RUSTLER NEWS
The website for the CMR Stampede Newspaper
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Apr 23
Custom bears for rustler softball girls hang on the fence during the game. Photo by Ashley Moore.
by Josh Philyaw
When looking at the success of the softball team, junior and centerfield Janelle Bates gives credit to everyone.
“We have good coaches who teach us well and help us fix our problems, and our communication is really good,” Bates said. “We bond so well probably because everyone is friends and that helps us communicate.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Springbreakers go adventuring
Filed under FeaturesApr 22by Josh PhilyawLeaving the cold weather of Montana behind, sophomore Hannah Swant and her family recently spent time touring the ancient pyramids and lands of Eygpt. Read the rest of this entry »
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Walkers to support MS May 15 in Great Falls
Filed under FeaturesApr 22by Brittany Philyaw
Sophomore Amie Kenczka’s life changed forever when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in February.
In response to her diagnosis, Kenczka will be one of hundreds of participants at the May 15 MS Walk in Great Falls. The annual walk will begin at 10 a.m. at the Gibson Park Bandshell. Read the rest of this entry »
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Skyline school turns into new head start
Filed under NewsMar 25Chidren from birth to five years get chance to ensure they are kindergarten-ready
by Josh Philyaw
A hope and dream is in the making for young children up at Skyline school.
“We are setting up this preschool so a child can have the best educational experience,” Early Learning Family (ELF) Center administrative director Sally Mathers said. “This is also to ensure that they are kindergarten ready.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Mar 8
by Josh Philyaw
The hard work of the girls and boys basketball teams overpowers mistakes as they each go into state ranked second.
“We make certain mistakes, we learn from what we do wrong, and encourage each other to try and not make that mistake again,” senior and shooting guard Katie Klick said. “Encouragement is the biggest attribute.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Mar 5
Surrounded by a sea of pink shirts, CMR attendance clerk Lillian Senne held onto seniors Blake Stenzel and Brian Spencer on her way to center court Feb. 13.
Senne, who has worked at CMR for 12 years, is battling cancer, and the recognition she received at the boys’ basketball game is just one honor among many.
“I was honored to represent for cancer awareness,” she said. “I am very blessed and appreciative because I know it does help.”
Senne said she was surprised to be asked to appear at the game. The students chose to wear the color pink in support of the woman they’ve stood by all year. Read the rest of this entry »
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Dedication, hard work pays off for CMR swimmer
Filed under SportsJan 29
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 »
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Nov 24
by Josh Philyaw
It looks as if the Rustlers had a little bit of trouble on Friday, Nov. 13.
In the first ten minutes wide, receiver Payton Skawinski was sacked, resulting in a left ankle sprain, and was out for the rest of the game. The Helena High Bengals were ahead by seven points by the first five minutes of the fourth quarter. Read the rest of this entry »
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