The Morning Star Camp Crier - Lame Deer Elementary School
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The Morning Star Camp Crier - Lame Deer Elementary School
Lame Deer Junior/Senior High School December 2008 Volume 1 Issue 4 The Morning Star Camp Crier Little Lady Morning Stars wrap up season by Frank No Runner Inside this issue: JROTC adopts park 2 CDKC/Upward Bound 2 Leroy Whiteman art 3 Math Club tours mine 3 Lady Stars named 3 December birthdays 4 Bonnie B.B.’s class news 4 Special points of interest: PIR early out 12/03 1:15 p.m. Early out every Friday at 2:15 p.m. Christmas vacation 12/22/08—01/02/09 Classes begin— 01/05/09 Fall sports banquet The Lame Deer Junior High Girls basketball season will officially end on December 13, 2008. Thirty-two girls competed in a 14 game season. On Friday, December 5, 2008, the Lame Deer A Squad won it’s first game in three-plus years when they defeated St. Labre 20-19 on Jayne Kennedy’s last second free throw shot. This years team had three eighth grade student athletes competing. The future is looking bright for the girls program as they will return three starters and 28 additional players for next year. The Little Lady Morning Stars had eleven 5th grade participants and ten 6th grade participants as well. The team was coached by Ms. Monica Gillis, Mr. Alonzo Brings Yellow, Ms. Pattee Bement and myself. The girls love each other and love to compete and work hard. They had a short break after the exciting five game schedule in six days! They succeeded in learning several of the basic fundamentals and they continued to have fun. This team will be honored at halftime of the Varsity girls’ game against Lodge Grass on December 12, 2008. Tough defense and quickness will continue to be our motto for the young program. We have made a pact to get better and will continue to practice in the spring and summer to be ready for next season. This is the start of a program that will change the way our Little Lady Stars compete. Next season, we A senior class fundraising project First of all, we would like to thank all the parents, guardians and students for their support in our fundraising effort. Our goal this year is to raise $8,000 for our class trip. The trip will take place in the spring and our destination is undecided as of now. We are selling Christmas meal baskets. There will be three chances to win. Principal Eastman and myself are donating the turkeys for will be ready. The Administration would like to congratulate all the participants that played this year and will keep encouraging the female student athletes to try their very best in school. Success is around the corner and the girls are excited about playing. As a coach, player development is my primary focus with these young ladies. Winning will take care of itself if we’re playing hard, playing right and playing together. That is our motto and creed here at Lame Deer Public Schools. I know these ladies have a strong work ethic and will give their all. They come to practice with a willingness to learn and improve. As a coach, that’s all I could ask for. by Kim Whiteman, Senior Class sponsor the baskets. Parents and other care-givers will be filling the baskets with other food items. Letters have also gone out in regards to the fundraiser. We are also selling pizza hut cards for $5. These cards have a $32 value. The Senior class will also be helping out in the concession stands at all home basketball games. They will receive a percentage of all proceeds from the sales which will help out in the fundraising effort. In addition, dinner plates will be sold at home games. Kim Rogers is in charge of this sale. Parents can see her about what to bring and how to help out with that fundraiser. We plan on working hard for the Senior class of 2009. We will keep everyone updated on our fundraising efforts through our school paper The Morning Star Camp Crier. The Morning Star Camp Crier Volume 1 Issue 4 Page 2 JROTC adopts Veteran’s Park by Georgia Runsabove JROTC kids worked hard and were happy to get the job done. On a sunny November afternoon, students from the Lame Deer Junior/Senior High School cleaned debris from the Veteran’s Park near the Cheyenne Depot. Students emptied heavy trash containers and filled large trash bags which were thrown into the big blue dumpster next to the Depot. Cement benches which were destroyed by vandals were picked up and carried to the dumpster. With much maneuvering and planning, the JROTC boys were able to get all heavy pieces of cement into the canister while the girls raked and picked up trash around the park. Team work was evident as they directed each other on how to help. Teddy McMakin and Janet Mullin, both key players, tried unsuccessfully in getting support from tribal programs, turned to the JROTC at the school in November. They gave a brief history of the area of the park and appealed to the young men and women who may someday be veterans for help in keeping the park clean. This day was the initial clean up day. Sgt. Cooper, who’s in charge of the group, said they would clean the park once a month. Members are willing to help put up a fence to keep horses out also signs asking the public to keep the park clean. Some JROTC members who sat on a bench to rest after the job was done said they plan on entering the military later on. As they grow older and do enter the military, what they have begun today will become a part of their legacy. They will have a place named in their honor. Teddy McMakin raved about the appearance of the park when the work was finished. “It has never looked this clean.” she said. “They did an excellent job.” “Thank you, kids.” and thanks to Sergeant Cooper for further motivating the JROTC to become involved in the effort. Evelyn and Danetta listen to presentation. Students listen to Upward Bound presentation by Dolores Shoulderblade CDKC and Upward Bound Upward Bound is a federally funded program created in 1965 as part of the Economic Opportunity Act. Funding is now provided by the Department of Education. Upward Bound is an educational program designed to help high school students develop their academic skills, build their self confidence and plan for and pursue a college education. Students from area high schools in the 9th through 10th grades or have finished the 8th grade can apply and be accepted. Students are selected submitted by Evelyn Roundstone, Director on having a completed application, low income or are first generation, low income only, first generation only or are physically disabled (automatic.) Upward Bound participants attend academic enrichment workshops, educational field trips, cultural activities, tour various colleges and universities. They participate in a six week academic summer camp and receive support through tutors, faculty and staff. Chief Dull Knife College’s Upward Bound Program is in it’s second year (2008-2009) of a four year grant. We are working with 9th and 10th graders and now 11th grade students from Lame Deer High School, Northern Cheyenne Tribal Schools and St. Labre High Schools. Our staff includes the Administrative Assistant, Minnette Round Stone, and Coordinators Dolores Shoulderblade and Danetta Fisher. The Morning Star Camp Crier Volume 1 Issue 4 Page 3 Leroy Whiteman shows artwork during career day By Georgia Runsabove With his life’s work set on tables so every student could get a first hand look, Native American artist Leroy Whiteman explained his sculptures and paintings to students on Career Day at the Lame Deer High School, November 20. A buffalo, carved in Holibaster stone stands with his left front leg lifted as if pawing the ground. Another carving, an elk horn, with carvings on it’s antlers lies on the table, an interesting piece of intricate artwork. The beginning of Mr. White- man’s life’s work as a artist was when he won his first blue ribbon at the Rosebud County Fair when he was in the 8th grade. He painted on a piece of glass. “If you want to be an Indian artist,” He told the students, “Get into art right now.” His paintings sell for $140. They all have copyrights so no one can copy them. Sculptures sell between $2,500-$4,000. a piece. Some have sold for $7,000. One piece, an elk horn with a carving even made it into the movies. It was shown in a movie starring Robert Redford, Jennifer Lopez and Mor- gan Freeman...with Leroy’s arms. The movie was filmed in 2005 and called “An Unfinished Life.” With his life’s work going good, Whiteman paints and does sculpture on his patio and can work up to 3 o’clock in the morning if he wants to. “My house is sort of like a museum.” He said. One bedroom has horses and teepees painted on the walls. “I don’t finish a painting, I set it aside then go back and add to it.” He credits his late grandmother Alice Kinzel for encouraging him in his art when he was a child. Math Club tours Colstrip mine by Deanna Williams On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving break, the Morning Star Math Club and I toured the Rosebud Mine in Colstrip. The tour consisted of a nine mile stretch around the perimeter of the mine. The Morning Start Math Club members, President Anthony Shoulderblade, Vice President, Agusta Bird Chief, secretary Linda Littlewhiteman and treasurer, Michael Limberhand enjoyed the experience. Tour guide, Rich Spang asked the students encouraging questions and of course, emphasized the importance of studying math and science. After the tour, we spent our hard earned money we made selling root beer floats, etc by bowling and eating pizza at the Coal Bowl Restaurant there in Colstrip. Most of us rolled a few gutter balls. Watching the students bowl was a lot of fun. Anthony Shoulderblade turned out to be quite a bowler. The pizza was delicious and the Coal Bowl staff catered to our every need. Leroy Whiteman explains artwork to students during career day. Ms. Williams, with Michael and Augusta. Missing Anthony and Linda Sports Center-Lady Stars Basketball team members named 1. Destiny Limpy 7. Linda Bahr 13. Marion Seminole 19. Brittany W. Man It’s that time again! 2. Ashley Little Sun 8. Amber Elk Shoulder 14. Aylssa Demontiney Managers 1. Minerva Limpy 9. Marti Fisher 15. Jaclyn Gondara Elias LaRance, 2. Jade Menendez 10. Jessie Whitegrass 16. Kristen Bear Chum Janea Frazier 3. Bailey Limpy 11. Tena Limberhand 17. Britany Bixby Linda L. Whiteman 4. Darissa Swank 12. Addie White Dirt 18. Shireesa Bryant Coaches: Tom King, Shawn Old Mouse and Lavonne King Good luck lady stars!! The Fall Sports Banquet will be held on December 17, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate the great accomplishments of our student athletes: The L.D. Lady Stars and The L.D. Morning Stars Contact # 477-8900 December birthdays Lame Deer Junior/Senior High School Dan Lantis, Superintendent of Schools Veronica Small-Eastman, Principal Georgia Runsabove, Publicity Tech Photography ************************************************ Board of Trustees: June Beartusk Maryann Farris-Sattler Marilyn Hayes Roseanne Head Swift Bertha Limberhand Bertha Other Bull Betty Rogers George Scalpcane Winslow White Crane LDHS Student Council Roni Big Back-President Darissa Swank-Vice President Amber Elk Shoulder-Secretary Darrel Standing Soldier-Treasurer Phone: 406– 477– 6305 ext. 310 Fax: 477-6535 Email: [email protected] 1. Jascha Three Fingers 12/01/91 15. Sanner Sattler 12/18/95 2. Courtney Glenn 12/02/93 16. Kyle Limber Hand 12/22/90 3. Brett Jones 12/04/92 17. Taylor Spang 12/23/93 4. Burdick Seminole 12/06/91 18. Branlee Montoya 12/24/93 5. Brittany Whiteman 12/07/93 19. Kammie Spang 12/25/95 6. Shanell Whitegrass 12/08/89 20. Lenora Harris 12/25/90 7. Rusty Castro 12/09/94 21. Isaiah Big Hawk 12/26/89 8. Bethany Whiteman 12/12/94 22. Dakota Bahr 12/20/94 9. Isaiah Glenn 12/14/95 23. Truvy Hard Ground 12/26/95 10.Miranda Morrison 12/15/92 24. Thomasine Hard Ground 12/26/95 11.Vaughn Yellow Robe 12/15/90 25. Juwan Long Jaw 12/28/94 12.Chay Little 12/17/94 26. Rashaun Red Star 12/28/94 13.John Ridge Bear 12/17/94 27. Edison White Dirt 12/29/92 14.Casey White Dirt 12/17/93 28. Doren Russette 12/29/93 29. Mitchell Pine 12/30/92 Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Family and Consumer Sciences and JMG classes gear up for holidays by Bonnie Big Back Thanksgiving dinner was prepared in Bonnie’s classroom by students. The tree in Big Back’s class with staff Christmas cards. Anyone who comes to the high school and especially in the FACs classroom will see evidence that we celebrate Christmas in a big way. Just walking down the hallway to the FACs classroom, one encounters the hallway decorated with paper chains, (Just like you used to make when you were a kid.) and gold and silver pinecones. Not to be forgotten, we now have a tree (a very, very, big tree) in the commons area. It stands over 18.5 feet and was incredibly heavy. It took the efforts of over twenty students to bring it around the building to the front entrance, and everybody’s effort to stand it up and put it in the stand, which Lonnie and Frances prepared. We want to take this time to thank the folks of the Tribal Forestry for picking out, cutting and hauling the tree up to the school for us. Thanks from all of us. We let the tree rest in it’s upright position over the weekend and decorations have been made by my classes including the after school program students. Once we get the tree decorated, we will get plenty of pictures, but especially of the big hand made star for the top of the tree. A number of students made that star out of tin cans of various sizes. They measured, and cut, spray painted and hot glued it together. All of the ornaments on the tree have been hand-made. Most of them are made from either yucca pods or milk weed pods. Other donations of lights, tinsel and some hand-made ornaments from other classes have come to us as well. It is truly a cross-curriculum venture. Another not to be forgotten venture is the very lovely Christmas tree in our classroom, put together by Drew Old Man and Dalayna Limberhand. They also oversaw a good share of the decorating of it. At the time of this writing, our classes are in the process of preparing the Christmas cards which are then strung onto the tree and given out the day of our big Christmas dinner. Once again, the foods classes are going to be preparing another of their memorable dinners in the FACs room. This year’s Christmas dinner menu includes roast beef, roast vegetables, mashed potatoes and gravy, pistachio cream salad, dinner rolls, green beans, relish trays and a wide variety of baked desserts. Sounds good, doesn’t it? We do this for the students in my class and for the high school staff. If you come to the games during the holidays, before vacation, come and take a look around. You won’t be disappointed.