New musician blossoms in high school

Tanner Gliko
January 18, 2012

An up and coming musician, freshman Katelyn Smith has set her sights on greatness.                   Smith said she is teaching herself to play piano, which she said is going “pretty good considering I play bells and mallets so I already have a start on note names and stuff.” Smith... Read more »

From Minnesota to Montana: Kern finishes out high school as a Rustler

Olivia Rudio
January 18, 2012

There’s one item that really takes Gemma Kern back to her place of birth. “Every time I see a Minnesota plate, I think, ‘Go back to Minnesota this is my home’,” Minnesota native Kern said. Kern lived in Minnesota for the first 12-13 years of her life up until her sophomore year, when she and... Read more »

Getting involved in music opens opportunities for Tanner Gliko

Katelyn Smith
January 18, 2012

Music isn’t something you’re born with, but for Junior Tanner Gliko it is a passion he has loved for a while.                   “I started to play when I was a little champ,” Gliko said.                   Gliko said he has been fond of music ever since he was... Read more »

Finding happiness in every aspect of life

Sierra Rutledge
January 18, 2012

The sound of roaring laughter fills the empty space as soon as Emily Sowell walks in the room.  “I like to make people laugh,” she said. Sowell, a freshman, was born and raised in Great Falls. Sowell has three brothers, two of whom were adopted into her family. Her dad works as a police officer... Read more »

CMR student works hard to graduate early

Brittani Halvari
January 18, 2012

If you asked almost anyone if they’d like to graduate early, most would say yes. But does everyone have the chance to? Junior Cody Marez does. His senior year classes will only include three classes — all electives. Marez said he is glad to graduate early. “I can start college right away if... Read more »

Dedicated volleyball player slips up on dive during the final game

Paige Maurer
January 18, 2012

It’s at the end of the game, you’re up by seven points and you go for the final dive to end the game — and then in an instant you feel your knee pop out of place. Freshman Sarah May had this experience playing volleyball in seventh grade. “I always have played volleyball, but I couldn’t... Read more »

Halvari cultivates interest in yearbook

Cody Marez
January 18, 2012

Capturing every little moment is what Brittani Halvari enjoys about yearbook class. “We take pictures of people and get to know people better,” Halvari said. A freshman at CMR, Halvari said she likes to be involved in her school in a different way than many expect. She was looking at the election... Read more »

Family, friends, fun, Trainer’s way of life

Jesse Whiteman
January 18, 2012

From seven o’clock at night to seven o’clock in the morning, freshman Crystal Trainer grabs her skates and heads out. Trainer attends the skating nirvana and is fatigued when done. “When I get home, I’m super tired,” she said. A native of Great Falls, Trainer has gone roller blading ever since... Read more »

Montana provides freshman with infinite possibilities for memories

Gemma Kern
January 18, 2012

The Big Sky Country has created many great memories for Olivia Rudio over the years. “I love the western area of Montana,” she said. “It’s beautiful. I love being there.” Three years ago, Rudio’s family purchased a cabin in the Bigfork area, which opened the door to a wide array of opportunities... Read more »

Norwegian student adjusts to life in the United States

Greighsen Adams
January 12, 2012

Going once! Going twice! Sold! Against popular belief, the exchange students have no control over where they go in the country when first signing up for the student exchange program, exchange student Ida Andersen of Norway said. “I did not choose to come to Montana. You fill out this application and... Read more »