Deadline stress takes toll on yearbook staff

January 11, 2011 • Victoria Zawacki, Staff Writer  
Filed under Student Life

Yearbook deadline causes much stress for those on the Russellog staff. Editor-in-chief Mary Christaens knows how to handle it, however. “I delegate,” Christiaens said. “I mostly tell people it’s OK, we will make it.” Christaens, a senior, has been on staff for three years. She says that Russellog... Read more »

English teacher Charlie Gaare bids CMR farewell

January 10, 2011 • Charlie Gaare, Guest Writer  
Filed under News

To the students and staff at CMR: I write this letter to say thank you to the most important people in my life outside of my family. For those students I was fortunate enough to teach, you have consistently been the best part of my life. The blessing of teaching at this high school for seven years has... Read more »

Noland gains environmental skills at Conserve School

January 5, 2011 • Katie Noland, Guest Writer  
Filed under Features

Conserve School in Land O’Lakes, Wisc., has been my home for the past four months. The school’s mission is to encourage environmental stewardship through outdoor activities and meaningful classroom experiences. Conserve’s strong community consists of 47 students, seven teachers, and administrators.... Read more »