RUSTLER NEWS

CMR singer Amber Gettis will perform at the Cascade of Talent Feb. 22.

Amber Gettis started singing as soon as she could talk.

“I’ve always been the one jumping around and singing,” Gettis said. She’s trying out for American Idol in June and will be performing in the Cascade of Talent later this month in Great Falls. She went before but she was six days too young. Gettis plans on making a career out of singing. Read the rest of this entry »

Rustlers Inc. manager Austin Baune

With the start of a new semester, The Company Class in 231 is seeing some changes in careers. One of the most honorable positions at Rustler’s, Inc. is the much sought after manager. Read the rest of this entry »

This semester the CMR Key Club will be bringing a unique opportunity to CMR students. The Key Club is working with the Governor’s Office to pilot a CMR “Disaster Response Team” which will be composed of about 30 students who are trained in disaster relief and emergency response. Mike Lathrop, Key Club advisor said, “In the event of a natural disaster, 30 people who are trained to help others may make the difference between our community doing well and not doing well.” In light of the recent devastations in Haiti, it becomes apparent that it is important to prepare for disaster response well before disaster strikes.

The time to sign up for 7 a.m. classes for the 2010-2011 school year is now. There are a plethora of options for 7 a.m. classes, and they are: Aerobics, Algebra 2/Trig, A.P. U.S. History, Applies Physics, Architecture/Engineering Drafting, CNA, Computer Literacy, Culinary Arts 1 and 2, English 5-6, English 7-8 (Senior Project), General Physics, Geometry, Math Physics, Metals MFG, Montana Government, PE/Health 3-4, Psychology, Spanish, US History, Welding 2 Design, Welding 3, Woods 1-2/3-4, and Weight Training. Some classes fill up fast, and others won’t be given if not enough people sign up, so if you’re planning to take a 7 a.m. class next year, go down to the Scheduling Office in the Advisement Center to sign up.

In front of a packed crowd in the CMR Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon (Feb. 6), the CMR boys basketball team handed No. 1 ranked Billings West a solid defeat. The Rustlers won 80-62.

The JV team lost to Billings West 58-56. The sophomore and freshmen teams beat Billings.

In a closer contest Friday night (Feb. 5), the Rustler boys beat Billings Skyview 63-59.

The CMR swim team, lead by seniors Derek Lair and A.J. Griffith, cruised to a third straight victory over the Bison Feb. 4.  The teams, coached by CMR teacher Ed McNamee, head to Hardin for the State swim meet Feb. 12-13. Read the rest of this entry »

During basketball season, referees deal with pressure from coaches, parents, players and fans.

Montana refs share their stories

by Meg Smith

With their black and white stripes it seems the prey becomes the predator. These zebras don’t run away from the pack; they dive right in and keep the game from turning into a tooth and nail fight. They are the referees. Read the rest of this entry »

Wanting to see if he can improve his time in the 200 individual medley, senior and swimmer Derek Lair starts his practice on Jan. 26. Photo by Ashley Moore.

by Josh Philyaw

Swimming is not just a sport for senior Derek Lair; it’s a part of everyday life.

 “I love racing and pushing myself as hard as I possibly can,” Lair said. He has been swimming for three years at CMR — 10 years overall.

With his hard work and dedication he has accomplished many goals by himself and with the team. He has titles and state records with his team. He is a nationally ranked swimmer with only seconds off of Olympic times.

He said that he can swim the “200 individual medley in 1:53,” and his “freestyle in 45 seconds.”

“I feel really accomplished, but it also gives me something else to works towards,” Lair said. “I want to place high in the NCAA championships.” Read the rest of this entry »

During the crosstown game on Jan. 14, senior Kate Striepe helps her team defeat the Bison 72-42. Photo by Ashley Moore.

by Georgia Mae Morrison

Kate Striepe is a strong player on the basketball team, but you won’t hear her bragging about herself.

“I think I could do better, but everyone thinks that,” Striepe said. “I’ve improved from last year though, which is definitely good.” Read the rest of this entry »

by Emily Peterson

Senior Earl Lara knows how much dedication it takes to be a swimmer.  Since he was a little tyke swimming for the Peak Waves, he’s been sacrificing for the good of the sport and the team.  Lara has been swimming on the CMR varsity team since his freshman year, giving up all those winter activities he could be doing. Read the rest of this entry »