CMRStampede Nov2010

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c.m. russell high school great falls, montana Nov. 11, 2010 vol. 4, no. 3

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an open forum for student expression

The Silent Anguish

Being bullied can lead to lifetime of hurt

Indian Club provides cultural outlet for Native Americans (pg. 4)

Drama department tackles Shakespeare production (pg. 12)

Students rally for school pride (pg. 20)

voice it opinion

Bullying in all forms needs to end Gun control, health care, immigration, alcohol. They’re all controversial topics. However, this one isn’t. There are no two sides, arguing whether it should be allowed or not. There is only one universal stance on the issue, and that is that it’s completely wrong.

If we all agree, one might ask, then why is it still an issue?

Bullying. It’s defined as noisily domineering, or the act of intimidating a person through actions or behaviors.

Recent studies show that 77 percent of students are either mentally, verbally, or physically bullied. Eight perfect of students miss at least one day a month of school in the fear of being bullied, or just the need for a break from bullying.

Shockingly, 85 percent of people in a conducted study said that they would not intervene if they saw a fellow peer or family member being bullied. If bullying is such an undeniable flaw in the world, then why hasn’t it been stopped?

Maybe it is the lack of recognition, or maybe it is the desire for power inside of a person even through another’s pain and persecution.

Whatever it may be, it needs to end, because the results of bullying are deadly. Tyler Clementi, a freshman at Rutgers University, recently was a target of bullying. Clementi’s roommate secretly filmed him having a sexual encounter in his dorm room, and posted this video on the Internet.

Clementi jumped off the George Washington Bridge to his death after posting a Facebook status that announced his plans.

Phoebe Prince, a 15-year-old Irish girl that had moved to Massachusetts, was anoher recent victim of harassment. Horrifying rumors, cyber bullying, and judgment based on boyfriends were what drove Prince to the edge. Only a couple hours after being taunted by teenagers driving by, and having a soda-can thrown at her, Prince was found hanging in her stairwell by her little sister.

Everyone has seen and heard the motivational movies and speeches that plead with them to help end bullying. The assembly on Nov. 2 involved the effects of bullying, and Tim Bach is a prime example of a person that we as students can strive to be like. Some, if not most, people

editor-in-chief tim seery visual content editor nick green news/opinion editor katie hodges business manager nick schulz features editor shayna leonard sports editor meg smith adviser beth britton principal dick kloppel

staff austen martell austin lahr caitlyn aakre christina christianson jennifer verzuh jordan smith josh philyaw kristi gange lindsey buck mandi monroe

megan bernhardt ryan prosser victoria zawacki

Charles M. Russell: The Stampede The Stampede, published approximately every four weeks, is a public forum for all voices on campus. These voices include the students, parents, faculty and the community at large.

The opinions and views in this publication are not necessarily those of the Stampede staff, the student body, CMR employees or the school administration.

The Stampede strives to cover the news accurately and fairly; however, when a mistake is made, a correction will be printed in the following issue. All writers are responsible for the content of their articles.

Editors will edit all copy to be free of plagiarism and libel, and all writers will Art by Christina Christianson. double-check their facts before publication. The Stampede accepts letters but limgo on through their days without thinking much about what its the length to 200 words. has been taught to them in such assemblies and lessons.

The Stampede reserves the right to We at the Stampede encourage C.M. Russell students to dig edit all letters; anonymous letters are not a little deeper into this issue, and to truly put themselves in the accepted. shoes of others.

The Stampede maintains membership Margaret Mead, a famous cultural anthropologist, once in the Columbia Scholastic Press Associasaid, “A small group of thoughtful people could change the tion, the National Scholastic Press Assoworld. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” ciation, the Journalism Education AssociaIt is undeniable that change is needed, and that bullying tion and Quill and Scroll. must end. We at CMR could be that “small group of thoughtful Some material courtesy of American people.”

Society of Newspaper Editors/KRT Campus High School Newspaper Service.

On Nov. 4 I stood in the commons and watched as college recruiters, military personnel dressed in full regalia, counselors, and academic consultants set up shop with stacks of crisp business cards and glossy brochures adorned with pictures of sprawling campuses, engaged students, and academic success.

Within minutes after the end of seventh period, students flooded the commons and with them came editor-in-chief a steady trickle of

The Talking Head tim seery

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parents, grandparents, small brothers and sisters along for the ride. The crowd included the many individuals who all are connected to a student who is in the process of determining what their next station in life will be.

I must say I was impressed with the success of CMR’s first Academic Fair. I stood next to the SAT/ ACT table and heard many parents and students ask questions that needed to be answered.

I am grateful that CMR gave these parents a forum upon which they could get answers to these seemingly daunting questions.

It was refreshing to walk through our hallways and see students talking about the next state of their education with individuals who are passionate about reaching out to high school students.

I was also struck by the educational diversity in

our state. Every institution has something different to offer—a different approach to reaching post secondary success.

There was something for everyone, from vocational tech to two-year community colleges, tribal schools, public four-year universities and private schools.

I think it is critical that both parents and students have the opportunity to plan for the future together, inviting a dialogue that will help a student discover their calling.

There is no better place for that dialogue to take place than at C.M. Russell High School.

Sane or not, funny man Jon Stewart can host a rally Thousands attend Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert’s Rally to Restore Sanity katie hodges

If Jon Stewart could be defined, so many things would make so much more sense.

Is “The Daily Show host a trusted newsman?

Is he a social commentator? A legitimate part of the American political system? Or is he just a comedian, as he has professed all along?

Whatever he is, Stewart knows how to draw a crowd. At his Oct. 30 Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear (with fellow comedian/newscaster Stephen Colbert of “The Colbert Report”), CBS News reported that an estimated 215,000 people showed up for the free event.

Comedians Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart perform at the Rally To Restore Sanity and/or Fear on the That’s a lot of people National Mall on Oct. 30 in Washington, D.C. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert held the rally, which tens for an event that had no of thousands of people attended. Photos by Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT. specific political bent or agenda. Stewart was simMaybe the chance to ridicule the increasing polarization ply bringing attention to the lack of sanity in the modern of America and give 215,000 people a pep talk is enough. news cycle.

And it turns out that Stewart is capable of giving a In typical style, Stewart also used the event to draw darn good pep talk, all the while condemning polarizaattention to the lucky worthy cause of the week, in this tion at the same time. case the Trust for the National Mall in Washington, D.C., “If we amplify everything, we hear nothing,” Stewart where the rally was held. All said. “The inability to distinproceeds from merchandise guish terrorists from Musassociated with the rally went lims makes us less safe, not to the trust. more.”

Although the rally ridiOf course, it’s not just the culed Glenn Beck’s August Muslim hating reactionarRally to Restore Honor, Stewies that are a danger to the art said, “This is not a rally country. It’s also those horto ridicule people of faith or rible, horrible politicians. people of activism.”

And of course, Glenn Beck.

If he defined what the “We work together every rally wasn’t, he never got [damn] day. The only place around to defining what the we don’t is here [Washingrally was, although Colbert in tight stars and stripes pants ton D.C.] or cable T.V.” provided the fear factor.

Et cetra, et cetra.

Stewart did call out the big bad media.

Original and stirring? No. Something established “The press can hold its magnifying glass to our prob- Stewart fans are likely to eat up? Oh yes. lems, bringing them into focus, illuminating our issues OK, so maybe holding a rally doesn’t seem like someheretofore unseen,” he said. “Or…they can use their mag- thing that would actually promote sanity to the few of us nifying glass to light ants on fire. And then perhaps host who actually place ourselves in the sane category. a week of shows on the sudden, unexpected dangerous But as Stewart said, “sanity has always been, and will flaming ant epidemic.” always be, in the eyes of the beholder.”

Maybe the rally didn’t need to have a point, however.

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LETTERS

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Thai teaching with ‘06 grad

Hello Friends! My name is Joey Nunez, and I am and always will be a Rustler. Having graduated from CMR in 2006, I went on to pursue a dual degree from Asbury University in Wilmore, Ky. Now, I currently reside on the campus of Assumption University in Bangkok, Thailand.

I am here to teach English to Thai natives and international students on a year contract. Two weeks makes me no master of Thai culture, but here are a few lessons I have grasped thus far: - Thai is the country’s native language, while English has become another one in Bangkok.

- One American Dollar ($1) equals 32 Baht (B32) here in Thailand.

- Thai food dominates restaurants’ menus. Chicken, pork, seafood, rice, and spices are all very popular. While being here, though, I have eaten at Auntie Anne’s and McDonald’s, and have seen Pizza Hut and Burger King.

- The Thai Wai is a slight bow with gestured hands to the head. Younger natives “wai” to older natives, and those of lower economic standing “wai” to those of higher economic standing.

This next year, I anticipate learning more than just facts of the Thai culture. I also anticipate being challenged, molded, and encouraged to live life with new and fresh perspectives. Since neither of my two majors in college was education, each day in the classroom as a professor will be completely new, thrilling, and a unique adventure.

I consider myself blessed to have this kind of job following college, and I hope each of you gets this kind of amazing opportunity someday soon.

Joey Nunez, ‘06

Football captains apologize Dear CMR students and faculty, Comments have been brought to us about the recent cross-town pep assembly, and most of them have been negative. We would like to say that in no way, shape or form were we trying to offend any part of the student body and/or faculty of our school. We are sorry but were only trying to make the assembly as enjoyable as possible, as it has been in past years. Representing CMR football is a huge deal, and we take pride in it. We would not try to jeopardize how people perceive Rustler football and even our school by simply choosing offensive songs.

Once again, sorry about the football songs, and we did not mean to make anybody feel uncomfortable about a certain song. Thank you for your support throughout the year as well.

Gavin Hagfors, Ryan Otto, Jake Bleskin

Managers thank team for fun times, memories

Dear JV/Varsity football players and coaches, We would like to thank you for a wonderful football season. You’re definitely winners in our hearts and minds.

We’ve built new friendships and gotten to know many of you that we didn’t know before. We’re very glad we were able to manage the team our senior year. So thanks for putting up with us on the long bus trips, and various times throughout the season!

Megan Bernhardt, Kaley Harrison-Walker and Jaimee Stevens P.S. - The mods were messed up due to the piece of crap clock!

happeningnow

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Indian Club offers Native Americans chance to shine

club is making an effort to become more involved withStarting the year with a new president, the Native in the school as well as trying to get students more inAmerican club is preparing for several changes. volved in the club.

“This year we are really trying to inform people In addition to trying to gain more recognition, other about our culture,” Native American Club President changes include assembling a tipi at football games and Tony Vielle said. selling fry bread. Vielle said the club has also begun orVielle, a senior, said that one of the major goals for ganizing several fundraisers in an effort to raise money the club is to have a for a year-end bus trip to historic Native American sites wider population get- around Montana. ting involved whether Lakota club member Brandon Craft, a sophomore. they are Native Ameri- said that this years club is increasingly becomeing more can or not. open to the culture.

“We can open this “Students this year like to open up and talk more club for more than just about our culture than before,” Craft said. the Native American Vielle said he has hopes that the club members are families involved in it; taking more pride in their Native American heritage. it’s more open for any“I have taken a ton of pride in my culture over this body who wants to learn year, especially when I became the president of the club,” about Native Vielle said. “When you do get American cul- “We can open this club into a group and everybody ture,” Vielle is a part of the same culture said. “If you for more than just the you’re a part of, everybody is just want to Native American Famimore prideful.” learn to learn Beatty said that comlies involved in it.” how to Naing from a Native American tive American Tony Vielle background herself not only bead, all you inspires but in many ways have to do is come to helps her teach and advise the students about the culone of our meetings.” ture.

Club advisor “I try to give them cultural experiences and opporCharelle Beatty said the tunities to explore the culture and learn more about it,” club is all about diver- she said. sity.

Beatty also noted that the club has decided to actual“When you have 30 ly study the heritage and history of not only themselves, different tribes being but each other as well. represented in one city, “There’s a lot of students in the club that are involved that’s a lot of diversity and contribute to the club and their culture and herithat maybe some peo- tage,” Craft said. ple don’t know about Craft said it is really cool seeing how many people but are willing to learn show up to the meetings and embrace the Native Ameriabout,” Beatty said. can culture.

Vielle also said the austin lahr

Displaying their culture, senior Tony Vielle (above) and sophomore Brandon Craft (right) perform Native American dances at the CMR Pep Assembly Oct. 29. Vielle and Craft are members of the CMR native American Club. Photos by Christina Christianson.

So it turns out that I’m stupid.

It was a bit of a shock to me when I found out, to be honest. I didn’t know that I was stupid until freshman year, prior to which I was homeschooled and innocent to the ranks of honors and AP classes, not to mention 4.0’s.

But then news-opinion editor I hit the real

Chasing Sanity katie hodges

world, and found out that my best was only good enough for honors English, no advanced math or science classes.

Therefore, (like the majority of students at this school), I was relegated to the ranks of the unintelligent.

The fact that I have been in three years of honors English, and took an AP history class as a sophomore, is brushed off as soon as it becomes apparent that I am in no honors math or science classes. Obviously, I am not trying hard enough and I don’t care about my future.

Is this right or fair? No. But this is high school, and we don’t care about either of those things. We care about judging people based on things that do not define them.

The thing is the way we have decided intelligence is based on how many AP classes one can take is horrible.

Remember though, the only classes that are important

are the math and science classes. Got a 5 on the AP English test, but didn’t take AP calculus? Obviously, you too are unintelligent.

Some of the smartest kids I know will never be considered such by their peers as they will never be able to take the right combination of honors classes, simply because their brains don’t work that way.

We have forgotten that it doesn’t really matter that you’re in general chemistry, it matters that you show up to class every day willing to work hard and learn.

Being smart is different than looking smart, but since this is high school, all that matters is looks.

Looking smart ends in high school, but being smart (by any definition) is permanent. So look past a person’s class schedule, and give them some worth based on something more than who their math teacher is.

ELECTION 2010

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Young candidates make their mark on Central Montana politics

CMR graduates Lindsay Love and Travis Kavulla reflect on high school experiance. Both candidates graduated in 2002 and were involved from an early age. Photos

by Nick Green.

Lindsay Love puts focus on community, education in race for house seat

Travis Kavulla brings fresh face, fresh ideas to PSC race nick green In a political environment that has been described as anti-incumbent, and to an extent anti-politician., young candidates and young voters are taking the helm of democracy.

“It’s encouraging to see so many young republicans,” Kavulla the newly elected Public Service Commissioner, said. “Politics is like an escalator, with older politicians getting off at the top and young first time voters at the bottom.”

Kavulla ran for Public Service Commissioner in District 1, which includes Great Falls, and sees “energy as the way forward.”

“Energy is on a lot of people’s minds, and I think [that] with an inquisitive mind I am definitely qualified for this position,” he said.

Kavulla, 26, defeated Republican incumbent Jerry Black during the primary, and seasoned democrat Don Ryan on Nov. 2.

The PSC is responsible for regulating energy, telecommunications, water and sewers, transportation, and pipeline safety in Montana.

A younger candidate, Kavulla sees participation and involvement on the part of young voters as vital. A 2002 graduate of Great Falls High School, Kavulla was involved in speech and debate and was the

editor of the Iniwa, the school newspaper.

After graduating from Harvard University in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in history, Kavulla said he knew that he wanted to get involved in local politics, and he encourages others to get involved, too.

“Read the newspaper first, and use Google to look up candidates you’re interested in and hear what they have to say,” Kavulla said.

Kavulla said that he’s always had an inquisitive mind and was always reluctant to simply accept what his teachers told him without first looking into it for himself.

Not one to pigeonhole himself as purely conservative or liberal, Kavulla sees his fresh face and focus on the issues as his key to success.

“We’ve tried to run a campaign about the issues; neither me nor my opponent know how to set utility rates, but I think I’ll be quicker on the uptake,” he said.

Ultimately, Kavulla’s message won out when citizens took to the polls and gave him 64 percent of the vote.

“I was overwhelmingly happy, it’s not every day the younger candidate defeats the established one,” Kavulla said.

“Now I have about 20,000 pages to read though.”

nick green Lindsay Love the Democratic candidate for Montana House District 25 wants to make Great Falls a place that young adults feel connected to and involved in.

“Voting is the first step in participating.

We want government to reflect our values.

There are many organizations (for young voters) that have lot’s of information on local candidates and issues,” Love said.

Love who is running for The Montana House of Representatives (a state centered version of the national congress focused on issues such as budgeting and other local issues) sees young voters as vital to a better Montana.

“We (young Montanan’s) often don’t think of Montana as a place we can come back to and start our lives in,” Love said.

Although many young Montanan’s don’t see opportunity in Montana, Love says the local university system (in Great Falls) is a major step in the right direction.

“We need to support education from top to bottom, the Great Falls university system has great resources and offers people the tools they need to be active in Great Falls,” Love said.

Graduating from CMR in 2002, Love was heavily involved in school activities and the local community as a whole.

Sports, student government, Russell Ayres, and helping to pass the 2002 Mill Levy are some of Love’s earliest forays into active community life.

“There’s a really great sense of community at CMR, and I grew up excited to wear green and gold, and get involved,” Love said.

This sense of community drew Love

back to Great Falls after attending Stanford, and now she wants to reinvest in the community that gave her so much.

“This year everyone is really concerned with the economy, and locally we can help fix this by investing in small business and education,” Love said.

“If we look at our town, people place a great deal of importance on community and this is what inspired me to run for office.”

Education, small business incentives, and alternative energy are among the issues Love considers most important to Great Falls. Local developments such as the Rainbow Dam and the Montana Alberta Tie Line are some examples of effective local projects.Love see’s Montana as a place where the accomplishments of democrats have not gone unnoticed.

“For Montana we’ve seen that democrats have done great things for the state, from all day kindergarten, to small business incentives,” Love said.

Politics aside however Love wants to impart to young voters the importance of participation, and active involvement in government.

“It’s incredibly important for young Montanan’s to get involved, and in the end become constructive members of their community.”

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ALL-STATE MUSIC

Band, orchestra, choir members perform in statewide ensembles christina christianson

The top music students from all over Montana converged together to perform at the 2010 All-State concerts Oct. 20-23. There were 15 CMR students from band, six from orchestra, and two from choir.

The young musicians where given a few practices together before the finale, all practicing before had to be done individually without the luxury of hearing or knowing the other players or parts.

“You are forced to interact with people from other schools,” All-State band member Jake Henneford said. “Everyone tries to help everyone else.”

Henneford describes it as a “good experience working with a big group that is so good.”

And as a senior, he acknowleges that is was is “last chance.”

Henneford made it to the event as a percussionist, “running around everywhere,” playing vibes, snare, base drum, symbol, woodblock, and even a trashcan in which he accompanied the choir in one of their pieces.

Senior Leslie Bellwood, an all-state choir

member, was among only two choir students to make the audition.

“It is amazing to think that you are part of a choir of around 150 fantastic voices,” she said.

Bellwood’s clinician (a person that works with small groups) was Dr. Sandra Snow from Michigan State University.

“She showed us so many new techniques to bring out our voices,” Bellwood said, adding that their sigining was raised to a “new level.”

“Do not be discouraged if you don’t make it,” Bellwood said. “All-State is a very worthwhile experience that is worth trying out for.”

Other students that attended include Jim Allen, Matt Austin, Cole Bass, Larson Blake, Timothy Blystone, Clarke Ginger, Dylan Dahl, Tanner Gliko, Taylor Gold, Christopherm Gray, Erik Heikkila, GavinLawson, Jack Martinez, Cecily Meave, Austin Pabst, Brian Perkins, Tom Schaesser, Devony Smith, Keely Telleen, Sabin Vaira, and Joseph Walker.

Select students from around Big Sky Country practice for the first time together a day before the big performance. All-state music was held Oct. 2023 in Missoula. Photos by Jake Henneford.

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To celebrate Mole day on 10/23, chemistry students created scenes mimicking different television shows and movies. Here are a few of our favorites:

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SPEECH DEBATE

MOLES 2010

Crime/Drama- “ Mission Impossimole”

Talk Shows/News- “Chris Hansen Dateline”

Crime/Drama- “CSI: Moleami”

Game show -- “Are you smarter than a mol?”

hannah ragland Long bus rides, card games between rounds and hanging out in hotel rooms. No CMR Speech and Debate meet would be complete without these things. Members of the C.M.Russell speech and debate team, The Talking Rustlers, have a lot going for them this year.

“I believe we are doing well. There is definitely room for improvement, which we will make,” junior Nathan Maycroft said.

Maycroft is a member of the debate side of the team.

Head speech and debate coach at CMR is Alex Rosenleaf, who also teaches U.S history.

Rosenleaf said of his position as head coach on the team, “It gives me a chance to see the brightest and best minds at CMR engaged in the topics of today.”

The Talking Rustlers have attended three meets this season in Havre, Helena and Missoula.

“The meets are a lot of fun; they also give us a chance to connect with other kids from different cities and teams,” sophomore Jackson Joyner said. Unlike Maycroft, Joyner participates on the speech side of the team.

The team has five more official meets this

The language of speech and debate events Here is a sidebar to explain some of the events that the Speech and Debate team at CMR take part in.

Public Forum Debate:

Science Show- “Jamie Hyne-mole” FYI: The mole is a unit of measurement for the amount of substance or chemical amount.

It is one of the base units in the International System of Units, and has the unit symbol mol.

Photos by Ryan Prosser.

season. The Montana Model United Nations (MMUN) in Missoula is not an official Talking Rustler event, but may still be attended. The remaining meets include Kalispell on Nov.1920, Billings on Dec. 10-11, and Butte on Jan. 14-15. Great Falls is Jan. 28-29, which is the MHSA 2010-2011 Class AA State tournament at CMR and Great Falls High School. The National Forensics League Montana District Tournament will be at Bozeman on Feb. 1112.

“I think we are all pretty much excited about the upcoming meets,” Joyner said.

The speech and debate team offers an educational and fun experience for CMR students; it also builds relationships between the participants.

“We are all like a big family,” Joyner said.

“We are really close.”

Each Talking Rustler joined for personal reasons and ended up enjoying it.

“I made a commitment to Ms. Stone that I would join and it was love at first debate,” Maycroft said.

Freshman Hannah Cubbage said. “I joined because my dad was a coach. I did not think I would be this fun, but I love it.”

Loosely modeled after the television show “Cross Fire,” this debate involves two members per team on debating a monthly controversial issue. It culminates in a “Grand Crossfire” where all four debaters are allowed to ask each other any question.

Policy Debate:

Debaters work in teams to address the resolution regarding a United States policy issue.

One team comes up with a plan to fix a problem presented in the resolution and the other argues why the plan won’t work.

Lincoln Douglas Debate:

This debate involves two debaters. This debate focuses on a resolution regarding a moral issue.

One debater argues that the resolution is morally acceptable, while the other debater argues the opposite.

Congressional Debate:

This debate is set up as a model congressional session. Debaters meet at state and decide on what legislation to discuss. They debate the positive and negative effects of each bill.

Duo Interpretation:

In this speech event two people select a piece that can be either humorous or dramatic.

Competitors are not allowed to look at each other through the performance, but are allowed to dance, sing, and move around throughout the piece.

(Top Picture) Bus trip to Missoula Nov. 5-6 -- on the way to meet the Coahes all in the front of bus. (Above) head coach Alex Rosenleaf relaxes

on the bus on the way to the Missoula meet Photos by Hannah Ragland.

Extemporaneous Speaking:

In this speech event, a contestant draws a resolution, and then he/she has 30 minutes to prepare a seven-minute speech. These speeches deal with domestic issues or international issues, and speakers can bring in evidence from current magazines and newspapers.

Expository Speaking:

An explanatory speech where the competitor explains a topic of his/her choice using posters and facts.

Humorous Interpretation:

This is a humorous selection; rules are the same as Dramatic Interpretation. These are performed individually.

Other events are Original Oratory, Dramatic Interpretation, and Impromptu Speaking. For more information on speech and debate go to www.nflonline.org

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Red--White--Blue

Students learn true meaning of service with parents deployed overseas katie hodges

Everyone has seen the “Support your troops” bumper stickers on the backs of cars driving around town. Some might even have them on their cars. But they’re not just an adornment for junior Corey Allen. For Allen, they are a reminder that there is a reason his father fights overseas.

“They make you feel like what he’s doing has a purpose,” Allen said.

Allen’s father joined the U.S. Air Force was he was born-- to help support him. He is a member of the Red Horse Squadron and has served numerous tours overseas to countries such as Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan. He is generally away for six months to a year during each deployment.

“My dad’s gotten lucky because he hasn’t had to serve a full year overseas,” Allen said. While Allen’s father is Families signed the welcome home poster in hanger 1460 at the away, Allen said that he becomes the man of the house. reception for the 819th RED HORSE Squadron members who returned “It’s weird, because you have to step up around the to Malmstrom Oct. 11, 2009. U.S. Air Force Photo/ Airman 1st Class Kristina Overton. house,” he said. “The expression ‘you’re the man of the you kind of get used to it.” house’ rings true.”

Oliver said that it is hard not having his dad around For 17-year-old Allen, stepping up can entail anything because “You take things for granted, and then when from opening a jar of pickles and helping his 10-year-old they’re gone you miss them.” sister with her science project to giving his mother emoTo help his mom, Oliver says that he tries to help her tional support and his sister a shoulder to cry on. around the house and “keep life normal, as normal as it “You have to be strong,” he said. “I have to have the could be.” emotional strength. I have to act as my dad. Act as my When his sisters get upset, Oliver is there. dad would do.”

“I try to calm them down and not think about it too A large part of this for Allen is taking care of his much,” Oliver said. younger sister.

Because he is trying to avoid thinking about his dad, “She cries about him not coming home,” he said. school becomes easier for Oliver.

He tells her that it will be fine, and that their father “It’s easier [to concentrate] because it takes your mind will return. off things,” he said.

“It’s like telling the monsters in the closet to go away.

Allen also does his best to Simple little kid stuff,” Allen find other things to concentrate on. said. “It’s as simple as keep“You have to be strong. I have “I don’t think about my dad not ing her mind off things.” coming back because I’m so focused to have the emotional strength.

I Allen is not the only oldon doing what he would do,” he er brother watching out for have to act as my dad. Act as my said. a younger sibling in place of Although when his father is at dad would do.” a father serving overseas. home Allen will watch the evening Corey Allen Jacob Oliver, whose fanews, he said that he does not watch ther serves overseas workit when his father is overseas because it is harder to hear ing vehicle maintenance and driving buses, takes care of about wartime deaths knowing that it could be him. his 12-and 6-year-old sisters.

“It’s just a number, and then you start putting your “They get emotionally attached to it. I take it in stride,” dad’s face on that number and you start feeling like it Oliver said. “It kind of sucks to not have your dad, but

could be him,” Allen said. “The more you think about it, the more it becomes a reality.”

With a few exceptions, however, Allen does the sames things when his father is away or at home, but without his influence.

“You don’t realize how much he does until he’s gone,” Allen said. “It’s more difficult because he’s not there to pull his weight.”

He says that he still sits and watches football without his dad, but his mom takes them out to eat more often.

“My mom doesn’t want to sit there and have him not there, “ Allen said. “It’s as simple as keeping your mind off things.”

Another thing that is tough for Allen when is father is away is seeing military protesters, such as members Westborough Baptist Church, known for protesting the military with signs such as “Thank God for Dead Soldiers.”

“Little things like that really gets my blood boiling,” Allen said. “When my dad is here it’s OK, but when I’m thinking of him over there and fighting it gets under my skin.”

But things don’t necessarily become easier when his father returns home.

“It’s great when he’s back, but for a while it’s not fun,” Allen said. “When my dad comes back, he’s used to the soldier mentality. You’re happy he’s back, but at the same time it’s really hard to adjust.”

Allen says it is hard to resume his normal roles, especially when his dad is used to the discipline of the military.

“If things aren’t exactly up to code, he gets aggressive.

He can just snap,” he said. “It’s almost like a discovery every time he comes home. You have to adapt.”

Allen is not sure what he thinks about the military lifestyle that he lives in.

“It makes you more of a mature person,” Allen said. “I don’t want to say that it makes you tougher, but it makes you tougher. You feel like at any time you could be uprooted.”

In the end, though, Allen feels that his lifestyle is beneficial.

“The experiences you have make you a better person.”

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Key Club volunteers rake in hours helping others in need caitlyn aakre

No, Key Club is not about collecting different kinds of keys. It’s about helping people, and CMR’s club has been doing it since 1965. The club is famous for helping out other organizations, but this year, they’ve started one of their own. “[We’d like to] let people know about kids who need help,” senior James Bamfield said about Key Club’s new food/clothes bank to assist anybody who may need a pick-meup. The bank is stocked with food for homeless students, whether they chose to leave their house or were kicked out by their parents.

Another good thing Key Club has started doing this year is a “Teacher of the Month” award. The club asks different clubs or Connections classes to nominate a teacher they see as an outstanding faculty member. The teacher will then be awarded with gifts and award certificates. Christi Virts was selected for September, Tom Spencer for October, and Lisa Moser for November. Although the club has seen success starting new projects, their numbers helping other organizations have been low this year.

Bamfield, who serves

as Lieutenant Governor for Division II, oversees both the Great Falls clubs and said he’d like to see more involvement. Mike Lathrop, the CMR Key Club advisor, agrees. “[We’re] looking for volunteers,” he said. The club has seen low attendance this year, especially for Head Start activities.

The club has 28 official due-paid members this year, eight of which are going to Youth Conference at the Hampton Inn in Great Falls Nov. 12-14.

Club members logged 2,129 hours between March 1 and Nov. 2.

Senior Evan Sherman, who held Bamfield’s position last year, is going to Youth Conference and has logged over 200 hours during his four years in the club. He has lettered with Key Club, helped by his more than 200 hours of service. Sherman has personally been very involved with Project Life.

“If you like doing good things for people, then join Key Club,” he said. He also stressed that Key Club offers many leadership opportunities.

Also, because Key Club helps the community, members feel better about themselves.

“I am a better person because of Key Club,” Sherman said.

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English teacher Jeremy Comstock joined music teacher Mike Smith as the emcees of the 2010 Coronation Ceremony Sept. 30. Photo by Stampede staff.

Music teacher Mike Smith teaching at GFH ryan prosser

Top left: Secretary Taymee Brandon directs at the Nov. 2 meeting. Second left: Seniors Leslie Bellwood and Val Oldfield participate in the Key Club cheer. Bottom left: Members of Key Club intentively learn about volunteer activities.

Top right: The Key Club bell, used to signal the beginning and end of weekly meetings. Bottom right: Members of Key Club and advisor Mike Lathrop recite the Key Club pledge. Photos by Caitlyn Aakre.

Music teacher Mike Smith was just getting his feet wet at CMR when he was thrown into the deep end at Great Falls High School last week.

Smith, who had just started his third year at CMR in August, was told on Oct. 28 that he would be filling in for a Bison choir teacher starting Nov. 1. Smith had only three days to switch from a Rustler to a Bison.

“There are new challenges over here at Great Falls High, but I also was really sad,” Smith said. Smith is teaching Delphian Choir, Rhapsody, Concert Choir, Varsity Mixed Choir, and one guitar class. As for how long he will be at GFHS, Smith said he is unsure.

CMR principal Dick Kloppel said he anticipates Smith will return in the near future. “[We are] not sure of the time frame, it could be anytime from this semester till next week. That’s what our understanding is,” Kloppel said.

In the meantime, substitute teacher Jeff Brainard is filling in for Smith’s three guitar classes and two choirs.

Making the quick switch has not been easy.

“I’m so stressed – my appetite’s gone,” Smith said. “I totally feel like this is something I would have wanted to do, but the timing is very awkward.”

Smith is beyond busy. The AA choir festival is set for Nov. 22, and the Christmas concerts follow up in December.

Smith said the Great Falls High staff and students have helped him adjust, and Kloppel is confident Smith will do well.

“He has the high school awareness, most knowledge and (is) very experienced,” Kloppel said.

Despite the fact that Smith is embracing this challenge, he admits to missing CMR. “I miss (my students) and I think they’re great,” he said.

“I’ll see them next semester. I just miss them over there.”

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Featuring...

The Complete Works of

Shakespeare

“Abridged”

Featuring scenes from: - Hamlet - Romeo and Juliet - Othello - Julius Ceasar - Titus Andronicus - Antony and Cleopatra - Macbeth

Thespians to perform condensed works of the Immortal Bard for first production of season

Top left: Junior Marquis Archuleta portrays Hamlet during play rehearsals on Oct. 9.

Top middle:CMR drama department takes hands on approach to production.

Bottom left: Lexi Hughes, Marquis Archuleta, Kim Stanfield, and Kyle Wood listen and watch omtently while fellow play memebers rehearse their lines.

Top right: Scott Hill sits regally upon his throne as Lexi Hughes eagerly listens.

Photos by Kristi Gange.

kristi gange Traditional Shakespeare doesn’t typically include puppets, raps, or Sean Connery as Macbeth, but CMR’s drama department strongly believes that it should.

All of these elements will be present in the drama department’s upcoming play, “The Complete works of Shakespeare ‘Abridged,’” is being performed Oct. 18-20. The production touches on every play Shakespeare wrote, and drama teacher Chris Evans said he is excited to portray Shakespeare in a new light.

“Shakespeare isn’t this lofty thing to be held above everything else. Shakespeare wrote for us – the audience,” Evans said.

Evans had to make minor changes in the script due to the fact that the play was written for three male actors. The number of roles was expanded to nine, five of which were given to women. He also said he had to update the script and make “little tweaks that the authors allow to make it friendly for the audience.”

“It’s an opportunity for them to be themselves, portraying Shakespeare,” Evans said about the actors’ chance to express their personalities through the play.

Although it’s providing a platform for the actors to express themselves, it’s a difficult play to learn. The actors have to memorize lines and be able to relate to the dialect Shakespeare used. Junior

Emily Townsend is learning to do both.

“You have to know the language. It’s hard to do that being used to modern language, but it gets easier with time,” Townsend said.

With this particular production, the audience can experience every one of the plays that Shakespeare wrote without having to view the plays in their entirety.

“It condenses his plays and we can portray him in a more modern way. Since it’s more modern and a comedy and it brings all of the plays together without having to perform the entirety of them, it makes it easier for the audience,” Townsend said.

Evans said he wants to pay respect to the great playwright by showing people how entertaining Shakespeare can be. He said the performance deals with Shakespeare respectfully, but it also makes fun of his plays.

“It’s just really funny and audience interactive. I want the audience’s sides hurting from laughing so much.”

The play will be performed from Oct. 18-20 and the show times are 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 7 p.m. on Saturday. Ticket prices are $8 for general admission and $6 for students.

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QUIZ: How much do YOU know about Harry Potter and his world of magic?

Audiences prepare for seventh installment of Rowling’s magical series

1. Why was Harry placed in Gryffindor by the Sorting Hat? a) Because he was brave b) Because he was chivalorous c) Because he wanted to be there d) Because he was smart 2. Who found Tom Riddle’s diary? a) Moaning Myrtle b) Ginny Weasly c) Harry Potter d) Hagrid

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3. Who is Prongs? a) Severus Snape when someone irritates him b) Albus Dumbledore when doing intracate wand work c) Professor Sprout when trimming the mandrakes d) James Potter when in animagus form

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4. What awaits Harry in the center of the maze? a) Cho Chang with a kiss b) A new Firebolt c) A golden cup that takes him to Voldemort d) A spell that can turn Dudley into a rabbit 5. What is Dumbledore’s second to last name? a) Bryan b) Percy c) Wulfrick d) Fred 6. Who is waiting for Harry and Dumbledore at the top of the highest tower? a) Mrs. Weasley b) Dobby c) Draco Malfoy d) Lord Voldemort 7. What house founder had a magical diadem? a) Ravenclaw b) Gryffindor c) Hufflepuff d) Slytheryn 8. What does Dumbledore leave Harry in his will? a) A pair of woolen socks b) His favorite potion book c) His old wand d) The first snitch Harry ever caught 9. What class does Nevil Longbottom end up teaching at Hogwarts a) Defense Against the Dark Arts b) Herbology c) Care of Magical Creatures d) Transfiguration

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Senior Ashton Olson anxiously awaits the arrival of the newest Potter film on Nov. 19. Photo by Nick Green.

Teen girl obsesses over Harry Potter

jennifer verzuh The first thing on most teenage girls’ minds when waking up is usually what should they wear today, what are they going to do with their hair, or what will they do when they see that cute guy in their science class.

But not for senior Ashton Olson. Her waking thoughts are of a different man. Harry Potter.

“I wake up in the morning and check my Harry Potter news,” Olson said. “It’s my obsession.”

Ever since reading the first Harry Potter book, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” at age 11 or 12, Olson has been in love with the world of Hogwarts. She’s read all the books “too many times” and has seen every movie, though she admits that she prefers the books by far.

“The seventh book is my favorite book of all time,” she said.

Q&A

Though she loves Harry Potter, she does realize that she may be a little addicted. “I spend a ton of my money on it. I’m broke because of it,” she said.

It’s easy to see why. She owns 14 or 15 Harry Potter-themed shirts, her very own wand, a 20- Questions Snitch and numerous other Potter items. She also is going to Seattle to see “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” in an IMAX theatre, and she is planning a trip to Orlando next summer to visit “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” theme park.

Olson said she is offended when people say Rowling’s books are only for children.

“J.K. Rowling created a world so magical that it can pull anyone in – old or young,” Olson said.

“Harry Potter is not just for little kids. It grows with you.”

_____ Can recite all the spells in the Harry Potter universe _____ Have Harry Potter themed sheets on your bed _____ Have seen all the movies and read every book at least 3 times each _____ Already bought your ticket for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows _____ Dress up as your favorite wizard or witch from Harry Potter for Halloween every year _____ Frequently reenact your favorite scenes from the books and movies with HP action figures _____ Named your cat Professor McGonagall and your dog Dumbledore _____ Own more than ten HP themed clothing _____ Have your own wand _____ Online chat room’s name is “RonWeasleyLover15”, “TeamGryffindor461”, or “SnapesSlave31” _____ Have a restraining order from J.K. Rowling or a cast member from the films _____ Have tried all the flavors of Harry Potter Bertie Bott’s Jelly Beans _____Ran into a wall once while trying to reach Platform 9¾ at the train station _____ Tried to teach an owl to deliver letters for you _____ Use the term “bloody hell!” as often as possible _____ Ever looked for the Chamber of Secrets in the school bathroom _____ Beat up Twilight fans for saying Twilight was better than HP _____ Have your dad listed in your contacts as “He Who Shall Not Be Named” _____ Believe the term “mud-blood” is the most offensive insult you can give _____ Play Quidditch in the CMR Quidditch club _____ Refer to yourself and everyone else as a muggle

If you could date one character from the Harry Potter series, who would it be and why?

“Luna Lovegood, because she’s crazy like me.”

“Voldemort, ‘cause I’d never get beat up.”

“No one. I don’t want to catch a curse.”

William Quint, 10

Hannah Cubbage, 9

Dillion Wright, 11

Key: 1) Because he wanted to be there. 2) Ginny Weasley. 3) James Potter when in Animagus form. 4) A golden cup that takes him to Voldemort. 5) Bryan. 6) Draco Malfoy.

7) Ravenclaw. 8) The first snitch Harry ever caught. 9) Herbology

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Foreign exchange Julia

Draped in the flag of her native Sweden and the Stars & Stripes of her adopted country, senior Kajsa Backman explains that she returned to America for a second year to pursue opportunities in the country she has fallen in love with.

Photo by Lenaya Jung.

Kurth

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Switching from eating vegetables and fruits every day to eating frozen meals and McDonalds isn’t the easiest change to make, but that’s exactly what foreign exchange student Julia Kurth has had to experience.

Kurth, one of nine foreign exchange students this year, moved to Great Falls from Dresden, Germany. She is currently living with freshman Lacey Mans and her family.

“In Germany I was in a school with only 200 people,” Kurth said. Kurth is one of four exchange students from Germany. She said that the change in the numbers of students, and being open to meeting new people, have been some of the hardest changes for her.

Also, Kurth said that the hardest part of coming to America was packing all of her valuables into a single suitcase. Kurth said that she was shocked to find how different things were in America.

“Everything is bigger here,” she said. Kurth said she enjoys how close the mountains are to Great Falls.

According to her, she has had no favorite experience in Montana so far, and everything has been enjoyable to her.

Kurth said her inspiration for coming to America was to learn English, meet new people, and experience a whole different culture. However, Kurth also has bigger plans.

“After this year I will get back to Germany and do an apprenticeship as an event planner, so I will need [to know] English,” Kurth said. She said she is not sure what type of event planner she will be yet, but it is a passion of hers.

Kurth said she is enjoying this chance to get away from home for a year, learn, and make new friends.

“All the opportunities here are great.”

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When most exchange students leave Great Falls at the end of the year, it’s a sad experience not knowing if they will ever return to Central Montana.

For 18-year-old Kajsa Backman, however, the end-ofthe-year goodbye was easy because she knew she’d be back in only a few short months.

“When I left last year I felt like I wasn’t really done,” Backman, a native of Sweden, said. “I’d started to make good friendships and get into life here. It would have been like starting something and not really finishing it.”

Backman first considered returning to CMR for a second year last February, and several months later she made her plans to return.

Her father lives in New York City, and her mother resides in Sweden. Backman will graduate with a CMR diploma this spring. She said she will probably return to Sweden for higher education, but at this point she is unsure.

The International Dinner

Exchange student Kurth seeks career as event planner

Second year at CMR proves to be right choice for Sweden’s Kajsa Backman Since returning to Montana in August, she has continued to discover new things about this country.

“I’ve met a ot of new friends and I’ve gotten to experience a lot of different things,” she said. “I’m not afraid to scream across the hallway if I see someone I know, which I used to be.”

Backman is certainly more outgoing and outspoken this time around. She said she has become more accustomed to life in the United States, including adjusting to American accents.

“It’s always fun when people tell me I’ve lost my accent, even though I don’t really believe them,” she said.

Backman encourages students to experience what she has.

“Everyone should take a chance to go experience a foreign country, and Canada dioes not count,” Backman said. “You learn so much, not just about yourself but about another country. You become so much more open minded, and you have so much fun.”

Die Internationale Abendessen La Cena Internacional Le Dîner International

Kids stand eagerly awaiting the number call from teacher Sara Buley in hopes that they will win the next cupcake in the cake walk. Photo by Meg Smith.

In any language the International Dinner on Oct. 28 was a huge success.

The evening brought together the cultures of the world in a jumble of cabbage rolls, bruschutto, and classic tacos. There was a cake walk to sweeten up the night and Halloween costumes to add an American flair.

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Nov. 11, 2010 The Stampede

Do you prefer chunky or creamy peanut butter?

Which of the Rugrats is your favorite?

CHART

Kale Ellingson

senior

Hollie Batista

Crunchy

!

junior

creamy

Reptar!!

Chucky because he reminds me of Russell Morin The Twins

Mazie Pond

If you were trapped in a locked room with nothing but a spork and a yo-yo, how would you escape?

Pocket the spork & yo-yo and walk out the door Why would I be locked in a room with a spork & yo-yo?

Wait for someone to unlock the door and play with the yo-yo

sophomore

Creamy

I’ve never watched that

Sage Ellefsen

freshman

Alex Rosenleaf

teacher

I believe in the oppression of peanuts in any form.

Dil Pickles

I have no idea!

Which teacher at CMR do you think deserves a Nobel Peace Prize?

What’s a great ice cream flavor that hasn’t been thought of yet?

Anderson because he is Anderson

Kale or Bacon

Mr. Cislo, because he is bald

peanut butter & jelly ice cream

Mr. Anderson because he is a good teacher, nice, fun, and puts up with me as a student

I don’t know... it hasn’t been thought of :)

Mrs. Moore because she can make everyone laugh, always brings a smile to your face, and is very inspiring in her teaching.

‘Take 5’ ice cream

I do, because I have Apple Pie w/ Why escape Cheddar Cheese when you have a yet to do harm to an of my classes or spork & a yo-yo? students

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Agriculture class teaches life lessons

Students apply agricultural skills, knowledge to real world activities in new course austin lahr

For CMR’s agriculture teacher Jodi Koterba, agriculture involves much more than just farming.

“It is a huge industry that we are trying to incorporate into our school,” Koterba said. “It’s been very interesting to talk to the community because most of them think of agriculture as cows, plows and sows.”

Though a brand new course this year, agriculture is far from being boring.

The course follows a curriculum that covers seven major subjects in agriculture, including natural resources, animal sciences, power structures, and agricultural business.

“It’s a fun class,” senior Josh Pecukonis said. “We get to research and do a lot of activities that you normally couldn’t do.”

The course not only allows students to gain knowledge in these areas, but it also applies to real life situations such as building and maintaining a school greenhouse, building composting bins that are being installed in several schools in Great Falls, as well as mixing soil and playing a farming game that simulates real world agriculture situations.

In class Oct. 15, agriculture teacher Jodi Koterba and her first period students observe the effects of composting up close. Photo by Lenaya Jung.

“A lot of the students are hands-on learners, and we try to make our activities hands-on,” Koterba said.

Twenty-six students are currently enrolled in the course, but students believe it may be on the rise.

“I think this class will be successful;

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people just don’t know what it really is,” Pecukonis said. “People think it’s a farming class, but you learn a lot of real life lessons.”

Koterba agrees.

“The nice thing about the agriculture industry is that it covers a whole spectrum

of dollar values and skill levels,” she said.

“There are very manual labor jobs; there are also some intense engineering jobs and everything in between.”

Koterba said that she is disappointed in the enrollment numbers despite the fact that Montana is heavy in agriculture.

“Montana is having trouble keeping young adults in Montana,” Koterba said.

“Even though the jobs are there, our kids are just not prepared for them, so I would like to provide the students the opportunity to know what jobs are out there.”

Koterba also noted that just driving from CMR to GFHS there are 19 agricultural business, including western Ranch Supply and Pasta Montana.

The course was originally pitched as an academy, meaning that the entire course projects would be linked to all of the students’ core classes, but due to low enrollment numbers the academy concept was set aside for now.

“That is our goal,” Koterba said. “To get to the point where we’ve got this articulation between the students’ major subjects.”

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KeepingActive Darby Lacey races down a run at Soldier Mountain in Idaho. Photo by Kenny Corrock.

Junior Darby Lacey to hit slopes, train in Vail, Colo.

The CMR varsity volleyball team pays respect to the flag during the National Anthem before the cross-town game Sept. 28.

Photo by Tony Vielle.

meg smith

When the snow starts falling, most people dream of sugar plums dancing in their heads, but it is visions of skiers racing down the slopes that crowd into junior Darby Lacey’s head this time of year.

Lacey is packing up and heading to Vail, Colo., over Thanksgiving break to hit the slopes and train for her eighth season of competitive meg smith these games?” skiing.

Despite a season with a less than perfect reMore than anything Peer Recently she has become Team Noodle with her dad, proudly cord, junior Jenni Peer is ready to believe that a felt that she was able to get a dawning the colors of hot pink and black. little more practice could make perfect. firm idea on how to achieve Her dad coached skiers back in the 80’s, and her mom was a ski Peer, 16, just finished a third season on the a better team for next year’s instructor. “It was just natural for me to start skiing,” Lacey said.

CMR volleyball team, and her attitude remained season. She said she hopes And it seems that skiing is all she has done since her first day. In optimistic since day one. that next year’s team works Vail she will train on manmade snow crossed off from the public so “I think it’s that every game is an opportunity more as a unit. that the skiers can train on hard packed, clean snow. to do something different, something new,” Peer “We lacked teamwork “I get to train next to people like Lindsey Vaughn,” Lacey said. “I’ve said. “It’s exciting, a challenge.” this year,” she said. “You met her, but they’re all just there.”

She wasn’t a full varsity player but instead don’t have to be best friends, However, she doesn’t get distracted by the celebrities on the mounwas a swinger. She played during the JV games but you do have to be able tain; she keeps her head in the game. “I’ve placed quite a few times,” and then stepped in as a second string during to work together and be a she said. The whole season is spent trying to lower points by placing some varsity games. teammate.” higher.

Peer, who also plays outfield for the CMR Beyond the lack of support in the team, Peer She’s competed all over the West, but her two favorite places to softball team, said it was intimidating sometimes felt that the lack of community support hit the race are at Whitefish’s Big Mountain and on Schweitzer Mountain in to play with the varsity girls but she approached team hard.

Idaho. it as a learning experience.

In the end, Peer’s main goal is to produce a While she may have met Lindsey Vaughn, the celebrities aren’t her “Mentally it was hard to prepare for practice winning season for 2011. favorite part. Lacey said she enjoys getting to know the kids just like and double header,” she said. “I think it was a “We can take (the lessons of 2010) into next her who love to ski. general consensus we weren’t year and into other sports.”

“Most of my best friends are people I’ve met through skiing,” gonna win a lot of games, she said. The whole experience is just a “real adrenaline rush type of but what can we learn from deal.”

The spaceship has landed in Phoe- with a desert snake wrapped around it. Oh yeah, of the stadium, because every seat has a full view of they really achieved that artistic goal. the field with no visual restrictions. It’s possibly the nix, Ariz.

Now while the University of PhoeI was lucky enough to step inside this grandiose first stadium in the world to actually remove seats nix Stadium may not be an alien structure and see firsthand the more philosophical in order to make its spectators happy. Thank you for spacecraft, it’s astonishing enough planning behind the stadium. By using the colors not being a consuming money train, Cardinals.

Contrary to what the average person might beto be believed to be a UFO. of the seats to depict the rays of the sun centering Covering more than 1.7 mil- around the field, a Mandela is created. lieve, the stadium isn’t named “The Cardinals Stalion square footage, this immense The Mandela is an Indian symbol used to sym- dium.” The official title of the four-year-old field is building is home to bolize good luck -- and the Cardinals need plenty The University of Phoenix Stadium due to the genthe Arizona Cardi- of that. Beyond the ideals of the stadium lies a price erous donation of almost $100 million to claim the nals. tag high enough to make even the most financially naming rights.

And while the irresponsible people gasp.

Funny fact? The University of Phoenix is the $455,000,000. Yes, that is in millions. only college to own a stadium, that doesn’t have a stadium appears to be an alien spaceThe first thing I said? That’s a LOT of zeros. Six, football team. craft, it was intended to be exact.

But you get your money’s worth for all the cost to be a barrel cactus

Peer optimistic about volleyball season

The Final Point meg smith

sports editor

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2010 soccer season comes to a close

Fighting his way to the top, senior Doug Haas pushes his way through a Big Sky High School player at an Oct. 29 game in the state tournament. Photo by Meg Smith.

meg smith While the chemistry on the field may not have turned into gold, the chemistry between the soccer players off the field bubbled over with success.

“We all had great chemistry. The reason why were so successful in many of our games was because we got along and were great friends on and off the field,” junior Ali Zimmerman said of the girls’ team, This was seen when the girls finished their season during the state tournament with a record of 9-6. Their finishing game was against Helena Capital which ended in a 4-1 score.

Junior Tavia Bangen is excited about how the season ended and feels confident that it was due to the compatibility of the players.

“We were able to come together like sisters,” Bangen said.

But it wasn’t just the girls team that

played well together.

“I thought it was a fun year. And I know every team has their problems, but we worked ours out,” sophomore Ben Yturri said.

Yturri was the goalie during the final game at the state tournament. He withstood the pressure of guarding during the final shootout to determine the game.

The score of that game was not in favor of CMR but they still finished the season with a 6-6-3 record.

Both teams have good prospects for the future.

“We have a very talented group of juniors coming back with a lot of skill and high school experience,” Zimmerman said.

So it seems that while CMR may not have taken home the gold this year, the teams were able to form bonds that left the season on a good note.

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One Shot Drop

Season provides outdoor experience, “rush” to both first-time and veteran hunters austen martell

Junior Tyler English is a veteran hunter with 4 years of experience, and he has the trophies to prove it.

“I love being outdoors,” English said.

During his hunting career English has hunted mostly big game animals such as deer and elk, his favorite kill being a 5 by 5 bull elk he killed this season.

“I was just walking around and found it with my binoculars,” he said.

After a short chase and a few shots, he got his trophy. English’s advice to any new hunters is mainly to be attentive.

He said that patience is important, and rushing causes mistakes.

“Don’t focus on one spot until you see something,” he said.

English has killed two elk and a mule buck this season, and is looking forward to more success. But you don’t have to be an experienced hunter to enjoy your season.

Although he has lived in Great Falls for three years, this is junior Christopher Gray’s first year hunting. He decided to start hunting because “we’re a big outdoor family.”

His family participates in a variety of outdoor activities, such as biking and kayaking, which this year now includes hunting.

Junior Tyler English poses with an elk he shot earlier this season. English is an One of the reasons he wanted to hunt was because he moved to avid hunter who has shot numerous big game animals. Photo courtesy of Tyler Montana. Having previously lived in highly urban Virginia and English.

Texas, with few opportunities to hunt, he said he enjoys having ry because bird hunting season ends in January. been able to come to Montana and experience it.

Gray also said that in the future he would consider trying to “I don’t have a rifle,” Gray said. hunt bigger game animals if he had a rifle.

But he does own a 12-gauge shotgun. Because of that, he bird Brytan Chibante, a junior, is also a new hunter. hunts only. On his first attempt, Gray shot didn’t shoot any aniChibante deer hunts only, and uses her dad’s rifle to hunt. Chimals. He said he saw some birds that are legal to hunt, namely bante’s favorite kill is a buck she shot, which is also her first kill. grouse and blackbirds, but they were sitting on water, making She said that there is no differnece between a girl or a boy them not legal to shoot at. hunting, and that it’s everyone’s sport to enjoy.

Gray said he plans to try again soon, but is not in a major hurShe summed up the sport, saying “I love the rush.”

Corey Allen, right, poses with the five-point buck he shot this hunting season. Photo courtesy of Corey Allen.

Austen Martell, far right, kneels with his doe on the back of his dad’s truck. Photo courtesy of Austen Martell.

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Why Hunt? austen martell

Hunting is considered a dirty word to many people. Some say it’s animal cruelty, and many people think it should be illegal.

Everyone is entitled to his/her opinions, and I say hunting is a worthwhile sport that is both fun and useful.

Why hunt?

For one thing, hunting saves money on meat, which can be pretty expensive at stores. It is true that initially hunting costs more because you have to buy the guns and ammunition to hunt with. A hunting license is also necessary.

I don’t know the exact math, but hunting should pay for itself over time.

All animals that you can hunt have a unique taste, and are expensive to buy at the store if you can find any. There is also a certain satisfaction that comes with hunting.

Hunting is a sport.

When I was in Hunter Safety, my Hunter Eduaction Teacher said that hunting is statistically the safest sport per 100,000 participants. According to an article in the Charleston Gazette, half of people who get shot shoot themselves, and most injuries happen due to falling.

If you are considering whether or not you should hunt, I say you should at least try hunting before you judge it. I used to live in Urban Maryland and Mississippi where there where nearly no outdoor activities such as rafting, snowboarding, skiing, fishing and other outdoor activities Montanans enjoy. Of all the sports, Hunting is my favorite.

Like all sports, Hunting involves a lot of work and pyshical activity. The work isn’t all that fun, but the rewards are.

You get to enjoy hiking, and enjoy being outdoors. Also, the thrill you get during a chase and the excitement in finding an animal are by itself worth it. Then, the feeling of accomplishment when you pull the trigger and see the result of your hard work, is the coolest part of the experience. But then you have to field dress the animal, which isn’t so fun.

I’m glad for the oppurtunity to move to Montana and expericence hunting. If you have never hunted, you should try it.

You might just find a new favorite sport.

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2010 Crosstown drums up some serious spirit Football season now over, but team looking good for upcoming years megan bernhardt

Even though the football season was “disappointing” in the eyes of Coach Brian Greenwell and senior running back and defensive back Zach McKinley, they said it was still enjoyable.

“Besides our record, it was a fun season. As a team, we were really close, and went week to week with our heads up and practiced hard every day until Friday night,” McKinley said.

Coach Greenwell appreciated the effort.

“I was disappointed that we didn’t

The foreign exchange students (above) line up with their countries’ flags. Photo by Nick Green. Topping off the pyramid, the cheerleaders (right) get the student body pepped up for the upcoming football game.

Photo by Christina Christianson.

Squaring off, CMR and Bison players (far right) both came prepared to battle at the Oct. 29 cross-town game at Memorial Stadium. Photo by Tony Vielle.

make the playoffs. But I thought it was a good group of guys to work with. I enjoyed working with them.”

With a 4-5 record going into the crosstown game, the Rustlers’ 37-24 loss was another blow for the team.

A bright spot in the otherwise dismal 4-6 season for the Rustlers was the 8-2 junior varsity team.

“JV was surprisingly successful. They exceeded my expectations,” Greenwell said.

JV played exceptionally well at crosstown. They ran away with a 32-7 victory.