CMR custodial staff improves building for the 10-11 school year

September 30, 2010 • Austin Lahr, Staff Writer  
Filed under Features

Removing 6,000 pounds of unusable school materials from CMR’s basement was one of several renovations accomplished during the summer. “It was a dirty job and a ton of labor was involved,”  CMR custodian John Hoenjet said. Yet the job only took three weeks to complete, and though the majority of... Read more »

Connecting with French families

September 30, 2010 • Shayna Leonard, Staff Writer  
Filed under Student Life

It all began with a 10-hour plane ride. We left at 11 a.m., arrived at around noon Paris time.  Being awake for 48 straight hours was actually an interesting way to start off our journey. We began traveling to Strasbourg, a town filled with culture and history. Their famous church, “Notre Dame de... Read more »

Chris Evans takes over director’s chair

September 30, 2010 • Megan Bernhardt, Staff Writer  
Filed under News

When Chris Evans heard there was a job opening in Great Falls, at CMR no less, he jumped at the chance to come back to his stomping ground. The 1983 CMR grad is the new drama teacher, taking over for the retired Stacey Bergquist. “A very popular teacher retired, this slot opened up, and they picked... Read more »

Drama department recalls Devin Spriggs on stage

September 30, 2010 • Katie Hodges, Staff Writer  
Filed under Student Life

A thread of humanity that brought life to countless characters onstage was lost this summer in Devin Spriggs. Spriggs, who died in a drowning accident on the Missouri River July 28, helped characters from Doc Gibbs in “Our Town” to Oscar Madison in “The Odd Couple” come alive on stage at CMR.... Read more »

Find the time, be a fan

September 17, 2010 • Meg Smith, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports

The sports world is full of victories and defeats, highs and lows, and crazed fans. The fans are where the students of CMR come into play. CMR has 11 sports throughout the year and each one could use a little Rustler pride. I impeach upon the CMR staff and students to make every effort in the world to... Read more »

New Rustlers keep tradition, pride alive

September 17, 2010 • Stampede, Editorial  
Filed under Opinions

As we bring summer to a close, we begin yet another journey, opening our doors to a new class of Rustlers who will create their own unique identity and make their own impression upon CMR. The start of the academic year comes with robust athletic practice, a rekindled Rustler pride, and a Homecoming on... Read more »

Mitchell begins third year as CMR officer

September 17, 2010 • Kristi Gange, Staff Writer  
Filed under News

When picturing a police officer walking down the halls of your school, “approachable” isn’t the word that comes to most people’s minds. But that is exactly how Detective Jason Mitchell would like the students of CMR to think of him. “Sometimes people can’t look past the badge... Read more »

New teachers, staff join Rustlers in 2010

September 17, 2010 • Kristi Gange, Lindsey Buck and Stephanie Davis, Staff Writers  
Filed under News

Daniel Rediske is the new teacher in the science department this year. Rediske went to Capital High School in Helena, and graduated in 2001. He attended MSU Bozeman for his post-high school education, where he received a Broadfield Science Secondary Education Degree. Rediske now teaches foundation of... Read more »

Kloppel reflects on 11 years of leadership

September 17, 2010 • Lindsey Buck, Staff Writer  
Filed under News

With the 2010-2011 school year just beginning, Stampede reporter Lindsey Buck sat down with Principal Dick Kloppel to discuss his goals and plans for CMR. Q: How long have you been working at CMR and in what different positions?   A: “I’ve worked here as a principal, and this is my eleventh... Read more »