Josh Pecukonis turns dreams into business, future
Christina Christianson
March 31, 2011
Senior Josh Pecukonis observes his flock on his farm north of Great Falls. It is with pride that senior Josh Pecukonis surveys the small flock of sheep on his family’s farm north of Great Falls. They mean much more to him than simply a way to be involved in 4-H; they represent his future, and he has... Read more »
312 students to participate in first annual STEM Expo
Lindsey Buck
March 31, 2011
Sophomore Julie Curtis prepares to isolate DNA for the upcoming STEM Expo April 2. With chickens, mice, birds, and magic, the Great Falls Public School STEM Expo is expected to be more than just an exciting science fair. “I am so excited to see so many students and community members showing an interest... Read more »
Students build home annually to assist community
Mandi Monroe
March 31, 2011
The CMR 2011 High School House is located near West Elementary School. When it comes to preparing for a career in construction, there is a class Senior Joshua Mohawk knows will get him there. Construction Technology is a class some students take for the construction experience, because it is the career... Read more »
CMR building in need of some tender loving care
Katie Hodges
March 31, 2011
The 46-year-old CMR building needs some TLC. You walk on my floors. You walk through my doors. You slam my lockers. And I am getting older. Although I am not as old as my counterpart across the river, at 46 I am starting to feel my age and am beginning to need more and more TLC. Luckily, however, building... Read more »
Class of 2014 presents challenges to faculty, administration
Tim Seery
March 31, 2011
In her years as an educator, associate principal Julie Tramelli said she has never seen a freshman class quite like the class of 2014. “This year is extraordinary,” she said, commenting on the academic standing of the freshman class. What makes the class stand out as a whole however, is not anything... Read more »
MESA conference offers ideas, opportunities to be green
Caitlyn Aakre
March 31, 2011
At CMR, students are doing more than throwing a bottle into a recycling bin to help the environment. “We were the main presenters,” senior Katie Noland said about the Montana Environmental Students Alliance (MESA) conference held in Helena March 5. Noland attended a conservation school last fall... Read more »
Head 2 Head: Specialization in higher education
March 31, 2011
Specialization breeds innovation (by Tim Seery) If you page through a college course book you will undoubtedly find courses that are much narrower in focus than anything you would see in a high school curriculum. Classes under the history department titled, “The American West” in the English department... Read more »
Disney takes radical turn uplifting to disgraceful
Kristi Gange and Lindsey Buck
March 31, 2011
The greatest symbol of innocence in the world is a child, but where does corruption begin? Leonard F. Peltier, a famous American activist and author, once said, “We each begin in innocence. We all become guilty.” When raising a child, many parents rely on movies to reinforce the values that they... Read more »
Drama department produces difficult, right show
March 31, 2011
Being the paper for such an outstanding school, the Stampede normally has the privilege to report all of the amazing things that members of this student body accomplish. However, sometimes it is necessary to discuss more difficult topics. Sometimes life has tough stuff, such as school shootings. Thankfully,... Read more »
Prom 2011 rocks Montana ExpoPark
March 27, 2011
The Old Hollywood-themed 2011 spring Prom was held March 26 at the Montana ExpoPark. The prom featured black and white films and line dancing. Seniors Jessie Hardin and Gavin Hagfors were named Prom Queen and King.
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