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c.m. russell high school great falls, mont. april. 11, 2013 vol. 47, issue 5
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Stepping up to the plate, softballers aim for a second state title during the April 4 game, against Flathead. They won with a score of 10-0. Photo by Peyton Fullbright.
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Page 1 -- Cover photo by Kasey Bubnash Page 2 -- Table of contents, Lindsey’s column The Stampede -- produced by journalism classes at C.M. Russell Page 3 -- NEWS, FFA winners, Abby’s column High School -- is a public forum for all voices on campus. These voices Page 4 -- New Superintendent include the students, parents, faculty and the community at large. Page 5 -- Stem Expo, HOSA Leadership The opinions and views in this publication are not necessarily Page 6 -- Attendance policy those of the Stampede staff, the student body, CMR employees or Page 7 -- ACT for Free the school administration. Page 8 -- OPINION, Editorial, SRO column, Kendra’s Column The Stampede strives to cover the news accurately and fairly; Page 9 -- Feminism however, when a mistake is made, a correction will be printed in the Page 10 -- Things to do over the summer in Great Falls following issue. All writers are responsible for the content of their Page 11 -- DC Trip articles. Page 12 -- Speak your mind Editors will edit all copy to be free of plagiarism and libel, and all Page 13 -- FEATURES, Tramelli and Gerhart, Jen’s Column writers will double-check their facts before publication. Page 14-15 -- 100 year old people Letters to the editor and guest essays are welcome. Letters are Page 16-17--CMR Confessions limited to 200 words, and essays 350 words. All submissions must be Page 18 -- Ryan Schlosser signed and include a phone number so authenticity can be verified. Page 19 -- FCCLA The editors and/or adviser reserve the right to edit all letters for Page 20 -- ENTERTAINMENT, Movie failures grammar and spelling as well as content that may include profanity, Page 21 -- Violent video games be libelous, obscene or not meet general editorial guidelines. Page 22- 23 -- Coffee shops Anonymous letters are not accepted. Submissions can be dropped Page 24 -- “Best of...” off in room 326 or e-mailed to: stampede@gfps.k12.mt.us. Page 25 -- Chart The Stampede maintains membership in the Columbia Scholastic Page 26 -- SPORTS, Rugby, Peyton’s column Press Association, the National Scholastic Press Association, the Page 27 -- School spirit throughout the years Journalism Education Association and Quill and Scroll. Page 28 -- Track and Field Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Page 29 -- Tennis, How weather affects sports Editors/KRT Campus High School Newspaper Service. Page 30 -- Softball Page 31 -- How well do you know your Rustler athlete? Page 32 -- Students staying in Great Falls for college her papers.Her opinion was not popular; that to home for her. 32 years ago, Picciotto told me much is evident. But, when does our desire for her colleague and best friend was involved in what we call “tolerance” actually transform us litigation in a court room. into intolerant people? He was protesting nuclear warfare and We see intolerance every day. We see hatred engaging in a long debate; he believed that for different groups of people and different nuclear warfare was not only destructive, but ideas. However, if we call ourselves loving, unconstitutional.32 years, Picciotto’s colleague The Jewish people do not deserve a tolerant human beings, we must also have love and friend was killed by a nuclear weapon. When you choose to judge someone, hate homeland. Any and all weapons should be and acceptance for those we disagree with, someone, or hurt someone for their beliefs, destroyed. We must eliminate our present and even those that we consider to be hateful. While others threw globs of paper at you are often not realizing the individual government and start from scratch. her, I attempted to have a conversation with that lies beneath.We all have different stories, When I travelled to Washington D.C., these were the ideas relayed by a protestor named her. Picciotto is a homeless woman; she different struggles, and different hardships was grandfathered into a law that prevents to overcome. This is what makes us unique; Concepcion Picciotto. As she sat in the cold with nothing but protestors from protesting outside of the this is what makes us full of so many different a small hat, some flyers, and a couple signs, White House. She eats bread crumbs delivered ideas. So, don’t hate on what you consider I witnessed hatred all around me. Students by a local bakery every day. She has sat in front of the building she calls the “madhouse” hatred. For, love, acceptance, and toleranceare from all across the world gathered to yell at for 32 years. And, what those surrounding her the only things that can destroy hatred in our her, make fun of her, rip her flyers, and steal don’t realize is that this purpose is very close world.
THE BUCK STOPS
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Lindsey Buck
News
New Superintendent, STEM expo, Attendance policy...
Four FFA members receive state degrees at Billings competition
FFA members Warren Krone and Logan Kropp work on their FFA board that displays what they have done all year, it will be put into the hall of chapters, which they won last year. Photo by Stephanie McCracken.
Warren Krone, senior
Government postion held: Vice president for second year How long in FFA: 3 years Future goal: To obtain a degree in equastrian riding and training and eventually be a dean of an agriculture college What has FFA taught you? “It teaches you to be involved, to be a go getter” Proudest accomplishment in Billings: getting a state office Competes in: Livestock judging, horse judging, farm business managment, and soils judging
Kenzie Anderson, senior
Abby Lynes
THE LYNES
READING BETWEEN
Government postion held: Secretary How long in FFA: 3 years Future goal: Going to Helena votec for welding and possibly an underwater welding career Project for state degree: Building a truck with her dad Competes in: Mechanics
“Sold! For $300,000,” the auctioneer shouted in his sing-song voice, calling the bid for a watercolorillustrated letter by Charlie Russell. On March 16, I had the pleasure of watching the Russell Art Auction (while in charge of the slides) at the Heritage Inn. What I saw was amazing: people willing to spend serious amounts of money for a work painted by our school’s namesake: Charles Marion Russell. Working the auction was not my first experience with the C. M. Russell Museum. For almost a year, I have worked at the museum: in reception, the Russell House, and mostly in the gift store. In my time at the museum, I have learned plenty about this man great enough to have a
stephanie mccracken, staff writer Every year Jodi Koterba, an industrial technology teacher, pushes her FFA students to try the best they can, even if it means they may not succeed at everything. “It’s better to have your name at the bottom of the list then not on the list at all,” Koterba said. And this year trying has definitely paid off. Four FFA members have received state FFA degrees. The recipients are seniors Warren Krone, Kenzie Anderson, DJ Matury, and Crystal Cameron, achieving these degrees through very high requirements. They received their degrees at the state competition in Billings April 3-6. The CMR FFA chapter known as Electric City has only been around since 2009, and this is the first time ever that any member from CMR has received one of these degrees. The requirements are 25 hours or more of SAE, or supervising agriculture experience, which is basically working with what you’re going to do as a career, or any productive experience. Warren Krone has managed to get 75 hours just in SAE, not counting volunteer hours. One of the places he volunteered at was Eagle Mount teaching disabled children to ride horses. Krone not only received his FFA degree in Billings he also placed 22 in livestock judging out of 220, plus became the sentinel state officer which has high requirements all on its own. “It’s an extremely highly esteemed position,” he said. To become a state officer you must go
museum, school, and a wildlife refuge named after him. I realized how little I knew about him before, despite that fact that I live in a city he called his home and I go to a school named in his honor. I was also struck by how little most CMR students know about him. He is the perhaps the most famous and talented western artist, but also humble and modest, not caring so much about his fame and fortune, but more for the people and the subjects he painted. He sought to capture the lives and experiences of those around him. He cared. He loved where he lived, and it pained him to see things change. He wanted to preserve what was great about the great
through several different processes, first of all investing enough money and time into FFA just to meet requirements, then an application process, and finally the interviewing process. And if you end up becoming the top 8 out of the many people that apply, you get a state office. All this plus the many volunteer hours is what Krone dedicates to FFA. “I don’t need sleep. I have an opportunity to make a dream a reality,” he said. Kenzie Anderson received her state degree by working for over 25 hours on building a project, and contributing $1500 to the club. “I’m building a truck with my dad,” she said. She’s currently working toward the American degree which is 50 hours community service and $2500 contributed to the club. Anderson also participates in the mechanic competition which includes identifying parts on tractors, tool identification, plumbing, electrical, and working with welding equipment state. At state, this competition usually lasts about four hours. The CMR chapter came back with a first place in prepared public speaking due to Amber Roberts, who now has the opportunity to go to nationals, which is being held in Louisville, KY this year. They also won the hall of chapters for the second year in a row. “We’re looking forward to a new year,” Krone said.
American West. It recently occurred to me that this is what we, as Rustlers, are called to do. We must think more like Charlie Russell, embracing minorities, all social groups, and those commonly isolated as strange or different. Somewhere along the way, Charlie Russell’s tradition was lost. We see his name every day, but we hardly know anything about him. We let ourselves slide into this state of apathy, where we forget to honor our traditions and our roots. It’s our job, as students, to live up to Charlie Russell’s legacy and keep our traditions alive. Let’s have some Rustler pride, CMR.
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Great Falls School Board members meet March 28 at the district offices to decide on the new superintendent for the Geat Falls Public School District. They decided in a 6-1 vote to hire Tammy Lacey, the district’s current human resources director. Lacey, a 1981 graduate of C.M. Russell High School, will begin her new duties on July 1. Photo by Beth Britton.
Lacey to replace Crawley as district superintendent
Lacey’s goals for the district include bolstering career and technical paths, fostering community pride in the district, and continuing to work with parents. Photo by Peyton Fulbright.
by abby lynes, news editor After sitting at home and checking Twitter updates most of the evening, Great Falls Human Resources Director Tammy Lacey received a phone call that would change her life and the future of the district. “I was pleasantly surprised,” she said, after learning she was chosen to be the next superintendent. After community input and feedback from school board members, Lacey was elected in a 6-1 vote as the tenth superintendent in the 115 years that the Great Falls public school system has been in operation. Beginning July 1, she will be responsible for overseeing all students, staff, and administrators in the school system; her duties will include budgeting, developing long-term goals, and community relations. Because the role of the superintendent is so comprehensive, there is a great deal of weight placed upon the choice the school board makes. “It is our singular most important decision our board makes to elect a superintendent,” board chairman Jan Cahill said. Though board members were the only direct voters, they welcomed community input. “It was the board that insisted on involving the public,” Bob Vogel said, director of the Montana School Boards Association, which conducted the search.
Community members and organization leaders alike gathered in the GFPS district office building to voice their opinions and concerns, and during the week of interviews leading up to the board’s final meeting. “The phones never stopped ringing,” Cahill said. Along with public input on the candidates, board members considered board-Superintendent relations, administrative style, community involvement, parents’ opinions, and budget and law experience. The board narrowed the firld to five people: Fred Anderson, Dick Kloppel, Tom Moore, Jim Whealon, and Tammy and Lacey. In the end, it came down to Lacey and Kloppel. “I have studied every one of these candidates as much as they can be studied,” trustee Johnny Walker said, later adding that, “This has been an extremely difficult process.” The superintendent search took three months and included multiple interviews, an open house, a written application, and a self-made video. Lacey said the process “was very rigorous,” and when she found out she was selected for the position, she was, “relieved that it was over… [and] excited to hit the ground running and get started.” Eventually, the trustees’ choice came down to public support for Lacey. “What made my decision was the community respect was overwhelming. The phone calls I got were probably 75 percent in support of Tammy Lacey,” board member Laura Vukasin said. “That extra leg she has in the budgeting process was a plus for me,” trustee Jeff Gray added. Lacey agreed that her background in human resources will help her as superintendent. “That has given me experience running the business side of running a school district and understanding a budget and being involved,” she said. She also attributes her experience as the K-8 principal in Fairfield to her preparedness for her new position. “You wear a lot of small hats in a small school district,” she said. Before Lacey was a principal, she taught on special assignment at Valley View and West Elementary Schools. She said “being a teacher and having a good understanding of what it’s like to lead and teach” contributed to her readiness to be superintendent. Along with her background in teaching, budgets, and administration, Lacey believes that her passion for students will help her gain support for education within
the community. “I think I can make Great Falls really love its schools,” she said. In order to address one of the public’s main concerns, budgeting, Lacey said she plans to make it an ongoing process. “With budget issues, I’d like to prepare for next year, analyze with the current budget, get a feel for all the inner workings of the budget, establish priorities, forecast funding, and see if there is a discrepancy between what we need and what we have, and get community input.” She said one thing that people don’t often realize is that “some things are required by law that we spend money on.” She plans to approach transparency, an issue the district has been criticized for in the past, by a systematic method that involves attorneys and getting the release of information in writing. “We need it in a process,” she said. While she believes in the public’s right to information, she also recognizes in the individual’s right to confidentiality. “I believe in transparency, but I also believe in protecting human dignity and part of that is having privacy rights for individuals.” On the high school level, Lacey’s plans include “getting kids to not only graduate, but to graduate with skills that will help them in the outside world” by bolstering career and technical paths and continuing to work with parent involvement. She also hopes to see more community involvement. “We need to take our community to CMR… When they see the wonderful things happening here they’ll understand why we need resources to continue our progress and support the learning needs of all students” she said, adding that, “The overarching challenge is having the resources to have the money to do the things that are helpful for each student.” By and large, her chief objective is to promote unity. “The biggest goal we’ll be working on is setting the direction for the school district, getting our teachers and all people together to work towards that goal.” Lacey is set to officially begin her new position on July 1. “I’m not expecting a difficult transition,” she said. Overall, Lacey said she believes her main strength is her enthusiasm for students and their learning. “I feel dedicated to student achievement… I have a passion for [them].”
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CMR HOSA takes first at state conference
by tom gruner, staff writer Getting a chance for a closer look at his future career in health occupations, HOSA member Christian Rodriguez, sophomore, and students from all around the state gathered in Great Falls for the annual HOSA Leadership conference, held March 21-23. “We learned a lot about how to become a better leader mainly,” Rodriguez said. “The main purpose of the event was to just help build our leadership skills.” Students gathered at the Best Western Heritage Inn for the state HOSA Leadership Conference. The conference consisted of many different events that could help them in their future careers. Some activities that took place covered fields like sports medicine, biomedical debate, prepared speaking, CPR and First Aid. Most activities held were for leadership and team building, and to better prepare students for their upcoming life. On March 21 the students participated in an Academic Quiz Bowl (HOSA Bowl) to prepare them for Friday morning’s activities, which was a competition that featured each student competing in a certain category to help them gain points for the awards that followed later that day. Friday afternoon consisted of students and advisors touring certain parts of Benefis Hospital. On the final day, students were awarded trophies and medals from each of their personal event catDisplaying her video games to some elementary students, senior Britney Gibbs created two video games with flash computer egories. programming. Photo by Zach Pottratz. Senior Jacob May, who participated in medical terminology and biotechnology, helped push HOSA to first place in the state HOSA bowl. May said his favorite part of the conference was getting to go into Benefis and participate in job shadows, which took place on the afternoon after the morning competitions. Students weren’t the only ones who were able to participate in exciting events during the conference. Christi Virts, HOSA advisor, was able to use the DaVinci Robot. Virts said she was excited to see just how the robot can help. “Personally, [my favorite part] was when I saw the DaVinci robot. by joey serido, staff writer We not only got to see it, but we got to use it. So I got to pretend to perScientists, engineers, and mathematicians unite for one day form surgery and put stitches in a stuffed bear,”Virts said. “It allows every March to present projects and experiments of all shapes and them to do surgery arthroscopically with minimal recovery time.” sizes. This annual event-held in the Great Falls High FieldhouseVirts participated in more ways than one due to Great Falls beis called the STEM Expo, and it was on Saturday, Mar. 23. ing the host of the state conference. Virts was the one who organized For freshmen science teacher Murray Metge and his about 90 judges that awarded each students points that determined Foundations of Science students, it offers a way to express their the top three of each event. Those events are to help students get furlove for science. ther experience for their future career in the medical field they may His students are not required to attend the expo, but they do choose. a STEM research project of their choosing for part of the school “I would encourage any student that is even considering a career year. in the medical field to join HOSA, as it’s an opportunity to further Senior Britney Gibbs participated in the expo this year. Gibbs explore and see some of the additional aspects of healthcare that you created several flash computer games and wired a sign that said didn’t think existed.” “Robots!” in bright red letters.
Down to a science
2013 STEM Expo gives opportunity for students to display creations
“I did it all outside of school,” she said. “It’s a hobby, not a class. I have always enjoyed programming computers and creating games.” For Great Falls high freshmen Connor Dennis, Alex Machie, and Kaitlynn Radrich, the STEM Expo presented an opportunity for them to show their love of U.S. history. They presented a project about the science behind the Japanese attack on Pearl One of the many annual sponsors of the expo, Harbor. The U.S. Air Force, brought thier explosive ordi“My grandpa was very knowledgeable about Pearl Harbor nance disposal robot and demonstrated some and got me into learning about it. I wanted to teach people about of its uses. Photo by Zach Pottratz. the precise sciences that went into planning the attack,” Dennis said. “I would like to return next year but with a different topic.” Principal Dick Kloppel said he enjoyed the expo and has attended every year since it first began in 2010. “The thing I enjoy the most is how much the kids immerse themselves in the projects. Most invested no less than 30 hours per week,” Kloppel said. CMR contributed between 20 and 25 students to the expo this year. “This was the best year by far and had the most variety of projects,” science teacher Tom Cubbage said. Although he wants the number of projects to increase, the number of individual students has.
Cierra Mariner, Shelby Sechena, Brook Gowins, Hannah Vining, Tess Sandefur, Taylor Mangan, Brianna Doucette, Kim Ekberg, VickyEvans, Alicia Fowler, Maria Bernhardt, Taylor Mattson, Christian Rodriquez, Jamie McGraw, and Christi Virts poses after taking first place at state conference. Photo courtesy of Christi Virts.
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After 40 years, Stukey says goodbye to teaching, hello to retirement
Running late for his first period, a student signs in at the attendence office on April 8. Photo by Jennifer Verzuh.
School attendance policy “ineffective”
Teacher shares views on current attendance policy by jennifer verzuh, features and entertainment editor Skipping school has gotten a whole lot easier. “Right now we don’t have [an] attendance policy,” Mary Breuer said. “It’s up to the discretion of the APs.” The current consequences for an unexcused absence involve a lunch detention for the first offense, ASAP or Saturday school the second, and third and onward goes straight to an associate principle, although it rarely gets that far according to Breuer. “Most kids, after their first offense, don’t come back,” she said, adding that most students don’t abuse the policy, or lack thereof. Meanwhile though, there are no limits or punishments for excused absences. “As far as we’re concerned, in attendance there’s no limits as long as a parent calls them out,” she said. Formerly, there was a ten day absence limit per semester, but that has been done away with. “When the policy was re-written, it was done to allow more, I guess, more flexibility in dealing with student issues,” associate principal Beth Gerhart said, adding that the former policy negatively affected dropout rates.
“The policy [now] does not have a set number of absences where credit is pulled,” she said. The school’s 2012-2013 student handbook does not list a specific number of days nor does it stipulate the types of punishments given, saying only “truancy may result in disciplinary action. Students are to attend every class, every day.” Art and photography teacher Tess Jacobs said she is not in support of the current rules regarding attendance. “I think it is ineffective; and I think it’s a poor example of the real world,” Jacobs said. “You wouldn’t have a job if you were habitually absent, you would be fired.” Absences, school related or not, negatively impact her class and her students’ grades she said, especially because it’s a studio class. “Most of the work we do in the class cannot be done as homework,” Jacobs said. “Their grades will suffer. They can pass the class but, it will be with a C or D rather than an A or a B.” “Ultimately, the consequence (for unexcused absences) is not passing class, not earning credit,” Gerhart said.
Photos by Emily Shaulis.
by katelin johnson, staff writer Originally, business teacher Dave Stukey thought he would only be teaching for a short time before he moved on to bigger, better things. “When I first started, I told myself [I will] do this for a few years then [I will] go get a real job,” Stukey said. Forty years later, in spite of his previous plans, he is still working as a teacher and has enjoyed working with the students, staff and everything else that comes with it, he said. Right now, he teaches in the company, personal finance, job seekers, management, marketing and entrepreneurship. He said that teaching has always been something he has wanted to do and particularly enjoys teaching business classes. “I guess I like the reality of business, the personal applications, the opportunities that are in it, the challenge and the opportunities that it presents,” he said. Even though he has enjoyed
the privilege of teaching, he has decided to move on and will be retiring at the end of this year. “Basically, there are other things that are calling [me] away from teaching that I want to do,” he said. He said he is going to wait it out and see where things will go in the future. “[I want to] spend more time with my family. I guess for many years teaching was my life and I want my life to be something other than teaching,” he said. He said he will miss teaching tremendously, as well as his students, who bring a lot of excitement to the class.
Engineers leave their mark on the world!
The Intro to Engineering Class earns credit at Montana Tech, and helps prepare you to make your mark! See your counselor or Mr. Lathrop in room 325 for more information.
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04.11.13 The Stampede
ACT for free gives opportunities to juniors by tina keller, staff writer On April 23 juniors will be filing up into the library to take their college entrance test for free. Juniors at CMR have the opportunity to take the American College Testing or the ACT for free. The state applied for a grant that gives all high schools the ability to give all the juniors free college readiness testing. “You can’t go wrong with free,” junior Aaron Kirchner said. CMR isn’t the only school with this opportunity; all the juniors in the state of Montana get to take this test, counselor Julie Graham said. To help the students get the most out of the test, there will be test readiness sessions in junior English and science classes. There will be sessions on calculators and basic college information. In addition to the sessions, students will fill out their presession information form in class to save time. The students get to pick four colleges where their scores will be
sent for free. Unlike taking the test outside of school, the juniors will save the $55 that the test costs. The test also will be held on a Tuesday instead of a Saturday. The juniors will all take the plus writing option that all colleges require. It being on a Tuesday helps to not kill your social life, Kirchner said. If the student misses the test day there will be a make-up day on May 7. “For some students it’s good practice,” Graham said. For other students it will be a great way to start their senior years. If their score are well enough on the ACT the first time it’d be a great stress reliever, Graham said. The highest possible score is a 36 on the ACT, and most colleges want a 22 or higher. It’s a good trial run for the juniors. “It’s a cool opportunity,” junior Drew Austin said.
Dates to watch for April
basic test taking strategies in class
April 23 test day
May 7
make up test date
May 7
Heisey awards
May 7
All-School Awards
May 7
Retirement Tea
May 16
The yearbook release party 2:30-3:45 p.m.
Journalists optimistic about release of diverse yearbook by tina keller, staff writer During the third week of May, there is one thing that is sure to be the talk of the school, and that is the Russellog. All year the students in yearbook class work hard to make the best book possible. “A lot of work and effort is put into it to please everyone,” editor-in-chief of the yearbook Alyssa McClain said. McClain has been on staff for four years. The yearbook staff tried to get better coverage this year and get more people into the book, she said. “I’m excited to see everyone’s reactions to the yearbook. I think they’ll like it better than last year’s,” McClain said. Sports editor Libby Carlson said that “everyone has something in high school that they want to remember.” While designing the page spreads, the staff tried to find kids who stood out, and the
students who are doing really cool things, Carlson said. The book covers a lot of diversity this year, she added. With the hardcover yearbook finished, the staff is now working on the supplement, the magazine that comes along with the book. Since the hardcover book’s deadline is so early in order for it to be printed and put together in time, the supplement covers things such as spring sports, prom and AP Art. “It’s more relaxed [at the end of the year],” Carlson said. Yearbook not only teaches writing skills such as grammar, but also people skills, Carlson said. There is a lot of team and partner work. Staff members cover things that interest them, work on the page design, and take thousands of photos. “A great way to get involved is to join the class,” McClain added.
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Parsons elected to serve as principal of East Middle School next year Kerry Parsons has been serving the Great Falls School District since 1989 in a variety of positions, including that of a biology teacher and an administrative intern. However, Parsons will be experiencing a whole new position this summer: principal of East Middle School. He was selected out of a group of five interviewees on Friday, April 5. Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools Tom Moore said, “One thing that became evident during the interviews is that GFPS has many fine leaders in our midst. It was a very hard decision but Mr. Parsons’s experiences and his passion for meeting the unique needs of the middle school made him stand out as a candidate.”
Dark, negative side of social media cripples youth, destroys individuals’ confidence
GINGER SNAP
Kendra Hix
What does a bird, a blue F, a camera, and a red P have in common? They all give someone the power to shame, humiliate, and ruin someone’s reputation. Social media websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Linked In are used by almost everyone in the world. They use it to follow their idols and stars. They use it to say or post something funny. They use it to just say what they’re doing. Or, they use it as a tool to harm others. If they use it for the latter, they’re wasting their time. Social media sites are such a great idea to spread news rapidly, but are we spreading the wrong news to share with others? Just take a look at the Confessions Page. It’s true that everything has a dark side, but for once can we steer away from it? Social media websites Our opinion were not made to be used that way. We laugh pain, but a line has been crossed. Our school at others’ There are those who think that hiding behind a screen will ensure their anonymity, Our voice but that is not true. A prime example is the two drunk football players in Ohio who raped the girl. They got caught because they posted terrible things. Neither is it true that hurting another will make a person better, cooler, or more likeable than anyone else. It just makes that person a jerk. We don’t believe in that. We think it’s ridiculous that in order for one person to have enjoyment, another has to suffer. It’s just not right.
So if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say it at all. Either stay positive in your Tweets, texts, and posts or put the phone down. If you think it’s cool to hurt others through the Internet, remember that it could possibly be a life on the line.
With my hair in a mess from the springtime breeze I walked in only to be greeted by Arthur Hammersteins’s “Because of you” being played lively on the piano and the smiling engaged faces of older ladies and gents there to merely enjoy the music. As I watched, in the lobby of Cambridge Place, they bobbed their heads to the familiar tune I imagined them falling back into time and recalling a moment when they danced with someone to this song. I imagined their lives, their loves, and who they may have been. And I almost cried. It was the first day of spring and as I leaned against the wall I realized that this memory, like their memories, is something that I’ll cherish. Though just because it’s important to me doesn’t
mean that anyone else will find it impactful or special. It probably won’t make them feel like crying or make a difference in their lives but to me it might mean everything and that, I’ve come to discover, is just how things work. People don’t care about the things that you care about. I don’t mean that your friends and family don’t care about you, they probably do. What I’m saying is that just because you find something important, doesn’t mean everyone is going to. It’s something you have to learn to accept. These moments, these memories, that are a huge part of our lives right now but someday they won’t be anything but a few instances of reminiscence. They won’t be anything except for a song, a memory in our minds and our hearts in a jar of millions.
SRO NICK TAYLOR I have been getting a ton of questions recently about the possession of weapons in or around school. Great Falls High School had its annual War Fair recently, and the question was posed by the media in regards to the possession of firearms in or around a school campus. The district has a very strict weapons policy that reads as follows, “Any person who possesses, carries or stores a weapon on school property, may be referred to law enforcement for immediate prosecution, as well as face disciplinary action by the District.” Exceptions can be made to this policy by getting permission from the school board or oftentimes the principal. Generally, it’s a good idea to let your associate principal and the awesome SRO (that’d be me) at your school know about your plans to bring a weapon for a class project or presentation. In regards to the type of weapons that are prohibited, the list seems endless. The policy covers, just to name a few, firearms, air guns, knives, straight razors, brass knuckles, throwing stars, nun chucks and firecrackers. Even “fake weapons” are listed as being prohibited. If you are caught with something, expect a teacher or staff member to pile drive you and take it from you forever! Or not! In reality, the item will be taken, more than likely turned into either your associate principal or me, parents will be called and the item will be returned with a warning. Pocket knives are the flavor of the month, as a large number of students have had them at school recently. Bottom line is that we can’t have them here at school for obvious safety reasons. Be smart and leave these things at home. Especially the nun chucks and throwing stars!
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Feminism 101 Ignore stereotypes, become a feminist
by jennifer verzuh, features/entertainment editor WARNING: this article contains the F word. Yes, that’s right: Feminism. Feminism seems to have become a dirty word in our society with nasty stigmas attached to it. We have unfortunately all heard the stereotypes surrounding feminists: men-hating, bitter, frumpy, lesbian, hairy-legged, butch. But that’s not it at all. I am a feminist and I’m not ashamed to say so. Actually, I’m very proud of that fact. Feminism isn’t a sexist cult. It’s simply seeking equal rights and demanding not to be treated worse by society or the government because of our gender. It’s standing up to men when a guy cruelly judges you or a friend by the mere fact that she is a woman and uses her perceived sexuality as an excuse to attack her is something I take offense to. It is degrading, humiliating, and completely unfair. Common insults for guys have nothing to do with their sexual activity. If anything, it is a point of pride amongst them. Pop culture and the media certainly aren’t helping women either. For every strong, smart, successful, and realistic female on TV, like Tina Fey there’s 10 bimbos, on reality television (just look at “The Bachelor,” 25 women competing for the love of one man, puh-leaz) and sexist low brow comedies, where they’re portrayed as mere sexual objects (check out the boob count per episode on the hit show “Game of Thrones”). Even video games have the tendency to portray women in a sexist light. Dating back from Mario to today, female characters are often the “damsels in distress” rather than playable characters.
Girl characters who are supposed to be strong and independent are also reduced to their gender, such as Katniss from “The Hunger Games” series, who winds up merely as a pawn in a love triangle, and despite leading a revolution against an oppressive government, all anyone cares about is whether she chooses Peeta or Gale. As a sex we are much better off now than we were only several decades ago, but we still have a long way to go in terms of equality. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau in 2012, women made only 77 cents for every dollar that their male counterparts are making. This is ridiculous. We live in a country that prides itself on equal rights, yet women are still experiencing this great injustice that not even the recent Lily Ledbetter Act, which aimed to ensure equal pay among the sexes, can fix. Men also still outrank women in holding political office on a national scale, and we’ve yet to see a female president. Things have to change. Women need to be active and involved in supporting each other’s rights. And that, my friends, is what it means to be a feminist. If being a feminist seems like something you are interested in I have a few suggestions. First of all, “Full Frontal Feminism” and “The Purity Myth” by modern day feminist Jessica Valenti are great and educating reads. Or if you’re looking for something a little more light hearted and funny try watching “Parks and Recreation,” a hilarious NBC comedy that features an intelligent, funny, and independent woman involved in local politics. Men and women, join the movement. Become a feminist.
Inappropriate winter clothes drives writer crazy by tina keller, staff writer This past winter I would walk into the building wearing my warm winter coat, gloves, and boots and still be freezing from the cold weather outside; I wouldn’t even begin to feel my toes again until I was sitting in my first class. So to me it is mind blowing that students, especially girls, come to school in shorts, miniskirts and flip flops during the winter months. It could be below zero, snowing and high winds, and there are girls running around in dresses with no tights, no leggings and a small flat that covers half their foot. This drives me crazy. Why are they doing this to themselves?
I once asked a girl why on Earth she was wearing a mini skirt and flip flops when there was practically a blizzard outside; she replied that she wanted to look cute, In my opinion, putting yourself at risk for getting sick or spending the whole day miserable because you’re freezing isn’t worth looking what girls are told is cute. You don’t have to show tons of skin to look cute. And don’t lie to us; if it is snowing outside, you aren’t wearing shorts because you’re warm. This is school. You have no one to impress, and you don’t need to walk around the halls half naked, especially in the middle of winter.
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Chillin’ with a cup of Competing at cof fee and a book Little’s Lanes by elea roberts, intro writer Hearing two old men discussing politics may sound annoying, but for me it is heaven on Earth. Hearing that sound, as well as the noise of blenders and the aroma of coffee means that I am in Hastings, and more specifically Hardback Café. I have never enjoyed doing homework as much as I do when I am in the store, nor have I ever tasted a frappe as sweet and chocolately. The surroundings allow me to relax and enjoy myself all while being able Hastings to be productive in what I am doing. 726 10th Ave. S. 727-3024 The store also is relatively Opens daily at 9 a.m. affordable and even offers a happy Closes at 10 p.m./ 11 p.m. on Friday and hour for their drinks from 6 to 8 p.m. This is always time that I tend to Saturday Hardback Cafe go, as well as the time that the two Opens daily at men seem to be there, hogging those 6:30 a.m. fabulous corner seats. 8:30 a.m. Sundays Closes 10 p.m. Not only this, but if you need 11 p.m. Friday and anything entertainment-related Saturday Hastings is most likely the place you’ll find it, from the newest Twilight movie to a Star Trek pizza cutter. The only downside is that the store is slightly cluttered, but if you have the time and dedication you will mostly likely find what you are looking for. So whether you are looking for something cool and funky from the actual store or just want to read a book while drinking a fantastic cup of coffee, you will be able to experience it at Hastings.
Puttin’ in a garden
by sarah corrigeux, intro writer Driving by the mini golf course not even giving it a second glance until colorful metallic glint in the far corner catches your eye. You slow and hear the joyful laughter of children and adults; this is how my mother and I discovered Valley View Garden Golf. This little mini golf course is full of mini adventures, set up with castles in the far right corner. A lighthouse front left with a breathtaking little water wheel house smack dab in the middle. Of course I can’t forget the wind mill that is almost a given in every mini golf course. The wheel house is my favorite hole even though I can never get the ball to come out just right; it just loves the water. I personally have on several occasions gotten my golf ball stuck in that wind mill or in the pond in the wheel house. On one occasion, my ball ended up in one Valley View Garden Golf of the many flower beds (406) 452-7364 surrounding the course. 1405 9th St. NW The owners take excellent Summer hours are 11 care of the course, making a.m. to 10 p.m. daily the experience enjoyable for everyone.
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by april hummel, intro writer It is almost June which means the ultimate vacation from school work, so how do you plan on making your summer vacation fun and exciting? Well there is always Little’s Lanes bowling alley; if you want to do something fun but don’t want to be outside in the summer heat. Yes, there is always the mall or going to the movies, but what is better than the sound of pins hitting the alley, people cheering and yelling? Or the beeping of the video games in the corner, and the smell of the cleaner they use. I love how even if you’re bowling skills aren’t exactly at a professional level; it is a great place to have a laugh at yourself. Some of my best memories are at a bowling alley; they bring out the competitive spirit in my friends and me. This make us want to bet on who is going to get the lowest score, and then later that person has to buy the sodas for everyone. If you bowl at Little’s Lanes it is both a great way to hang out with your friends, and it is a way to get some exercise during the summer. Open until 10 p.m. Friday nights and 9 p.m. Saturday nights, it gives you plenty to do during your summer days and nights. It is also a great place to have a party or just to have a get together with family or friends. Located on 517 1st Ave. N. Call 406-4524116 to find out more information. Or go to www.littleslanes.com for more information. Cost $7 for four hours of bowling.
by brandon rogers, intro writer Imagine hanging out with your friends on a hot summer day, relaxing by the pool with the refreshing mist of water in the air. Having the mist landing on your skin and your face. Breathing in the unmistakable smell of chlorine from the pool. On the other hand, maybe you need something with more adrenaline. Perhaps surfing the waves is more your style. Feeling the rush of energy as you jump onto the waves with your board. Even washing out from a misplaced foot on your board can still give you what you 100 River Dr. S. need. Package A: Allows access to the However, I prefer entire park, staying on my board $9 for youth and $10 for adults. rather than making a Package B: Allows access to the fool of myself in front pool and the soak zone, of all the good-looking $2 for youth and $3 for adults. women. The Park opens for the summer on But that’s just me. June 8 and the last day is Aug. 28. Even the 160-foot Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 Tower Plunge will p.m. give you a nice burst Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. of adrenaline. Monday through Thursday open Either way the only for lap swimming. Electric City Water Park has everything you need this summer. The ECWP has the largest swimming pool in the state, complete with a towering water slide. The pool includes a Lazy River and a Flow Rider for you to have a blast this summer. The ECWP even has a concession stand complete with all the various poolside treats. Bratwurst and hot dogs with buns and ICEE’s to give you a brain freeze, believe me, which will happen. And of course the concession stands have M&M’s and other sweet treats to enjoy.
Flippin’ out at new Great Falls business by reena roberson, intro writer Walking into a building and seeing a 5-year-old boy jumping up and down. You just turn away for a minute and that little boy jumps up to a basketball hoop and slams it. His dream has come true. Great Falls has just opened a new trampoline park called Flippin’ Family Fun. It’s the most enjoyable place I have ever been. There are big huge blue trampolines all over and one little yellow kid’s area for younger children’s. There also is a giant foam pit. I love walking in the front door hearing children laughter. Personally my favorite thing to do there is to jump up and slam a
basketball in a basketball hoop or jump from the big trampoline to the foam pit. I like slamming the basketball into the hoop because it makes me feel like a six foot NBA player playing in the state champion game. I also like jumping from a trampoline to the foam pit because I feel like I’m a stunt devil for a big action movie. I love watching the other kids and what tricks they can do. Like one kid did a double front flip, and then another kid did a back flip. It makes me wish that I could do it. I know it makes me sound cheese but this place is a suitable place to enjoy an hour of your Saturday.
5501 9th Ave. S. (406)-454-FLIP www.flippinfamilyfun.com Hours: • Monday-Thursday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. • Friday 11a.m. - 11p.m. • Saturday10a.m. - 11p.m. Prices: • 8 and older is $8 the first hour then $5 the second hour • 3-7 years old is $5 per hour • 2 and younger is free
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Left: CMR students visited Washington, D.C., on the annual Close Up trip. The Capitol is home to the statue of Lady Freedom, who sits on both the top of Capitol and inside of it. No building besides the Washington Monument may be higher than Lady Freedom. Center: The White House was another site of visitation on the Close Up trip. Home to President Obama, the White House is surrounded by security guards and snipers sit on top of the house in order to ensure safety. Right: The Korean War Memorial features 19 statues of soldiers. At night, each of these soldiers is reflected in a wall built beside them, resembling the 38 parallel that divided North Korea and South Korea during the war. Photos by Lindsey Buck.
“The next time you see injustice, the next time you hear about genocide, the next time you witness hatred, think.” -United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Journey to the city of magnificent intentions Close Up program encourages students from across America to become aware, engage in policy issues, participate in meaningful discussion of current affairs while visiting historic sites, understand opposing perspectives by lindsey buck, editor-in-chief
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he orange lettering on my black ink pen reads, “The next time you see injustice, the next time you hear about genocide, the next time you witness hatred, THINK.” After a week in Washington, D.C., I found this phrase to be true in every aspect of life. From the Jefferson Memorial to the Holocaust Museum, and from the Korean War memorial to the House of Representatives, stories can be found. There are stories written in the lines of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial. There are stories in the brow of Martin Luther King Jr.’s statue. There are stories in Paul Ryan’s wave, in the early newspapers found in the Newseum, and in the astounding statue of Lady Liberty. D.C. is a city of dreams. It is a city where policy changes the lives of Americans on a daily basis and where human beings interact with one another for the promise of a better future. When the sun rises in D.C., hope falls upon the American race. Despite the news about ever-present corruption, scandals, and greed, D.C. is a city where justice is carried out. It is overwhelming to stand in the midst of so much history. During my time there, the most important thing I learned came off the print of a pen that I bought at the Holocaust Museum. In the United States, we see injustice every day. We see lives ruined and taken from human beings. We see livelihoods destroyed, rights violated, and beliefs
forever altered. In foreign countries, we see mass genocide occur. We see 70,000 humans dead in Syria, six million Jews dead in the Holocaust, and leaders eliminate citizens who disagree with them. Across the world, we see hatred. We see women shot in the head in foreign countries for daring to say what they believe; we witness murder of innocent children. In the history of the United States, we have never witnessed a time where action was more imperative. The United States is a country of beautiful people with unselfish goals. There are politicians, despite a common belief, who do care about the American race’s future. There are lobbyists who seek to provide for worthy organizations. Above all, there are human beings who dedicate their lives to the greater good. Each of these individuals can be found in Washington, D.C., and that is part of what makes it so wonderful. It is not merely the memorials and museums, but rather the actions that occurred within them because human beings cared enough to attempt to make a difference. My trip to D.C. was a learning experience and I hope it can be one for everyone else as well. What you think, what you say, and what you do matters. Your thoughts shape your goals. What you say influences those around you. And what you do can change your world.
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by kaydee parsons, guest writer An average day for me consists of waking up, going to school for seven periods, going to practice until 6 p.m. and doing homework until 10 p.m. Tired from a full day, I rarely find time to talk to my parents or even eat dinner. Ever since elementary school, teachers have hounded students to get involved in extracurricular activities, whether it be band, sports, drama or even Chess Club. B e i n g involved in events outside of school has not only allowed me to meet new people but also has taught me leadership s k i l l s , camaraderie, the ability to overcome adversity and the importance of striving for goals. Once I got to high school, I was presented with many different
opportunities to show my support and spirit in addition to the three sports I play year-round. I also knew, without a doubt, that I wanted to be a part of Student Government and Business Professionals of America (BPA) club. Drama, yearbook, newspaper, band and choirs were also things that peaked my interest; however, I knew I wouldn’t be able to participate in all of them. With my very structured schedule, including advanced placement classes, I was overwhelmed. I barely had time for them, sports, and any other extracurriculars that could possibly take up my time. I am still in this predicament, and my question is: Do teachers know that I have been assigned an hour of homework (at least) in four other classes? I wouldn’t mind having this much homework if it happened only occasionally. However, it happens often and contradicts that “get involved” lecture teachers have given us since the day we skipped through those elementary school doors. You might think I’m exaggerating, but I’m not. For instance, I can honestly say on the day of every crosstown this year, my teachers assigned in total at least three hours of homework. This not only affects the athletes who participate in the games but also the pep band and the student body spectators. Sporting events aren’t the only thing students like myself are missing out on due to our piles of homework. In the past, I wanted to go to drama productions and concerts and had to stay home because I had so much homework. We also have a population of students who have jobs or have to take care of family members. While school is a priority for me and my fellow classmates, I question whether or not teachers really do want us to get involved in our school or spend time with our families. The past three Sundays, which ideally is “family day,” I have worked on homework for 10 hours. You may be thinking, “Well, do it Friday or Saturday,” but this isn’t an option when you’re on the road for sports. Teachers, this is my heart-felt plea for you to help students find a balance between mounds of homework, school activities, family and jobs. Your support is appreciated, and I thank you for your time.
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The impact that I would like to leave on the world is organization and making sure things are done completely. I think everyone was more organized and didn’t give up on a project it would make the world more functional. Randi McCracken, 10 I want other people to care a little more about the things they do. I want them to care about the things they are passionate about. That would be my impact. Samantha Sundly, 12
I want to help others find peace and resolution when they believe that there is no light left in the world for them. Ali Krause, 10
Make wrestling more famous because it is the best thing ever and the IOC took it out of the olympics. The IOC is the International Olympic Committee. Ryan Lukasik, 9
I want to be a teacher so I want to make a positive impact on my students just like my teachers did for me throughout school. Sarah Carpenter, 12
I want to help make peoples lives better in anyway that I can. Giving a chance for all children to have a good, quality education. Haleigh Harris, 12
I want to discover a planet that we could travel to and come back to at light speed. Amber Smith, 10
I want to figure out a way for the people at the top of the money chain and to figure out the issue with money in America. Jonathon Rabe, 10
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Associate principals Julie Tramelli, Beth Gerhart reflect on trading positions at beginning of 2012-2013 school year by greighsen adams, staff writer
Feeling as if coming home, Julie Tramelli slips into the familiar role of Bison associate prinicipal. Photo by Greighsen Adams.
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Making the transition from GFH to CMR, Associate Principal Beth Gerhart settles into the change. Photo by Greighsen Adams.
“Saturday Night Live” has had a rocky couple of years, fluctuating between hilarious, relevant, wellacted skits as well as unhumorous and distasteful sketches with good and bad hosts. However, I have to give credit where credit is due. SNL currently has the best and funniest cast of ladies on television. I’ve got to admit I was nervous when Abby Elliot and of course Kristen Wiig, the hilarious lead actress on the show, left at the conclusion last season, but the women this season have more than made up for their absence. “SNL” is no boys club anymore. The girls hold the power and deservedly so. Newcomers Kate McKinnon and the aptly named Cecily Strong are absolutely hysterical and spot on. Stand out McKinnon’s pitch perfect impression
Often times, starting anew can be intimidating. However, Julie Tramelli wasn’t afraid of swapping places with Beth Gerhart. “I can’t think of anything that scared me,” Tramelli said. “It was challenging feeling like I was starting over.” Associate principals Tramelli and Gerhart made the swap between GFH and CMR at the beginning of the 2012-13 school year. Although the swap wasn’t a bad thing, Tramelli still felt the change could be hard, she said. “It was very difficult because I was so connected to students, faculty, and staff at CMR,” Tramelli said. “Not that I [thought] it’d be bad coming [to GFH]. You just hate to leave something that you feel so passionate about.” For Tramelli, the change was like going home. “I graduated from GFH and I also taught there for six years,” she said. Although she graduated and taught at GFH, Tramelli realizes the differences between the two rival schools. “They’re awesome students at both schools, but I feel there is a stronger sense of community or family among the students at GFH,” Tramelli said.
of Ann Romney on Weekend Update was hands down one of the best moments on TV of 2012. Not to mention some of her other notable performances: the Long Island Medium, Ellen DeGeneres (which got the approval of Ellen herself), Jodie Foster, and who could forget Russian with a Death Wish? Strong meanwhile, is also holding her own against a talented, and mostly male, cast. Her work from the very funny recurring character, The Girl You Wish You Hadn’t Started a Conversation With at a Party, to Mayor Bloomberg’s sign language interpreter and both women of the Petraeus scandal is consistently, well, strong and it’s a joy to watch her. Aidy Bryant however, just doesn’t have the comedic chops to last on the show in my opinion.
According to Tramelli, the most challenging obstacle is getting to know the day-to-day workings of GFH. “[One advantage is] the administration team I knew I’d be working with,” Tramelli said. Another challenge was Tramelli’s absence from GFH for those years she was attending CMR. “I was excited to work with a number of staff and faculty members I’d worked with previously, but yet it’d been just long enough to bring on change,” Tramelli said. Like Tramelli, Gerhart said there is an air of difficulty that comes with doing the same job, but in a different atmosphere. “The job is really similar. It’s just a challenge because I don’t know the students,” Gerhart said.” [It’s] the same job in a different place.” Like any new job location, Gerhart said she had difficulty remembering the layout of the school because the second and third floors look identical. Working in one building for 10 years, Gerhart said she feels she has become a part of the system. “The relationships that are developed over being somewhere that long, you feel a part of that [community].”
She’s not bad, but honestly she just doesn’t deserve to work with this talented cast. She’s the only woman on the show who fails to humor and inspire me. The only two female main cast members, while limited in number, are certainly not lacking in talent. Vanessa Bayer and Nasim Pedrad, who’ve been around since 2010 and 2009 respectively, quite frankly, rock. Bayer is extremely funny as Miley Cyrus on the recurring skit, The Miley Cyrus Show, and overall does a great job on the show. Pedrad does some of the best impressions on the entire show. There’s my personal favorite, Arianna Huffington (who frequents Weekend Update), “Glee’s” Lea Michele, Kelly Ripa, and of course, Barbra Walters from “The View.”
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One hundred years Centenarians discuss changes throughout years, times, the highs, lows in life
Richard Hanson was born and raised in Montana. He lives in the Rainbow Assisted Living with his wife of 75 years, Eda. Photo by Kendra Hix.
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ehind the scarred hands and wrinkled faces lies a substantial number of memories, a lifetime’s worth. For Andre (Andy) Kukay, it’s a life that has left him with few regrets. “I just had it made. I didn’t care about anything else,” he said. “I made a name for myself and got into the service.” Kukay is one of many centenarians residing in the Great Falls area who have spent most of their lives in Montana. Kukay was born in Stockett on Nov. 25, 1912, and he lived there with his family until he was 15. He then set off for Great Falls and began working in order to send paychecks back home. Due to Kukay being the second oldest son in his family, he wasn’t able to go to college because they couldn’t afford it. However, he is completely satisfied with how his life turned out. “[I went through the] 8th grade. That was required,” he said. “Back then, we all went into the service.”
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Kukay is a World War II veteran, though he wasn’t in the action. Instead, Kukay was satisfied working behind the scenes on the planes, which were a major part of his life and his passion, he said. “I was a fanatic. Flying through the mountains. It was really something,” he said. Kukay became enthralled with airplanes at a young age. He saw the first airplane to ever fly over Stockett in 1917. Another key piece that influenced Kukay’s interest in aircraft was when he first listened over radio to Charles Lindberg’s trans-Atlantic flight in 1927. “That was top evidence there,” he said. According to Kukay, the ingenuity and sheer brilliance that went into the creation of airplanes was amazing. In September 2012, Kukay took his very last plane ride on the “Honor Flight” to Washington, D.C. for WWII veterans and was amazed at the technology that had been added to planes since he last flew. Kukay was the second oldest person on the flight, and he loved every minute.
1920: Women gain constitutional right to vote
1933: Prohibition is repealed
“It was wonderful. Everything was wonderful, just immaculate,” he said. “I thought [the airplanes] were a marvel, simply a marvel.” In addition to other changes, there have been many reforms since Kukay was born, especially involving women’s role in society. Women weren’t allowed to vote until 1920 when he was 8 years old. Today, now women could, in the near future, be drafted. Even though Kukay grew up in a time where this idea wasn’t in sight, he believes in equality. “If a woman or a person wants to help out, more power for them because I think it’s a wonderful and a great thing. They should do something anyways, and when they volunteer? That’s doing it all,” he said. Along with modernization comes technology, which has transformed greatly from when Kukay was a child. It fascinates him to this day. “Truthfully, it beats everything, the things they can do today,” he said. However, as the world continues to live by the contemporary philosophy of “out with the old, in with the new,” Kukay disagrees, stating that some things were better as they were, specifically the Al-Cazar theater, once located on Central Avenue. Kukay met his wife, Alta Marie, at the theater many years ago. See CENTENARIAN, 15
1945: Atomic bombs dropped on Japan
1920’s 1930’s 1940’s 1940- Franklin D. 1927- Charles Linberg flies 1930- Pluto is discovered the first trans-Atlantic flight 1928- Alexander Flemming discovers penicillin 1921- Einstein wins the Nobel Prize in Physics 1928- Alexander Flemming discovers penicillin 1929- Great Depression WWI 1914-1918
by Cloyed Tombaugh 1931- Empire State Building is completed 1936- Jesse Owens wins four gold metals at Berlin Olympics 1939- “Wizard of Oz” was released WWII 1939-1945
Roosevelt is reelected for his third term 1941- Mount Rushmore is completed 1941- Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 1945- Hitler commits suicide
1955: African American Civil Rights Movement begins
1950’s 1950- First successful organ transplant 1951- Color television was first introduced 1954- Segregation is ruled illegal in the U.S 1955- Disneyland opens 1958- NASA is founded Vietnam War 1959-1975
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See CENTENARIAN, 15 “I don’t know why they’ve done away with it. They just can’t think at all,” he said. “There’s a lot there and you just pass up on it like it’s nothing. It’s a strange world.” Fellow centenarian DeLima (Dee) Kendall agrees. “I think now there are so many things available,” she said. “Everything has gone to the other extreme.” Kendall was born in Crary, N.D. on Feb. 24, 1912 but moved to Great Falls 29 years later with her husband, John, for work. Kendall went through high school and then to a two-year teachers college in order to teach, which she did for 20 years. “My first teaching job was in Devils Lake, N.D. I was the janitor. I was the teacher. I was the disciplinarian. I was everything,” she said. “I taught in a rural school for all eight grades, but there weren’t usually enough students in each grade.” According to Kendall, she taught kindergarten through 8th grade in a oneroom school house when she was about 19 years old. Kendall was seen as “ahead of her time” by being a teacher and was highly regarded in the community she lived in. “The parents were very supportive of the teachers,” she said. Like the parents of her students, Kendall’s own parents were supportive of her moving on to college and were extremely proud of her, she said. In tougher times, according to Kendall, her parents made sacrifices to pay her tuition, which was expensive at the time. One thing that was challenging for her parents was the impact of the Great Depression. According to Kendall, the day before the Stock Market crashed on Black Tuesday, Kendall’s father, a farmer, took that year’s earnings and put them into the bank only to lose all of his yearly yield the very next day. “[During the Great Depression], nobody had a great more than the poorest people,” she said.
The Great Depression isn’t the only major worldly event that impacted her. WWII also had a great impact. Kendall’s husband, John, was in the Construction Battalion of the Navy during WWII. They married in Nov. and he was drafted a mere two months later. “He was in the South Pacific for two years,” she said. “It was pretty rough.” Due to focus on her schooling, Kendall married later in life, which was unusual for the time period and according to her, it’s one of her few regrets. However, even with that simple regret she wouldn’t change a thing, claiming that her two daughters were her greatest success. Centenarian Richard Hanson has many moments in his life he would consider successes and getting a full ride, three year scholarship to Bozeman, MT was one of them. “In, 34’, when I was there, the enrollment was 1800 students,” he said. Hanson was born in Whitehall, Montana into a ranching family. His father also supported his family by trapping which he instilled as a life-long passion in his son. “Trapping was a cold and miserable kind of work but I liked every bit of it,” Hanson said. Hanson worked for the Anaconda Company for 14 years with paid wages and the ability to work at something he truly loves. In 1996, Hanson made the choice to give up trapping at the age of 85. “I realized I was getting older and weaker. I began to lose my equilibrium,” he said. According to Hanson, having to give up trapping was difficult but not near as tough as when he had to make the choice to move to Great Falls. Hanson and his wife, Eda, have lived together in the Rainbow Senior Living Center for about a year now. “It was for safety,” he said. Hanson and his wife have been married for 75 years after meeting each other on a blind date.
1969: Neil Armstrong takes the first steps on the 1972: Watergate scandal moon
1960’s
1970’s
1963- John F. Kennedy 1970- The Beatles break up assassinated 1973- Roe v. Wade 1967- First domestic legalizes abortion in the microwave marketed 1968- Martin L. King Jr. U. S assassinated 1974- President Richard 1969- Woodstock takes Nixon resigns place 1977- Star Wars hits cinemas Cuban Missile Crisis 1962
1980: John Lennon assassinated
1980’s
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“I was 27 when I got married,” he said. “[Our marriage] is pretty good. You’ve got to live that long together and get along that long too.” For Hanson, his relationship with Eda is very important to him. “You have to work together. You both give in and you trust each other. We didn’t doubt each other,” he said. “Our kids are lovable in the same way.” Together they had four children, all of which were exposed to the great outdoors and, of course, trapping. “[As the generations of family modernize, trapping is] getting a little bit lost. I don’t like it, but what can you do? Life has changed,” he said. Even with all of the changes he has seen in his life, Hanson would live it again and again. “I had a wonderful life,” he said. “If I had to live it over again, I wouldn’t change a thing.”
1999: Columbine, CO school shooting
1990’s 1994- O.J. Simpson
2001: 9/11 terrorist attacks
2000’s
2004- Ronald Reagan 1980- Mount St. Helens arrested for double dies erupts murder 1981- Attempted 2005- Hurricane Katrina assassination of Ronald 1995- Oklahoma destroys southern U.S. bombings take place 2008- Great Recession Regan 1998Ted Kaczynski, 2008- First African 1983- First hand-held “the Unabomber” pleads American President portable cell phone guilty introduced Gulf War 1990-1991
War on terror in the Middle East 2001-Current
TOP: Andy Kukay, recalls some of his greatest memories. At 100 years old he still is able to recite one of his favorite poems by memory, “The Cremation of Sam McGee.” Photo courtsey of Rion Sanders. Left: Dee Kendall, in the comfort of her home at Cambridge Place, tells of her greatest achievements, her daughters. Photo by Kendra Hix.
2011: Killing of Osama bin Laden
2010’s
2011- The Harry Potter films are completed with Part 2 of “Deathly Hallows” 2012- President Obama is reelected
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Hot Rodding through high school
by kaitlin mosley and emily shaulis, staff writers Senior Ryan Schlosser knows exactly what it’s like to live with a health challenge. Although he said he’s had some pretty rough moments while trying to juggle life with a disability, he said that it hasn’t all been challenging. “It takes a lot of energy,” Schlosser said. Schlosser was born with cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects muscle movement and the brain. As he grew older he had to learn how to adjust to his disability along with living life in a mobile scooter. Schlosser has had three surgeries in his life in attempt to help him with his mobility – the first at age three, the second at age seven and the third during his freshman year of high school, which resulted in his legs being in braces and screws being placed in his feet. He said that his childhood was difficult because he was still adjusting to having cerebral palsy along with trying to make friends. He said he always believed that he scooter would hold him back. To his surprise, he found ease in making new friends and participated in games on the playground, although it was a challenge to walk through the rocks to get to the play equipment on the playground at Valley View Elementary School. He said his classmates adjusted well to him having a scooter. “A lot of people say ‘nice hot rod’,” Schlosser said. When Schlosser entered North Middle School, he said he found it a bit more challenging to get from one floor to another. It took more time to get to classes because of the bigger layout, he said. Now that Schlosser is a senior, he said that it has become a little more difficult to maneuver his way around as there are three levels to the school and a larger student body; when he has more peers around him, it’s harder to dodge them, he said. “I’m not out to get your feet,” Schlosser said, referring to the fact that students always seem to think that he purposely tries to hit them. Schlosser sometimes struggles to
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make his way around as he walks, and he said he loses energy easily. He said his scooter isn’t all that much help sometimes because of the fact that the battery isn’t very big. On multiple occasions he said he’s had his battery die in the worst of places. “I need a bigger battery,” Schlosser said. “I want to customize [my scooter] with flames and big wheels.” After getting stuck in the middle of 6th Street N.W. after his battery died, he said he had to have someone help him push his scooter over to Taco Johns. It’s frustrating, he said, and he wishes that his battery wouldn’t die on him so much. Although his disability may be initially what people notice, he said that he wants to be viewed as a normal teenager. Schlosser said he loves to make friends, and he is a very talkative person. “I’m a very social butterfly. Ask me anything,” Schlosser said. “I’m very ‘chillaxed’.” When it comes to teachers, Schlosser said that the question he gets most from them is “Where would you like to sit?” He always replies, “Put me wherever you want.” He said one of his favorite teachers is Chris Hibbert, who teaches chemistry and geology. Sometimes during Schlosser’s open period he goes to Hibbert’s classroom just to hang out, he said. “He’s like a brother,” Schlosser said. “I like to get into trouble with him.” Schlosser said he is looking forward to life outside of high school. “I’ll probably get my own apartment [this summer]. I want a job at someplace like Target or Wal-Mart,” he said. Schlosser added that he is also interested in cooking, and his favorite class is culinary arts, but he said he is not sure if he would like to make that a career choice. As of now, Schlosser said he just wants to get through graduation and worry about his career after that. Although Schlosser has faced many frustrating moments while living with cerebral palsy, he said he’s happy with how far he’s come. Photo by Emily Shaulis.
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FCCL A
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Far left: Stephanie McCracken displays her prom dress after working all school year on it. McCracken earned a bronze medal for the dress, and she hopes to to achieve gold next year. Left: Sophomore Melanie Locke displays the strapless dress she created this year. Locke received a silver medal for her accomplishment, after only being in this category for one year. Photos courtesy of Stephanie McCracken.
FCCLA members going for gold, chance at national competition
kaitlin mosley, staff writter Junior Stephanie McCracken knows what it means to work hard – and work alone. As the president of CMR’s FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) Club, McCracken was one of two girls who competed at the March 24-26 state FCCLA competition in Billings, where she showcased her 2012-2013 project, a prom dress. “Making clothes is really what I like to do,” McCracken said. “It’s always an amazing feeling when you look at the finish[ed] project.” She has been sewing for two years now. Last year she made a shirt and earned a silver medal for it, and this year her prom dress earned bronze. Next year – when she aims to do something a little simpler like a summer dress or a business suit -- she hopes to get gold and be able to get the opportunity to go nationals. The scores are ranked into groups of ten. 70-79 is a bronze, 80-89 is silver and 90-100 is gold. Only the top two scores get to go to national, out of the three you received a gold medal. Working hard for a whole year with little help, McCracken said she figured out a pattern and made the dress on her own. Students can ask their advisors questions, but they are required to complete the project by themselves. She said she had never made anything so hard
before, and then she went to the competition, hoping to get gold so she could possibly go to nationals. FCCLA offers more than 50 areas in which members can compete, including sewing, culinary arts and interior design. If competitors earn first or second place at state then they have the opportunity to go to nationals. The club has more than 750 members statewide. McCracken and other team members begin the process early in the year, determining their planning, the cost and the process of doing the project. At the competition, they set up their individual tables. Then on Monday they wait until it’s their turn to give a five-minute speech about the process and their final product. For about 10 minutes, the judges look at what the students have done, examining every little thing. During the speech, the judges ask questions and give feedback. McCracken said that the judges are impressed by the work that people can do at their ages, and they offer encouragement. At CMR, the FCCLA Club had died out a few years ago due to lack of interest, but in the fall of 2011 teacher Danielle Stark revived the club. “It is a lot of work and you have to stay with it,” McCracken said. To raise money for the club, she said the members sell muffins every Friday. They also hold the bake sale in order to get more people to join the club.
Melanie Lock, a sophomore, is also a member of the FCCLA club Lock has been in this club for two years. Lock said she signed up for the club because it includes sewing and competition. “I like competing,” Lock said. Last year, Lock made a recycled skirt in the Recycle Redesign section. She had to iron eight trash bags to make the skirt and received a silver medal on it. This year however she was half a point away from getting a gold on her two-lip strapless dress. This time around it was around was harder for her due to the material she used, she said. She would like to wear her dress after she makes a few adjustments so it fits her size. Lock said she will probably participate for the two years of high school to keep her motivated in sewing. When she gets older however, she wants to keep making clothes; she just doesn’t want to go into the industry, because of the level of competition Lock agreed with McCracken saying the judges were friendly, but added that the competitors were nice and friendly as well. Lock also said that she had to follow a pattern but got to put her own twist onto the pattern. “I think designing the dress and the show board is the best part.”
Entertainment A movie is good if it has... Gorgeous men In The A Team, there is Bradley Cooper, and Ryan Gosling in Crazy, Stupid Love. By far one of my favorites is probably Magic Mike with Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer and Matthew McConaughey.
Surprise ending I love it when it seems like something is going to happen then just all of a sudden it’s completely not what you expected. Some examples are: Mama, This Means War, and Undercover Bridesmaid.
Popular (good) actors and actresses Dane Cook and Jessica Alba are both very popular actors. When people like them star in Good Luck Chuck, it makes the movie so much better. Another example is Mila Kunis and Justin Timerberlake in Friends with Benefits. When there are two attractive main characters that are very well known it somehow makes the movie more enjoyable.
Combination of genres I like action, comedy and romance combos. Movies like Fool’s Gold, This Means War, and The Princess Bride are perfect. They have the seamless mix of the intense action and cute love stories, with fun twists of humor.
Violent video games, “Best of”, Coffee shops...
Best & Worst of films The
by paige maurer, staff writer
by greighsen adams, staff writer
-- The Notebook -- The Perfect Man -- Head Over Heels -- The Lucky One
-- Snakes on a Plane -- Footloose(1994) -- Birds -- Soul Surfer -- Battelship
-- The Others -- The House at the End of the Street -- The Orphan -- In Time
-- Super 8 -- The Shining --Twilight- Breaking Dawn part 2 -- Source Code -- Gangster Squad
-- The Lorax -- Journey to the Center of the Earth -- 21 Jump Street -- The Campaign -- Pitch Perfect -- Due Date -- Joyful Noise
-- Good Luck Chuck -- Wedding Crashers -- Friends with Benefits -- No Strings Attatched -- Bruno -- The Dictator -- Animal House
-- Date Night --The Bounty Hunter -- Ms. Congeniality --Mr. and Mrs.Smith -- Kites -- Killers
-- The Hunger Games --The Lovely Bones -- My Sister’s Keeper -- Beautiful Creatures -- The Perks of Being a Wallflower
A movie is bad if it has... Awful acting A movie with obvious bad acting is Twilight. While the idea of the movie is good, choosing the wrong actors or actresses can be disastorous. Also, in any of the Scary Movies, none of the characters can create even the slightest bit of comedy.
Disappointing ending There are movies out there that are amazing. Only problem? The endings ruin all the hard work that was put into the film. Paranormal Activity turned out to be disapointing because the fear factor no longer existed at the end. The story was a major let down.
Overuse of sexual content One thing that bugs me to no end is the constant, uneeded sexual scenes in movies. You guys like each other, whoopie! I don’t need to see or hear how much you all love each other. The movie standing out in my mind is Your Highness. When I think of sex in movies, the words disgusting and repulsive come to mind.
Movie doesn’t match book When they take books and make them into films, the lack of reading seems to come into play. The movies no longer resemble the book it is supposed to be based off of.I’m going to be overusing the Twilight novels. The books and movies are terrible compared to each other.
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Dead Space of Gaming
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Video games spark debate whether they create violence in todays youth
by chandler pomeroy staff writer, julia segebarth, staff writer After a long day of teaching senior English classes, Scott Clapp returns home to conquer his foes. English department leader Clapp has been playing video games since the age of 10. He believes that video games are not bad when used correctly. “It’s a form of entertainment, or an escape,” Clapp said. Playing video games can be related to many other forms of media, such as music or television. He believes that when moderated, video games are not harmful. “I do things other than video games,” Clapp said. “I think [game immersion] is good for your brain.” Critics argue that some kids who play will spend more hours in the game than in real life. “[Parents have] to show their kids the difference between fantasy and reality,” Clapp said. He admits that he sometimes lets it get out of hand when he begins playing. He said he often looks at the clock and says, “Holy smokes, it is 12:30
Illustrations by Julia Segebarth at night.” Junior Travis Wiegand thinks video games are a great way to pass the time but shouldn’t be a full time career. Wiegand enjoys a video game every once in a while, but he said many people spend too much time playing. “I play video games every so often because I like to enjoy it, like a good book. A little first person shooter is awesome in increments, but I have seen a growing number of people who play almost religiously, and I don’t agree with that,” Wiegand said. “I was raised on a ranch so my views are a little different. I spent and still spend my best days outside, preferably in the mountains.” Wiegand said parents need to find interesting ways to get their kids out of the house and become more active. He said parents don’t have to supervise their children, but to just let them roam around and explore new worlds that aren’t virtual. “For example, a while back my brother would play his old PlayStation basically day in and day
out. So his mom sent him to come live with me. Our dad had us basically stay outside the entire summer. I’m thankful he did that because it really showed my brother that he needed to get out more,” Wiegand said. “He loves hiking, hunting and camping just as much as I do now so I guess his little boot camp was successful.” Like Clapp, Wiegand is a calm person and never throws a tantrum when he loses a game. He said when he starts becoming frustrated, he sets the game aside and comes back to it once he’s calmed down. But he has seen many of his friends become aggressive over video games, he said. “My best friends rage all the time. It seems to be most common when they play first person shooters. I’ve seen kids punch holes in walls, throw controllers, and smash keyboards,” Wiegand said. “I think the games are spoiling the youth’s childhoods and the lessons one must learn in order to thrive.”
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Coffee in the Falls
photo by kasey bubnash
Scouting out convenient, cozy coffee shops that CMR students like “a latte” by abby lynes, news editor and kasey bubnash, staff writer
Peyton Nelson Senior Amy’s Morning Perk Q: Why do you go to Amy’s Morning Perk? A: It’s delicious and has really friendly service. I also really enjoy the homey atmosphere and how everything is super fresh and how it is obvious that Amy makes everything herself. Q: Favorite drink? A: My favorite drink is a white chocolate mocha frappuccino with soy, no whip cream. Q: Favorite food item? A: I like the cookies. Q: How often do you go to Amy’s? A: I go there about once a week.
Petyr Botti-Anderson Senior Crooked Tree
Q: What is your favorite drink at Crooked Tree? A: Coffee. Well, I usually order a latte. That seems to suit me for now, especially since they do the little heart thing on top. Q: Favorite food item? A: The herb breakfast biscuit is so awesome. It’s like a biscuit with herbs in it, cut in half with a fried egg and bacon in it. Q: What is your favorite part of going to Crooked Tree? A: I like the look that I get when I go in there. I almost feel like I’m much more mature. And I meet interesting people. I would also like to say that if I were to get married, I would do it in Crooked Tree.
Leanne Smith Senior Morning Light
Q: Why do you go to Morning Light? A: I go there because I really like their coffee and I like that they roast their own beans. I think it’s way better than Starbucks. Q: Favorite drink? A: I like white chocolate mochas, cinnamon chocolate mochas, and basically anything there. Q: How often do you go there? A: Last year I went every single day. Q: What is your favorite part of going to Morning Light? A: Everybody there is really nice. I like the atmosphere. It’s a good place to go with friends.
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Amy’s Morning Perk 910 9th St. NW
Taking a step into Amy’s Morning Perk is like instantly being transported from the bustling city of Great Falls into a warm, log cabin surrounded by nothing but silent forest. With a total of 17 chairs, the overall shop is quite small, giving it a quiet and cozy feel. From the furniture to the mugs and trinkets hanging on the walls, every item in the lobby creates an authentic Montana wilderness theme. On entering Amy’s Morning Perk, often referred to as just “Amy’s,” one is instantly greeted by a friendly and wide-awake coffee expert. The menu, although clearly home-made, is very specific as to which drinks are hot and cold, sweet or salty, and which drinks have the potential to create a caffeine apocalypse. But if the menu becomes too much of a paralyzing paradox for any “coffee newbies,” there is always an employee standing by, eager and ready to help. While sitting in a cushioned, lounge chair placed by a mini fireplace, I enjoyed all 12 ounces of my hot coffee, made with White Zombie beans. These beans have less acid, making them sweet to the taste, yet more caffeine, which gives the drink a little kick. Aside from the delightful drinks, Amy’s also serves lunch, including sandwiches, soups, and burritos. Being located on 9th Street NW, it is only blocks away from CMR and has a convenient and quick drive-thru. As I finished my coffee and set down one of the several magazines that I borrowed from a nearby table, I left Amy’s Morning Perk almost as chipper as the employee who had taken my order.
Five Loaves Too 300 Smelter Ave.
If you are one of the many people wishing that the delicious but far away Five Loaves Coffee House and Bakery were just a little closer to CMR, you should be happy to hear that the tiny coffee shop on Smelter Avenue is now a Five Loaves Too. This convenient shop is not quite a sequel, but more of a small addition to the company family. While at the original store, 2nd Ave. N., lunch and baked goods are the more prominent items on the menu, Five Loaves Too serves mostly coffee, but both are made available at each shop. The lobby is filled with several red wood tables with black metal chairs. Below the main menu there is a wood bar, lined with a few stools. The light in the shop is provided mostly by small, white hanging lights that hover above the bar and each table. This sleek, industrial feel is paired with bamboo trim on the walls and a few lounge chairs in front of a fireplace which gives the shop a unique twist on the clean and glossy look. My iced coffee was a Caramel Breve, brewed with Zoka Coffee beans for a high quality tasting drink. The sweet caramel flavor and the milkshake texture were accompanied by a strong taste of dark coffee and a definite caffeine sting. As I enjoyed my Breve, I was entertained by the soft playing of the radio in the background and gazed at the many artistic photos of coffee hung from the walls. The overall experience at Five Loaves Too is a relaxed one, and this coffee shop makes a lovely and convenient addition to our side of town.
Morning Light: 119 9th St. N.
This coffee shop has a unique, very “chill” vibe to it. It serves as a nice retreat from the cold on a snowy winter day, or as a good place to get a latte before starting the day. It is dimly lit, painted in rich colors, and has historical architecture, adding to the warm, cozy ambiance. There is a rustic, vintage, nostalgic feel to the interior that is found nowhere else in the area. Morning Light is the only coffee shop in Great Falls that roasts its own beans, and purchases them directly from Colombia, adding to the distinct flavor of the coffee. Their dedication to producing quality coffee and ingredients is what makes this place so special. The coffee itself has a bright, fresh taste, unlike anything found at a large chain. One can sit at the bar and watch the barista make his or her drink while listening to the hum of the machine making grinding their beans. The muffins are to die for, with a soft, moist, and crumbly texture that, alongside a vanilla latte, makes for the perfect breakfast on the go. Morning Light has a warm ambiance and charm and should be on every coffee lover’s list of must-try places.
Crooked Tree 501 1st Ave. N.
Stepping into Crooked Tree, one is instantly greeted by a warm, friendly barista. There is mellow, beautiful, acoustic tinkling in the background, and the general atmosphere is open, laid-back, and relaxing. It is a safe environment where one feels welcome to go and unwind after a long day, meet a friend and catch up, or simply satisfy a cupcake craving. Crooked Tree makes specialty cakes upon order, and the shop serves coffee drinks, tea cupcakes, cookies, muffins, cheesecake, and a variety of baked goods. There is seating on the main level and in a loft. The staff is generally down-to-earth and inviting. Each barista is talented and knows how to pour latte art, making each drink unique and appealing, and proves that they know how to pour foam correctly. Crooked Tree uses Seattle’s Herkimer Coffee, which has a rich, nutty taste, high quality and unique to the Great Falls area. For those accustomed to the slightly burnt, watered-down, sweetened, corporate quality of larger chains’ coffee, it may take a few tries to acquire a taste for this different brand. One must simply remain open-minded to its unique flavor. As the T-shirts sold there say, “Think outside the *bucks.” All in all, Crooked Tree is one of the best coffee shops in the area, and deserves the attention of every coffee addict in Great Falls. It brings big-city quality to a smaller town and serves as a haven for those needing a break from their hectic schedule.
Crooked Tree provides “coffee art” with every cup, and also sells cupcakes and muffins. Photos by Kasey Bubnash
Films
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A few of my Favorite things
by olivia rudio, staff writer
Musical Pieces
Teachers share their top five favorite books, movies, music, art, and plays according to the subject they teach.
One:
The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky
Why: It’s one of the most revolutionary compositions ever created that changed the direction of music in the 20th century. Steve Olson, Orchestra
Two: Piano
Concerto No. 2
by Sergei Rachmaninoff
Why: It’s by far, the most passionate, emotional, and powerful works for piano and orchestra known to man-period!
Three:Tafelmusik
Novels
by George P. Telemann
Why: This is a monument of Baroque music! It has everything in it to make musicians and listeners happy- solos, ensembles, and large-scale pieces.
Four: The Nutcracker by Peter Tchaikovsky
Why: Apart from being a Holiday favorite, I absolutely love The Nutcracker for it’s genius orchestrations and bright cheery tunes!
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One: Caddyshack
Why: It’s hilarious and I can still recite nearly the entire movie verbatim. But on a slightly d e e p e r level it is a tremendous s o c i a l commentary on the battle between old Brian Crosby, VIdeo rich, new Productions rich and the working class (think “Gatsby”… but funny).
Two: Star Wars: The
Empire Strikes Back
Five: The complete score
Why: I would consider each of the first three “Star Wars” among my favorite movies of all time. I chose “Empire” because of the storytelling and how dark it is. It explores morally complex issues like Luke’s inner battle or so called friends selling each other out. Plus, it ends on a total downer, which makes it even more amazing.
to the film ALIENS by James Horner
Why: I am absolutely fascinated by this score! It’s so amazing to hear a composer write “alien” sounds into his music. It’s also action packed and great fun to listen to.
Three: Clerks
One:
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Why: I could go on forever about this book. This is the most well written book I have read in a long Holly McEwen, English time. Rothfuss has created characters I can relate to and want to know more about. This book has an excellent plot with enough mystery to keep me reading. This is a fantasy book and I HATE the fantasy genre but would say this is one of my most favorite reads. I would recommend every book lover to pick this one up and enjoy!
Three: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Why: In a world filled with so much wrongdoing, Jane brings me hope. She is a girl with no power and no money, yet she has great strength. Jane gives me hope that people will do what is right instead of what they want to do. Jane makes a tough choice and does the right thing. It is a beautiful story.
by Cynthia Rylant
Why: This book is a feel good read. I like to read this book around Christmas time and remember the magic that is contained in doing nice things for other people. When I have time, I like to read this book aloud to my classes.
Why: A plot filled with the wrongly accused, loss of true love, and murderous revenge kept me intrigued with this book. I read this book at a turning point in my life. This book, for many weird reasons, is the book that convinced me to go back to school and finish my degree. Also, Dumas wrote “The Three Musketeers.” He is AWESOME!
Why: This is a book about books; a book love story! It is also a mystery and a dark tale. It is a must-read. I kept reading because the way I feel about books is the way this author must feel about books. This book reminds me of why I love smelling the pages of books. This is also part of a series.
Four: Fletch
Why: As you can tell, I prefer comedies. I think of movies as an escape, some people like to escape into alternate realities with hobbits or vampires; I would rather watch Chevy Chase dream he is playing for the Lakers sporting a giant afro.
Five: Beautiful Girls
Why: The most famous thing about this movie is young Natalie Portman. Every time it is on, I can’t help but watch it. The resonating theme for me is how people struggle with getting older. There will be a time in your future where your “past self” intersects with your “future self” and you will struggle with which is the one you want to be. Honorable Mentions: Hoosiers, Swingers, The Usual Suspects, Rushmore, Blazing Saddles, Dazed and Confused, The Godfather I and II, High Fidelity, Ghostbusters, and Bull Durham
Drama Productions
One: Three: A Few Good
O u r Men by Aaron Sorkin Why: A great courtroom drama Town by by one of my favorite writers. Sorkin
Thornton Wilder
Four: The Van Gogh Café
Five: The Shadow of the Two: The Count of Monte Wind by Carolos Ruiz Zafon
Cristo by Alexander Dumas
Why: Kevin Smith is a genius. I could end at that statement and refer you to his other movies like
“Mallrats”, “Chasing Amy” and “Dogma”. But the fact this is his first, shot in black and white and contains some of the most foul mouthed and horrific banterit’s a classic. Also, the previous statement about “Empire”-I totally borrowed from this movie.
W h y : This play has one Chris Evans, Drama of the most lifeaffirming messages in theatre. See everything now because it’s shocking to think about what you’ll miss.
Two: Assassins by
Stephen Sondheim
Why: A dark musical review of everybody who has assassinated (or attempted to) a president. Assassins holds a mirror up to society and we may not like what we see.
wrote The West Wing, The Newsroom and Sports Night. This is one of his first plays.
Four: Merchant of
Venice by William Shakespeare
Why: Merchant makes you feel for people that were written as villains and dislike people who were written as heroes. Shakespeare’s foray into anti-Semitism.
Five: Talk Radio by Eric Bogosian
Why: A play about one man’s use of a late night talk how audience for ratings and how his betrayal of this trust causes his ultimate fall from grace.
Which shoe do you put on first?
Right
Who would win in a fight, Abe Lincoln or George Washington? Why?
Abe Lincoln, because he’s super tall
If you had to chug a gallon of any condiment what would it be?
Ranch
If you had a koala, what would you name it? How does the guy that drives the snowplow get to work in the morning?
Huggles He has a magical elf to do it for him
Right
My right shoe
Abe Lincoln because Abe is awesome and a vampire slayer
Abe Lincoln because he never lies
Caeser salad dressing
Oswald Bike?!
Ketchup Thunder
In his truck
Left George Washington because he had an axe and sharp wooden teeth
Ketchup
Quantravious He takes the snowplow home so that he can clear the roads in the morning driving to work
Cierra
Refeld
Kierra
Mariner
Cierra
Krantwashl
Sierra
Keith
Sierra
The CHART
Urness
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Right Shoe Abe Lincoln because he is a vampire slayer
Pickles
Fluffy I don’t know
Sports
Track and field, How well do you know your Rustler athlete, Spring weather...
Rugby: The “gentleman’s game played by hooligans” In rugby, the number on the jersey is based off of what postion is played on the pitch.
A scrum is when forwards from both teams form a tunnel that the ball rolls through. The players then try to kick the ball out of the scrum to an open player on the pitch (field).
Sir Patrick Brewer (center) has the team captains shake hands before their game. He said rugby is the “gentleman’s game played by hooligans.” When the ball goes out of bounds, a line out is formed and a player or referee throws the ball up as players lift a teammate into the air.
by jesse whiteman, staff writer
Scrums, rucks, echelons, and a friend by her side, Great Falls High School junior Myranda Kelleher brought her passion to Great Falls: rugby. “People who aren’t educated think it’s football,” Kelleher said about the second most popular sport in the world. “It’s its own sport.” She said that it frustrates her when people show up to practices and play rugby like it is football with a bigger ball and four more players on the field. She said that before she was a captain on the rugby team, she did another physically intensive sport. “I used to wrestle so I wanted to try something new,” Kelleher said. She and her friend, Spokane Valley High School junior Sarah Torres, went online and researched any sports that could be appealing to them, she said. Eventually the duo found rugby, which at the time was not an available sport in Great Falls. “People in Missoula were interested,” she said when she was trying to see if anyone wanted to start a rugby club in town. The club also gets donations from the Sheriff’s Department and other groups from around town. “We have a lot of support from [the] Uptown Optimist c l u b , ” she said. Rugby is a sport that both genders can partake in and junior Au s t i n
STUCK ON THIRD
Peyton Fulbright
Paris Gibson Alternative High School senior Bailey Law rushes the ball down the pitch iat Helena Capital High School on March 30. Photos by Jesse Whiteman. Want to hear a secret? Highschool cheerleading is not a sport. Lately, I’ve heard our school’s cheerleaders get up in arms about defending cheerleading as a sport. But they’re wrong. A sport is defined as something that is competitive, but also requires talent and physical activity to be able to perform those tasks. Some argue that it is a sport, because a squad can enter competitions against other squads. While that is true, there is a big difference between competition and sport. Competitive cup stacking: competition. Baseball: sport. Wet t-shirt contests: competition. Basketball: sport. Now, I’m not saying that cheerleading is the same as cup stacking or wet t-shirt contests, but it is similar in the sense that none of them are sports.
Johnson did not pass on the opportunity his freshman year. “I was the first to sign up,” Johnson said. “By the end of the season, I was the only one to show up.” Johnson was incapable of playing in the first few games due to a concussion he endured by friends after practice. “We used to mess around,” he said. Rugby is family oriented, both Kelleher and Johnson said. “We are a family,” Kelleher said. “That’s the biggest part of rugby. That’s how rugby works.” “We incorporate getting to know each other during drills,” said Paris Gibson Alternative High School senior Bailey Law. “It’s not a one-man sport,” Johnson said. Kelleher said that there is no hostility because “in rugby everybody gets a chance with the ball.” Johnson agreed, “There’s no hostility. Just 20 to 30 people trying to learn how to play.” Law, Kelleher, and Torres were all part of the primary group that brought the game to town. Law said that knowing this is what has kept her going into her third year. “We put so much work into it,” she said. The rugby teams gather and practice together at Paris Gibson Alternative High School every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. On Mar. 30, they played at Helena Capitol High School in a seven player on seven player tournament instead of the conventional fifteen on fifteen. Their coach Ox Lee was ecstatic when the very first try (point) in the Great Falls Rugby Club history, but even after all losses he still was pleased. “It was just a lot of fun,” Lee said about rugby in whole. He said he grew up in New Zealand where rugby is as popular as football in America, where children are tackling by age seven, and where the intimidation dance of the Haka is performed on the world stage by the international rugby team, the All Blacks. “I played rugby from when I was five to when I was 23,” he said. Lee was about to go to South Africa to compete for a branch of the All Blacks, but he was injured before he could leave. That started the end of his rugby career. He now has to walk with a cane after a workplace injury and is preparing for surgery on his spine, but he is happy with his team. “It’s a competitive sport, but they’re competitive in the right ways,” Lee said. “Whether we win or lose, I feel like this will be a good season,” Law said. “I have never know the score of a game,” Kelleher said. “I encourage everybody to try it.” “Don’t believe the stereotypes,” Johnson said. “Once you’re hooked, you’re hooked.”
Just because you can compete, doesn’t make it a sport. Also, to be considered a sport, I feel that you have to be able to have a set season where you have several chances to compete against other teams. CMR’s cheerleaders don’t even come close to doing that. At the most, our cheerleaders occasionally enter cheer competitions, but they do not participate in a full season of competition. Tossing each other in the air and doing flips is impressive, so don’t get me wrong; I’m not saying I think I could do it. However, the majority of what cheerleaders do consists of standing courtside and clapping their hands and shaking their hips while shouting. Wow, how talented are these kids? To shift directions and also so I can accidentally infuriate more cheerleaders, I want to say that cheer
squads have no place at sporting events. As a fan, I don’t want to hear people screaming cheers at me. I understand they’re trying to get the crowd excited, but they do the exact opposite. As a photographer, they annoy me because they are in the way. I resent photographing the first half of basketball games because I have to stand next to them, prohibiting my range and having to endure repetitive cheer calls. So before I start getting death threats from our school’s peppiest kids, let me clarify something. I’m not trying to discount anything cheerleaders do. I don’t think I could do any of it, and what they do can be difficult. But for something to be sport, you need to be able to participate in a full season of competition, and our cheerleaders don’t do that. The majority of what they do is stand around and clap, and that’s something even I could do.
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On a Jan. 7 boys basketball game, the student section reacts to an overtime loss. On the first home game of the season, the student section was brimming with spirit, a rare occurence. Photo by Peyton Fulbright.
Sport spirit has changed over time, affecting athletes by peyton fulbright, sports editor There was a time when principal Dick Kloppel had to worry about too many kids showing up to sporting events. “I remember playing basketball games in this fieldhouse where people had to worry about closing the doors, overselling the place where the fire marshals had to close the place down,” Kloppel said. That was more than 30 years ago. As the years have passed, fewer and fewer kids show up to school sporting events. In Kloppel’s eyes, the reason for the decline in support has to do with how times have changed. “I think societally, students have changed. Students today have more distractions. And by distractions I mean things like work, other types of interests, other things that attract them away from school,” he said. In addition to changes, Kloppel also attributes a lack of attendance to a reduction in enrollment. “Graduating classes were about 800. Now they’re under 300. That has an impact, too. If 20 percent of 1,500 kids go to a basketball game, that’s 300. If 20 percent of 2,400 kids go to a basketball game, that’s 500. That’s a lot
more,” Kloppel said. In recent years, one of the sports that has seen the greatest decline in attendance is volleyball. Sophomore volleyball player Karlee Simonson believes that a combination of factors contributes to lackluster student sections. “I think people don’t come because of our records and also because volleyball isn’t as important to them as football or basketball is,” Simonson said. Although she tries not to let it affect her, Simonson is bothered by the lack of support. “I feel like a lot of people don’t [care], but I know that we are a group of very dedicated girls, and we love this game more than life itself,” Simonson said. “It is hard to feel motivated sometimes. It’s like, why should I care if nobody else does? I try my best to stay motivated, because if I do it, other [players] will follow. Basically, all we have is ourselves and each other.” Despite the support her teammates provide one another, Simonson still feels the impact of next to no support. “It feels pretty bad. I mean, I know we haven’t won
for a very long time, but we’re still athletes. I wish more people showed up, but I guess we don’t always get everything we want. But honestly, I don’t even see or hear the crowd because I’m so focused on playing,” she said. Simonson hopes for more school support in the future. “If more people came, it would be more exciting.”
During a Jan. 12 girls basketball game, the student section only contained seven kids. Photo by Peyton Fulbright.
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Valdez sprints for the letter by kimberly michelsen, staff writer To go out for track was never a serious question for junior Alisa Valdez. The answer was simple. “I’ve always done track,” she said. By “always,” Valdez means that she’s done it every season she could. Since middle school, she has been a part of her school’s track team. However, last year she suffered a knee injury and was unable to compete when springtime rolled around. “I do sprints, so 100m dash and 200m dash. I used to do long jump and triple jump, but I can’t [now] because of my knee,” she said. This injury made Valdez pause her track goal for a moment, but this year she is racing for it. “I’m trying to letter this year,” she said. To do so, Valdez has to meet certain criteria— state criteria, to be exact. “In my sprint, I’m trying to meet state requirements,” she said. Even though lettering is her goal, it is not only the motivation to letter that keeps Valdez dashing. The thing that keeps her going is her ability to get better. “[I like to] show everybody in the stands how good [I am], and over time how much [I]’ve improved since [my] first meet.” Going at top speed to improve her workout, Alisa Valdez participates in track practice on March 14. Photo by Kimberly Michelsen.
Evans addicted to soaring higher than the bar by kimberly michelsen, staff writer He starts slowly, making sure that the steps are measured right. He sees the pit coming closer, lowers the pole, takes a leap, and suddenly all gravity is gone. For a few moments, junior Kyle Evans is weightless, flying through the air like a bird. He soars over a bar, and then gravity claims him again as he crashes into the mat. When he started, Evan’s school in Fort Benton didn’t have very many pole-vaulters. The pit was new, and coaches began recruiting. But he didn’t start just because coaches asked him to. “I also wanted to go try it ‘cause it looked fun,” he said. Since that fateful day, he’s been addicted. “It’s a scary feeling at first, but once you get in control of what you’re doing in the air you just get addicted to it,” Evans said. However, his pole-vaulting skills only grew with hard work. Last year, he had trouble even landing in the pit, the mat that catches polevaulters. He received the instruction of his coaches, and “by the end of the year, I got that problem solved.” Even with his challenges, pole-vaulting is an event that Evans can’t shake. “You just kinda get addicted to the feeling of pole-vaulting.”
Standing with the tool of his trade, junior Kyle Evans shows his enthusiasm for vaulting. Photo by Peyton Fulbright.
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Tennis teams heating up
Yaeger’s grand finale by joe wilmoth, staff writer As one of the seniors on the tennis team, Nick Yaeger wants his final tennis season at CMR to be his best. “It’s exciting and sad,” Yaeger said. “It’s fun to be in season. It doesn’t last very long, so you want to make the most of it.” Yaeger was playing tennis before he went to high school, so tennis was his natural choice when spring came freshman year. “I came in overconfident,” Yaeger said. “I was in for a rude awakening. I’ve come a long way since then.” Yaeger is one of the best on the tennis team this year and strives for state. “I’m looking forward to divisionals,” he said. “We’re facing some tough teams and I want to see how well we do.”
by joe wilmoth, staff writer The tennis season is here and the players are heating up to compete. Sophomore Lindsay Martinez is one of those people. “It’s really nice to be playing tennis [again],” Martinez said. “I missed it last year.” This year, state tennis will be hosted in Great Falls, and although it’s only the beginning of the season, some are already preparing. “I’ve improved a lot since last year,” said Martinez, who is looking forward to state. “My family is into tennis and I’ve been playing since I was little.” However, whether they play to follow tradition or for the fun of it, it’s a great way to break in the newly found spring weather. “I just like being outside in spring and playing well,” Martinez said.
Left: By throwing one tennis ball in the air and trying to hit it with another tennis ball, senior Nick Yaeger teaches another tennis player how to serve the ball accurately. Photo by Joe Wilmoth.
Weather affecting spring athletes by max roux, staff writer
Serving the ball, sophomore Lindsay Martinez earns a point on a beautiful April day, when the weather can be risky. Photo by Peyton Fulbright.
by max roux, staff writer What does the track team do when six inches of snow litter the track? They plow through. First, with the shovel, then with their spirits. Coach Mike Henneberg, a veteran track coach, recalled a time when six inches of fresh snow covered the field. “The snow was past our ankles, the weather was below freezing, and the wind chill was killer,” Henneberg said. But still the track team trudged on, their spirits stronger than the calves that propelled them to the saddening loss they received. Because of the bipolar weather tendencies in Montana, precipitation can be frequent even during early April. “Rain is a bigger enemy than the snow,” Henneberg said. A track being primarily dirt is susceptible to rain, making it a muddy and dangerous mess. “When a track is muddy injuries can happen very easily,” Henneburg said. “Four years ago it had rained for six days straight, so we had to cancel a state meet completely,” Henneberg said. The track team will run through anything unless it truly is unsafe.
“The [track] team is pretty tough,” Henneberg said. “Safety is a whole different issue.” The only reason the track team will cancel is if there is too much rain or too much snow, because the track can get slippery, which is a hazard for the runners. Because of the serious nature of track, an otherwise minor injury can restrict a runner for the rest of the season, which is why the track team must take precautions and know when to cancel a practice. “It only takes a bad fall to put a runner out for a while,” Henneburg said.
Even in early April, snow can still litter the tennis courts. On April 8, three inches of snow covered Great Falls. Photo by Peyton Fulbright.
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Softball players training to grab state again by collin marquard, staff writer For sophomore Quinn Hartman, softball is more than a sport. It’s a way of life. “I’ve been playing softball for about 10 years. It is my favorite sport,” Hartman said. Even though she plays basketball and has just recently started volleyball, she said softball is still at the top of her list for favorites. She said that some girls may consider their warm-ups/ practices difficult, but after her experiences throughout the years, she has adapted to conditioning, the exercise she dislikes most. Even though the practice is hard, winning state is awarding, according to Hartman. “After winning state last year, I practiced even harder,” she said. “It made this upcoming season a lot more exciting to look forward to.” Also hoping for another great season, varsity coach Lindsey Graham is working with her team for another success. Graham began playing softball when she was a kid, and she said this is her third year coaching softball. “Seeing these girls develop is like watching your own child grow,” Graham said. “I love building relationships that will last their whole lives.” The sport runs in Graham’s family. “My dad was always a big baseball fan, and that was all he talked about,” Graham said. “My brother also went pro.”
Graham said her favorite year of coaching was last year, when her team won the state championship. The Rustlers defeated the Bison 17-9 to win the ti- Members of the CMR softball team collaborate during their game against Flathead April 4, 2013. The Rustlers beat tle. She said that the Flathead 10-0. Photo by Peyton Fulbright. girls will work even started pitching their in second game, after her first strikeharder this year to keep a winning streak rolling. out it felt like the pressure was lifted off her shoulders, she Graham said that she was excited for their first game said. Hartman was excited when they won their second of the Jamboree. game 6-0. For softball fans March 29 was the first day of spring, Graham also said hitting needs to be worked on. not because of the sunshine, but because of the sound of “[We need to] focus on hitting the ball and getting on the bat colliding with the softball. base,” Graham said. Hartman said she thought her nerves were not going Graham said that although batting needs its work, the to be an issue, returned and stronger than ever. team also needs, a better, sound defense. She said that the “Our first game at the Jamboree was a disappointing defense needs to start moving around and catching the one,” Hartman said. “The nerves got to me.” ball. Hartman said that she and her team need to improve Graham said that even those these are only little things a lot before they go into their later games. She said that that need to be fixed; she isn’t worried the least bit. She is batting and communication are their weakest points right just happy to spend another year coaching softball, Granow. Even though the team is still doing well, said Hart- ham said. man, it was only their first game of the day. “[I’m not] worried, I have full faith in my team that Even if pitching was well, that’s not enough to get they can win,” Graham said. around the bases, she said. Hartman said that when she
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How well do you know your Rustler athlete Go-to teammate for advice?
Kylie Otis, junior softball player
Taylor Edwards, sophomore friend: Either KayDee or Alesia Keeler. KayDee Parsons, junior teammate: Me! Otis: KayDee and I usually tell eachother if we need to fix something.
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by peyton fulbright, sports editor To be the best, an athlete has to spend countless hours working their hardest in the gym and on the field. Because of those amassed hours of practice, athletes spend a lot of time alongside their teammates. At the Stampede, we observed this and decided to answer the ultimate question: who knows you better; your teammates or your friends? We asked a spring sport athlete a question about themselves. Then, we asked one of their teammates and one of their friends what they expected the athlete to say. We put their answers as well as the athlete’s response in this handy-dandy chart for your convenience.
Favorite place to play on Favorite sports moment? Exactly how much wood Edwards: When Jenny Peer caught the road? did the woodchuck chuck? that amazing, ESPN-worthy Edwards: Kalispell. Parsons: Kalispell. Otis: Kalispell because they have nice fields and that’s where we won state.
“supposed to be a home run” hit. Parsons: Sentinel winning state basketball two years ago against Bozeman. Otis: Watching Sentinel upset Bozeman is the basketball championship last year.
Pre-competition meal? Why did you start tennis? If you were on a game Braden Leach, senior friend: Leach: Chris “Chug” Gold or Brett show, what would it be? Salad with no dressing. Will Smith, senior doubles partner: Two mcChickens, one McDouble. No Pickles. Murphy: Two McChickens, one McDouble, in that order.
“Dub” Williams. Smith: To try and make it out of the gutter. Murphy: To get really strong. We do a lot of weightlifting.
Leach: Wipeout. Smith: Wipeout. Murphy:Wipeout.
Edwards: Are you kidding? You know that a woodchuck would chuck just as much wood if a woodchuck could chuck wood. Parsons: Four times, because that’s her number. Otis: Too much.
Exactly how much wood did the woodchuck chuck? Leach: A cord of wood. Smith: No comment. Murphy: A woodchuck would chuck as much wood as a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
Braden Murphy, senior tennis player
Favorite sports moment?
Cailyn Shroder, : I have no idea. Ashlee Atchison, junior friend: When she blocked some really big girl in volleyball. Simonson: Kevin Ware’s leg. Karlee Simonson, sophomore track and field competitor
Pre-competition meal? Shroder: Protein bar on the bus. Atchison: Subway. Simonson: Carrots, cashews, and power bars.
Why did you start track? Exactly how much wood Shroder: She wanted to start did the woodchuck chuck? something new. Atchison: She’s always liked it and didn’t want to do softball anymore. Simonson: I love being outside, it’s laid back, and the people are great.
Shroder: As much as he pleases. Atchison: All of it. Simonson: Nine oranges.
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Staff writer Tanner Gliko recently sat down with JJ Howarth, a freshman at Great Falls College - MSU to discuss his post-high school life here in Great Falls.
Q&A with JJ Gliko: What will your major be, and how did you choose it? Howarth: I’m going to double major in music performance and music education, and why I chose it is because music has been one of the only consistent things I’ve been good at, and I love it, so I might as will teach kids and other people how to play because playing is the bomb. Gliko: Where do you see yourself after college, doing what? Howarth: My life goal is to go to the London Phil, so probably moving to London and finding a teaching job and starting a music career. Gliko: How has college life been different from high school life? Howarth: The homework is more time consuming, but it feels more relaxed because you have more time to do it and less classes every day. Gliko: How did your life change when you entered college? Howarth: I took it upon myself to actually study and get my work done because I’m paying for it now, so it was kind of an eyeopener saying “oh, it’s my money, and if I don’t do anything now, nothing’s going to happen.” You get what you put in. Gliko: How have the new people in your life impacted you? Howarth: I actually have older people in my classes now, so they have more insight into the past, and college is just talking, and it’s more interesting listening to what people have to say rather than teenage drama. Gliko: How has a course schedule with no bell been different? Howarth: Everybody is raised to hear the “ding” and go. Go to your next class. Do your next thing. Now it’s like “oh, you finished all your content, you can go.” It’s more relaxed and laid back. Gliko: How have college classes been different from high school classes? Howarth: It’s more lecture based, but there is group work, and you basically carry your own.
Students get head start on college by earning dual credits in high school by tanner gliko, staff writer When senior Tayler Korb arrives on the campus of MSU Bozeman in the fall, she’ll be bringing a lot more than her room supplies and locker decorations. She’ll have college credit. Korb, whose aspirations are to start her own retail business and become a professional buyer, is enrolled in Terri Dahl’s AP Statistics course along with several other seniors. She will not take the AP test, but as she is participating in the dual credit program, she will earn four college credits, eliminating the need to take Stats 216 in college. “[A dual credit class is] gonna be more at a fast pace,” Korb said. For about 10 years, CMR students have been offered the opportunity to enroll in a dual credit course and earn college credit in addition to high school credit. This year, approximately 42 students are enrolled in one of the two main dual credit courses, AP Statistics and AP Government. Next year, Honors Physics and Intro to Engineering also will offer dual credit. The dual credit program does not include a test at the end like the AP test, and it costs half the price of an AP test. However, some states are ceasing to accept dual credit, but Montana universities continue to accept it. Korb said she will be attending MSU Bozeman, majoring in Business Management and minoring in Organizational Communication. The main reason she is doing the dual credit program is that her major requires two statistics classes, Stats 216 and Stats 244. Students who take this class in high school will earn credit for both high school and college. “Whatever grade you get in high school, that will transfer to your college transcript,” Korb said. The homework in the dual credit class is assigned in chunks that are divided up by each unit in the class, and the chunk of homework is turned in at the end of the unit. Korb said this system is sometimes nice if a student has a busy schedule. “It’s nice to do it every night, but you know you don’t have to,” she said. Korb said that the dual credit class, in comparison to other high school classes, is like an AP or Honors class in some ways. She recommends it because one can earn the credits for less money and avoid having to buy a book. “There’s more homework, it’s harder, [there is] more in-depth thinking, [and there are] more tests,” she said. CMR Pathways Advisor Christine Perkins said that it is a personal preference issue when choosing between AP and dual credit. It depends on whether one thinks they are a good test taker, and although AP is a little cheaper, she said “you’re putting
all your eggs in one basket.” An AP test costs $89, whereas the dual credit courses cost $52 per credit. AP Government offers three credits and AP Statistics offers four, so the classes cost $156 and $208, respectively. She said either one saves time and money if one is staying in state. “Dual credit isn’t better than AP; AP isn’t better than dual credit,” Perkins said. “It’s personal preference.” Perkins said the administration would like to see more dual credit courses available at CMR, and there will be an opportunity for students to earn a Welding Certificate through GFC-MSU next year that two students are currently planning on taking advantage of. However, not many of the teachers have opted to obtain the credentials, a master’s degree in the field they teach, necessary to teach a dual credit course. Although they receive a stipend for teaching dual credit, some do not want to. “They just have to be certified in that subject area,” Perkins said. The number of dual credit students has increased since the 2010 and 2011 school years. Perkins said that it is becoming more common for students to enroll in one of the courses. “The numbers are increasing, and we expect them to increase because it really is a good deal,” she said. Senior Braden Leach also is participating in the dual credit opportunity through Brian Halverson’s AP Government class. He said that unlike the AP test, the dual credit program guarantees a credit as long as one passes the class. Although it is a little extra money to pursue dual credit, he said it is worth it. “It’ll be nice to have college credit going into college,” Leach said. As opposed to other classes, Leach said that the dual credit class is more discussion-based and there are fewer grades overall. “The projects and tests we do, though, are more important,” he said. Leach said he plans to major in pre-med or medical sciences, and he is taking dual credit to get one of the cores that aren’t for his major out of the way. “It will give me more opportunities to take science- and mathrelated classes for that field of study,” Leach said. Leach said the AP test allows students to find out how much they know, but “if you’re not into evaluating yourself, dual credit just seems much simpler and cleaner.” Not only would Leach recommend the dual credit program, he said he would recommend AP Government itself. “It’s a really busy time for seniors in general, and it’s one less thing you have to worry about.”
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