African trip offers senior chance to volunteer, learn

Tim Seery
February 23, 2011

Set against the lush backdrop of the “Empowerment Farm” nestled in the Ugandan countryside under a blazing sun and cobalt sky stood a young woman with Jackson, a 30-year-old local discussing his history. Jackson had a past that was all but empowering. Jackson told the young woman about the day when... Read more »

Intramural basketball offers athletic release for CMR students

Tim Seery
February 23, 2011

The hollow sound of bouncing basketballs resonating off of the wooden gymnasium floor and the high pitched squeals of rubber tennis shoes aren’t the only things that drive the basketball ethic.  For Jack Martinez, his goals are clear. “I want to become the greatest intramural baller of all time,”... Read more »

Holocaust survivor Noemi Ban visits CMR: Survivor shares message in hopes that it will be carried into the next generation

Josh Philyaw
February 23, 2011

Every time 89-year-old Noemi Ban thinks about her past she can smell the stench of the cattle cars that transferred her to Auschwitz. Remembering the vivid images from her past, Ban, a Hungarian Jew and Holocaust survivor, shared her testimony of her “darkest hours” with students and faculty on Feb.... Read more »

Girls swimming captures fourth state title, boys take fifth place

Josh Philyaw
February 23, 2011

Prior to the last two races of the season, assistant swim coach Julie Anderson knew the CMR girls had earned a fourth consecutive state title. “It’s very nerve-racking that everyone wants to beat you, but at the same time it’s very exciting,” said Anderson, who has been coaching for eight years... Read more »

German and Danish foreign exchange students get taste of snow, peanut butter

Kristi Gange
February 23, 2011

Helena Candel is in love. Yes, she likes America and her classes at CMR. But one thing has truly filled a space in her heart: peanut butter. “I love peanut butter, and you can have everything with peanut butter here,” Candel said. Candel came to Montana from Freising, Germany. She is one of 10 foreign... Read more »

Fencing club provides knowledge, skills, and historical background

Lindsey Buck
February 23, 2011

Medieval dueling to the death and school clubs don’t usually relate, but for fencing club member and sophomore Petyr Botti-Anderson, it’s a weekly occurrence. “I wanted to try a sport that was unique and different than usual athletics, and also because I like history and that is what fencing is... Read more »

Putting a Ring on It Students prepare for marriage, lifetime commitment

Jennifer Verzuh
February 23, 2011

Usually one doesn’t find their lifelong partner in high school, but CMR senior Nicki Mason, 17, has in fellow CMR student Travis Owens, 18. “This is my first relationship,” Mason said. “I could never imagine me being in a different relationship with someone else. It feels comfortable – we’ve... Read more »

English teacher introduces relatable lit class

christina christianson and meg smith
February 23, 2011

Scott Clapp has come a long way from his humble beginnings playing Pong at the mall while his parents shopped. “I am a video gamer,” Clapp, the head of the English department, said. “I play video games… a lot.” This strong interest in the world of video games is what led Clapp to construct... Read more »

Facing challenges, staying strong: Rustlers show strength in battling personal, family disease

Katie Hodges
February 23, 2011

On the outside, Amie Kenzca’s life seems fairly average for a teenage girl. She is a saxophonist in pep band. She is an honor student involved in Leadership High School, and she has a best friend who she refers to as her “shadow.” She also has multiple sclerosis. Kenczka, a junior, was diagnosed... Read more »

Rustler basketball more than ready

Alecks Leavey
February 23, 2011

It’s that time of year again where all the practices, hard work, and resilience pay off. With the final regular season games set for this coming weekend against Billings Senior and Skyview, both the C.M. Russell High School varsity boys’ and girls’ eyes are locked on what lies ahead: state. Although... Read more »