Christmas entertainment hits the hallways of CMR

Christmas entertainment hits the hallways of CMR

December 22, 2011  
Filed under Top Stories

Members of the Russell Ayres choir at CMR serenaded classrooms seventh period Dec. 21 just prior to beginning the holiday break. The group is under the direction of Jennifer Cantley. Also that period, the Russtones jazz band, under the direction of Russ Kellogg,  played jazzy Christmas tunes throughout... Read more »

CCI Puppy Christmas Card Rush

December 13, 2011 • Mandi Monroe, Stampede Reporter  
Filed under Leslie the Blog

Raising a CCI puppy is the key to receiving surplus of Christmas cards. Every day I come home, there are about fifteen new envelopes for Leslie, CCI puppy. It is astonishing, all these different puppies from around the United States on cute little cards, the majority of them dressed up in holiday themed... Read more »

Leslie the Dog

December 13, 2011 • Peyton Fullbright, Stampede Reporter  
Filed under Video

Noticed the cute labrador in the yellow vest around CMR lately? Leslie the third, the CCI puppy in training, is working with her volunteer puppy raser, Mandi Monroe, to learn socialization and education.  Read More →

Showdown Preview 2011

December 13, 2011 • Mandi Monroe, Stampede Reporter  
Filed under Video

The Christmas Stroll featured many new displays this year including the showdown ski preview. Skiiers and snowboarders were able to display their skills for the thrill seeking audiences.  Read More →

Singers, performers entertain at Madrigal Dinner

Singers, performers entertain at Madrigal Dinner

December 11, 2011  
Filed under Top Stories

The CMR Madrigal Dinner, a music and theatre department bi-annual production, was a success December 9-10 at the Columbus Center chapel. Drama students and Russell Ayres singers donned period costumes and helped hundreds of diners travel back to Medieval times. The CMR orchestra performed before the... Read more »

Downpour setlist rumors create excitement

December 6, 2011 • Ryan Murphy, Stampede Reporter  
Filed under Entertainment

Every year, the Downpour Music Festival is one of the most highly anticipated events of the summer. Even though it may be eight months away, the hype is going all around. Last year’s Downpour event featured Christian rock stars such as The David Crowder Band, The Afters and Disciple. Any fan of Christian... Read more »

Brittany Deffinbaugh

December 6, 2011  
Filed under Teacher Bios

Multifaceted is a word that summarizes the interests and skills of new math teacher, Brittany Deffinbaugh. Though math has always been a passion of hers, she also finds happiness in a wide range of other activities. “In high school I didn’t really belong to a certain social group because... Read more »

Dennis Mora

December 6, 2011  
Filed under Teacher Bios

Known to most as a high school history teacher, Dennis Mora also serves in the Army Guard and enjoys boating and hunting with his family.  Mora started teaching in 2003 at East Middle school before he went on his first tour in Iraq in 2004-2005. “It was adventurous to say the least,” he said of... Read more »

Christmas Stroll

December 6, 2011 • Beth Stanley, Web Site Editor  
Filed under Video

As the chilly weather sets in and the Holidays draw nearer, the Electric City gets in the festive spirit with the annual Christmas Stroll.  Read More →

Dawn Drahos

December 5, 2011  
Filed under Teacher Bios

Many students find it odd when they run into a teacher at a grocery store or at the movies, because teachers do not leave the school in the students’ minds. Imagine a student’s surprise if he or she were to go on a hike and suddenly find Dawn Drahos, one of CMRs med prep teachers out on a trek.  “I... Read more »

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