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.
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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.
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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
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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: georgiarunsabove@lamedeer.k12.mt.us
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.