CMR has own Herbie
Kendra Hix
October 19, 2011
Libby Carlson’s Volkswagen Bug is soon to be one of the many cars that spend long days sitting in the parking lots of CMR. She is a junior and her parents will finally be allowing her to get her license this coming January. This is not her first Volkswagen though. “When I was little I swore it was... Read more »
Stratus refered to as monster, reveals to be victim
Corey Allen
October 19, 2011
How? That’s the question most commonly asked in reference to senior Andy Rucinsky’s raggedy 1999 Dodge Stratus. From an outsider’s perspective it looks like the car fell victim to a chain gang assault. The driver’s side mirror is hanging on by mere duct tape, the side panel on his passenger side... Read more »
Student builds truck, bonds with father
Lindsey Buck
October 18, 2011
A wreck into a Buick Rendezvous and a two month long project were not on Junior Julie Curtis’ agenda for the school year, but she accepts the challenge gladly. After a rear-ending accident on 9th street, Curtis and her father decided that building a truck together would not only provide good bonding... Read more »
The purple flurb mobile
Deja Lacey
October 18, 2011
The 1998 Dodge Stratus is a total damage magnet. Sophomore Courtney Babbit has had to spend just about $500 in damage repairs on her first car. “My hood was backed into by a drunk driver, my rear passenger seat was slammed into on a one way and he ripped of one off my mirrors,” Babbit said. All of... Read more »
Cross Country sends Great Falls High to the hills
October 14, 2011
At the 44th annual crosstown meet senior Joel Cartwright took first place in the boys division and freshman Cambria Hassell swiped first in the girls division, leading the team to a victory over Great Falls High. The event took place at the Anaconda Hills golf course Tues. Oct. 11.
Juniors, sophomores partake in national examination
October 12, 2011
Several junior and sophomore students participated in the annual PSAT/NMSQT in the Media Center on Wed. Oct. 12. The PSAT is a national test which evaluates students’ critical reading, math problem-solving, and writing skills. It also helps students prepare for the SAT, a college placement exam.
Soccer girls, boys celebrate Homecoming week with victories
Alecks Leavey
October 11, 2011
While C.M. Russell’s Homecoming was showing off dress-up themes in the hallways, the varsity girls soccer team was shooting off goals against Great Falls High last Tuesday. After one half, only a single point was scored by senior Ali Zimmerman; after that came the barrage. Seven more goals went on... Read more »
New “videogames as literature” class innovative, rigorous way of teaching students
Shayna Leonard
October 7, 2011
Some students desire a way of learning that suits their interests and abilities. Unfortunately, teaching tactics today don’t work easily and efficiently for everyone. However, there is hope. And this hope is called Videogames as Literature. “We have shifted the regular English curriculum into... Read more »
CMR student and graduates set world record
Peyton Fulbright
October 7, 2011
This summer, senior George Vogl found out firsthand that Xbox’s are great for entertainment — but cooking hamburgers, not so much. “I was so out of it. I found a cold hamburger in a bag. I tried to cook it on my Xbox-I thought it would work,” Vogl said. On Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011,... Read more »
Mill levy failure continues to impact school, student advocacy needed
Stampede Staff
October 7, 2011
John Dewey, a famous American philosopher, once said, “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” From elementary school to middle school to C.M. Russell High School, many principals, teachers, and parents have supported our growth and education as students. However,... Read more »
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