match for the original.
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It’s a One Christmas tradition for Blake, Schuler, Christmas Eve, Oliver and I were climbing and race down thewhen Goose BooI to Radley’s apple tree OJ at fellShowdown and caught his at knee death those of youeverythat on defying a branch.speeds. It was a For real mess… blood where. askGoose Hodge isyourself, he’sthe gotmost the scar don’t ski,Gothe perhaps dif-to proverun it. in the continental United States. ficult What do ifexperience you caughtever? mom What’s yourwould worstyou holiday kissing Santa Claus?
I’d make sure he got me the G-Force DVD, and if not I’d go downstairs, grab one of my highly-powered Nerf guns and make things interesting.
Elf
Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer 2003 This hilarious Christmas film tells the tale of a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s gift bag; with a great performance by Will Ferrell
1964 A misfit reindeer at the North Pole discovers his true potential. The story of Rudolf has never and will never be forgotten.
Merry movies to all and to all a good night If you find yourself at the end of your rope with talkative relatives and rock-hard gingerbread, take a couple of hours this holiday season to check out some of the hot new movies available soon.
Princess and the Frog December 2009
December 2009
Rated: G
On the planet Pandora, there is a race of people called the Na’vi. When humans visit, the tension between two cultures explodes into war. The main character Jake (Sam Worthington), a war veteran confined to a wheelchair, must do something action-y.
A young African American waitress in New Orleans named Tiana meets a frog. The frog was once Prince Naveen, who was cursed by an evil voodoo witchdoctor. When Tiana kisses this frog, Disney Enterprises Inc./MCT she too is changed into a frog, and together they must find a way to be human again.
Brothers December 2009 Rated: R
A wife believes her husband, a U.S. Marine, to be dead when she is informed that he is MIA. It turns out that he is not, but too late – she has already turned to his brother for comfort. Starring the power cast of Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman.
Did You Hear About The Morgans? December 2009 Rated: PG-13
A romantic comedy starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant. A couple on the verge of divorce witnesses a murder and is relocated under the Witness Protection Plan. Out in the wild Rockies, they must learn to settle their differences.
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel December 2009 Rated: PG
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Daybreakers January 2010 Rated: R
In 2019, a disease sweeps the globe and turns all of its victims into vampires. As normal human beings die out, vampire scientists must harvest them before their blood supply is completely diminished. But meanwhile, a discovery is made that may save the human race. Starring Gattaca’s Ethan Hawke.
Youth in Revolt January 2010 Rated: PG-13
Superbad and Juno star Michael Cera stars as a teenager named Nick Twisp, who falls in love with a girl named Sheeni on a family vacation and will stop at nothing to have her. Throw in two parents about to divorce, angry ex-lovers, and the distance between them, and you’ve got a regular teenaged adventure on your hands.
Case 39 January 2010 Rated: R
Renée Zellweger stars as social worker Emily Jenkins who finds herself trying to rescue a little girl from being murdered by her parents. Problems begin to appear when Emily realizes that everyone who meets the little girl seems to go mad. When Emily brings her home, some supernatural creepy stuff starts to go down.
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Black Keys find success with rap-rock experiment alex goodwill
The Black Keys new project, Blakroc was released on Black Friday. Blakroc was recorded in collaboration with 11 different and well established Hip Hop artists such as Mos Def, NOE, Raekwon, and Pharaoe Monch. The album combines the lo-fi bluesy riffs of The Black Keys and melds them with the unique styles of each artist. The Black Keys do pretty well combining rap with rock, considering how horribly these types of projects have failed in the past. After an interesting jam featur-
ing Ludacris and vocal samples from the late ODB, Blakroc really kicks off with the track “On the Vista” featuring Mos Def; this is probably the most laid back song on Blakroc, almost calming. “Why Can’t I Forget Him” is a great vocal centric R&B style song featuring Nichole Wray, and is one of the most deep and soulful songs on the album. The best part of this album is that each rapper has a different lyrical style that contributes its own atmosphere to the songs. This album has so much soul it would make Little Ritchie cry.
Tiger Woods, the movie, coming next year Andy Edelstein Newsday/MCT
You can take this prediction to the bank: Sometime in 2010 there will be a made-for-TV movie about Tiger Woods and his shenanigans. And that would be the second TV movie made about Woods. How quickly we forget. Let's set the way-back machine for April 12, 1998, and Showtime's "The Tiger Woods Story," which aired under the "Showtime Original Pictures for All Ages" banner (suppress ironic chuckle here). The movie aired at 8 p.m., a few hours after the conclusion of the final round of the 1998 Masters tournament. Showtime, no doubt, was hoping its timing would coincide with Woods' duplicating his dramatic 1997 Masters victory. (Unfortunately, he finished six strokes behind his good friend Mark O'Meara.) LeVar Burton ("Roots," "Star Trek: The Next Generation" directed this unauthorized biopic that traced Woods' development as a golfing prodigy. The stentorianvoiced Keith David (he narrated Ken Burns' "Jazz" for PBS) played Tiger's hard-driving dad, Earl, and Khalil Kain played the adult Tiger, then all of 22 years old. (Kain would later go on to play Darnell on "Girlfriends.") Alas, the movie was the equivalent of being stuck in the world's deepest sand trap. "What we get
in tonight's adoring tribute is an opaque icon _ an image of Tiger Woods we already know from media exposure," wrote Newsday's Steve Parks. "We feel as close to Tiger Woods, the man, as we do to, say, George Washington after reading a sixth-grade textbook. No insights here. We glimpse Woods' personal life through the lens of press agentry." Here's hoping critics are a lot kinder when the inevitable "Tiger Woods Story II" surfaces.
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Colors, colors, and more colors. 2010 fashion isn’t just in black and white. Children of the 70s might recognize some of the new trends coming with the New Year. Hemp, organic cotton, low impact dyes, and recycled fabrics mixed with purples, yellow, pinks and the 2010 color of the year, turquoise (according to Pantone), bring the new generation to the past into the 60s and 70s. According to fashioncapital. com, mushrooms will take effect in fashion through volume and shape in fabrics. Xomba.com predicts that in the spring of 2010 polka dots will be hot and people should expect them to appear on shirts, pants, shoes, and accessories and the dots ranging in different sizes and colors. A bold look coming into style in black and white is high waist shorts, belts around the waist, and striped dresses. Fashionising.com states that there will be a re-occurrence of the romantic trend brought out through pop art of the 60s and 70s and will appear in different shades
of pinks, blues, brown, and even neon green. With every outfit there are usually some accessories. The new look for accessories include brass, silver, gold, and beads. These new looks are expected to been seen in cold colors such as black, white, blue, gray and other neutral colors. As for earrings, dangle and chandelier earrings are expected to be seen. These will give a unique but bold look. Men fashion for the upcoming year doesn’t exactly have the same look as women fashion. For five seasons in a row purple has been the fashion color and in the summer of 2010 the new color for men will be yellow. Worn and distressed jeans are the must-haves for the year. A similarity between men and women fashion is going to be the military style jackets, which may possibly turn into a must have for the year as well. Women fashion has more bright colors than men fashion. Dark colors such as different tones of gray will be seen on men clothing.
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Are you wondering how to look good this winter? Here are some tips on how to bundle up in the newest and hottest colors and trends. Fur coats have been around for a while, and this year it has shown up on the runway and will be featured in the 2010 winter issue of Vogue. Other coats that will be looking hot this season are leather coats, colorful dress coats, and even military jackets. Military jackets aren’t the only military look appearing this holiday season. Military clothing and redesigned uniforms will also be popular. Popular styles of hippie, ethnic, gypsy, and vintage looks will all be combined to create a Bohemian look. Also fringed boots, charm belts, jewelry, embroidery, and leather will help add to the new Bohemian look. Trends that will complete the that look include bed hair, smudged smoky eye makeup, and fringed long, skinny scarves. Scarves have been hot all year, and they are still going to be hot as the weather gets cold. Silk scarves are unusual but they will be within the style. Also long scarves are expected to be favorites by women this season. Most people wear a scarf in a way that makes them look good, but this winter the look that’s supposed to look good is by wrapping the scarf twice around the neck and letting it hang down.
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“Scarves are by far the best look of the season.”
Did you know? • You are not supposed to wear socks with Ugg Boots because the sheep skin they are made out of regulates your foot temperature. • Napoleon Bonaparte dictated that buttons be put on the end of jacket sleeves to stop soldiers from wiping their runny noses on their sleeves. This has now turned into a fashion trend of having buttons on the end of jacket sleeves. • Aprons are the oldest women’s garment in history. • Skirts are the second oldest women’s garment in history. • Fashion Designers of the 1500’s showed their designs by crafting doll clothes versions of their fashions and taking them to shows. • It was fashion in the Renaissance era to not have eyebrows, so people shaved them off.
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I’m dreaming of the perfect present... In Christmas 2005, I received the worst present ever. Of course it was from my brother. Two weeks before Christmas my brother would always brag about how awesome his present to me was. He would always make me feel how much it weighed and told me it was the best gift a person could get. Especially from him. So of course he had me convinced that it was finally going to be a good one. Surprise, surprise. It was not. It was a box of freaking rocks! From my own driveway. What am I going to do with a box of rocks besides throw them at him? I was such in shock, for the first time in my life I did not know what to do or say. And the worst part was that was the only present he got me. I guess Christmastime should not be about the presents but about the company, which I am not even sure if that was so great at the time either. He was just lucky it was Christmas.
If you want a break over the holidays, buy your girlfriend a book, or Twilight. One of the two will do. Good-smelling women benefit the both of you. At Planet Earth, you can mix any scent you like into shampoo OR lotion.
Any woman will drink some coffee. A gift card will do if you’re not observant enough to pick up on her refined taste.
Mom loves anything to do with the kitchen. Invest in some sort or contraption, and enjoy the free smells wafting from the oven.
Trust me, she’s not going to say no to a BKE Fur Applique hat. It’s a safe bet.
Senior Tabitha Hometchko
“I got a fishing pole from my dad. I like bonding with him.”
ever received was...
“My puppy Ella because she is a cute little yorki-poo. (A yorki and poodle mix.)”
Senior Kathryn Hardy
“My puppy Ringo. It’s pretty self explanatory.”
Teacher Jon Davis
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Junior Sierra Gebhardt
Sophomore Tomisha Goulet
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Freshman Josh O’Neil
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“The drum set that I got two years ago. I wanted a drum set for a long time.”
“My first microscope that I got.”
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Nothing says ‘I love you’ like North Face. Let the man in your life know.
My grandma has a really bad memory and usually she doesn’t know who I am but when she does she doesn’t like me. Last year for Christmas she sent me a card with a $1 bill in it. She sent my sister, who is a way less cooler person than I am a check for $50. This present sucked because a dollar doesn’t get you much besides an Arizona, a McDouble, and the occasional Dollar Tree balloon. I guess I could get any size drink nowadays, but back then there was hardly anything. So I spent it on a Raspberry Arizona. It’s not the amount that matters; it’s how you enjoy it. Except a lone dollar bill is dumb. Avoid that.
Two words: NACHOS NAVIDAD. What other fast food chain can boast Christmas-themed nachos?
For the champion in your life, a nice pair of quality Nike socks. It is basketball season.
Since none of us can afford a 16GB iPod, the almighty iTunes gift card.
Who can say no to Chili’s? Take him out to a nice dinner. And pay his bill.
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Where are your favorite ski Something to cherish or snowboarding trails? With its multiple mountain ranges, remarkable scenery, and plenty of snow, Montana is an ideal place to ski and snowboard. There are numerous resorts that are close and range in terrain. From shayna hardcore shredding to on beginner bunny hills, all can be found not far from Great Falls. Showdown Ski area, is located in the Little Belt mountains just 65 miles southeast of Great Falls. It is relatively uncrowded and has a variety of hills for all ages. The resort also provides lessons for different skill levels and ages. It is most popular among CMR students because of its location. However, if you’re looking for something new, there are many options just as sweet. One of Montana’s best, Bridger Bowl Ski area, is located just outside of Bozeman. This area offers everything from beginner to expert hills, with some of the best terrain in North America. There are more than 2,000 acres of terrain, all accessible by eight chairlifts. With over 50 percent of its terrain considered advance/expert, it is the ultimate place for the experienced shredder looking for a challenge. Located in Marysville, between Helena and Great Falls, another popular ski area, Great Divide, offers 137 named ski trails with more than 1,600 acres of freelance terrain. Lessons from age 3 on up are also offered here, along with night skiing on Friday nights. Rarely having bad weather conditions, and located next to the small town of Choteau, Teton Pass ski area is a great place if you’re looking for a calm and small ski area. There are only about 114 acres of skiable terrain, with 26 trails, but this small area has some of the best Montana scenery. Whether you are looking for a place to just chill and have fun, or you want a challenge, there are ski hills in Montana that are fun and trying. All one has to do is strap on their skis, or snap on a snowboard, and shred the powdery snow the Big Sky has to offer.
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Austin Dille, junior
“I started last year. I only go to Showdown, but I plan to go all around Montana this year. I really like showdown, and it is a great place to tear it up. “
Darby Lacey, sophomore
“I like showdown because i grew up skiing there, and lots of my friends ski there. I also love Big Sky because it has awesome powder and steeps, and it has awesome groomers.“
Chris Hibbert, Science teacher
“I like to go to Bridger Bowl, outside of Bozemen. I grew up there. It is laid back, and has rougher terrain. It also has a good boardpark. “
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from previous seasons where Gabby broke state records were recorded, that would further boost the class of 2010’s overall hardware count. If it weren’t for the most ridiculous state golf temperatures in recent memory, the girls would have corralled a championship as well. Overall, the class of 2010 and the classes before it and after it are very gifted when it comes to athletics. When some of you are forty and still wearing your high school letterman jacket, you’ll be able to look back and say, “We did it!” It won’t quite have the same effect as when Joe Namath says it, but for you in your own mind you’ll have something to hold on to. In all seriousness however a state championship is an excellent accomplishment. It is something to cherish for your whole life. Blake, Mitch, Jade, and the others of you who I am forgetting to mention, you’ll be able to, just like that balding father in Friday Night Lights, look your son in the eye and say, “Boy, you better get yourself one a these,” spit some Copenhagen and point at your championship ring. So many have missed out on these chances that were worthy but not you guys. Not the class of 2010. You guys are state champions. Enjoy the hardware that you worked so hard for and remember the lessons it taught you. Remember the feeling in your body when you reached the pinnacle of success you had been working for. Hold it in your heart and hope to attain it in all other challenges. From the intros to the accolades you boys sure put on a show. There is nothing quite like that cadence when a Rustler strikes up the band (except maybe when Huey rattles the rim). Great championship run, guys, and good luck in whatever you do.
CMR runners return from cross-country nationals
Snowboarding and skiing not for you? Other winter sports to try: • Cross country skiing • Snowshoeing • Ice fishing • Ice skating
Stats aside, the football team got it done. In short, that’s really all there is to say about the latest CMR championship. It was a team effort just as it was all season long. The skill positions played well, the offensive line played well, and the defense was outstanding (especially the KillaBees). In the biggest football game of their lives so far, each player did what was necessary to win. Playing as a team has its advantages. They come as individual accolades. With great offensive line and receiver play, Jake Bleskin became the Offensive MVP of AA football. With excellent secondary and outsiders play, Bryan Graupmann was able to become Defensive MVP. The accolades of this team are amazing. Two MVP awards, way too many All State selections to mention, a new rug for the “Thunderdome”, a state championship plaque, and the joy of returning the most productive running-back in AA as well as the Offensive MVP and a few all state selections next year. Yes, it truly was a remarkable year for the Rustlers. Each and every player stepped up in some way to earn a championship. With one championship already out of the way it begs the question: how many could the class of 2010 bring to CMR? The Rustlers are favored in swimming as well as basketball this season. The wrestlers are always competitive as are the track speedsters and softball team. The class of 2010 has one of the top tennis doubles teams in the state, and if other players made huge leaps perhaps they could contribute a plaque ( it would take a lot of work). If last year’s basketball championship is counted where along with Kyle, Whiley, and Tanner two juniors started and several contributed solidly, that would bring the number up. And if the girls swimming championships
Hockey Snowmobiling Sledding Snowman building Snowball fighting
On an extensive trip to Reno, Nevada, five Great Falls kids were given the chance of a lifetime. They got to run in the Cross- Country National Championships. Patrick Rayl, Joel Cartwright, and Aaron Duffy were the CMR kids who went on the trip along with two GFHS runners. Rayl was 38th in the race and first for CMR with a 17:14. Cartwright ran a 17:44 and Duffy ran an 18:31. Doug Darko, cross- country coach, said, “They did great for us.” The runners pushed on through the heavy snow in Reno and finished 9th in the nation. But their luck ran out there. On the return trip, the bus broke down multiple times leaving them with a 20 hour bus ride. Along with the bus problems, Cartwright was spiked during the race and ended up with a battered toe. But the trip was an overall success and Darko said he is pleased with the results.
Lessons from the 50-yard line
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Photo by Pat O’Connell
The Great Falls community’s support of its school, football, pride tim seery
Taking a walk through the CMR Fieldhouse can be a journey through a long and proud Rustler history. Shag rugs hang prominently on the wall symbolizing the hard work and success that define a Rustler. Since its opening in 1965, there has never been a moment that Rustlers haven’t been ambitious athletes, according to Kurt Backa, a sports writer for the Great Falls Tribune. Backa’s 21 year career career at the sports desk has allowed him to witness the triumphs of CMR’s greatest athletic moments. Although Backa has had a unique perspective as Tribune sports writer, he represents a continually expanding community fan base that steadfastly supports its high school sports program. This community outpouring for its student athletes fosters the pride and growth necessary for an iron clad athletic program. “Football is part of our culture,” assistant coach Ryan Anderson said. “The dedication of our students and their relationship with the coaching staff are essential to our success.” No one epitomizes the word “coach” more than Jack Johnson, the head football coach for the past 37 years. According to Johnson, “I decided I wanted to be a football coach when I was a sophomore in high school. It is what I have a passion for. There has never been I day where I did not want to go to work.” Johnson’s regimented program and inherent success has led him to become one of Great Falls most promint figures. For a high school to take 13 state titles in a relatively short existence speaks volumes to the relationships that Johnson develops with each of his players.
“The association we had with the kids this year was tremendous, you couldn’t ask for anything more,” he said. Johnson is not the only one who feels relationships are key to developing a successful team. CMR four year varsity football player Jake Erpenbach believes without a doubt that CMR’s success is attributed to “Coach J.” “They [coaches] just work so hard,” Erpenbach said. Erpenbach now in his final year of football under Coach Johnson, said that 30 years from now when he looks back on his experience with CMR football he will “cherish it.” “We worked together to make our dream a reality, Erpenbach said. Reaching goals is not just a mere option for Johnson; it is his creed. “If there are three things I want to kids to leave with it is work ethic, discipline, and the courage to be their own person,” Johnson said. It is that goal and his lifelong passion for football that has brought Johnson through the door of CMR on the first day of school for 37 years, with 37 new beginnings. As Erpenbach closes a career of carrying the torch of athletic promise and delivering it to a new generation of Rustlers he knows that “we work hard and in the end came together to reach a common goal.”Assistant Coach Anderson believes that the ironclad success of CMR football owes itself to the vision and continuity that Johnson brings to the program. “You can’t pick the kids you get, but you can choose how you work with them,” Anderson said. “Our program is built on pride and tradition.” Both attributes Anderson said are the lynchpin of its success.
After 37 years of experience, Johnson said, “We may sometimes need to run a different offence or defense but the high level of work ethic and leadership has never changed.”
Coach Jack Johnson drives the team on at a game against Bozeman this fall. Photo by Pat O’Connell.
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Making Waves
CMR swimmers return after a powerful last season meg smith
After winning state two times in a row, the Great Falls swim team, GFHS swimmers and CMR swimmers combined, are hoping to make it a three peat. The swimmers practice five days a week for two and a half hours a night to achieve this goal. “It’s definitely a commitment you have to be willing to make, “varsity swimmer Skye Ljunggren said. Swimming is more of a lifestyle than an afterschool activity, she added. And while swimming is a solo sport, the swimmers are still all a part of one team. “You race for yourself, but you swim for the team,” varsity swimmer Hannah Swant said. The boys’ team lost by only a couple points last year, and assistant coach Julie Anderson said, “they could surprise people again this year.” Anderson says she has high hopes for both her boys and her girls. “I have very high expectations for the CMR girls this year,” Anderson said. She believes that they can take home the gold once more. The CMR girls held up to these expectations during their meet in Havre on Dec. 11. “They did exactly what we wanted them to do,” said Anderson. They beat Havre, Kalispell, and Glacier by 200 points while the boys finished a strong fourth. Judging by their first meet, Anderson feels confident about the rest of the season.
“We only lost two seniors last year on our men’s team, and we have three promising new bloods on JV, plus the team as a whole has been stepping up to better themselves,” said senior varsity swimmer Earl Lara. “I am certain we can sweep state.” Lara isn’t the only one who has a good feeling about this year’s team. Ljunggren says,“I think that this is going to be a good year for the seniors. We have a lot of seniors, but I think it will make them determined to try their hardest.” And while this year’s team is strong, many worry about what can happen to a team after it loses many of its seniors and strongest swimmers. But Anderson, assistant coach, isn’t worried. “The CMR girls have a lot of depth,” she said, “down to the youngest swimmers.” Anderson thinks the CMR girls are strong all the way down to their youngest swimmers.
Senior Overload
It will be a sad graduation day for the CMR swim team this year, as they have 13 seniors on the team between the boys and the girls.
Looking out over his varsity swimmers, Coach Mac gets on the diving board for a better view. Photo by Meg Smith.
Hairy to Hairless
The swim team may be shaving off seconds but they aren’t shaving off hair. At least they won’t be for the next four months. CMR swimmers are making the pledge to stay hairy until state. There the girls will have the relief of shaving, and the boys will have the painful task of going smooth. But keeping the hair doesn’t bother Swant. “Honestly, it’s exciting. You know that you are taking part in tradition, and that you are part of the team,” she said. Waiting until state to shave is an age old tradition for the swimmers at CMR. And surprisingly, many of the swimmers don’t mind the odd practice. Nicole Thompson, a sophomore varsity swimmer, said, “To not shave for so long really isn’t so bad…after you get over being hairy.” But many of non-swimmers might ask, why aren’t they allowed to
Practicing their kicks, CMR swimmers travel up and down the lane during a Monday practice. Photo by Meg Smith. shave their legs? It isn’t some joke the coaches have decided to play on the swimmers. The friction in the water created by the hairy legs actually hinders the swimmer, making them work harder. By working harder all year, they grow stronger. Then by the time state comes, they are so used to the extra friction that they tear through the water and their times go down. Lara says, “I guess I do look forward to shaving. I find it somewhat playful to have hairless, smooth legs.” The swimmers are in it to win it and showing their ultimate dedication through the lengths they are willing to travel for their sport.
Wrestling The basics of the brawl Points:
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Takedown: taking the opponent down to the mat and gaining control. (2 points) Escape: getting away from an opponent that has control. (1 point) Reversal: when you gain advantage over an opponent who previously had control. (2 points) Back points: these points are given when one almost pins their opponent, meaning their shoulders are almost touching the mat. (2-3 points)
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Moves:
Facts:
If a wrestler appears to be stalling in order to not be scored on, their opponent will be awarded a point. If one is winning by 15 points a wrestler automatically wins due to the Major Decision rule. Competing is either done in Team Dueling or Tournaments, in which points are awarded by matches won. It is statistically proven that the wrestler who performs the first takedown will win the match 85 percent of the time. When wrestling, one cannot lock or overlap their hands or it will result in a penalty. A wrestler cannot leave the mat without referee permission. There are several types of wrestling, including Greco, freestyle, and folkstyle. A wrestler often wears headgear to prevent cauliflower ear, which is a trauma to the ear that separates cartilage from skin. It is often caused by landing on the side of the head on the mat.
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1 Single-leg Takedown
This move has a high advantage because there are many ways to finish off with another move and score. This is often used just to gain control of the opponent.
2 Fireman’s Carry
If one is being pressured by an opponent this is the ideal move for a swift and easy takedown. It is a good way to score five points, or even go for a pin.
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3 Cradle
This move can be performed from many different positions. A cradle is great if you don’t have a lot of time left in a match, because it can be hit late for a pin.
4 Head & Arm
This is a noncomplicated move that takes down the opponent. It has a high percentage success rate because it leads straight to pinning position.
5 Double-leg Takedown
This is one of the most basic takedowns, and is used to take advantage of the opponent. It has the most successful takedown because the opponent loses control of his legs. Photos and text by Shayna Leonard. Wrestlers are Mike Budeski and Cody Larson.
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What is your goal for the season? Hopefully get a playoff game.
Greg Oswood
What does it mean to you to be a senior on the 2009 team? It’s pretty awesome and it’s something I’ve always wanted to do. It’s really exciting that I can be a role model to the little kids now.
Jade Klette
What does it mean to you to be a senior on the 2009 team? We’ve all been playing together for so long. It’s our last year together, and it’s nice to bond for one last time.
The boys basketball team gets in the huddle during their game against Helena Capital on Dec. 11. They won the game 42-27. Photo by Megan Bernhardt. megan bernhardt
The Rustler basketball teams are off to a great start to the season, and it just got underway. The boys have a record of 2-0, with wins versus Helena Capital on Dec. 11, and in Kalispell against Glacier on Dec. 12. Senior Jordan Harper had a couple of great games for the Rustlers. “We played pretty well defensively, but there’s some things that we need to work on.” “Offensively we shot pretty poorly, and we weren’t necessarily in rhythm offensively.” On the girls side, their record is 1-1. They lost their first game in Helena against the Bruins on Dec. 11, but got revenge on Dec. 12,
when they beat the Glacier Wolfpack on their home court. Junior Haley Vining came out strong for the Rustlers in both games. She had 24 points in the first game, and followed that up with a 6 point, 6 assist performance. “We worked hard, but definitely have things we need to improve on. We’re not playing where we know we can be yet.” Both Harper and Vining agree that they have started off well, but have a ways to go to get to where they want to be. “Once we play the way we know how to play, we’ll have a good chance of repeating,” Harper said.
RECENT GAMES Dec. 11 - Helena Capital (B): 42-27 (G): 49-57 Dec. 12 - Glacier (B): 67-49 (G): 63-46
Shooting for two, senior Kate Striepe attempts a layup during the game against Glacier on Dec. 12. The girls won 63-46. Photo by Megan Bernhardt.
UPCOMING GAMES Dec. 17 - Missoula Hellgate (B): away (G): home Dec. 22 - Havre (B): home (G): away Jan. 2 - Flathead (B): home (G): away Jan. 7 - Butte (B): home (G): away Jan. 12 - Great Falls High (B): away Jan. 14 - Great Falls High (G): home Jan. 16 - Helena (B): home (G): away Jan. 22 - Bozeman (B): away Jan. 22 - Billings Senior (G): home Jan. 23 - Billings Senior (B): away Jan. 23 - Bozeman (G): home Jan. 28 - Havre (B): away (G): home
Go! Fight! Win! Rustlers! Since basketball season has begun, make sure that when you attend the games, act in a positive manner that will make you and your school look good. Be respectful of the home team and the opposing team, and make sure that you’re not rude.
Charles M. Russell High School Where sportsmanship is an expectation! Please let the players play. Let the coaches coach. Let the officials officiate. Let the spectators be positive. - Banner hanging in the Fieldhouse
Josh Huestis
What is your goal for the season? To play as well as Colton Carter.
Jordan Harper
What does it mean to you to be a senior on the 2009 team? It’s nice after playing basketball for so long.
Alex Martinez
What does it mean to you to be a senior on the 2009 team? Following in the footsteps of all the great players.
Payton Skawinski
Words of advice from the coaches Enjoy watching the fans Root on your classmates and schoolmates. Don’t worry about cheers for the other team! - Boys Coach John Cislo - Girls Coach Chad Olsen
What is your goal for the season? To play more than five minutes! And win a state championship.
Bryan Graupmann
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Students, staff find ways to stay fit, exercise over the holidays simon ljunggren
When the holidays arrive, many students assume that it means sitting by a fireplace, drinking hot cocoa, and staying up until midnight for the New Year. But to people like weight training teacher Gary Lowry, it’s also a time for students to be working out over those days of relaxation. “A lot of students want to stay in shape,” he said. “It can be a lifetime thing and shows that you can be healthy.” With the two-week break coming up in a few days, students are preparing to unwind. While the feeling of no school, tests, or homework may seem like a huge relief, there are some who forget the importance of exercise. “Some students find that they are away from school and work,” weight training teacher Mike Hennenberg said. “They don’t find time to fit exercise into commitments and family obligations.” Lowry agreed, saying that it results in less time for important training. “Many students think a break should be a break from everything,” he said. “They don’t have enough time for exercising because they need to spend time with families and travel a lot.” Some students understand how important it is to work out over the break. “I think we should work out over the break,” freshman Sierra Rutledge said. “It doesn’t help if you stop for two weeks.” Freshman Adrian Strange thinks the same on the subject. “The population is really big with obesity,” he said.
In addition to students wanting to get into shape, there are some teachers who are getting ready to do the same. “I work out when I have the time,” Hennenberg said. “I don’t do much lifting, but I do a lot of cardio. I mix it up as far as workouts go and try not to get too bored.” For those who want to work out over the break, with the exception of Christmas and New Year’s Day, the weight training room will be open, as well as local gyms such as the Peak and Gold’s Gym. Sports teams will continue to work out over the holidays at CMR. “The best thing to do is start as soon as possible,” Lowry said. “Starting is a key.”
Reaching for his goals, junior Kurtis Parsons is recorded by teacher Mike Hennenberg for a physical test. Photo by Ashley Moore. Preparing to do warm-ups, the 7 am weight training class prepares for a hard workout on Dec. 11. Photo by Simon Ljunggren.
The Cost of Exercise
Info from Walgreens, Target, Adidas, Bowflex, and Proform websites.
Getting equipment for exercising is affordable and nearly free. A look at some of the items. Weights
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Like Prom...
only backwards. 2009.
A rockin’ 60’s themed morp brought down the house,
man. Photos from the 2009 outing feature visualizations of all the hoppin’ action happenin’ throughout that radical evening. Mixed in with CMR’s “traditional” dancing style was some 60’s twistin’ and Jitter Bug! The dance was held at the Paris Gibson Education Center in the gym on Dec. 5, 2009. Photos by Tawnee Boham and Beth Britton.