Lame Deer Juni or/Seni or High School
November 2009
Year 2 number 13
The Morning Star Camp Crier
Where students are sacred and learning comes first
Veteran’s honored with meal
Inside this issue:
By Georgia Runsabove
My American Dream
2
Parent/Teacher Conferences
held
2
Seminar to be held in Billings
2
The kid has talent
3
Small crowd gathers to view
Mars
3
Students bag a buffalo on hunt
3
November Happy birthdays
4
Special points of interest:
 Random blood facts
 Nov. 11-Veteran’s Day and
early out at 1:30 p.m. and
Veteran’s Day dinner in gym
at noon.
 Nov. 16-college recruitersMSU Bozeman
 Nov. 19-Black Hills State
 Nov. 23-Montana Tech
 Nov. 10-Juniors take ASVAB
test
November 11 is set aside as a
day to honor all veteran’s of
America’s military. Lame Deer
High School showed their gratitude to a room full of military
men and women on that day by
inviting them to a full course
meal in the high school gymnasium.
Tables were decorated with
small center pieces with each
having an American flag.
White paper table cloths covered each table. Banners which
students made honoring the
veterans were hung from the
walls.
The meal and gathering was
sponsored by The JROTC, The
Indian Club and Bonnie Bigback’s FACs Class cooked the
meal. On the delicious menu
was roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, dinner
rolls, bread pudding topped
with a red cherry and the drinks
included iced cold lemonade
and hot coffee. The dinner was
served by students who delivered each plate to the guests.
 Nov. 23-high school basketball
starts
J.D. Oldmouse, a young and
upcoming announcer at many
gatherings and pow wow’s,
mc’d the event. After the opening prayer by Deacon Joe, the
JROTC presented the colors as
the Lame Deer Singers sang a
Northern Cheyenne flag song
which was followed by an
honor song and then followed
J.D. Oldmouse,
mc’s many
gatherings.
by a Memorial Song.
grandfathers
were, who served in Vietnam
and World War II. “As a son of
and grandson of wartime vets, I
can say I am very proud of
them and grateful for their service. And I extend this gratitude to the veterans here today.” He continued, “Our
Cheyenne veterans play an
integral role in our warrior tradition and in our traditional
ceremonies as well. Their service and personal sacrifice has
given them a lifetime of honor.
Eugene Littlecoyote, former
Northern Cheyenne tribal president and guest speaker honored
the veterans. He gave a
short history. “Veteran’s
Day, as I understand,
originated as Armistice
Day following WWII and
later became Veteran’s
Day after the Korean War Veteran’s, both male and female enjoyed
for the purpose of honor- a meal November 11, at the high school.
ing all veterans.” He said.
He went on to say that even So to our youth, honoring our
though he was not a veteran, veteran’s means showing sinhis father, brother and both cere respect. Always remember
our people serving in the military.” He said.
 Nov. 18-Maps testing
 Nov. 23-27-Thanksgiving vacation
 Nov. 30-midterms
Eugene Littlecoyote, former
tribal
president, was
guest speaker
during meal.
The Lame Deer Singers are grandchildren of the late Philip Whiteman Sr.
Whiteman has several recordings.
The Lame Deer JROTC presents
colors during the flag song. Sgt.
Cooper stands on the right.
George
Littlewolf
is perhaps
our oldest
li vi ng
veteran.
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Morning Star clothing is here. Get
your sporting gear for the
upcoming basketball season. See
Ken Sattler or any senior to
purchase items and your help will
enable the senior class to get to
Disneyland for their class trip in
the spring.
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So far, there are 41 students on
Bald Eagle Status for the Student
Incentive Program. Keep those
numbers climbing students!!
Year 2 number 13
My American Dream
My American Dream is to own
a car and have a big house and
have a lot of my friends stay
with me or I’ll stay with them.
Also I want a job that pays
well. (No name.)
My American Dream is to
graduate from high school and
then get into California Berkley
College. Then I want to get my
degree or my masters. I want to
turn out like my auntie Adrienne Killsnight. She has her
masters degree. She is also in
her forty’s and she is going to
marry my biology teacher and
is having her first child. So I
by students in Ms. Glenn’s class
am so happy. Because she put
her education first. I also want
to follow in my aunties footsteps. I am trying my hardest
right now to do my best in
school. But I am not sure I can
stay concentrated. I am very
easily distracted. I am going to
do my best and graduate from
high school. Hopefully, I
graduate from St. Labre so I
can go to Berkley, or Brown. I
am really looking forward to
graduating high school. I still
have two years to go. I am
smart and my teachers know it
but I am easily distracted. If I
can put my mind to it, I can
really do it and do a really good
job. Right now, I am trying all
my hardest to do my best in all
my classes. I stay in Birney. I
am 16 years young. My bus
comes after me at 7 a.m. I have
missed two weeks already, and
I cannot miss anymore school. I
also have to keep my grades up
if I want to play basketball. I
hardly doubt that I am going to
be eligible. If not being able to
play then I will try to be the
manager or the water girl. I
advise all those who are smart
prove that they are smart and
do good in and out of school.
By Mariah Bellymule
Parent/Teacher Conference held
By Georgia Runsabove
It was dinner, visit teachers,
then play bingo at the Parent/
Teacher Conference held on
October 28, at the Lame Deer
High School. There was also
door prizes and drawings for
parents that attended the conference. Dinner was goulash,
corn, ice cream, dinner rolls
and a drink. Frank No Runner,
Bingo caller was front and cen-
Picture retakes are scheduled
for December 4, 2009. See Ms.
Legg for details.
ter for the bingo
games.
Prizes
were plentiful as
parents
and
guardians sifted
through
them
after winning a
“bingo.” It was a time for social gathering as well as meeting with teachers and to go over
their child’s progress this far
into the school year. Overall the
conference was well attended
and enjoyment was shared by
everyone who went.
Seminar to be held in Billings
Failure is in the eyes of the beholder…
Beethoven’s music teacher once said of him, “As a composer, he is hopeless.” Einstein was 4 years old before he could speak... Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. ..A newspaper editor
fired Walt Disney because he “lacked imagination and had no good ideas.”... Winston Churchill failed the
sixth grade and had to repeat it because he did not complete the tests that were required for promotion...Babe
Ruth struck out 1,380 times-a major league record.
We believe in our student’s success.
Derek Whitedirt and Terence Limberhand, future business leaders and excellent examples for others to follow.
From the creators of Discipline with Dignity, an exciting new seminar focusing on how to raise achievement
from all students. Learn how to awaken and inspire better behavior, effort and hope even within your most
difficult students. Presenter Brian Mendler will be in Billings December 9 with the title seminar: Motivating
All Students to Believe, Achieve, and Succeed at the Teacher Learning Center at 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. To register
call 800-772-5227 or www.TLC-SEMS.com
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Year 2 number 13
This Northern Cheyenne kid has talent
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By Georgia Runsabove
Daniel Harding takes center stage as Michael Jackson
while dancing to Jackson’s “Thriller.” This encore performance followed after taking first place with his dance
troupe, other 7th graders. “They did this themselves.”
Declared Mr. Olsen after receiving congratulations from
an audience member. “I had nothing to do with it.” He
said, smiling.
Daniel Harding, a twelve-year-old
7th grader at Frank Brattin Middle
School in Colstrip and a Northern
Cheyenne tribal member led his
dance troupe to a first place win
during a talent show held on Friday
afternoon, October 30 at FBMS
auditorium. Harding and the troupe
danced to Michael Jackson’s
“Thriller.” Harding took the center
stage as M.J. amid screams and
yells from the audience. With the
song and dance lasting only a few
minutes, yells of “encore!” prevailed as the dancers walked off the
stage. This awesome presentation
was directed by Mr. Olsen.
Above, Harding dances with the first place trophy, a
red pitch fork, while other dance members perform
in the background. Harding is also a member of the
Junior High Band and has been playing percussion
going on three years.
Small crowd gathers to view Mars By Georgia Runsabove
The planet Mars won’t be
coming back too soon so an
enthusiastic crowd gathered at
Bonnie Bigback’s home the
evening of August 27, 2009 to
view the planet. The star-gazers
enjoyed a pot luck barbecue
and campfire while waiting for
Mars. “It’ll be another 65,000
years before Mars comes this
close to earth’s orbit again.”
Bigback said. Finally, around
10 p.m., Mars could be seen
with the naked eye trailing the
Moon. The star gazers stood
bundled up with coats and
heads turned toward the night
sky with some viewing the
planet with binoculars. Mars
was visible for a
month after that.
Remember students if you are
not on the good standing list,
then mandatory tutoring is
required. You need to report to
tutoring with the 21st Century
program if you have respect
for yourself. Achieve, Believe
in yourself, just do it. This
program is here to help you be
successful in your grades.
Star gazers top photo,
Mr. and Mrs. Reese.
Bottom photo: Pattee
B. Mrs. Eastman,
Bonnie, Gary M. and
Mr. Comes At Night
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Students bag a buffalo on hunt by Larry Medicine Bull
On the cold wintery morning
of October 29, the senior class
of Lame Deer High School’s
Tribal Government Class and a
representative from the Tribal
Preservation Office, Curtis
Elkshoulder and Natural Resource Personal Mark Roundstone with Thomas Littlewhiteman went on a buffalo hunt.
The hunt took place on the
Lame Deer/Ashland Divide
where the Northern Cheyenne
Tribe manages their buffalo
herd. Upon coming up to the
animal, Roundstone explained
the protocol of a successful
hunt and prayed the bison in
return would be plentiful. That
done, the students were engaged with the skinning and
quartering of the animal. They
also had a taste of fresh, warm
liver. They didn’t mind the
The 21st Century Program will
hold a Photography &
Journalism class in the after
school program. Any students
interested can report to Mrs.
Magpie’s room on Monday’s
and Thursday’s from 4-6 p.m.
Snacks will be provided.
cool, crisp air and continued
what they were doing. Leaving
the scene was a little rough as
the bus almost became stuck,
however the skillful driver
managed to maneuver the bus
out safely. Roundstone was a
good resource person and had
much to share with the stu- For Your Information:
dents. It is hopeful that another
buffalo hunt can be arranged in There is no longer a Parent Center
location at the high school.
the near future.
H a p p y
Thanksg iv - 1. Barry Bement
ing to all.
2. Davin Little Light
La me Deer Junior/S en ior
High School
Veronica Small-Eastman, Principal
Aundre Bell- Assistant Principal
Frank No Runner- Assistant Principal
Georgia Runsabove, The Morning Star Camp
Crier
email: [email protected]
477-6305 ext #1167
Be safe and 3. Julian Fraser
have a good
4. Sharley Spang
visit with all
your
rela- 5. Isaiah Antelope
tions.
Lame Deer High Junior/Senior School Student Council:
Addie Whitedirt, President, Terrance Limberhand, Vice President,
Bailey Limpy, Secretary, Brooke Whitewolf, Treasurer, Derek
Whitedirt, SAR
Junior High Student Council:
Happy November birthdays
11/02
10. Courtnee Bement
11/20
11/03
11. Erica Montoya
11/22
11/05
12. Derek Bixby
11/22
11/06
13. Cianna Braidedhair
11/23
11/09
14. Tevan Bighead
11/24
6.
Marlee Killsnight
11/10
15. James Limberhand
11/24
7.
Durran Yellowhair
11/15
16. Ivory Jefferson
11/27
8.
Aaron Gondara
11/16
17. Kegan Geionety
11/28
9.
Roshanda RCherries 11/19
Trajana Whistlingelk, President, Shareez Mitchell, Vice President,
Kendra Brownell, Secretary, Javin Threefingers, Treasurer, Sanner
Sattler, SAR
Quotable quotes for the day:
Learning is a journey, not a destination. An effective
school can be identified by it’s organized enthusiasm…. A
zest for learning is not taught, but caught from people who
have a zest for teaching. .. It is not enough to be busy, the
question is, what are we busy about.
Random Blood Facts:
How many blood types do
cows have? Answer: 800
Turkey Trivia Quiz take a stab and see Georgia R for answers
the national bird?
What type of blood did Mr.
Spock of Star Trek have?
Answer: T negative
How many blood types do
cats have? Answer: 4
Ben Franklin, Tomas Jefferson,
John Adams, or Andrew Jackson.
6. What sound does a female
turkey make?
1.
When was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Gobble, cluck, chirp, or peep
10. How fast can wild turkeys
run?
5 mph, 15 mph, 25 mph, or 45
mph
11. How does Arkansas rank
among the other states in
turkey production?
What percentage of Chinese
people have RH+ blood?
Answer: 100 %
1942, 1567, 1621, 1777
7. What sound does a male turkey make?
First, third, eighth, fourteenth
2. Where was the turkey first
domesticated?
Gobble, click, chirp, or peep
When and how was the first
administration of blood
given?
Answer: The early
Egyptians and Romans
prescribed it orally as a lifegiving tonic and to transmit
youth from donor to
recipient.
Canada, Mexico & Central
America, New Zealand, India
8.
12. What Native American tribe
celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the colonists?
3. What is a female turkey
called?
1,500, 2,000, 3,500 or 5,000
A rooster, a cuckoo, a harry, a
tom
5. What great American statesman lobbied to make the turkey
9.
About how many feathers
does a mature turkey have?
Which state produces the
most turkeys annually?
Kansas, Ohio, Arkansas, or Minnesota
The Wampanoag tribe, the Sioux
tribe, the Choctaw tribe or the
Arapaho tribe
13. Can wild turkeys fly? If so,
how fast?
No. Or Yes up to 25 mph
Defrost turkey in fridge.
Board members:June Beartusk, Marilyn Hayes, Roseanne Headswift, Bertha Limberhand, Charles Mitchell, Terry Olson, Bertha Otherbull, George Scalpcane, Winslow Whitecrane