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Volume 88, Issue 1 . Sept. 13, 2012

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BisonFootballp. 3After losing their first two home games, Bison Football manages to get a win on the road in Kalispell.

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Officer Corey Reeves sits down for a Q/A to clarify a few things with students.

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.THE ADMINISTRATIONby Shandon Bilbrey

Changes in authority comes with changes in policies and rules to enforce; likewise, Great Falls High introduces the new administration including a focus of safety and re-establishing disciplinary techniques.

Great Falls High welcomes three new members to the ad-ministrative board: Principal Jane Gregoire, a Great Falls High alumni and former Principal of North Middle School; Julie Tra-melli, also a Great Falls High alumni and former Associate Prin-cipal of Charles M. Russell High School: and lastly Brad Bar-ringer, former Associate Principal of East Middle School. The administrative board is excited for the upcoming year and is ap-preciative of all the, “students, staff and teachers for being so welcoming,” said Gregoire.

The new team of administrators is focused on what is hap-pening in and out of the classroom. “We also are very involved in the striving readers grant and achieving its goals,” said Hoyer. She continued, “Also, the administration is looking to improve the efficiency of managing the workload and are in the process of reassigning some of the jobs that the secretaries do to sim-

plify the process.” The team of administrators also is largely focused on the

safety of students, staff and teachers. Hoyer said, “This is a fo-cus that came from the teachers. The teachers and staff have already taken initiative with more people on duty, in and out of the school.”

The next action being taken for the safety of the students is the installation of more surveillance cameras to, “make sure we have surveillance coverage in all key places on campuses,” said Tramelli. The appointment of more surveillance cameras will give SRO Corey Reeves a greater access to monitoring the campus and ensuring of the safety of all students.

In the past, Great Falls High has had ISS in AP offices in both south and main campus. This year, however, “Great Falls High, will have an ISS room and an aide that monitors the room all day,” said Barringer. ISS will be assigned to students with chronic tardiness, many unexcused absences or being rude to a teacher.

“We are looking for a Saturday school that will give students extra help outside of school,” said Tramelli. She also said that

the Saturday school will not only act as a time for students to receive extra help on struggling classes, it will also be a con-sequence for students who are chronically tardy or are skipping school or classes. “We just hope that the students know the value of missing class,” said Tramelli.

The minor changes the administration has presented in-cludes the modification of the dress code and the changing of teachers through the AP’s. The dress code now entails a change from three inch straps to one inch straps. This year when switch-ing teachers for a certain course, rather than the counselors, the AP’s now decide whether a student may change teachers.

The administration envisions, “every student graduating and being prepared for the next stages of their lives,” said Gre-goire. On the academics of our school the administrators want math and reading scores to increase. “Classes need to be en-gaging and valuable for the learning experience for students,” said Gregoire.

Last, the administrators want the direction of students to be keeping, “ the campus is clean and embracing tradition,” said Hoyer.

String of car thefts lands student in jail

New team implements new vision and policy for students

by Josh ByronAfter a recent string of car burglaries

on the east side, one Great Falls High stu-dent has been charged with 9 misdemean-or counts, and one Felony count of theft.Police were called and when reported to the site, several cars dome lights were still illuminated. GPS systems, iPods, and other valuables were taken from several vehicles on the east side of town amount-ing to over 1500 dollars in stolen items.

“I can’t stress locking your stuff up enough. Don’t leave any valuables in your vehicle even if it is locked. Take all the prevention steps your self.” Reeves said, “To prevent this, people can. “$5000 of property was stolen last year alone.”

The items most frequently taken or iPods, wallets, money, and clothing. “Kids will take whatever they can get their hands on really.” If you are a victim of theft stu-dents should immediately report it to a teacher or administrator and the claim will be processed and surveillance foot-age will be reviewed. “

If the student is over 18 the conse-quences aren’t bad at first.” Reeves said. No fine will be issued but restitution will be paid with the student being put on probation. As for an 18 year old the con-sequences are more severe. The first of-fense is two days in jail, a $585 fine, and restitution with consequences growing with each offense.

NEW TEAM, OLD FRIENDSThe team of administrators have all known each other and, “work well together,” said Principal Jane Gregoire. Julie Tramelli and Gregoire also happen to be alumni of Great Falls High, “I absolutely love being here. It’s fair to say, I’m a Bison at heart,” said Associate Principal Julie Tramelli.PHOTO BY JORDAN PURINTON

GPS Unit : $200Iphone : $300

Flashlight : $20

USB Cables : $10

THE PRICE

OF THEFT

Illustration by Jordan Purinton

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2 OP-ED Sept. 13, 2012

by Kristen Hanning Noticeable changes have been developing throughout

the school this year. Along with the new administration, advances in safety are also being composed. Students have irritably taken note of the current unforeseen practices.

These discrepancies reaffirm hallway policies, address the dress code and enforce parking permits. Other concerns that have been raised include new Connections’ schedules and chaotic bells. The student body is unimpressed with the unorganized condition of the school from the administration. Pupils are having a hard time conforming to these adaptations without a true understanding of what they entail.

Aside from the obvious complaints about the lack of freedom and childlike disciplinary actions, there is genuine confusion pertaining to unnecessary interruptions and contradictions about the Connections policy. Distinct guidelines were declared stating that there would be no more interest based connections, absolutely no leaving the classrooms, and one connections class per quarter. We have already had multiple Connections classes disrupting the function of the entire educational facility.

A majority of the school has been repeatedly inconvenienced for the benefit of a miniscule group. Seniors

should have acquired enough common sense and logic to attend important meetings in order to obtain necessary information in order to graduate without infringing upon the rest of the school.

The effectiveness of these new restrictions is also questionable. The middle school mentality being inflicted upon everyone for the faults of the few who do drive off during Connections only causes inconvenience toward the majority.

New bell schedules also raise concern. The unexpected 30 minute connection class is very inconsistent unlike the rest of the traditional bell schedules. With the lack of announcement and publication, students and faculty members were unprepared for the irregular alternation.

The brunt of the complaints is in regards to the disorder of the school-wide changes. A majority of the changes are excessive. The people are unaware of the purpose of many of the reformations and the school as a whole is uninformed.

The administration needs to step back and adjustments need to be made to better the school’s daily function. Extra emphasis needs to be placed on the past success’ of Great Falls High.

The methods being used to reinforce formerly overlooked regulations are also less than ideal. The school appears to be digressing to juvenile rules with bothersome executions. High School should be a prerequisite for college or other future life endeavors. The years to come do not generally involve the constant scrutiny of rigid personal.

Restricting high school students of the most minute freedoms deprives them of the probability of any self advancement. These disciplinary actions are degrading and interfere with school performance. As young adults these extreme precautions are unreasonable.

Nearly everyone you see is carrying money in their pockets. Smart phones, tablets, iPods; they all come with a hefty price. The problem with these objects is keeping them safe.

Recently there have been thefts around the campus. People are taking entire backpacks, headphones, cell phones, anything worth a few bucks. Sometimes even the best students might stoop a little below their usual moral standards when they find an unlocked car with a shiny new tablet sitting inside.

Part of the problem is that we never know who we can trust until we are betrayed. It seems to be happening more and more with the people around us. So much, that you might want to think twice before showing off your new cell phone to your peers. People are even

stealing binders and backpacks straight out of the locker rooms whether or not they have anything worthwhile in them. People overall just need to use their common sense before they leave their backpacks and lock their valuables in their lockers.

Honestly, the lockers assigned to the student body are a safe place to keep your belongings only if used properly. However cars may not pose as a good hiding spot for your valuables. On Sept. 3 two juvenilles, one from Great Falls High, were caught and charged with one count of felony theft and nine counts of misdemeanor trespass of vehicles. One student, a minor, was not charged with a felony. Indicating that people may be able to get away with many thefts before being caught.

Furthermore, students need to think twice before leaving anything of value within view from the street. Anybody could easily snatch away anything they feel the need of taking, especially if the doors are conveniently left unlocked. Students need to rethink the ways in which they keep their belongings in order to keep them safe.

What people really need to do is keep all of their valuables at home. If you don’t want someone to steal it, then you need to not wave it in front of their face during school hours. Lock your cars and don’t leave any bag of yours lying around. In the safety of your own home, very few people will try to break in and take anything. We can keep our valuables safe, but only if we take the necessary precations.

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“The schedule because it is always different every day and [it is hard] trying not to be late. The teachers are also hard to get used to.”

‘I can’t walk into school three seconds after the bell without being told to walk around to the lunch room doors instead of 50 feet to the stairwell.

THE PUBLIC OPINION Q/A

What new administrative changes do you deem the hardest to adapt to?

“All the Connections schedules. I don’t have a lot things to do during Connections time. I just think it gets really boring for a lot of students. ”

The Iniwa Policy2012-2013

EDITORIAL Officials encourage students to take precautions to secure their possessions as thefts increase

Published approximately every three weeks, the Iniwa is the public forum for 1,362 Great Falls High School student voices. The opinions and views in these publications are not necessarily those of the overall Great Falls Public School District or Great Falls High School administration, faculty, INIWA staff or student body.

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AdviserLinda Ballew

PrincipalJane Gregoire

Editor in ChiefJordan Purinton

Executive EditorAda Kelly

Associate Editor Kristen Hanning

Opinion Editor Katie Rider

News EditorKristen Hanning

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–Sammi Portwine, 12

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3SPORTS Sept. 13, 2012

BREAKING ANKLES & TACKLES Junior Brad Humphreys takes a tackle from the Bozeman Hawks, ending with a loss, 7–31. Back on the road again this Friday night, after defeating the Braves in Kalispell, 47–33, the Bison will play Billings Skyview.

Photo by Jordan Purinton

Bison players find team spark First season win motivates players to continue working as unit

by Dustin Senger Great Falls High Football has had a rough

start this season, suffering two defeats, yet managing to come out with a victory in Kalispell. Against Billings West with a 22–36 loss and also against Bozeman in a 7-31 beat-down. However, on Sept. 7, Bison Football prevailed in Kalispell with a 47–33 victory. “We came together as a group and responded to adversity,” responded safety Jordan Jernigan, “The past few weeks, when the other team scored we turned into individuals instead of a team. It’s one of the things Krahe really had us work on.”

At Kalispell, Colter Posey was in the spotlight after scoring two field goals and three touchdowns. Teylor Smith also had a great game, he rushed for a total of 168 yards. “Offensively we put together a good game and were able to run effectively, we were able to put together all four quarters and play through the whole game.” recalled coach Brian Sullivan, “I’m impressed with the offensive line, they really came together as a unit.”

Players and coaches feel the team came out

on Friday with more unity then there has been in a while. “We played very well as a unit, we didn’t quit in the fourth quarter.” Teylor Smith said, “I appreciate how hard we worked this last week that we were ready for the game”. The whole team is really excited about their performance, and even more so for the upcoming games.

“I’d say we go to the playoffs this year,” Jordan Jernigan said, “and we take down the rustlers”.

There has been lot of commotion recently over the injury of Trevan Timmer along with him signing with the Bobcats six months before the usual college signings. “I don’t know if he’ll be back. He hurt his shoulder pretty bad” said coach Matthew Krahe. With Trevan sitting on a dislocated shoulder, no one knows when and if he will be back.

“It’s a six to eight week recovery,” Teylor Smith said, “but he might play in the crosstown game, maybe.”

This Friday the Bison are set to play away against Billings Skyview. “They are a very physical team” Krahe said “They’re pretty big. We’ll have to be able to stop the run.”

Olympic Opportunity

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Varsity Soccer

Crosstown Champs! Next Game:

Thursday

Sept. 27

vs. Butte

3:30 p.m.

Volleyball

MatchChamps! Next Game:

Thursday

Sept. 27

vs. Lewistown

4 p.m.

Varsity Golf

Swinging Champs! Next Game:

Friday

Sept. 28

State Meet

11 a.m.

Cross Country

RunningChamps! Next Game:

Friday

Sept. 14

GF Invite

3 p.m.

EYES ON ABBY Gold Medalist Abby Wambach coaches youth soccer players at a Get Fit Great Falls soccer clinic. Photo by Jordan Purinton

Photo by Jordan Purinton

Olympian arrives in Great Falls to teach skills in health and soccer

by Jordan PurintonThe Great Falls community was graced

with Olympic stardom this past week when soccer phenom Abby Wambach visited the area for a public meet and greet and to teach soccer clinics for youth soccer players.

The events were coordinated by Get Fit Great Falls, a local non-profit coalition whose goal is to promote healthy lifestyle choices through diet and exercise, a cause Wambach found to be very worthy, “Get Fit Great Falls lines up perfectly with what I believe and how I live my life.” Wambach added that she especially liked the program because of the grass roots nature of the or-ganization adding that Get Fit Great Falls was the “Best grass roots program I’ve seen in awhile to address fitness.”

Many throughout the community gath-ered to see the Olympian at The McLaughlin Center on Aug. 8 and to hear her speak about eating habits, fitness and her personal suc-cess. Senior Maddie Stucker had an oppor-tunity to attend the session and as a youth soccer player, found it to be very inspiring.“It was really inspiring to hear how she got

there and what she did to become who she is, and to actually see and feel an olympic medal was fantastic.” Afterward her presentation and Q/A was over, folks lined up for their pic-tures and autographs of one of the world’s most decorated Women’s soccer players.

The next day, nearly 500 young athletes showed up at Siebel Soccer Complex to learn soccer fundamentals, tips and moves from Wambach and her team of volunteers. Ju-nior Leilani Barr was one of the many who showed up to learn tips from one of the most decorated soccer player of all time, and found the experience to be quite thrill-ing, “It was a once in a lifetime experience and chances are it will never happen again, especially living in Montana. Everything she taught us was good to now and she would come over and help and get involved with everyone.”

After breaking into multiple groups, kids were taught different tips and ran through different drills in order to perfect their craft. “It was great to get out with these guys and teach skills and show them what Abby Wam-bach is about,” said Wambach.

4 LIFE Sept. 13, 2012

They’re Fresh, Man

Cops CornerOfficer Cory Reeves

attended Great Falls High School as a

student in the ‘90s. He said, “I took Street

Law when I went to GFHS. It was an

eye opener! Even if students don’t plan on

being an officer, they should take it because

it showed me what really happens in the community that most

people don’t really ever know goes on.

My primary goal for this year is to

maintain a safe and peaceful environment for all.” The program began in the GFPS in 1996. It’s been going

on for a long time now, but the SROs

are still dealing with the same drugs and fights. September is

the busiest month for Officer Reeves

with the most cases reported.

Photos by Jordan Purinton

Q: What would you want students to know about you? A: “I’m Cory Reeves, I went [to] Great Falls High in 1991–1995, and I now work here as your School Resource Officer.” Q: What exactly is your job title and background? A:“I am employed by the Great Falls Police Department. I have a Bachelors Degree in criminal justice and have been a cop for 14 years.”Q: How do you wish the student body to view you? A: “For those who don’t know me, please take time to come visit. I am no different than any other teacher, staff member or administrator working here at Great Falls High. I want you all to succeed just like every teacher here does.” Q: What separates you from other staff members? A: “I carry a gun, handcuffs and a badge, and I may sometimes have to write tickets or take people to jail, but I strive to be an approachable person for all of you. I truly want to be a “resource” to everyone in this building and provide a peaceful learning environment for all of you.”

ASSEMBLE! Maret Madison, Ariana Taub Smith, Karli Southon, Ashlen Botzet, Gavinn Green, Chase Sturdevant, Keeton Burcham, Tommy McMillian, Jacob Miller, Lareesa Mitchel; Malia Skinner; Grace Ariegwe, Hanna Marie Zam-boroski, attend their first pep assembly. Freshman Brendon Sanderson said, “The informational assembly helped fresh-men know about upcoming events. We learned how the Bison crowd honors the flag as it comes from the field or court. It’s gonna be hard to control our enthusiasm, but the tradition of waiting to demonstrate our pride is really cool.”

Advice from the upperclassmen

“I think it’s important [ for freshmen] to understand that everyone knows what they are going through and that we can help. We aren’t all scary.”

–Ariana Newton, 11

“Freshman year is the start to the entire high school experience, so don’t start any rivalries. Just make the opportunity all it can be.”

–Jackie Santin, 12

“I think it’s important to get involved and enjoy high school while you can. [Freshmen need to understand] the importance of high school traditions; clapping while the flag is still on the field makes me mad.”

–Tyler Waite, 12

Get to know the SRO

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