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Students flock together to talk, dance and socialize.

80’s Return in Full Swing

Shay Cochran, staff writer May 30, 2025

     The orchestra 80’s themed dance was an organized event hosted by Orchestra teacher here at CMR, Steve Olson in the interest of raising money for the trip to LA, California. The dance was a student...

Chanteur choir prepare to enrich themselves with music and song.

Choir seniors continue their musical journeys onto brighter futures

Ethan Smith, staff writer May 28, 2025

FIne arts consists of many classes ranging from music classes to drama, but for three specific seniors, choir has been their fine arts for the past four years.  “I'm so passionate about choir. I...

On May 15, students of all grades gathered in the C. M. Russell parking lot prepared to watch "The Sandlot" and support 'The Lost Enzyme' fundraiser.

Lights, Camera, Action: HOSA’s Drive-in for Lost Enzyme Research

Malena Gangi, staff writer May 27, 2025

  Under the clear night sky on May 15, students from C. M. Russell High School gathered in the main student parking lot with their buttery popcorn, candy, and blankets to attend and support the HOSA...

Senior role models Kaydence Gilroy and Jack Orthman guide their group of incoming freshmen throughout the halls of CMR.

Upperclassmen welcome incoming freshmen with open arms

Malena Gangi, staff writer May 20, 2025

     With a screech of the brakes and a woosh of the school bus doors opening, crowds of current eighth graders are unleashed onto the C. M. Russell High School grounds. As they are welcomed by the...

Skaer takes flight in his new job

Skaer takes flight in his new job

Shay Cockroach May 12, 2025

Steve Skaer is a qualified, professional and influential teacher. 2025 is Skaer’s last year bestowing his math knowledge upon. Skaer had made plans to get his own website up and running known as “Math...

BOOM! The gun blasts, official starting the 45th annual Ice Breaker.

Starting off spring with a strong stride

Ethan Smith May 2, 2025

On April 27, a breezy and warm Sunday afternoon, the Ice Breaker – an annual road race that is run by hundreds of people each year – took place in Great Falls. The race features three distances –...

The first annual Rustler Games™ commences.

Welcome to the Rustler Games

April 28, 2025

The pep assembly which took place on Apr.24 introduced the newest Rustler tradition...the exciting...the extravagant...Rustler Games! Dress to impress, hoop rock paper scissors, finish the lyrics, musical...

Junior reporter prepares to head to Washington D.C. to represent Montana

Junior reporter prepares to head to Washington D.C. to represent Montana

Sofia Wayne, staff writer April 24, 2025

Junior Malena Gangi was chosen to represent the state of Montana in Washington D.C. at the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference, which takes place June 22-27. The annual conference includes...

The journalism department gathers together after winning several awards.

Annual High School Journalism Day at University of Montana

Maddy Osterman April 24, 2025

On April 17, students from the newspaper and journalism department attended the University of Montana’s annual Journalism Day. Three of CMR students were awarded for their photography and writing skills....

Outstanding juniors gather at morning celebration

Outstanding juniors gather at morning celebration

April 15, 2025

The Great Falls Public Schools Foundation recognized the outstanding juniors from Great Falls High School, Paris Gibson Education Center and C. M. Russell High School April 15 in the Auxiliary Gym at CMR....

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