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Stampede -- Oct. 6, 2016

WHAT’S INSIDE

We’ve got spirit, yes we do: Student body celebrates Homecoming

As election looms, students gear up to vote

An open forum for student expression since 1965

Drama department a key contributor for Homecoming set

It’s powderpuff season: senior/ sophomore squad blanks freshmen and juniors

C. M. Russell High School Great Falls, MT October 6, 2016 Vol. 52 Issue 2 www.rustlernews.com

The Stampede staff strives to produce a publication that is relevant to the CMR student body while maintaining journalistic standards. We help to provide a free exchange of ideas and establish a student voice in the school community. editor-in-chief Mackenzie George news editor Katelyn Morley opinion editor Jessica Banks features editor Clara McClain entertainment editor Quincy Schmechel sports editor Ashton Palen online editor Isaiah Vang photo editor Julia Gremaux

staff writers Allison Hanson Amanda Cornwall Andrew Aron Aurora Oden Chloe Geary Gabrielle Pope Hannah Pate Hannah Pospisil Hayley Woodard Ian Kaiser Lexi Bako Loran Fairhurst Lindsey Robison Mckenzie Connell Sarah Ljunggren Zach Mell adviser Beth Britton principal Kerry Parsons

business managers Emily Cappis Katie Davis

Cover photo by Julia Gremaux.

Photos by and courtesy of Stampede staff.

OPINION 8 -- Jessica’s column, editorial 9 -- Election face-off, McNamee 10 -- 7 a.m. adjustment, first and last Homecomings 11 -- Pumpkin spice, students’ election opinions

FEATURES

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12 -- Clara’s column, freshmen adjustments 13 -- Past Homecomings

CENTER

14-15 -- Homecoming 2016 16 -- Parent/sibling relationships at CMR 17 -- Isaiah’s column, Lewis and Clark 18 -- Sophie’s column, foreign exchange students

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ENTERTAINMENT 19 -- Quincy’s column, drama involvement in Homecoming 20 -- Aurora’s TV review, celebrities using their voice for change 21 -- Music groups 22 -- Halloween

SPORTS

23 -- Ashton’s column, golf wrap-up 24-- Homecoming football game, Bleskin injury 25 -- Foreign exchange student’s first football game, powderpuff 26 -- Volleyball 27 -- Crosstown soccer

BACK PAGE 28 -- Great Falls Invitational cross country

Homecoming one of the best weeks of the year Editor-in-Chief

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NEWS

3 -- Homecoming dance, gun safety 4 -- Election, student teachers 5 -- Bill Will renovations, Club Day 6 -- Class shuffling, new classes 7 -- Jewelry making club, EMT, Cubbage

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I’ve been going to the CMR Homecoming parades since I was in elementary school. A friend’s mom would pull us out of school and we would hurry downtown to claim a prime viewing spot. We admired the royalty’s dresses and collected as much candy as we could. Then we’d head home, deck ourselves out in CMR gear and face paint, and go to the football game. CMR always won, it seemed. I might have gotten older, but I still get excited about Homecoming week. When I was younger, I didn’t consider all the work that went into the parade, or who decorated the floats we see each year. Now I don’t just look forward to the parade. I enjoy attending work nights to put together the class float and going to powderpuff practice. The school seems different during Homecoming week, and this year was no exception. The hallways are brightened with

decorations. We juniors were insanely excited when our class was announced as the winners of the hallway competition. Homework loads seemed to lighten, as if even teachers were getting in the spirit of the week. Homecoming week is a great time to be a Rustler. This year, the classes spent time in fantasylands including Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, Hogwarts, Mario World, and Monsters, Inc. Yearbook staff member Camryn Beck and our online editor Isaiah Vang were crowned queen and king. The enthusiasm from last week lingers as we head into the first week of October. In this issue, check out photos from Homecomings past, coverage of the powderpuff game, students’ theme day costumes, and shots from the parade. This last week has always been one of the very best traditions at CMR, and 50 years later, that doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon.

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Staff and students take on the Montanan wilderness

Students gather in the fieldhouse, moving and grooving to the beat of the music on Sept. 30. Photos by Allison Hanson.

Homecoming dance a fun Rustler tradition by Allison Hanson, staff writer With everyone moving to the beat of the music, the Homecoming dance was a sweaty and enjoyable time for many of the Rustlers after the football game on Sept. 30. Students gathered in a circle in the center of the gym floor, letting students strut their moves while everyone cheered and screamed. The Wranglers hosted the event that went from 9:30-11:30 p.m. Hailee Walker, one of the Wrangler captains, said that in previous years she never got into dances. “I used to stand by myself. I wouldn’t let myself have fun, and then when I actually started to go into big groups and let myself have fun, it became so much better. I had so much fun at the dance, that I didn’t want to leave. It just helps so much,” she said. Walker said that when she sees people have fun then it makes her want to have fun as well. “If you allow yourself to have fun and to be around people, you will have more fun,” Walker said. The Homecoming dance has been having poor attendance over the years because it’s right after the game. “Not a lot of people want to pay to get in,” she said. Walker said that the Wranglers pump people up during the dance just to get them moving and to have more fun, and that’s just what they did. “I thought the Homecoming dance was a blast, but I feel like people should have been told to wear street clothes because of how many were wearing really nice coronation dresses.”

by Loran Fairhurst, staff writer The sport of the hunt, trekking away from civilization in search of a taste of the wilds, runs deep through the mountains of Montana. Hunting here is a common sport that people from many backgrounds, even people from beyond the borders, partake in. C. M. Russell High School is home to many hunters, including health and PE teacher Amanda Ferderer. Ferderer is the mother to an 18-month-old son, yet she said she finds time for her childhood passion. “I’m an only child, so I’m the son my dad never had. So, I grew up hunting. I mean, I’ve got pictures of me when I was a baby on dead animals posing for pictures,” Ferderer said. Spending time with her family, traveling to an undisclosed location in southern Montana, she actively hunts a little bit of everything and anything, including antelope, deer, and turkey, to even elk and bear. However, her son takes a priority over her childhood passion. “With a one-and- a-half year old my hunting ability is pretty limited, because it’s pretty tough to take a one-and- a-half year old into the mountains hiking and hunting,” She said. Ferderer plans on going hunting at least once this season to provide both food and fun for the entire family. Like Ferderer, CMR social studies teacher Aaron Jensen frequents the outdoors during the hunting season with his own family. “It’s just a way for me to be in the outdoors, to enjoy the outdoors and pass that down to my own son now that he’s going with me.” Jensen said. Jensen grew up hunting from a young age. Even when he wasn’t old enough to hunt, he said he remembers going up with his grandfather to their cabin in Wolf Creek. Once he was of the legal age, Jensen spoke of having great times with his brother. “Me and my brother grew up hunting,” he said. “Probably some of the most special things I’ve done is go out and hunted and gotten deer with him.” With Jensen’s son, Madden Jensen, getting into the sport, he’s glad to teach and to bring whole family together. Teachers aren’t the only Rustler hunters, however. A student of CMR is also going through a learning phase in her hunting career. Senior Maddie Dube is currently learning and training to get her bow-hunting license, though she has been rifle hunting since she can remember. “My dad has been hunting ever since he was little, and then he got me into it when I was younger; and we’ve been doing it together ever since,” Dube said. However, despite the adjustment to bow-hunting, Dube still

plans on returning to her roots to hunt with her rifle. “With elk in that one area we hunt a lot, you have to draw a specific tag for it to get a bull, and I drew it this year.” Dube said. Growing up hunting, Dube is excited for the chance to fill her bull tag near the remote town of Utica. Like Ferderer and Jensen, Dube and her family hunt to save the meat and eat it year round. Senior Tyler Lapierre is no Senior Maddie Dube kneels over a successful hunt. Photo courtesy of Maddie Dube. exception. “It’s kind of a family tradition, and you know, it’s a way to put food in the freezer.” Lapierre said. And the whole family gets included. “My sister, she just passed hunter safety last year, so it’ll be fun to go out with the whole family.” Lapierre said. Hunting is not all tradition and fun, however. There is a serious risk involved with the use of any and all firearms. All hunters recognize the impact a rifle can have on a life, and all four Rustler hunters have words of advice on how to keep safe. • “Training, you should have proper gun training and safety by all means. That’s number one.” Ferderer said. • “You’ve got to treat every gun like it’s loaded, you’ve got to know the impact if that trigger is pulled and you’re not prepared for it.” Jensen added. • “Don’t do the classic ‘spin around with the gun and everybody hits the deck.’ Made that mistake once,” Dube said. • “Treat it [the firearm] with respect and it’ll respect you,” Lapierre said.

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News editor encourages students to vote in the next election As a senior, the topic of voting in the presidential election comes up often. However, I don’t have to worry about whether I want to vote for Clinton or Trump because I’m not old enough to vote by November. I completely understand that everyone should vote and that it’s extremely important if we want to change our country for the better. As we approach election day, many people, including myself, are amazed at our candidates. We’ve come down to either a reality TV star or a person who has shared government information through e-mails. Some might say that all candidates are liars and have many faults, but I feel as if there are others who are more qualified. For all the students who are planning on voting in the upcoming elections, whether it be local or presidential, be smart about who you vote for. I hear a lot of people talk about how they want to vote for someone based on only one issue such as free college. I understand that the idea of free college or whatever the topic is enticing, but they have many more plans besides just that one idea. They may share your belief on

marriage, but everything else they say you disagree with -- this is a good reason to look at other candidates. It’s very important for our generation to vote not just in the presidential election, because as important as that is the local elections affect us first. I think we need to focus on how we want to change what’s happening in this country instead of just complaining. Some of the issues still present are immigration no matter your beliefs on it. Along with the issues of current and future changes to health care. Lastly the most known, the country’s foreign policies. We continually hear we have issues with other countries and organizations like terrorist groups such as Isis. With this new ability to vote many of you should get involved in what is happening in the nation. Instead of sitting by and talking about the awful terrorist acts go out and vote and/or do something to help our nation’s leaders.

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Student teachers take on the school

by Hannah Pate, staff writer Turning 18 comes with many freedoms and responsibilities, and senior Jessica Banks is specifically excited about voting for the first time in November. She considers it to be one of the first steps of being an adult. Although she doesn’t think it’s the best year she could have started voting presidentially, she is still looking forward to using her voice as an American citizen. “There is so much more to vote for that’s not just the presidential election,” Banks said. Especially when looking at the presidential race, she looks for the candidate who most aligns with her values. Banks values the type of person that the candidate is, not just the type of politician they are. Lots of people complain about the government, but not many do anything about it. One way she thinks change can be accomplished is through voting, she said. “If you are 18, you should vote,” Banks said. Government teacher Brian Halverson considers this election to be especially interesting. “It’s going to be something of a spectacle,” Halverson said. He says the current election cycle can help with government classes since it stimulates interest, but as a citizen he can’t help but wish he had a better choice in candidates. He considers his main job in the democratic process to be educating future voters. He tries to get them to a place where they understand their government enough to vote and participate. “I want students to enter the process, begin caring, realize what’s at stake,” he said.

Although as a voter he considers character, judgment, intellect and prior experience important, he also believes that nothing in the world could prepare someone to be the President of the United States. Halverson acknowledges that voter apathy is higher today than it was decades ago, but he also considers the positives in that fact. “Voters are a little more informed.” Halverson said. “When people don’t care enough to cast an informed vote it’s not always a bad thing that they do not vote. Apathy is a lesser evil than voting blind.” But what does voting mean to candidates running for public office? Cascade County Commissioner candidate Mitch Tropila considers voting just as important now as he did when he was a first-time voter in 1984, and his time as a Montana representative and senator has influenced him a lot in his current race. He acknowledges that some people may think that their vote doesn’t matter, but he doesn’t believe that’s true. He has seen more voter participation thanks to permanent absentee voting, and social media has changed voters’ decision-making process, Tropila said. He reaches out to the younger electorate, by frequently meeting them where they are at through things like YouTube and Facebook. Tropila encourages that youth who aren’t of voting age get involved in something they are passionate about as well. “Just because you can’t vote doesn’t mean you can’t have a voice,” Tropila said. “I represent you ,too.”

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Kathleen Hodges by Katelyn Morley, news editor by Katelyn Morley, news editor Student teacher Roberto Serrano is just one of about 1,000 students at the University of Great Falls, but he is spending this semester back in high school. Before his schooling in Great Falls, Serrano graduated from Bloomington High School in California. He is majoring in secondary education with math and special education, he said. “I always liked math,” Serrano said. He decided on the college by hearing of it from friends who were offered great scholarships from the school. After a semester he realized how much he enjoyed it and decided to stay, he said. Due to his classes in psychology they led him to realize his interest in special education, he said. Thanks to these areas of interest Serrano is being mentored by Joe Agostinelli and Jennifer Packer, he said. “I liked teaching while I was tutoring at UGF.” Student teachers Roberto Serrano and Kathleen Hodges prepare to help their mentors. Photos by Katelyn Morley.

College graduation means a start to a new life, and for student teacher Kathleen Hodges she is using her major to achieve this. Hodges is a 2012 CMR graduate, and she spent four years at the University of Montana. “I graduated with a major in history and a minor in English and Latin American studies,” Hodges said. She has loved both history and English throughout school. This helps her to see how important both these subjects are, she said. Her favorite professor taught multiple classes, including Latin American studies. Therefore, she took all of the classes that professor taught, Hodges said. Now as a student teacher, she works with John Cislo for classes in the morning, one with Burke Allen, and Ryan Anderson for the rest of the afternoons, she said. Hodges will work as a student teacher until Christmas break and is considering being a substitute teacher in the spring. As she considers substitute possibilities she plans to get married in May. “It would be awesome if something opened up [in the Great Falls school district],” she said. However, she is interested in teaching in other areas of the country as well, Hodges said. “I’m really happy to be back at CMR. I got a really good education here,” she said.

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Bill Will undergoes transformations Fine arts adjust to new changes in the school by Katelyn Morley, news editor As the 2016-2017 school year begins, Bill Williamson Hall has already begun to experience changes, all of which have benefited teacher Joel Corda. One of the changes experienced in this area of the school was the new addition of a room for the guitar classes. Last year this class shared a room with orchestra, he said. Room 605 is tucked away from the rest of Bill Will classrooms. However, storage is shared that room with stagecraft, but they make it work, Corda said. “They’ve been a little more free to experiment,” he said. Last year, Corda had to switch between four classrooms every day, but fortunately this year he only has to move between two rooms. “It just made it hard for students to find me. They know right where to find me [now],” Corda said. Even though the guitar classes are non-performance, he said he is working to have a voluntary concert for the students at the end of the year. Corda also plans to try to work with businesses to allow some of the students to play out in the community, which will help both the guitar player and business, he said. “What I love about guitar is that by the end of the year kids can sing and play about half an hour of their favorite songs,” Corda said. As much as Corda enjoyed working with orchestra teacher Steve Olson, both he and Olson are happy about the guitar students’ new room. The room change has benefitted orchestra and Olson;

the group has started to make plans for future concerts. They will be doing a collaboration with Miss Linda’s School of Dance in April, Olson said. “They’re creating live art,” he said. The art department has also made changes to Bill Will. In the spring of 2016 many may have noticed the construction in the breezeway, and art teacher Tess Jacobs was a part of that. The new art gallery addition that included lights being put in to better display art was made possible by the Seltzer family. The family has personal history with the school because O.C. Seltzer was a contemporary and friend of Charlie Russell, Jacobs said. Throughout the years the family has been very generous to the art department. They had a surplus of funds that they donated to making the student and professional art gallery in the breezeway, she said. Even though most of the renovations to the area have already happened, there is still more work to be done. There will be a sculpture cabinet added by the drama department’s ticket booth, along with a large screen TV, Jacobs said. “We will show three generations of Seltzer family’s art,” she said. The department also plans to feature student and other professional art in the gallery. All students and staff should look for a grand opening of the gallery at the end of October, Jacobs said. “We hope to give our students the opportunity to show their work in a professional setting,” she said.

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can sing and play about half an hour of their favorite songs. Joel Corda

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On Oct. 3, Joel Corda’s seventh period guitar class warms up in the first 10 minutes of class. Three guitar students help each other through their warmup at the beginning of class. Photos by Katelyn Morley.

CMR students and advisors are eager to participate in clubs by Lindsey Robison, staff writer Philosophy club, only founded last year, had only two goals this club day: “We need to decide if we were going to participate in any homecoming activities which thankfully we decided not to. Then we needed to figure out when we were going to meet after school, that was my whole plan,” Comstock said. The roster for controversial clubs discussion included animal rights, going further into the topic whether animals should have the same rights as human beings. The club features a ‘conk’, it gets passed around to give students the ability to speak whatevers on their mind. Comstock got the idea from a book he requires sopomores to read in his class. “In Lord of the Flies, whoever has the conk is the person who gets to speak, we tend to be unruly in our meetings so we hand the conk to whoever wishes to speak.” Comstock said. Comstock may not believe it always works to settle passionate kids down but in theory he believes it’s good idea. He is granting lucky members with the title ‘philosophical king people’ to discuss the clubs topics

for every juncture. Much like the conk Comstock borrowed the title from “the Republic” written by famous philosopher Plato. Comstock said he is considering starting a LARP club -- Live Action Role-Playing. “I would be down with LARP club, but I can’t handle two clubs, although it would fit in well with the fantasy land of this years Homecoming,” Comstock said. Whether he decides to pick up the club is to be later announced. By the end of the year, Comstock said he wants to close the age gap within the club. “I have a lot of seniors in the club so over the course of the year I’d like to generate more underclassmen involvment so that the club continues when the current seniors graduate,” Comstock said. He urges any juniors or sophomores to join and rop in and friends that are interested as well. Whether it be philosophy meetings to anything else in life “The only thing you can count on in life is death, taxes, and seating charts,” Comstock said.

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New classes are taking over CMR by Sarah Ljunggren, staff writer This year at CMR there are many new opportunities opening up, and students like Aiyana Scholten are taking full advantage of them. Scholten decided to take sociology during her senior year. This is the first semester that the class has been offered by teacher Ed McNamee. “It sounded like a fun course,” Scholten said, adding that even though the class is just beginning, she she can tell it will be fun and exciting. “You get to learn about how people respond in a society and how society affects them,” Scholten said. McNamee said he is also excited to start teaching sociology for the first time. Teacher Ed McNamee captures the attention of students while “This class is my favorite subject to talk about. I really like teaching teaching his first period sociology class on September 21st. Photo by my other classes, but this is my favorite by far. I did my undergraduate Lindsey Robison. degree in sociology and criminology and was fortunate enough to do specific literature or literary elements. So it will be more focused on my, as part as my masters in education, my major study was school ideas and where those ideas came from, and what impact they’ve had culture which was sociology of schools so it is something that i’ve on the world,” Comstock said. studied very extensively so it’s fun to share it” McNamee said. Because humanities will be a discussion-based class, students will Because this year is the first year that sociology is being taught at need to be involved in the class and involved in discussions with other CMR, there are some struggles that come with it. students in the class, he said. Even though humanities hasn’t begun “I don’t have anyone to bounce ideas off of. I am kind of this lone yet, Comstock already has some goals and ideas set up for the class. guy on the trail here, so there’s two ways to look at it. One it’s pretty “My overall goal is to help people think more deeply about things cool cause I have a lot of freedom that Mr. Parsons and other people we see every day. To make connections between those things that are have granted me to look at it,” McNamee said. “But at the same time, going on a daily basis with the thoughts and ideas that people had a sometimes having that much freedom can be a little difficult to do. So hundred or a thousand years ago,” Comstock said. “[Be]cause when it’s a matter of finding that middle ground.” you have the background knowledge it’s pretty easy to make those Another new class that is being offered during second semester is connections and you really kind of figure out that the problems we humanities, taught by English teacher Jeremy Comstock. are having aren’t necessarily new problems. They are just the same “My plans are to have a sort of fun and lively class where we old problems over and over again that we haven’t figured out how to engage in a lot of discussions about interesting and important things. fix yet. So to help people see those connections and to be able to think We’ll cover all sorts of topics from philosophy, to religion, to music and deeply about them.” art,” Comstock said. Comstock has his overall goals and plans for the class, but he is still Humanities will be unlike any class taught at CMR, he said. nervous about some aspects of the class. “We talk about a lot of stuff that’s not in the scope of a regular “I’m nervous because I’ve never taught it before. So, I have ideas English class, and because it’s an elective and not a traditional class, of what I’d like to do but until you teach something you never have a I don’t have to focus as much on teaching writing and teaching any firm grasp on how it’s going to work.”

“It’s been exciting! It’s been terrific! I love my students, they’re amazing people. Chemistry is so much fun!”

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Switching

Classes

With CMR offering new classes for the students, there are also some classroom switch-up’s happening. Some teachers are leading classes they’ve never taught before. Teachers like Jon Davis and Chris Hibbert are helping out and teaching unique classes!

Chris Hibbert

“It’s been a great opportunity for me to learn something new. It’s kind of reinvigorated me and I think it’s been great for the kids, so I’m sure excited and we’ve been having a lot of fun!”

DUI facts and information There are numerous myths out there concerning how to sober up enough in order to drive oneself home. But myths are all they are. Have you ever had someone tell you that if you drink coffee your inebriation will magically go away? How about big people can handle their alcohol better so they can safely drive themselves home? Or, if you just stick with beer and not drink spirits, you will be fine to drive home? Just getting a big dose of cold fresh air will sober you up? All of these are false statements. The human liver can only metabolize approximately 12 ounces of alcohol per hour. That equates to one 12 oz. beer, or 8.9 oz. of malt liquor, or 5 oz. of wine, or 1.5 oz. of 100 proof distilled spirits. That is not much. When we consume more alcohol than our liver can process, the unprocessed alcohol enters the bloodstream which causes the intoxication. The more body fat someone carries, the less water there is in the bloodstream to help dilute the unprocessed alcohol resulting in faster intoxication. This means women become intoxicated faster than men because generally women have more body fat. To be safe when drinking is involved, here is a handy guide to go by: Zero drinks if you under 21; zero drinks if you are the designated driver; one 12 ounce drink per hour, and no more than three drinks per outing. What’s Your Plan? Approximately 50 percent of all accidents in Montana are DUI-related. This statistic includes impairment caused from either drugs or alcohol. Over the last decade, approximately 73 percent of vehicle crash fatalities in Montana were caused by a combination of impaired driving or not wearing a seat belt. Out of those fatalities, at least 2/3 of them could have survived had the occupant been wearing a seatbelt. In 2015, Cascade County had 355 DUI arrests. Of those arrests, the average blood alcohol level was .153 bac., almost twice the legal limit. Out of those 355 arrests, 106 convictions were successfully prosecuted. The highest trend of arrests for both male and female offenders fell into the 21-25 year age category.

SOURCE: Cascade County DUI Task Force

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Chris Hibbert wishes to mentor students in stonecutting

Do you have an interest in lapidary?

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Paul Hogan is a welding teacher during the school year. Photo by Jessica Banks. In his other job as an EMT he drives in an ambulance. This photo outlines how he begins the day doing his EMT work. Photo courtesy of Paul Hogan.

Paul Hogan comes out on top for EMT of the year this summer

by Jessica Banks, opinion editor At the beginning of the school year everyone wants to hear about fun activities people experience over the summer, and one of the biggest summer success stories involves welding Photo courtesy of Chris Hibbert, photo taken by Michael McRae. teacher Paul Hogan. Hogan works as an EMT and received the EMT of the Year award for his work. by Loran Fairhurst, staff writer So cutting cabs is kind of a dying art form, “I took the class to become an EMT a few years ago just to further my education, and I have Here at C. M. Russell High School we offer and by no means am I an expert, at all. I’m always had an interest in that work,” Hogan said. several clubs: drama, fishing, DECA, etc; but learning this whole process as well,” Hibbert When he took the class he said he never imagined he would have gotten so much from it. we are missing a particular, unique school said. “I just wanted to try it, if nothing else I would learn something new,” he said. activity. Through his learning, though, he is Hogan has come very far since when he took the class to certify as an EMT. This summer he Lapidary, or the art of cutting stones and quickly growing in skill level. Hibbert cuts earned an award that set him apart from other EMTs in the community. He was named EMT gems, is a vocational field that specializes and shapes his own plugs that he wears, as of the Year for all of his hard work. in making cabochons or cabs; or smooth, well as other bits of jewelry. Hogan says that this title is awarded to someone who the Great Falls Emergency Services polished rocks. Geology and chemistry Stone cutting, however, does not only believes lived up to expectations and performed the job well. teacher Chris Hibbert has both pertain to him. His brother, Having another job on top of being an EMT might make getting this award difficult, but the passion and the tools for Michael McRae, also uses preHogan manages to do it all. cutting cabs, with the equipment cut cabs to make silver wiring “I work more in the summer. During the summer I work 30 hours a week, and I work 12in his back room. pendants and jewelry. hour shifts on the weekend during the school year,” said Hogan, who started teaching at CMR “I hadn’t had enough room to “Once those cabs are cut, in 2001. be able to set that up, so I saved you increase the worth of each This job is normally seven days a week, and they are really good at working around Hogan’s all that stuff and brought it up individual one by a lot. This school schedule so he can have both jobs. from my basement, and set it up piece of bacon rhodochrosite may “You have to learn to juggle it all, but I really enjoy working both places.” in my back room so I can get some have cost me around 60 bucks,” kids working stones,” Hibbert said.Photo courtesy of Chris Hibbert said. “I figured, if we’re making stones,Hibbert, photo taken by For those who do not know, Michael McRae. and we can make a nice little the process of cutting cabs begins round of cabs anyways, why not teach and with cutting a stone into a certain amount of help with some AP art students and have edges, or flats. by Chloe Geary, staff writer as the President of the Montana Science them making some silver wrapping jewelry?” “I was able to cut it into 6- at least- flats, Tom Cubbage’s life revolves around Teachers Association. It’s one of his own interests, and he wants and I’ll be able to get 10 or 15 cabs out of it; science. From breeding animals at his “I’ve gotten to be involved with talking to teach any and all students the art of each one being worth around $50,” Hibbert house to teaching science classes to teachers across the U.S. and lapidary. continued. at CMR, he lives and breathes solving their problems,” he said. “If kids are interested in learning how to All in all, Hibbert said lapidary is an art science. The NSTA currently has 55,000 do those things, because again, a lot of times form that CMR needs in its roster. Starting this year, he is taking members, including science school is -- for me -- trying to draw some “Put your passions into what you do. If that passion to a higher level. teachers, science supervisors, interest and we don’t offer a class in lapidary you’re an artist, put art into your science Cubbage will become a board scientists, and others involved and stonework,” Hibbert said. classes, put art into your English classes, member of the National Science in science education. The goal of “So if the kids want to come in and learn put art into your history classes. If you are Teachers Association. the NSTA is to improve science those things, then they have the ability to, if a mover, if you’re into sports, somehow put “It will give me an opportunity learning for students and to they have the desire to,” he said. “They also activity into them,” Hibbert said. “Put your to communicate with teachers in engage science teachers. have the resources here at school for them.” passions into the things you have to do, then each state to find out what their needs are Cubbage currently teaches biology and At the moment, however, there is not an those things you have to do no longer are bad, for science education,” he said. AP Biology. organized club for stonecutting. or things you don’t want to do. If you involve He will be serving a three-year term “It’s a skill, and there’s not very many your passions, life becomes so much [easier].” for the NSTA, right after finishing his term cutters left out there, especially cab cutters.

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Public Speaking a passion -- not just a fear -- for Banks October is such a fun time of year. The leaves turn colors, snow starts to fall, and the pumpkin pie candle smell fills the air. Aside from all of these wonderful joys that fall brings, the beginning of October for me means the beginning of speech and debate season. If I were to look at where I am now from a 5th grade version of myself, I would never think speech and debate would have such a large impact on my life. I have always done a little bit of public speaking in 4-H, but not enough that I would have considered that one of my talents or even skills. I wasn’t very good at all, in fact when I was in 6th grade, I tried out for the school speech meet that the elementary schools run every year. I didn’t even make it into the second round of competition. So clearly I would have never thought to pursue public speaking in high school. However when I was in 8th grade, I began to discover where my passions lie. Like I said, I did a little bit of public speaking in 4-H, and I had finally reached the age where I could go to the State Competition for 4-H.

So I tried out for both my prepared speech and another event where you demonstrate a skill or a complete a task in an organized fashion. I luckily qualified for both of them, but I could only go to this state competition for one of these events. As I was contemplating between speech and demonstration, one of my 4-H leaders recommended that I go on demonstration because my public speaking skills lacked a little bit, and a I would do much better if I went on demonstration. After much contemplation I finally decided to go on speech, aside from my leaders advice. When I went to this competition I actually did well enough to qualify for a national competition. This surprised me so much because I had never felt I was good at speech at all. When I first started high school I didn’t even think about this accomplishment when deciding what to get involved in. I actually wanted to try out for my freshman volleyball team. Sadly for me I didn’t quite make the team. I could have chosen to let this ruin the rest of my high school experience and give up completely, but I decided to

give another extracurricular activity a try. So I took the bold move of going to the speech and debate meeting. At first I was terrified, I didn’t know anyone except for another freshman girl who wanted to take a big step. From the moment of my first tournament on the speech and debate team to now I have never been happier I decided to go to that meeting as a freshman. I am now starting my fourth year on the speech and debate team, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Going to tournaments to give and write speeches is what I love doing more than anything. I am looking forward to what this speech and debate season has in store for me personally and for my team. Public speaking is not just a talent I have developed over the years of being apart of the speech and debate team. Public speaking to me is so much more. It truly is my passion, and I am so happy I was able to discover what I love through the team I am apart of.

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Hillary Clinton the choice for Kujala by Allison Hanson, staff writer To choose one side or the other for a face off like no other is what senior Paige Kujala is facing during this presidential election. Kujala said she decided that she wanted to vote for Hillary Clinton since the only other option was Donald Trump. “I think she has a lot of experience so she could potentially be it,” she said. Kujala expressed that a lot of people find Clinton untrustworthy, due to the e-mail scandal. “I don’t see it as a big deal,” she said. Kujala thinks the media exaggerates the e-mails. “I don’t think [the e-mails] are as bad as the media makes them,” she explained. With Clinton recently getting dizzy and

dehydrated during the 9/11 memorial, it resulted in pneumonia. It also brought concern to the Trump campaign believing she wasn’t healthy enough to run according to cnn.com. “I believe in medicine, and if they say it’s pneumonia, that’s what it is,” Kujala said. Kujala believes that Clinton will do America well, following in the footsteps of President Obama. However, Kujala doesn’t believe in everything Clinton has said. With the election coming up soon, Kujala also expressed that Donald Trump shouldn’t have run. “Not Trump. I’m fine with Hillary [running]. I think another Republican should have ran.” “Not Trump. I’m fine with Hillary [running]. I think another Republican should have ran.”

Presidental election shocks government teacher

by Allison Hanson, staff writer Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are only two of the candidates running for president in November. They are joined by Libertarian Gary Johnson and the Green Party’s Jill Stein. In the end, only one candidate is elected, and many have their teeth chattering on who it will be. Government teacher Edward McNamee has a fascination about the 2016 election. “It’s flowing against the grain of political science theory. By far one of the most negative elections I’ve seen,” he said. McNamee added that he hopes that candidates who run for President keep America’s best interests in mind. “I think that a lot of people have felt the demise of the jobless recovery so they are desperate. They want a leader that can fix things and fix things fast,” he said. “That is where Donald Trump comes in and says things like “Make America Great Again”, and people want to listen to him.” McNamee admits he has been especially intrigued with Donald Trump. “I have been shocked and surprised from the beginning of this. More particular, Despite the fact that Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump’s rise because of the things he’s said that go against the political Donald Trump may appear crazy to many voters, the New York playbook, such as calling out party establishment characters such as John McCain businessman has won over senior Trevor Funseth. as not being a war hero, calling out FOX News, which tends to be a Republican “He should win the election because as much as people sounding board, to some far reaching stuff about saying Muslims were cheering after may think that he’s crazy, he’s not,” Funseth said. “He’s not an 9/11 in New Jersey,” McNamee said. For many candidates, saying such things would indicted criminal, nor has he caused the deaths of American mean the end of their political ride, McNamee added. citizens.” Both parties come together each voting year, where candidates are selected. For Funseth believes if elected, Trump can make a difference. Republicans they chose 15 candidates as well as Donald Trump, and on the Democrat “If he has a like-minded Congress and his things like his tax side it was Clinton vs. Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley during the primary phase, proposals and security proposals pass, he will quote on quote which was finalized in July. Both parties will select the individual who represents ‘Make America great again.’ But, the issue with his tax plan, their views and values to put forward in the general election, McNamee explained. which is actually a very good plan is getting Congress to pass it “It’s done through many party delegates and party votes that take place in the Clinton and Trump go face to face during the presidental debate on Sept. 26. Photo because the President can’t just pass a law regarding taxation,” springtime of the election year,“ he said. McNamee explained that he hopes firstpermission of Hillary for America. he said. time voters will never have another election like this again. Funseth insisted that he would rather have Trump win over Democrat Hillary Clinton. “Hopefully both parties produce candidates that people can trust and have faith “The reason people like Trump and even Bernie Sanders, who is a whole different bag of trash, do so well is in,” McNamee said, adding that he would rather see people vote for a candidate who because people want an outside candidate and they’re sick of career politicians that do this all their lives and energizes them than vote against someone they hate. everything they do is to get elected or get re-elected,” he said. “Now Trump is an outside candidate and Hillary McNamee said that this is the most divisive and divided he has ever seen the Clinton is the epitome of career politicians, [who] will say whatever she has to say to get elected.” country politically. The most important thing Trump should do as President, Funseth said, is to reassert the United States as a “A lot of times it has to do with who is running for office,” he said. The anti-Clinton global leader. campaign goes back to the 1990s, McNamee explained. “Not backing down from other countries like Obama has and laying down the law, having pride “On the other hand, you have Donald Trump who rose to Donald Trump 59% in the United States,” Funseth said. Funseth explained that Trump’s business experience is crucial prominence by claiming that President Barack Obama is not an Gary Johnson 17% for the United States. American citizen. So that right there alone starts off with America Jill Stein 13% “It’s very important for a country that is $20 trillion in debt and tax is 1.5 percent more than we being divided and it just goes downhill from there, to the cable news Hillary Clinton 6% can spend every year,” Funseth said. Although Funseth doesn’t agree with all of Trump’s views, he networks,” McNamee said. Undecided 5% definitely agrees with him more than his opponent. In the end, Funseth said there should be better “People don’t watch the news to be informed any more. They ** survey is based on 84 students in McNamee’s government classes.** nominees for this election. watch and read the stuff that they want so they know to hate the “Definitely better options, if the Republicans had picked someone like John Kasich, this would other guys candidate better. Hopefully this will be the peniclub so we have been the easiest election in the world for them. I actually like Donald Trump -- again, I like can grow and move on from this and get back to some normalcy.” that he is an outsider,” he said. “I would not be comfortable with a Hillary Clinton presidency.”

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7 a.m. time change causes domino effect For some students the earlier time isn’t as convenient by Jessica Banks opinion editor My day starts a little earlier than the average high school student’s. I wake up every morning at 4:20 a.m. Don’t worry -- it is not for some insane reason like spending hours on my hair or watching as much “Grey’s Anatomy” as I can before school starts each day. I wake up this early because everyday before I go to school I have church. I also take 7 a.m. classes so that puts me going to church even earlier. For my three previous years of high school, my early morning church class began at 6 a.m., ending just in time for all students attending this class to get to their 7 a.m. classes. Well, this year things have been a little different. Earlier in the spring there was an announcement that 7 a.m. classes would be starting at 6:50 because of the weekly PLCT schedule. This might not have been too much of a change for most people; it might have only meant setting an alarm for 10 minutes earlier or having to decrease the number of times the snooze button is pressed. However, when I heard this the first thing that came to my mind was my early morning church class and how this change in time would affect that class. So this year I have gotten up a little bit earlier to go to church at 5:45 a.m. before my 6:50 a.m. class starts. It isn’t the greatest time of day to already be up and going, but it’s a

sacrifice I am willing to make. I personally think there is both good and bad to the time change. It is nice that every Wednesday we don’t have an early morning class, and we get out early. That does allow me to get homework or other things done in the mornings. It also makes the PLCT schedule a lot less confusing. In previous years when the PLCT schedule was inconsistent, it was confusing and hard to keep track of. So with PLCT being every week it takes away that confusing aspect. However, when there is no period zero class once a week, I think it could throw some teachers’ lesson plans off. I assume teachers plan five-day weeks for lesson plans, and one of those lessons can’t easily just be split up to divide to the four other days. I am sure that is tricky for the teachers. Also having a class that is more than an hour long can be a long time to be in the same class. Many students can’t stay focused for the 53-minute class periods, and adding on another 10-15 minutes doesn’t really make that any easier. And of course the earlier time of class starting requires students to wake up earlier and that can be a problem for some students if they usually get to school at 7, or if like me they have another class before coming to CMR. I think it is great that our school is trying new things with schedules and dismissal, but the changes to the 7 a.m. class time do have an effect on people. I personally prefered having my early morning class

Photo of CMR before the crowds of students begin to arrive. Only those brave enough to take a 7 a.m. class are here during this time. Photo by Jessica Banks.

start at 7 and having it 5 days a week most weeks. I liked being able to be consistent with my day to day schooling as opposed to week to week. It was not only nice for those points but also because of the church class I attend and the time that originally started.

the Homecoming Experience Freshman’s first Senior’s last

by McKenzie Connell, staff writer There’s a first time for everything, I like to say. First time to CMR, first open campus lunch, or even first time getting lost going to my classes. But the biggest first I have had so far as a freshman is Homecoming. Homecoming, to those who don’t get involved, can just be an annoyance. For those of us (like me) who are involved in a little too much, Homecoming is weeks of work and hectic planning. Even before the week of celebration, a lot needed to be done. Planning themes, floats, and doorways took over the day. The week of Homecoming, everything got even more intense. My mornings were spent putting my outfit together, and then deciding if it was satisfactory to my terms. From character day to school spirit, there was a whole lot of creativity needed. I have learned this year that theme days are one of the most fun traditions of Homecoming. A lot of people think that it isn’t cool to dress up and get into the spirit of things. To be honest, that’s my favorite part. I get to do my hair, wear funky outfits, and dress fancy -- all in one week. Going to my class and seeing Luigi, and then Harry Potter five seconds later, was fun. The hallway competition was cool too. Getting to see a Quidditch field, or a dementor on my shoulder, was the best part of the week. When coronation day finally arrived, even I was excited to see the results.The skits were impressive, and involving all of the themes into one magical land was hilarious and a little ridiculous. It was great to see all of the girls and boys dressed up, especially the royalty. Being in the parade for the cross country team showed me the city’s support for the school. It was nice being part of something people left school or got out of work for. Seeing all of the floats and students decked out in themes was a great finale to the week. The football game was loud, crazy, and fun. For my first game of the season, I learned all of the traditions -- the territory of the seniors, baby powder, and chants. Watching and hearing everyone cheer the players onto the field showed me true school spirit. Homecoming week was a jaw-dropping, awesome experience, and it will be a first I will never forget.

by Amanda Cornwall, staff writer Homecoming is the pinnacle of the school year for high school students. Almost everyone gets involved, even those kids who tend to keep the school spirit to a minimum -- including myself. Something about the way Homecoming is so stereotypically “high school” is a little bit… magical, if I’m being honest. Sure, high school can be a pain, but moments like Homecoming and all of its festivities are things I, and all of you, will get to experience only a handful of times, so it’s something we should cherish while it’s here. My last Homecoming has been a little bittersweet. I’m sad that it’s coming to an end because it’s a sign that my high school career is coming to an end, but the entire week was an absolute blast. I’ve always loved everything about Homecoming week, but I appreciated it even more knowing that it’s my last. The costume days are always so fun, and it’s great to be walking to class and see Mario walking down the hallway, or to watch Captain Underpants get into an argument with your government teacher. Yeah. That was weird. After costume days comes the ultimate dress-up day; coronation day. I don’t have a ton of opinions on coronation day, but it was gorgeous and so well done. The acting and singing were phenomenal, and it was great to see my friends get crowned king and queen. The finale of Homecoming is the football game. I’m not super crazy about football, but the Homecoming game kicks me into overdrive and all of a sudden I’m every stereotypical high school football-lover all at once. I put on the face paint and wear all of the green and gold I can find, and it’s one of my favorite things ever. As I’m a senior girl, I get to partake in the tradition of wearing camo pants on every homegame Friday. I’m not sure where that deal came from, or why only senior girls get to wear the pants, but it’s such a fun thing to do. Turns out almost everyone gets their camo pants from the same military surplus store downtown, and it’s been such a big deal every year that the owner knows exactly what you need when you say, “I’m a senior from CMR.” This year we lost the game, and while that was a bit of a low-note, I’d say this Homecoming was definitely one for the books. I’ll definitely remember it for years to come.

October 6, 2016 rustlernews.com

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Pumpkin Spice RETURNS

by Amanda Cornwall, staff writer As fall is beginning to fall (pun fully intended), autumn-themed everything is beginning to appear, including the pumpkin spice latte. This year the PSL made its debut on Sept. 1; nothing to cry over, right? Not according to the Internet. People all over the place were in an uproar over the famed drink coming out in September instead of October. I mean, really? That’s what you’re going to be angry about in our current environment? The PSL coming out a month too soon for your liking? OK, sure. You do that. It’s the Starbucks Christmas cup controversy of 2015 all over again. My advice to you would be to go outside, pet a dog, and maybe grab a seasonal treat to help you get into the fall mood; maybe something like a pumpkin spice latte would do the trick.

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Were you excited for the PSL return? “Yeah, why would I be upset? White girls like coffee.”

- Bailey Reeves, 10 “No, I hate pumpkin spice. I don’t think pumpkin should be in a coffee. I’m more of a white chocolate mocha person.”

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“I wasn’t excited but it being here just kind of makes me happy because I like fall.”

- Rileigh Mann, 12 “I don’t drink coffee so I don’t have an opinion about the pumpkin spice latte. However, I do enjoy the flavor of pumpkin in pies or meals.”

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Freshman class acclimating to CMR Class of 2020 enjoying new freedoms and responsibilities by Mackenzie George and Hannah Pospisil, editor-in-chief and staff writer Besides the fact that CMR is bigger than North Middle School, freshman William McMullen hasn’t noticed much difference between middle school and high school. “In middle school they acted like high school was going to be this super hard thing, but once you actually get there it’s not that hard,” McMullen said. “It hasn’t been terribly different for me.” One adjustment he’s had to make, though, is the difference in late-work policies. “At the beginning I was used to having like a week [to turn in work], and here you have a couple of days,” he said. McMullen added that it’s not too difficult to keep track of. “The teachers are kind of friendly and make sure you get your work done on time,” he said. The best part about high school? “You can go off campus to eat,” McMullen said. “Like eating at Sam’s. I pack my lunch some days so I don’t spend like $20 a week.” Similarly, freshman Brianna Becker enjoys the freedom to go out to eat. “I go to the dollar store,” Becker said. Like McMullen, Becker has had to acclimate to the new latework policy, explaining that at North, students were allowed to turn in late work several days after it was due. In these past few weeks, Becker has also figured out how to navigate CMR.

“I’d go to the wrong floor,” Becker said. Both freshmen, though, have adjusted easily to CMR and are enjoying high school. Freshman English teacher Kasi Thompson is especially enthusiastic this year. She already has high hopes for the incoming freshmen. “Overall, [I] love this class. They’re very respectful, you know for the most part they’re very productive, very responsible,” Thompson said. “Freshmen are always kind of nutty in the sense that they’re not jaded from school yet. They tend to be a little more enthusiastic about things.” She said she loves teaching the freshmen because they don’t hold back on doing goofy things in class and they’re very productive but can still be trusted. Thompson is most excited to get to know these kids and watch them grow from skittish, introverted kids to excited and comfortable kids by the end of the year. She isn’t excited for some lesson plans, however. “I’m going to hound them on essays and persuasive writing, and although I know that’s very important it’s not the most fun thing to do,” she said. “I just want to ensure that when they get to be sophomores they’re still nice, respectful human beings,” she said. Thompson not only wants to teach them the curriculum, but she also wants to make sure that her class leaves her at the end of the year with the same amount of enthusiasm and respect as they had when they first joined her class. Overall, Thompson is planning on focusing on the students’ writing, but making sure they go through the year as intelligent, respectful young people. Freshman Connor O’Hara has found that making upperclassmen friends helps with the transition. “It’s nice to know and be friends with people who know what it’s like to be a freshman in my position,” O’Hara explained. “They give me good advice and tips to help make getting used to high school easier.” Like many freshmen, O’Hara’s favorite part about making the change from middle to high school is open campus. “It gives me a nice break during my day. That’s like the biggest change and freedom as well.”

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Freshman President by Hannah Pospisil, staff writer Freshman Madison Mitchell is another freshman with big plans this year. She’s the president of the freshman class, so she makes the final decisions when the freshman student government members come up with ideas. She’s been in student government since elementary school. “Honestly, I’m just trying to make it more fun and a lot more involvement with the freshmen,” she said about her plans for the year. She likes the leadership involved in being in student government. “I like how we lead the school kind of, like how we lead the freshman class and I like how we make decisions, but we also hear the words from the other students who are on student body and how they come and they tell us their ideas and we go off theirs,” Mitchell said. Something about CMR that she enjoys is the classes and the freedom of choices for the classes. “And I really like the people and how they treat each other here,” Mitchell added. She had a smooth transition from middle school to high school, she was familiar with CMR because she had visited the school many times with her sister. She looks forward to meeting new people and doing new things in her high school experience at CMR.

A Foundations of Science class listens attentively during Josy McLean’s lecture on Oct. 4. Photo by Julia Gremaux. Freshman class president and princess Madison Mitchell is all smiles during the Homecoming parade on Sept. 30. Photo by Sarah Cherry.

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“Stranger Things” takes over the life of the features editor Stranger Things has taken over my life. The kids in it are so amazing and I can’t believe how good they are at acting. Usually child actors are very wooden and obviously being led from behind the camera, but not Millie Bobby Brown, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Noah Schnapp, and Finn Wolfhard. They are too good for this world, we don’t deserve them. The story is one of the most original things I’ve watched in awhile. It’s a strange amalgamation of the entire horror genre, but at the same time it’s unlike anything that’s been made before. Eleven is such a sweet child who needs all the Eggo waffles in Hawkins, Indiana. Mike, Dustin, and Lucas are the most loyal bunch of kids I’ve ever seen on a TV screen. Mike’s older sister Nancy starts out as a stereotypical teenage girl in the 80’s and turns into a monster fighting, gun slinging ninja. I love Steve. I’m wasn’t a huge fan of him, but then the bat happened. Now we’re on

good terms. Jonathan is a sweet kid, but he needs to talk to someone, maybe get some friends. Will is my tiny son who needs to be protected. Eleven is my tiny, scary daughter who has the coolest mind powers. Mike is the kindest soul, he is the sweetest 80’s child you could imagine. Dustin is the voice of reason and provider of the best snacks. Lucas is a bit of a wild card, but I still love him. My small children need to be protected. I want them to find all the happiness in the world, at least the most they can find in Hawkins. They deserve to grow up and be amazing adults. I want them to play Dungeons and Dragons with their children. Netflix has been creating the best shows recently. They have so much creative freedom and they have managed to find some of the best actors that I’ve seen on the small screen. Plus, they found the best child actors I’ve ever had the opportunity to watch. By the way, Barb deserved better.

October 6, 2016 rustlernews.com

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Homecomings of the past

1970 - pep band

1966 - Cheerleaders 2015- Student paints a sign for homecoming

1979- Varsity Football Float

1994 - Marching band in the homecoming parade

1998 - Couple of clowns

CMR royalty through the years

1966- Carol Stukey

1998 - Queen Katie Janetski

1970 - Kathy Sechena

2007 - King Dan Brattain and Queen Kasi Thompson

1994 - King Chris Lohsse, Queen Kristin Bourret

2010 - Queen Macie Netz and King Jared Baker

2007 - Cheerleaders

2007 - Student wears school-spirited garb during assembly

Sundly remembers years of Rustler Homecomings by Chloe Geary and Lindsey Robison, staff writers Even though Christine Sundly has been teaching at CMR for 20 years, she still gets excited whenever Homecoming comes back around. “Homecoming builds a lot of spirit for the school,” she said. “There’s a way for every student to get involved.” Sundly has spent her two decades at CMR teaching a variety of science classes, including Earth Science, Applied Science, and Bio 3-4. Even though she’s seen plenty of Homecomings as a teacher, Sundly said she still remembers her Homecomings at CMR as a student. Her favorite part about Homecoming as a student was marching band.

“We walked in every parade,” she said. She played the tenor Saxophone, graduating from CMR in 1986. Sundly said her favorite Homecoming theme was board games in 2005. What made this Homecoming special, Sundly said, was that she had a club that made a float that looked like a humansized version of Whack-a-Mole. Around 1998, she made a float with students in Applied Sciences. They built half a ship on their float, which won them third place. “Sometimes, all the Homecomings blur together, but it’s the really cool years that stay with you and make you smile,” she said.

October 6, 2016 rustlernews.com

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Family at school makes for an enjoyable year in class

Students and teachers enjoy being able to come to a school where their family members are

by Jessica Banks, opinion editor and Hannah Pate, staff writer On the first day of any school year, most students say goodbye to their family members and go on their way. For senior Camryn Beck, things are a little different. “It is exciting to be able to spend my last year of school with both my brother and dad at school with me,” she said. Beck is one of many students who attend CMR that have a family member at school; her younger brother is a freshman, and her dad is a Foundations of Science teacher. Some people might not enjoy having one of their parents as a teacher because of the personality difference from home to school. However, this factor doesn’t bother Beck. “I don’t act different at school and home because my dad and I both have goofy personalities so I don’t have to try to be who I’m not,” she said. This is her fourth year having her dad at the same school so this year really isn’t very different; however, freshman Caleb Beck is just starting his high school experience with his dad at the same school, and he enjoys it. “I wasn’t really nervous for the first day of school like some other freshmen because I knew all of my teachers through my dad,” he said. Camryn and Caleb Beck have had their parents at the same school as them Caleb has his dad as one of his teachers and he since North Middle School, where their mom teaches. She joined them at CMR said that he enjoys that because if he ever needs help on coronation day when Camryn was crowned Homecoming Queen. Photo with any homework or projects in his dad’s class, he courtesy of Camryn Beck. knows that he is available to him all the time. “We were in the same school in elementary school and it’s really nice that I can see her again at school.” -Isaiah Vang (12)

“My sibling is older and can help me know more about what the school is about.” - Emily Vang (9)

“I always have someone to talk to in the hallway.” - Wesley Tilleman (9)

I like having my sibling at the same school as me because...

“I get to hang out with them more.” -Matt Harris (12)

“I always have a friend.” - Taylor Harris (12)

“They give me rides and buy me lunch.” -Cade Harris (9)

“I like feeling like I can show him the ropes.” - Cassie Tilleman (12)

“It’s a comfort to know that I have someone who cares and that I have someone I can go to when I need someone.” -Audrey Bateman (9)

“Well having a parent as a teacher is nice because if I had a seizure or anything he would be here to help with the code blue team.” -Emily Kellogg (12)

“I love it, it’s the only way I get a hug and a kiss at the end of a class period.” - Mr. Kellogg “It is convenient for him if he needs something like lunch money or getting something signed.” - Mr. Greenwell

“She’s someone I can fall back on. Also I love CMR so much and I’m glad she can now learn more about it and love it too.” -Savannah Bateman (10)

“I like it because it is nice to have someone that is close to me. He’s my dad but he is also just a teacher here.” - Tucker Greenwell (10)

_Being a teacher at the school that his kids go to does not excuse the elder Beck from doing typical dad things. “He is the worst of any parents! He uses slang that he doesn’t know, and he will try to stay up to date with the latest popular dance moves like dabbing,” Camryn said. Mike Beck enjoys having his kids at school with him, but it makes his family introduction at the beginning of the year a little different. “I don’t really have the OK to share embarrassing stories about my kids to my classes, and when I show pictures of my family at the beginning of the year I have to make sure it is updated and both of my kids approve,” he said. He had both of his kids in class and has liked that, but he said that he has to make sure that the fact they are his kids doesn’t compromise his integrity as an educator. “When having one of my own children in class I really have to treat them like any other student,” he said. Beck says that having his kids at school with him can benefit him in his job. He is able to meet some of the kids he will have in class before school starts because of his connections through his kids. “I know who my son can and cannot sit by in class because I know most of his friends,” he said. All three of the Becks enjoy having each other at the same school. For them it is a bonding experience that not every high school student gets to experience.

“I can’t get away with very much; my teachers tell them everything.” -Risa Hibbert (11)

“It’s cool. I am a teacher, this is a school, I have kids, they have to go to school, so it has to happen this way.” - Mr. Hibbert

What I think about having my parent or child at school... “I think it’s awesome because if you need a pencil or money you can go to her for that.” - Layne Sundly (11)

“It’s fun to be able to share my job with him and I can keep track of him, and it’s even more interesting to have him in class.” - Mrs. Sundly

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Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center offers fun experience for locals and visitors from across the globe by Clara McClain, features editor the best part of her job. The students who are Great Falls natives “I always came here when I was a kid may take the Lewis and Clark interpretive and when I saw the job opening I took it,” Center for granted, but those who work Milton said. there have seen people from all around the She is a Great Falls native who loves globe come in to visit the center to learn meeting all the people from around the about the Corps of Discovery. world who come to visit. Don Petersen, CMR’s second principal Duane Buchi is a relatively new from 1977 to 1989, is a volunteer at the employee, as he’s been working at the center. He and his wife volunteer for center for 16 months. His official title is four hours on Saturday park ranger, and he said afternoons and they’ve he loves his job. I love making people’s been doing it for 16 years. “I love making “It was something I day, meeting the enthusiasts people’s day, meeting could give back to the and telling such a timeless the enthusiasts, and community,” Petersen said. story. telling such a timeless After retiring from CMR story,” he said. Duane Buchi and spending three years He enjoys meeting in Asia and Europe, Petersen and his wife and interacting with all the visitors the came back to Great Falls. come through the doors of the center. Even though he’s back in the United On Oct. 1, there were only two groups of States, he’s still meeting people from all Great Falls natives visiting the Interpretive over the world. Center. “One afternoon, we had one group “I like the variety, taking care of the of four come in who said they were from customers by taking fees and telling the London, England, and then an hour or so story,” he said. after that two people came in who were The Lewis and Clark Interpretive from Cornwall, England,” he said. “Two Center is a good way to spend a Saturday groups from the same country in one afternoon, and all of the employees and afternoon. You wouldn’t think that Great volunteers are enthusiastic and happy to Falls would be a tourist destination, but be there. from volunteering here, I’ve learned that it “I come in to work with a smile on my is,” Petersen said. face and leave the same way,” Buchi said. Haley Milton, a junior at Great Falls High School, works in the gift shop of the center. She’s been working there for seven months,and she agrees that the people are

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Some of the pieces on display at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center on Oct. 1. Photos by Clara McClain.

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Online Editor finds the power to slow down time High school. You either love it or you hate it. You spend four years at the same school while you and your peers slowly transition into young adults. Time flies. You have so much to do. You have homework, sports, clubs, music, and so much more. Before you know it you’ll be a senior and ready to graduate. Time seems to feel like it’s running right through your fingers, but there is a way for you to “catch” it. Just take a step back and breathe. Stop what you’re doing and relax. Soak in everything. Find the little things that mean the most to you. Look for the things in life that you can appreciate. Enjoy your time in high school. Enjoy the memories you have with friends, cherish them. Try to find the delight in your classes and keep them close. You have the power to slow down time and take

things into your own hands. What are you waiting for? STOP and BREATHE. Look all around you: I’m pretty sure you will find something that is special to you. Open your eyes and see. Take everything into account and cherish every moment you have. Then once you made it to your big day, you will be ready to take on life. You’ll have no regrets and you will also have so much to appreciate and cherish once you leave high school. I encourage you to find the simple things that mean the most to you. And if you want to know the simple things that mean the most to me, log onto RustlerNews.com under the poem tab.

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Students from across the globe join Rustler family Page by McKenzie Connell, staff writer and Clara McClain, features editor

Foreign exchange student Aurora Oden went to her first American football game on Sept. 16, and for this girl from Sweden it was her first taste of true school spirit. “The school spirit [at CMR] is amazing; there’s no school spirit in Sweden,” she said. Oden loves the involvement from the student body at the sports events. In Sweden all sports are outof-school activities, so there aren’t any pep rallies or school games to go to. School is one of the biggest culture shocks for Oden. In her home town, students can’t choose their subjects. She also likes the teachers here in America, since they seem to be more involved. Some of her favorite subjects are aerobics and our very own newspaper. Oden’s hometown, Stockholm, is Sweden’s capital and biggest city, home to two million people. This is about a fourth of the country’s entire population. Great Falls is definitely a big change. Or little, depending on how you look at it. She likes it here in Montana, since it is more stressed in the big city.

“Teachers very kind to me, friends very nice,” Chise Suzuki, a foreign exchange student from Tokyo, Japan, said. For her second time in the United States, she is used to some of the traditions, but this year she gets to experience American high school. Her most exciting culture change was school. In Japan she wore a uniform, no makeup, and for the guys, no beards. At her school in Japan they really only have one class, and don’t get to choose any electives. Here at CMR she is enjoying that part of school, and one of her electives, Interior Design. Her favorite part, and most shocking, is that she can have her phone in her classes. In Japan, their phones would have been taken away. She said she was excited for Homecoming since they don’t have it in Japan. Preparing for America involved learning English and the culture. The differences in our lifestyle and language can be difficult, but Suzuki said she has done a great job shifting into the rhythm of things.

Symbat Slambayeva is a student from Astana, Kazakhstan spending one school year in Great Falls. “I’ve been going for this for about two years. We have a program called Flex that I went through,” Slambayeva said. Six thousand students applied to come to the United States for a year with 100 students, and she became a finalist her second year applying. Going from a big city in her home country to a small town in Montana was a good change for Slambayeva. “I’m in love with Great Falls. The people are so friendly and everyone is trying to help you,” she said. She also enjoys the happy faces of the citizens here. “Everyone is smiling! In our country it’s more like New York where everyone is busy and has his own problems. It’s not very popular to smile in my country.”

Teona Gogritchiani is a foreign exchange student from the European country of Georgia. She is very excited to come to Montana for a year. “When I became a finalist they told me I was coming to Great Falls, Montana,” Gogritchiani said. Seeing her fellow students eating during class was a little strange to Gogritchiani. The classes themselves brought a whole new challenge to her, though. She’s been learning English since second grade, since it’s the secondary language of Georgia, but Gogritchiani says that having the classes twice a week isn’t nearly enough classroom time to learn a new language. “It’s hard to learn something new, but it’s twice as hard to learn something in a different language,” she said. Much of her time is used translating her homework back to Georgian, doing the problems, and then translating the answers back into English. While this is hard, she has enjoyed her time thus far at CMR. “I’ll miss [CMR] the most when I go home. I’ll miss the relationship with the students and the teachers.”

Justus Sager, a foreign exchange student from Germany, is excited to be in America and at CMR. “[I came] mostly because of [the] experience,” Sager said, adding that he attended three meetings in Germany to learn the traditions of America. He had already been learning English for the past seven years, but he wanted to improve his English anyway. Like many other foreign exchange students, the school is the biggest change. He likes the teachers here, since they are less strict. “In Germany [teachers are] very strict; that sucks,” Sager said. He says that he likes CMR, since everyone is very funny. The teachers are always making jokes, which makes the class way more relaxed than he is used to. One of his favorite things about America is the fast food. Even here in little Great Falls, there are more options than in Germany. One of the hardest things for Sager is that he doesn’t get to see his friends that are back at home. But as he is experiencing American life, he said he is enjoying the different customs and food.

Former staff writer looks forward to the rest of the school year in Germany by Sophie Aron, staff writer Well, I’ve been here for a little over a month so it’s time for another Germany update! As you might already know, my name is Sophie Aron and I’m an exchange student in Germany for the next 10 months. When I signed up to become an exchange student, there were plenty of different options for program types. I could have chosen to come just for a couple weeks or three months in the summer, a semester during the school year, or the full 10-month academic school year, which is what I chose to do. Before leaving the States, the program leaders make it very clear that this was not about partying and being on vacation, this was a year to attend high school like every other teenager in Germany and do well in school as well. So I figured I would talk about the German school system and my

experiences in school so far. In Germany, there are three different levels of “high school.” The lowest level is called Hauptschule, the middle being Realschule and the highest is called Gymnasium. Students that attend a Hauptschule finish after grade nine or ten, in the Realschule after grade ten and the Gymnasium after grade twelve or thirteen. Gymnasium is the most similar to American high school and is designed to give students the opportunity to go to university after. The type of school that I attend is a Gymnasium. Now onto my everyday life in the German gymnasium. The school system is quite different from that of CMR. Students have way more classes here, usually around 13 different subjects, and have a different schedule every day of the week. Although having different classes in a different

order each day is quite confusing, I do enjoy it a lot! AS far as daily life goes, it is fairly similar to back home. It’s weird not being able to drive myself everywhere, but rather having to take the city bus if I want to go anywhere. I think public transportation is an amazing thing though. It allows so much freedom for those who can’t get their driver’s license and it’s much better for the environment! Also, riding a bike is a very common form of transportation here. Rather than driving your car to go somewhere that’s just five minutes away, why not ride your bike? So, one month down and nine more to go here in Germany! EDITOR’S NOTE: Sophie Aron was a staff writer last year and will be corresponding with us as she goes throughout her year as a foreign exchange student.

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CMR drama performs an original skit at Homecoming coronation on Sept. 29. Photos by Lindsey Robison.

Creating Wonderland Drama department talks Homecoming by Quincy Schmechel, entertainment editor, and Hayley Woodard, staff writer While it’s easy enough to read about a fantasy world in a book or see one in a movie, building a fantasy world is an entirely different dragon to slay, according to drama department head Chris Evans. ”[The hardest part] is like a play, bringing it from page to stage. [You want to make it] as exciting on those flats as it is in your head. And it is right now, it really is,” Evans said. With a theme like “real Rustlers in a fantasy land,” the building of a spectacular Homecoming set was bound to be right up the drama department’s alley. As the drama department leader, Evans always gets first pick of his department’s theme, and the choice was clear this year. “The first thing that came to my mind was ‘Alice in Wonderland,’” Evans said. “We can have fun with that; the characters, it’s colorful, and the big thing about the Homecoming set is glitter. It’s got to shine.” But all that glitters is not gold for the hard workers of stagecraft and drama -- it’s a lot of work, and it’s been happening since June. “About three years ago the Homecoming was about two weeks after we got back into school,” Evans said. “So I thought, what if I just did some stuff over the summer? [So] I put the call out to some students. I had so many students come in during the summer to help out with the coronation set. So we started doing it every year.” Evans said that his idea was clear since he decided the theme, and after consulting with the department they went with an original approach to the set. What was more fantasy-oriented than a storybook? “We decided to go with Lewis Carroll’s original drawings; not the Disney drawings, not the Johnny Depp Wonderland, but with the guy who wrote the book and illustrated it,” Evans said. “We just thought it looked really fun.”

Fun, full of creativity, and rife with the hard work and tireless efforts of those who dedicate a massive amount of time to showing what the drama department has to offer. “I’m not an artist. I’m the concept guy,” Evans said. “But what I’ve got is some really artistic people, artists who started this summer who were freshmen last year. [People] who started this summer and [who] are staying to the very end, who are still working. I’m really proud. Students feel that they have the ownership in it. This is theirs. That’s what I teach. That’s what we do.” Advanced drama student senior Autumn Place takes extreme ownership in her part of drama and Homecoming. Place has been working throughout the summer with the department to help ensure Homecoming is the best it can be. “Basicly the [Homecoming] preparation for drama and stagecraft begins as soon as we know the theme,” She said. “As soon as we know [that] we start planning and even have Homecoming work parties over the summer where we build the set and bring in any ideas.” Place said that Homecoming is one of the most exciting parts of the year for her, especially the skit that the advanced drama class put together. “We’re doing a skit during coronation, which is going to be very fun. I’m hoping it will pep up the crowd for other coronation events that [are] going to be happening,” Place said. One thing’s for sure, according to Place though, and that’s the abundance of glitter- lots and lots of glitter. “Homecoming week is actually a really fun time for the drama department, especially because of all the glitter we get to work with,” Place said. “For about a month consisting of Homecoming and after you’ll just find glitter. On stage, or on your clothes, it’s just always there.”

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Junior finds a family within the CMR Wrangler team I’m the last person anyone would accuse of being a born performer. I get nervous, my heart starts racing like a bomb in a birdcage, and my face gets all red even if I’m just giving a presentation in class. But the minute I started dance, that all disappeared. I wasn’t expecting to have a spot on the Wranglers, so when I received the text saying I made the team after tryouts, I was ecstatic. And throughout the hot, sweaty summer practices; the green, itchy spandex costumes; and the massive amounts of hairspray and glitter, I started to grow more and more excited about being part of what was not only a team, but (as cheesy as it sounds) a family. CMR has always been all about tradition, and the Wranglers are no different.Before every performance, we hustle away and join in a circle to chant our “Pump it Up” song and join in what we call a “pinky prayer,” when we pray for everything to go well and squeeze hands in good faith. Then we take the long walk from the fieldhouse to the football field, where we walk around the track and wait in line under the stands for the clock to hit zero. I think I speak for all my teammates when I say that you never get used

Drama inspires by Quincy Schmechel, entertainment editor Everyone knows drama’s main goal is to entertain an audience, but for senior Carrie Lycett, the spotlight was never something she was focused on achieving -- at least not at first. Lycett, like many people, she said wandered into her intro to drama class freshman year hoping not for stage glory, but for a fine arts credit. However, as Lycett flipped through scripts and spent her time in Bill Will, she found more than a credit: she found best friends, a lifelong passion, and a place on the stage. “I can’t sing,” Lycett started out. “I can’t play an instrument. So that fine arts credit was going to come from drama freshman year. But after that intro class, I fell in love with the people, I loved the feeling. In intermediate i ended up really getting into it and loving acting. My dream would be to be on Broadway.”

to performing. It never loses its dazzle. You never get sick of those big flood lights shining down, or of the stands going silent, or of the grass against you shoes. The funny thing about performing is you don’t really realize these things. You don’t see the faces in the crowd, or the field goal, or the cheerleaders, or the signs saying Go Rustlers. The green and gold fades away and for the time you’re out in the middle of that field there are only those few minutes of performance in front of you. And there’s that split second of panic-- will the right music play, are our kicks going to be high enough, will I remember the counts. But the second that music plays over the loudspeaker, it’s gone. All worries fade. You don’t remember counting, you don’t even remember walking on or off the field. You just remember the rush of a cheering crowd and smiling faces. You remember the rustle of poms as you walk off the grass. And then you remember grinning as captains scream “Wranglers, how do you feel?” The answer is, of course, “I feel so good!”

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Entertainment industry addresses police brutality and inequality

ign e r o f h s i Swed ent d u t s e g exchan erican TV m enjoys A “Supernatural,” “Pretty Little Liars” and “The Vampire Diaries” are some of Oden’s favorite TV shows to watch

by Aurora Oden, staff writer I live on the other side of the planet, in a culture where we have different thoughts and laws and speak a vastly different language. But that doesn’t prevent our TV habits from being similar to yours. In fact, almost all of our channels on TV are in English. I totally love TV shows and movies, but none of them are in Swedish. Some of my favorite TV shows are “Supernatural,” “The Vampire Diaries”, “Pretty Little Liars” and “Teen Wolf.” These and a lot of other TV shows and movies like “Game Of Thrones” and “The Hunger Games” are really popular in Sweden. These have many more views than the Swedish movies. I guess that’s because they are directed in a better way, the actors are more skilled and even the effects are better. Another benefit of watching American movies and TV shows in Sweden is that we have so much more to choose from since Sweden is such a small country compared to America. Sweden is about as big as California so a little bit bigger than Montana -- and the population is about 9 million. We don’t have many TV shows in Swedish, and the ones we do have don’t satisfy our entire population. When we decide to watch your movies we open up for a whole new and bigger TV world. We love the English language in Sweden. English is a mandatory subject in Swedish schools, and we’re starting to learn it when we are about eight or nine years old. That’s probably another reason why we watch movies in English. I know many other countries around the world that choose to watch American movies, but they also choose to dub the soundtrack so they can watch it in their own language. Because of all of this it’s not just the movies that are in English. I feel like I have the English language all around me when I’m in Sweden. Many of the stores and restaurants have their names in English. Even the music we hear in Sweden is almost all of the time in English. I love music by The Chainsmokers, for example. The most popular singers from Sweden sing in English, too. An example is Zara Larsson, who I know is popular here in America, too. She’s the girl who sings the songs “Never Forget You” and “Lush Life.”

by Quincy Schmechel, Entertaiment editor Celebrities are everywhere. They mark pages of magazines, star in commercials and endorsements, and are seemingly bombarding the media left and right. So why not use all the publicity for a cause? Earlier in the year, San Francisco 49er’s backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick raised some heads and even more questions when he refused to stand for the National Anthem in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. This had many Americans angry, especially as he continued to take a knee during the Anthem. While many people support the Black Lives Matter movement and the protests against issues of police brutality in the United States, many agree that while Kaepernick’s motives were pure, his actions were grossly misguided. Kaepernick claims he wants to be the voice for people who are not in the position to speak up for themselves, to be a voice for the unheard. He says the habitual issue of brutality in law enforcement and discrimination of people of color is not often confronted. I agree that these are issues, but I also think that Kaepernick is minimizing efforts already made by other influential media figures who use their influence in ways that are far less offensive to patriotic American citizens and are not misconstrued as disrespect for men and women who fight to give the power of protest to the American people.

For me, the first person to come to mind as a large supporter of Black Lives Matter who uses her influence to effect a positive change is Queen B herself. There are so many people in the music industry who use their presence in the media and the effect they have upon their audiences for good, and Beyonce is no exception. When her latest visual album, “Lemonade,” premiered last summer, the world nearly seemed to stop spinning. Beyonce displayed strong themes of feminism, forgiveness, women’s empowerment, and, yes, confronting issues of racism. She included the mothers of Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin, victims of shootings and police brutality, in the video and featured heavy African American culture throughout. Not only does Beyonce use her music and artistic value of imagery to speak out about Black Lives Matter, but she and her husband Jay-Z support it through more than just entertainment value by donating $1.5 million to the movement and by using Jay-Z’s company Tidal to donate to various organizations that support victims of shootings, including Opportunity Agenda and United. But these two aren’t the only ones. Samuel L. Jackson, Prince, Kendrick Lamar and other celebrities have spoken out against police brutality, donated money, and used music to bring the issue to light. To me, that is far more impactful than sitting down during the National Anthem.

Stampede staff favorites Q: What upcoming movie release are you most excited for?

A: “I’m most excited for ‘Snowden’

A: “I’m excited for ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ because I love Harry Potter.”

because I’m curious about the story behind the NSA information leak.”

-Mackenzie George

A: “I’m eager to see ‘Moana’ because

it looks cute and I like Disney movies a lot.”

-Katelyn Morley

A: “The Space Between Us” looks

like a really good movie because it’s about a kid who was born on Mars, and that interests me.”

- Clara McClain

-Amanda Cornwall A: “I’m excited for ‘A Dog’s

Purpose.’ I read the book and I love dogs. I think it’s going to be a very sweet film.”

-Julia Gremaux

A: “The best movies of the year are always at the Banff Film Festival, and this year it is being held on Nov. 14 in Great Falls. Also, the Montana Human Rights FIlm Festival is on Oct. 14-15.”

- Beth Britton

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CMR’s top music groups plan for the 20162017 season by Clara McClain, features editor CMR’s top music groups are planning their performances for the 2016-2017 school year. Chamber orchestra has a lot of things planned for this season. Right now they are preparing to play with a live ballet dancing to Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake.” This event is on April 24. “It’s live orchestra music with live dancers as a community partnership with the Great Fa l l s Ballet Ensemble which is part of Miss Linda’s school of dance,” orchestra teacher Steve Olson said. Standing with Rustler tradition, Chamber orchestra, the Russell Ayres, and Symphonic Band are all going on their individual tours this school year. They are going to raise the necessary money for this by participating in the Great Falls fruit sales. The Russell Ayres will be travelling to

Bellevue, Wash. to participate in the All Northwest choir concert. Symphonic band doesn’t have a definite travel destination yet. “I don’t usually start looking [for tour places] until I see how much money [the kids] have made through the fruit sale and then I’ll look around and see what big concerts are happening around us,” band director Russell Kellogg said. Chamber orchestra will be going to Missoula in April and stopping at many The band prepares to march during halftime at the Homecoming game on Sept. 30. Photo by smaller towns on the way to perform Sarah Cherry. with smaller orchestras before having the opportunity to hear “The Rite of Spring” written by Igor Stravinsky performed by the October 11: Choir Concert March 21: Choir Concert Missoula Symphony with guest soloist Sandy Cameron. They will also see a performance October 13: Orchestra and Band March 23: Orchestra Concert of “Wizard of Oz.” Concert March 28: Orchestra MIOSM “We will be going to Missoula, stopping October 19-21: All-State Festival Concert through Helena playing at small schools along the way and at a bunch of schools in November 14-15: AA Choral Festival April 6-7: District Music Festival Missoula,” Olson said. December 12: Orchestra Concert May 15: Choir Pops Concert MIOSM is another big part of the school December 13: Orchestra Concert May 16: Instrumental Concert year for the music department. They prepare February 6-7: AA Orchestra Festival May 22: Instrumental Concert a concert to play for the middle schoolers.

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Clown threats creep across the country Halloween stories to really rattle your bones by Zach Mell, staff writer A Halloween-centered fear is the fear of being followed by a shadowy figure, and for sophomore Shadean Western, it became a reality during Halloween of 2012. Western, her mother, and her sister started the night with a round of trick or treating. Throughout the night, Western said she noticed a black, cloaked figure following them around. “It was really off-putting because I was only 11 years old,” she said Though Western had a lingering sense of concern, she and her family decided to follow a little family tradition and go to the local graveyard. After wandering around they headed back to the car, though when her mother tried to start it, it wouldn’t start up. “It looked like the car had broken down and the battery died so we couldn’t get away,” Western said Western and her family became extremely frightened when the dark figure approached the vehicle. Everyone began to scream, and Western said that she got her fists out ready to attack the figure. Western’s sister then began to have a panic attack and her mother was forced to stop the prank. It turns out it was just a prank, planned by Western’s parents and grandmother. Western said it was all planned out so her mother would go to specific destinations to take them trick or treating, and their grandmother would be waiting wherever they were dressed in a pitch black cloak. “I was ready to punch my 60-year-old grandmother,”

Pumpkin patch

by Lexi Bako, staff writer At the age of five Madison Bennyhoff had a Halloween experience that she will remember for the rest of her life. Bennyhoff was still living in her first home, an eerie home at that. “It was in the basement, and our basement was super creepy,” Bennyhoff said. It was the night of Halloween, and Bennyhoff was ready to go trick or treating. She needed her older brother David, who was in the basement, to take her door to door. “Well, I walked downstairs and David was secretly hiding behind the wall,” she said. Bennyhoff turned a corner and out jumped her older brother who did not expect the reaction he was about to get. “He popped out at me and yelled at me, so my instinct was to punch him in the face,” she said. He wore a Hulk mask that did not live up to its name. When Bennyhoff punched her older brother the mask broke in half adding to the bloody nose she gave him. Her brother decided to hit her back, as most siblings would do, getting them both grounded. “We ended up going trick or treating, and it was the worst year for candy.”

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Rustlers pick favorite childhood Halloween costumes “I was Dorothy [The Wizard of Oz] because I loved the movie.”

“I dressed up as Tender Heart from Care Bears.”

“My favorite costume was one my mom made me and I was a crayon. I was the only one. I was unique.”

Carly Cushman, 10

Megumi Belcher, 10

“Mom dressed me up as a popcorn box… It was homemade and I’ll never forget [it].” Shelby Philipps, 12

by Amanda Cornwall, staff writer All across the country rumors of killer clowns have been popping up left and right. In late August reports of creepy clowns began surfacing in rural South Carolina, and since then the reports have been travelling across the country, making it to at least 32 states. The clown situation has blown up on social media, causing people all over the place to wonder if and when there will be a sighting in their own town. On Oct. 3 rumors of a clown in Great Falls began circulating, causing a rise in terror amongst the locals. Some students at CMR, like sophomore Eli Legan, have a mixed opinion on the situation. “I don’t know if it’s true, it’s weird though. One of my buddies was in his house and saw one through his window,” Legan said. Other students, like junior Liam Sexton, have a more rugged opinion. “I feel like Montana is a risky state to be messing around with clowns,” he said. “I’m sure it’s going to be one of those things that is funny until someone gets shot or beat.” Though it may be funny now, and it could very well be a hoax, it pays to be safe. If you’re out late try to avoid walking home alone; try to be with at least one other person though a bigger group is a better option. If you must walk home alone be alert and keep an eye on your surroundings. It could very well be a hoax, but be vigilant. And only contact the police if you believe you are in real danger, as making a false report to the police can result in criminal charges. Social media can blow things way out of proportion, so remember to be wary of what you read. The Great Falls Police Department has more information on www.krtv.com.

“When I was little I thought witches were cool. I liked the broom and the hat.”

Alicia Carr

Timi MIller, 12 art by Amanda Cornwall

S Sports Golfers fare well at state

by Mackenzie George, editor-in-chief “I never broke 100 all year, but I had shot Duncan Hollar knew who the competition exactly 100 a couple times before. And I was would be from the beginning. hoping to break 100, but I never expected to The junior, who competed in his third shoot in the low 90s, so I’m super happy with state golf tournament on Friday, had his eye my scores,” Hebnes said. on Joey Moore, also a junior, who competes The most difficult part of the tournament, for Billings West and she said, was staying would end up winning the mentally tough and tournament. moving on from bad “He’s a great friend of shots. mine and a great competitor, “I’m just excited to and I knew he’d challenge play again next year,” me to play my best,” Hollar Hebnes said. said. Voyles, too, was Hollar finished seventh excited to end her final in the state tournament, golf season on a high the same place he received note. last season, to earn All-State “My favorite honors. memory for golf is “Personally, I was going to have to be my expecting to do well,” he last day because that said. “I always go into a was the best round I tournament with the intent shot and everyone was to win or do well.” really happy for me so Senior Savanna Voyles it put me in an even took home eighth place for better mood,” Voyles the Rustler girls. Although said. the standout has taken four Voyles also plays trips to state, she said she softball for the Rustlers was still nervous before the and is considering two-day tournament. playing collegiately. “Since it’s my last year “But if anything is I wanted to play the best I offered for golf I may could,” Voyles explained. consider it,” she said. “But we played this course Blair Hebnes competes during the The Billings West sometime in the beginning Great Falls Invite on Aug. 16. Photo Bears won the boys of the season, and I did by Julia Gremaux. team title, while the pretty well then so I knew the layout. Bozeman girls earned the first three places Also, wanting to play my best and impress to clinch the girls championship. Although everyone makes me nervous.” Moore will be back next year attempting to Like Voyles, Blair Hebnes was glad the win his second state title, Hollar has plans to CMR golfers had the chance to play the move up in the rankings for next season. course beforehand. The state tournament “Just getting hot at the beginning of the was held at Lake Hills Golf Course in Billings. season and carry the momentum all the way Hebnes shot a 94 and 92, personal bests for to the end,” Hollar said. the junior.

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How do Stampede staff members stay active? “I take my dogs on walks, and go on walks with my mom.”

- Chloe Geary, staff writer, 11

Editor-in-chief Mackenzie George warms up before State in 2015.

“I enjoy running and playing tennis to stay in shape.”

- Mackenzie George, editor-in-chief, 11

“In Sweden, I go horseback riding 3 days a week.” - Aurora Oden, staff writer, 11

“I power lift. I placed third in last year’s powerlifting competition.” - Ashton Palen, staff writer, 12

“I have tennis, I play tennis once a week.” - Emily Cappis, business manager, 11

“I drink a profuse amount of tea.” - Loran Fairhurst, staff writer, 12

“I like to go for long walks and snowshoe.” - Beth Britton, adviser

“I have a gym class, and my favorite part about it is seeing my level of fitness change throughout the weeks because now I can go up the stairs without completely dying.”

- Hannah Pate, staff writer, 12

AshtonPalen

Sports Editor

Athletes should use their fame to bring change, play for a cause Athletes are role models who most of the children of the United States look up to. Should they be able to use their position of fame to bring attention to social issues? I believe that they should be able to, in fact they should. These athletes are in a rare position where both adults and children look up to them -- maybe for different reasons, but they look to them for inspiration. Athletes that are being interviewed should take some time to give a shout out to a charity. Although I personally don’t agree with the way he protests, Colin Kaepernick, a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, is getting the message out for the Black Lives Matter movement. However, many people are insulted by the way he does it. During the preseason games, Kaepernick decided to kneel during the National Anthem, a practice that has continued into the start of the real NFL season. But that is what freedom of speech is for. The first amendment protects people who wish voice their unhappiness, no matter how unpopular their ideas. This adverse speech is exactly what the Founding Fathers had in mind when writing the Bill of Rights. Even if this speech doesn’t resonate with you personally, it does with many other people.

In Seattle the entire Garfield HS football team, including the coaches knelt during the National Anthem before their game on Friday. Kaepernick is not the only athlete who has used his or her fame in order to bring attention to a cause. When basketball great Magic Johnson first revealed that he had AIDS in 1991, he brought a lot of attention to a disease that was terrorizing Americans. In modern day America athletes are some of the most famous celebrities. Nearly everyone in America has a favorite team or player, so why don’t more athletes use that fame? I believe if more athletes played for a cause instead of just a very large amount of money (most salaries range in the millions) many underfunded charities would be able to do more for their communities. I’m not saying that they donate all their money, just some of their time. Organizations like Athletes for Hope have 55 professional athletes, including Tony Hawk and Mia Hamm, participating in charity fundraisers. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics in 2014 there were 13,700 professional athletes in the United States alone; there should be way more than just 55 athletes working with this organization.

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Capital earned their first true win of the season against the Rustlers on Sept. 30. Photos by Jessica Banks and Julia Gremaux.

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#49 Isaiah Chargois RB #3 Wayatt Bleskin DB #51 Aaron Rucinsky OL #7 Lane Jensen QB #54 Brandyn Lefebre LB #8 JaQuan Mitchell WR #57 Jake Artis LB #13 David LeFever WR #66 Brayden Ginnaty OL #14 Deven AltenburgLasher DB

#71 Irish Graydon OL

#16 Jake Horner WR

#72 Ryan Hannah OL

#17 Tyler Patrick WR

#76 Austin Kirchner DL

#22 Xavier Pace DB/WR

#79 Adam Agamenoni OL

#23 Linn Chase DB

#81 Nathan Ross TE

#30 Shane Myers DB

#84 James Olsen TE

#32 Daniel Bonilla LB

#86 Cade Mares WR

#35 Alex Cunningham LB

#91 Sam O’Neill LB

#42 Derrick Price LB

#92 Jack Bedenbender DE

#44 Carter Durnell DE

#95 Cooper Hewitt DL

#45 Max Sechena LB

CMR finds positive takeways despite Homecoming loss by Mackenzie George, editor-in-chief Despite a tough loss to Helena Capital, Tucker Greenwell had a reason to smile after the Homecoming game on Sept. 30. The sophomore had his first varsity interception late in the fourth quarter under the Friday night lights. “With the whole team celebrating with you on the field and on the sideline, it’s unbelievable,” Greenwell said. “It’s the times like that when I say to myself, ‘Wow, I really love this game.’” This is Greenwell’s first year playing varsity. With only a handful of starts under his belt, he was both excited and apprehensive before the Homecoming matchup. “I was kind of nervous because I knew I had some big shoes to fill as Wyatt Bleskin got hurt earlier in the year and I had to take his starting spot,” Greenwell said. “I knew I had to produce for the team.” Another player who had a big night for the Rustlers was junior Jake Wilkins, who caught a touchdown pass from senior quarterback Lane Jensen in the second quarter. “[The touchdown] was really a blessing,” Wilkins said. “The crowd was getting into the game and we wanted to try to keep the momentum on our side. I thought our offense did a lot of things well; we just needed a couple more plays in the end.” The Bruins had only one win on their record going into Friday night’s game, a forfeit from Missoula Hellgate. Capital beat CMR 20-17. “They’d played some of the best teams in the state

coming into the game so we knew they’d be hungry for a win,” Wilkins explained. “CMR vs. Helena Capital has always been a big game, so both teams were definitely ready to play.” Two blocked punts proved costly to the Rustlers, an issue which Greenwell said needs to be fixed before this Friday’s matchup, where CMR will travel to Glacier to take on the undefeated Wolfpack. “We didn’t adjust to their pressure against our punt, which really hurt us throughout the game, especially at the end,” Greenwell said. Junior Gerrit Bloemendaal said that while the punts were one of the problems, they weren’t the deciding factor of the game. “We had some opportunities that we just didn’t capitalize on on offense,” Bloemendaal said. “If we have that opportunity, we just have to make sure we turn it into points.” Even though the outcome wasn’t what the Rustlers were hoping for, Bloemendaal still enjoyed the atmosphere of Homecoming. “There were a lot of students at the game. It was a lot of fun,” he added. “It was loud in there, too, which was good to see.” This week, Wilkins added, the Rustlers will have to have a solid week of practice and play a full four quarters on Friday night. “Glacier is a great team, so we need to make sure we take it one play at a time and take advantage of our opportunities,” the receiver said.

Bleskin becomes more cautious after season is cut short with injury

Senior Wyatt Bleskin tackles a defender before a collarbone injury ended his season on Aug. 31. Photo courtesy of Wyatt Bleskin.

by Sarah Ljunggren, staff writer When Wyatt Bleskin showed up to football practice, he thought that the practice would be the same as always. But during a routine practice Bleskin shattered his collarbone during drills. “We got new tackling wheels and were doing Wheel Wednesday. It’s a tackling drill where the coaches roll a wheel out in front of you, and you go around a bag and tackle it. I tackled it at full speed and I just landed wrong on my left side once I hit the ground and I shattered it,” Bleskin said. Although the impact immediately shattered his collarbone, Bleskin hadn’t realized the impact of his

injury until later. In fact, he tried to get back in line to continue to do his drills, he said. “I grabbed my neck, and once I did that, a shot of pain happened and I knew it,” Bleskin said. Because of his injury, Bleskin won’t be able to play football for the rest of the year “It’s a big blow my senior year. I mean I can’t play with the guys I’ve been playing with since fifth grade, but I’d like to contribute more other than playing and hopefully get ready for basketball.”

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Sophomores and seniors triumph in annual powderpuff game All-girl football teams shake up Memorial Stadium during Homecoming week’s first gridiron battle

Photo by Julia Gremaux.

Exchange student fascinated by her first football game

by Aurora Oden, staff writer As an exchange student I have never watched your country’s most popular sport before. The football game on Sept. 16 was the first football game I’ve ever seen in my life, and I loved it. In my country, we do have a sport called football, which is the biggest and most popular sport in Sweden, but that’s not your football -- it’s soccer. I had a hard time trying to understand all of the rules and what happened in the game, but junior Mackenzie George, who took me to the game, explained a lot of it to me. The whole experience was awesome anyway, and I think I will learn more about it after some more games. The whole atmosphere during the game was amazing because everyone was so into it, including the players themselves and the fans in the bleachers. It was so cool seeing them support their football team with CMR clothes and painted faces. All the things around like the cheerleaders, the Wranglers and the band was also a big part of it, which improved the spirit even more. It was amazing for me to see and experience since we don’t have school spirit at all in Sweden. At home, all sports that children and youths play are in private clubs and have nothing to do with school. And we don’t have many clubs in school either. Because of this, we never do something fun as a school together which makes the schools in Sweden more formal and more boring, in my opinion. We don’t even have a mascot, no school colors and no name for our students like your name Rustlers. Another thing I miss in Swedish schools is events like HomeComing. The school spirit and the opportunity to really get involved and meet new people that way is one of the things I was looking forward to the most before I came to the United States. I have been here for just about a month now, but I already know that I got placed in the right spot because I love it here and it more than satisfies my expectations.

by Mackenzie George, editor-in-chief Friday night lights always draw a crowd at CMR. The stands fill quickly and students wave posters as players run on the field below. Last week, Friday night lights were bumped to Monday, but that wasn’t the biggest change of the football game. Powderpuff is a time-honored tradition at CMR that can be traced back for years of Homecoming celebrations. After just four practices, a team of freshman and junior girls are thrown onto Memorial Stadium turf to take on the sophomores and seniors. The two teams are coached by CMR football players. Over the years, the record has heavily favored the sophomores and seniors. This year was no different, as the older team won 12-0, led by senior Cali Modglin, who was voted MVP. “I honestly was not confident going into the game, but once it started I was excited to play,” Modglin said. The juniors and freshmen held four practices, while the seniors and sophomores had just two. During practice, Modglin said, her team concentrated on catching and throwing. “We learned all the plays that we would be doing

during the game,” she added. “I liked the plays where they let me run the ball.” Junior Layne Sundly, who primarily worked with the defensive line, said that while he was confident in his team beforehand, the confusion during the game made things difficult. “[I would] not spend so much time trying to teach the girls complex plays,” Sundly explained when asked what he would change for next year. “Just spending more time working on the basics. “I basically taught them how to take flags, how and where to line up, and what to do whether the offense passed the ball or ran it.” Trisha Elliott said that practices pumped the freshmen and juniors up for the matchup, but the energy didn’t transfer into the game. “Some people tried to hype [the game] up, but it ended up not doing anything,” the junior explained. “Yes, we had a hype circle but it just wasn’t the same.” Next year, Elliott knows her team will be in the mix for a win. “We are very competitive and we just need to use that to our advantage next year.”

Coaches, players, and referees spend Sept. 27 under the lights during the annual powderpuff game, where the seniors and sophomores blanked the juniors and freshmen. Photos by Lindsey Robison.

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What do you play? I play mainly middle, middle hitter. I play on the JV team, but I’ve gotten the chance to get some varsity playing time, too.

Members of the varsity team, left, compete against Billlings West on Sept. 23. Seniors Trisha Carlson and Tristin Achenbach compete at the net. The JV volleyball team faces West on Sept. 23. Photos by Gabrielle Pope.

Who helps you the most?

Besich is impressed with the team`s success by Gabrielle Pope, staff writer Charles M. Russell’s volleyball team is off to a good start, and with some focus and teamwork they are on the road to success. Head coach Theresa Besich looks most for the progression in her players and the team as a whole. “As long as they are getting a little better each time they play, and fix their mistakes they’ll find success,” Besich said. She says one of the things the team struggles with most is their ability to bounce back after they make an error or have a bad game. To fix this they discuss minimizing errors and explaining that everyone has bad games and make mistakes; all that they can do is focus on getting the next point, she said. “At our game on Aug. 20, we played against Butte and it was one of the best examples of us coming together as a team and minimizing our errors,” Besich said. She explains how CMR is put in one of the top conferences with two of the most skilled teams, Billings Senior and Bozeman “Everyone is beatable -- you just have to minimize errors and have fun,” she said. Tristin Achenbach, a senior who just moved to CMR from Choteau, has some of the same thoughts about beating the competition. “Consistency is what we struggle with most. We work on learning the skills correctly and just doing them over and over again,” Achenbach said. Crosstown was the biggest event she’s had to play in. She said she was pretty excited to play, but nervous, too. Achenbach moved to Great Falls from a Class B school, for her dad's assistant principal position. Choteau

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had a different level of competition, she said. “There’s definitely a difference in competition from the volleyball team in Choteau, but the competition makes it more fun,” she said. The players are friends on and off the court. Off the court, Achenbach said she enjoys participating in things like the pasta parties and occasional water balloon fights with all the girls on the team. On the court she takes things a bit more serious to get the win. “Everyone plays a different role on the team, and everyone has to make contributions,” Achenbach said. “You just have to know what your job is and we will do good.” One of those roles is played by junior Kyra Willis, her role is defensive specialist in the left back and inside and outside hitter. “I think we’ve had some very good moments, and some moments we can improve on,” Willis said. This year Willis feels as if the team is more put together than previous years because of the solid hitters and passers and the fluidity of everyone just working together as a team. “As a whole we are pretty good in all aspects of the game, just some days we have it and some days we don’t,” Willis said. She said all of the girls are get along pretty well and that there isn’t much drama on the team which makes the team even more enjoyable. “We’ve come together as a team and we’re capable of beating anyone.” she said. Willis is confident in her team's ability as long as they focus and play like they can, “We’ve come together as a team a lot and we’re capable of beating anyone.”

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Oh, definately my mom. She is always there to help and she tells you exactly what you need to fix or where you should be.

What worries you most about crosstown? I’m not super scared or anything, I’m just pretty nervous. It’s going to be my first crosstown, and a lot of people will be there.

How is this year different from the last? I think this year it is more competitive and last year was more for fun.

What are your most/ least favorite parts? I kind of like all of it. Except during practice, I don’t really like the conditioning. It’s hard to choose a favorite part, but hitting is really fun. I love hitting, that’s definately the best.

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CMR soccer rules crosstown

CMR fans get pumped for the crosstown action

by Ashton Palen, sports editor All crosstown games bring more intensity and energy than regular games, and soccer is no exception. The energy at the crosstown game on September 27th was electric, to say the least. Although there wasn’t much bleacher seating, the fans lined the grassy knoll in order to watch their favorite players. It was icing on the cake when both the girls and boys teams won their respective games. Although the fans were mostly friends and family of the players, that does not mean they were any less enthusiastic about the game. Joelle Stremcha, a self-described “soccer parent,” was truly excited to see the CMR boys team win. “It’s really exciting for us, seeing our son’s team succeed,” Stremcha said Crosstown games are always more exciting because of the heated rivalry. Tracy LaCasse, wife of head coach Kumal LaCasse, and parent of Joey LaCasse said she really enjoys tension that the games give the player. “There’s a lot of build up to these games, the players have a lot of fun with the rivalry,” LaCasse said. These games bring a lot of excitement for both the players and the fans bringing more students out to enjoy the crosstown action.

The Players

Junior Bridger Brady juggles the ball as junior Brandon Allen looks on. Photos by Ashton Palen and Katelyn Morley.

Boys defend their title as the girls take their title back

The Fans

Sophomore Morgan Murphy waits for the ball as fans look on during the Sept. 27 crosstown game. Photos by Ashton Palen.

Fans look on as the game comes to a head. Photo by Katelyn Morley.

“ I like to see the player do their best, and when they’re matched up with their rival their best really comes out.” - Alex Sollumburger Sophomore, GFH

“It really puts the pressure on us. People expect by Ashton Palen, sports editor Crosstown games bring a lot of excitement to more during crosstown,” sophomore Morgan athletes preparing for them, but it also puts a lot Murphy said. The pressure drives the team in practice giving of pressure on the athletes. Going up against the them an extra reason to work their Bison can be a daunting task for hardest. “We work hard in every any player, from a varsity senior to All we had to do was practice, and before every game a freshman just starting to play. keep our heads up and It took a lot of work from the no matter who we play; we play like we need to beat whoever we CMR soccer players but they were work hard in the game. able to pull it off and keep the Everything after that is just come up against,” Murphy said. The pressure to win aided the crosstown title. Although it wasn’t what comes with it. boys in their games; they beat easy; in the first crosstown game of Bridger Brady the season, the boys beat the Bison back the Bison both times and kept the crosstown title in CMR’s 3-0, the girls lost 0-2. In the final crosstown soccer games of the hands. “All we had to do is keep our heads up and work season the girls took the crosstown title back from the Bison with a score of 4-0 and the boys kept their hard in the game. Everything after that is just what title with a sweep of 5-0. The tension adds up for comes with it,” junior Bridger Brady said. the athletes

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“I get really intense at these crosstown meets. My husband is from GFH and I’m from CMR so it gets pretty heated.” - Sydney Sirlip, CMR fan

““I think the kids have a blast during these games because they get to play kids that they used to go to school with.” -Joelle Stremcha

“Crosstown has always been a fun game no matter what sport, soccer, football, vollyball, etc. But I’ve always been a fan of soccer. I’m a soccer Mom.” - Tracy LaCasse

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Great Falls Invite inspires athletes across the state country is like a 3. 1. “Cross family, and we’re like a group of kids just trying to have some fun.” - Russell Gagne

“I was trying to stay positive. if you stay positive you’ll do well and you’ll pass your positiveness off to your teammates.” - Annabella Aline

“I saw the camera and I didn’t want to look as miserable as I felt.”

4. “I was feeling nervous and

excited at the time because it was my first time racing at Anaconda.”

- Emma Bergman

- MacKenzie Dean

3 4 On Sept. 19, CMR girls and boys cross country teams run one of the hardest courses in the nation. TOP: Girls JV gets ready to start their race. MID LEFT: Sophomore Russell Gagne cools off with water dumped on his head. MID RIGHT: Emma Bergman just got done running up a hill but still sports a smile on her face. BOTTOM LEFT: Seniors Will Winslow hugs Tim Laferriere after his race. BOTTOM MID: Sophomore Kate Kadoshnikov passing the cheering crowd and finishing her race. BOTTOM RIGHT: Girls varsity juniors Annabella Aline and Mackenzie George, and MacKenzie Dean get physically and mentally ready to run. Photos by Julia Gremaux. Top

photo by Ashton Palen.