Wranglers dance way to memories in Orlando
March 31, 2011 • Nick Green
Filed under Student Life
“Expecto Patronum,” bellowed junior Christina Green jokingly upon arriving at Hogwarts, Florida. “We just wanted to relax and forget the stress of competing.” After a hard day of dancing Green and the other Wranglers were finally able to relax at Universal Studios in Orlando. The CMR Dance Team... Read more »
Rustler teams storm Butte Civic Center for state tournament
March 31, 2011 • Nick Schulz
Filed under Sports
Boys reflect on giving season their best Overtime: one of the most exciting situations in all of sports. On March 11 the CMR boys basketball team tied Billings West 44-44 at the end of regulation in their second round game after defeating Glacier High 51-46. The final score was 55-49, with Billings... Read more »
Hard winter training yields spring track benefits for Rayl
March 31, 2011 • Katie Hodges
Filed under Sports
For many athletes, it normally takes two or three seasons of hard work to even think about placing at state, but this was not the case for runner Patrick Rayl. Rayl, a sophomore, took fifth in state in the two mile last year, and is currently working hard to maintain his winning streak. Rayl, who also... Read more »
From graduation to boot camp, students prepare to join armed forces
March 31, 2011 • Meg Smith
Filed under Sports
With graduation right around the corner, it’s the elephant in every senior room: the future. Some are traveling off to college and some are taking a year off. But others are debating between which branch of the armed forces to join. Aaron Duffy, 17, has decided to join the Army National Guard. “I’ve... Read more »
Justin Bieber epidemic hits students full force
March 31, 2011 • Caitlyn Aakre
Filed under Student Life
"Beliebers" at CMR include Brandon Knowles, Jenni Peer and Colton Carter. It’s an illness brought from Canada. Discovered by R&B singer Usher, it’s affected everyone, mostly 11-year-old girls. But at CMR, the epidemic extends to older students. “I’m gonna be Bieber’s ‘One Less... Read more »
“Mommy a new role for students
March 31, 2011 • Deja Lacey
Filed under Student Life
Baby Leon gets a meal courtesy of mother Holly Komeotis, a CMR junior. Sleepless nights and new responsibilities are soon to become a reality for sophomore Amber Rupp. Rupp is among many girls either parenting or preparing to have their first baby, and she knows firsthand that having a child is a big... Read more »
CMR community participates in controversial performance
March 31, 2011 • Shayna Leonard
Filed under Features
Gunman Robert Rimmer, portrayed by CMR senior Scott Hill, goes on a shooting rampage at his school in "American Roulette." SPRINGFIELD ORE., 1998 Freshman Kipland P. Kinkel of Thurstan High School opens fire on his classmates. One person is dead. 23 are wounded. Two bodies found at his home,... Read more »
Dreaded senioritis plagues CMR
March 31, 2011 • Austin Lahr
Filed under Student Life
Laziness, lack of studying, dismissive behavior, skipping classes. These are just a handful of symptoms of the dreaded sickness that has recently plagued CMR. That’s right, SENIORITIS. It infects most, if not all, seniors around this time of year, and this year’s seniors are no exception. “I’ve... Read more »
Sarah Howard earns place in Chicago performing arts school
March 31, 2011 • Jen Verzuh
Filed under Student Life
Senior Sarah Howard, right, works with a class at Miss Linda's dance studio. One Montana resident is ditching the cold winds of Great Falls and heading for the official Windy City. “I can’t wait to be in Chicago,” Sarah Howard said. “Columbia’s going to be freaking awesome!” Howard, a... Read more »
DECA takes talents to Sunshine State
March 31, 2011 • Alecks Leavey
Filed under Student Life
Fifteen thousand business-minded students from around the globe will compete in Orlando, Florida next month; eight of them are C.M. Russell’s very own. Nathan Hood, Austin Baune, Chyanne Kohler, Alanna Whitehorn, Josh Wike, Dawson Reisig, Brit Kessner, and Adam Barton all qualified for nationals this... Read more »

