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Emerge Emerge. To emerge is to recover from or survive a difcult or demanding situation. With Pride To emerge is to keep trying even though there is a chance of failure. “Emerge to me means to come Lipizzan student, Levi out of a problem as a changed person,” said Cora Palmer (7). It’s not just that. It’s to get up afer Dombrower (7) springs out of falling down and through that learn of a strength inside that wasn’t easy to see before. It’s something to be the crowd in excitement during a Be RED proud of. It’s something to achieve. That’s what emerging is. Andrew Heisinger (8) showed this perseverance Page by Morgan Underwood and DylanGommel Photo By Sienna McCartie assembly on Oct. 11 when his team won the spirit during one of his soccer games. “One time during a soccer game, the score was 1-1 and there was 30 stick. “I love how awesome and all hyped up the Be RED seconds lef,” Heisinger said. In this moment, Heisinger had a tough decision to make and with only assemblies are. Instead of just announcing things, they 30 seconds lef the pressure was on. He could try to score a goal and risk failure or stay safe, make it fun by doing games and stuf and I avoid any chance of failure and not go for the goal. He chose to go for the goal. “I had the just love that,” Dombrower said. ball, I kept going and I scored a goal,” Heisinger said. Suddenly, a rush of joy overcame Heisinger. “It felt really good because everybody was cheering and I had just won the game for my team,” Heisinger said. It feels incredible when you overcome your difculties and overcome the natural human fear of failure. “The most beautiful things are always found behind a wall of fear,” said Heather Lundquist (8). For that reason, each and every day, come ready to learn, ready to win for Cimarron, and come ready to fail. Come knowing learning would never happen if you didn’t ever fail. Come ready to stand out, to look from a new angle, to talk to new people. Come ready to overcome fear. Come ready for an
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Windows Windows As summer splashes in the pool end and packing up your backpack begins, fall can be an overwhelming season. With fall comes orange and red leaves, visits to the pumpkin patch, and most of Page by Genevieve Curoe and Riley Mayer Photo by Addison Solomon all, the start of school. As the season starts students start fowing into Cimarron’s halls ready for another year. Whether you’re a brand new sixth grader that is getting ready to face the leaps and bounds that middle school brings, or an eighth grader with eyes on high school, this time of year brings a host of emotions. Even though school is here, it doesn’t mean that we can’t still have fun. Football games, volleyball tournaments, cross country meets, will most certainly add an abundance of joy to fall. As students emerge out of their shells, students can express their individuality through the sports and activities they choose to do. Skylar Hof (6), shares her experience in cross country. “Cross country taught me to work hard and push myself to do my very best,” Hof said. Middle school is a time to show your true self, to fgure out who you are, and fnd out what kind of person you aspire to be. No matter what you chose to do or who you want to be, you need to emerge out of the bounds you have set in order to be who “I’ve - Addison gotten (8) Smith through all A’s and B’s all middle school,” you want to be. RGE ME E MY
04 division fal fall Windows Windows 3 1) Making the Play Running and avoiding the opposing team, Garin Edwards (8), keeps the ball in his control. “I like to go out there and tackle people,” Edwards said. Photo by Sienna McCartie 2) Emerge in Practice About to make a tackle, Ethan Adams (8), approaches fellow teammate. “My favorite thing about football is the coaches because they made it so fun,” Adams said. Photo by Addison Solomon 3) Looking Forward to a Win Warming up before the frst game of the season, Zachary Honn (8), talks with fellow teammate Hayden Haase (8). “In football, 1 I like to tackle people,” Honn said. Photo by Emily Wolter 4) Celebration Time Afer scoring a touchdown, Lucas Bettendorf (8), celebrates with fellow teammate Arden Mann (8). “When I score a touchdown I feel very accomplished because I’m helping the team win,” Bettendorf said. Photo Page McCartie, by Sienna Megan Cohn and Jaycie Johnson Emily Wolter, by Jacob Giarratano 5) Preparing the Throw Holding the ball, Cooper Hansen (8), prepares to make a throw, avoiding the opposing team. “I like to come together with the team,” Hansen said. Photo by Brady Wallen 6) Avoiding the Tackle Moving the other way, Nathan Andersen (8), avoids the opposing team. “I like tackling and any sport without contact is boring,” Andersen said. Photo by Carson Flowers 7) Just Keep Sprinting While sprinting to the other side of the feld Anthony Slizowski (8), prepares to make a catch. “I like
2 to play with friends and being able to play at Echo Park,” Slizowski said. Photo by Morgan Underwood 6 4 During the championship game, Brian Doyle (8), attempts to run to the end zone and tries to make 5 the frst touchdown of the game. “I like to be very fast and outrun the other team,” Doyle said. Photo by Sienna McCartie
7 Football Offense VS Defense
“I emerge by helping the school, getting good grades, - Madison Gri and being a respectfulfn (8) eighth grader,” in the zone never quit whic do you prefer? The Cimarron Colts football team had an amazing season. The At the championship game, three injuries occurred throughout Scoreboard 1) Midway through the championship RGE Daring Defense Colts were almost undefeated for the second year in the game. Two concussions and an ankle injury brought the GAMES US THEM game, Brodreck Chyr (8) listens to
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MY Sienna McCartie -Coby Bentley (8) Connor McEvoy (8). The championship each and every play, which made it a season to remember. RVMS & MRMS @ CIMS 36 0 2) On the second game of the season, Photo by: Emily Wolter game is always the most tough, and “Always give your best efort so your memories won’t be flled CIMS @ SGMS 32 12 Cash Obregon (8) gets ready to tackle nerve wracking. “We saw how big their with: would-haves, could-haves, should-haves, and what if’s,” CIMS @ RHMS 12 0 on the ofensive line. Photo by Emma Awesome Ofense Haselhof team was, and we got intimidated from the said Russel Wilson, the quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. CIMS @ CHMS 26 0 “Ofense is better because you can block anyone and 08 3) On the second game of the season, start,” said Cash Obregon (8). “One thing that Photo by: Emily Wolter MRMS @ CIMS 36 6 you get to put hands on people, and it allows you to get Connor McEvoy (8) gets ready to tackle points for your team in order to win.” football afected us the most was our passing and tackling.” RHMS VS CIMS @ ECHOPARK 0 14 on the ofensive line. Photo by Hailey -Michael Grimaldo (8) fal Berge EMERGING STATS Two In One “I play running back (ofense) and cornerback (defense), I enjoy playing those positions, because 34 Players 7-1 SEASON RECORD I get to move a lot.”
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3. “I’ve always thought frefghters, veterans, and police are the bravest people alive and never forgoten 11 LAPS to be on the stairs with them was really honoring,” Benjamin Reichler said. Eighteen years ago afer the traumatizing attack on the World Trade Center, thousands of people come together to remember everyone whose lives fell short. Every year, Cimarron Middle School’s “4. “I got exhausted faster because of the weather, Having to be at school at 6:00 9 LAPS but it was still fun,” said Benjamin King. a.m. might not be the easiest team Palomino attends a public event to pay their tributes to the lives lost on September 11, thing for students to do. Afer waking up 5. “It felt good knowing that we’re 2 0 01. The eighth graders walked 5-9 laps around Red Rocks Amphitheater to giving back to our community,” early, Palomino students also had to wait on a bus
Ascending one by one Ascending 7 LAPS said Jef Baca. for two and a half hours due to bus troubles. Students acknowledge the 6,840 stairs that the fearless, heroic frefghters were told to be at school at 6:00 a.m. to leave early in time for 5 walked on September 11, 2001. Students walked alongside frst 1 the start of the opening ceremony. One out of the three charter buses broke down, and students were forced to wait on the bus until another bus responders from the Colorado community and all over the came. No other buses were available, so students were told they would have country. Many Cimarron students have family members to wait at school for the day. “I was happy at frst because I thought we were able to just go home, but another bus came so I was happy that we got to go who are frst responders. Over the years, many families have to the stair climb,” said Connor McEvoy (8). Hours later, afer the students walked together at this event and shared their emotions together. were supposed to be at Red Rocks, a bus fnally came and brought them to the event. “I was excited when the yellow bus came, because we still got to go,” Palomino student, Melina Bailes (8), walked alongside her dad at said Trevor Gondek (8). Students didn’t make it in time for opening ceremony, the 9/11 stair climb. “It felt really important and touched me more, it’s really kind but they were still able to walk around the amphitheater. “I was disappointed to not see the ceremony because I wanted to see how much it afected the of bittersweet because it’s cool to see all these people remembering everybody from that day 2 3 4 The Climb The Climb people around us and to know more about the event,” said Elsie Lindeman (8). but then like the fact that it had to happen was really sad,” Bailes said. “When we frst got there it was kind of chaotic trying to fnd where he was because he has been there for half an hour but then, once I did it, it was really fun; everyone got brought together as a community to remember 9/11,” said Bailes. September 11 is flled with emotions, and the day will forever be a day to remember.
1) Unforgettable Feeling Proud to represent Palomino, Amanda Mitry (8), sits and refects on the day. "I was excited because it was a very big opportunity and Palomino was the only team that got to go so I felt like that was really special in Awkward Moment Paying her respects, terms of being there that day,”said Mitry. Photo by Heather Lundquist Poy White (8), gave a letter she wrote to 2) Realization of the Past Afer a long day, Anthony Hickmon (8), a frefghter to thank the frefghters on drinks water as he climbs the amphitheater stairs. “I was happy because September 11. “It was so awkward, he didn’t "I am proud of making A Team basketball,""I am proud - Katie of making A Team Wilkinson (8) I got to see all the other frefghters and it was a realization of what they 1 give me a hug or anything, he just said thanks,” had to go through during 9/11 and the conditions. White said. Photo by Grace Woodring
RGE I felt good because we went there and we were honoring the frefghters that didn’t make it,” Hickman ME said. Photo by Abi Heisinger 3) Empathetic Trying E new things, Damien Meyer (8), felt many emotions
MY on 9/11.“I was excited because I’ve never done 3 that before so it was a cool, new experience, but at the same time I felt empathetic for the frefghters,” Meyer said. Photo by Abi Heisinger 4) Endlessly 2 6 Impacted Heavily flled with empathy, Mark Zoller 24 (8), describes what he went throughout the stair climb. “What impacted me the most was seeing 4 Stair climb all the frefghters come together and showing how 9/11 impacted them,” Zoller said. 5) Forever Grateful Sharing his emotions about September 11. Ryder Rinow (8), talks to frefghters at the fal stair climb. “There’s obviously sadness and there’s a lot of joy realizing that all those frefghters were there because they cared and they are there because they wanted to respect the fellow frefghters who passed at 9/11,” said Rinow. Photo by Sandy Hollenbaugh 6) Committed Willing to accept the 7 EMERGING STATS challenge, Andrew Heisinger (8), was determined to climb 9 or more laps around the amphitheater. ”I was very sad when I saw all the frefghters walking up and realizing what they had to go through, and FLIGHTS OF STAIRS that made me very committed to walk up all the stairs. I would do it again because it was very impactful 110 WALKED ON 9/11 in my life, and it showed what actually experienced on 9/11,” Heisinger said. Photo by Heather Lundquist 7) Unforgettable Moment Having a heart to heart moment, Stella Solak (8), made many unforgettable memories at the stair climb. “My favorite part was giving my letter to a frefghter 2,977 LIVES LOST ON 9/11 because they seemed really touched by it,” Solak said. Photo by Sandy Hollenbaugh 5
Windows Windows Be RED Assembly Geography BEE know your location together as one 1) Standing With Pride Nokota student, Roman Page by Dylan Gommel and Morgan Underwood It is a Cimarron tradition that each team bring a unique shirt to the Be RED assembly that sets Horner (6), stands with the other top three fnalists them apart from the other teams. In the 2019 Quarter 2 Be RED assembly, Mustang team in the Geo Bee on Jan. 22. “I was a little nervous at frst but some of the questions were easy. Some people didn’t try to stop tradition. Mustang students were asked to bring in their own white shirt had hard questions and were unlucky. I felt like I tried to decorate. However, between the two of them, Brian Doyle (8), and Lucas my best,” said Horner. Photo by Jonathan Cramer 2) Speaking Loud and Proud Morgan student, Colby Bettendorf (8), only brought one shirt. “I never actually 1 Sims (6), speaks into the microphone at the Geo Bee 2
brought in a shirt so we had this genius idea of making can i have the defnition on Jan. 22. “ I love how fun it is and all of the pressure a shirt together because if we each made our 1) Smiling To An Opponent Spelling Bee winner, Logan involved. It’s just really fun for me,” Sims said. Photo Jay (8), waits his turn to spell a word Jan. 9. “It felt pretty by Benji Reichler 3) Thinking With Pride Shire own shirts we wouldn’t be able to put this 1 good to win the Spelling Bee afer fve years of trying. I like student, Sadie Clark (6), thinks about her answer to the beautiful drawing on it. So we thought why competing against good spellers,” said Jay. Photo by Madisen question. “It was exciting getting picked and I like being Childress 2) Proud and Confdent Winning 2nd place in on stage and answering all of the questions,” Clark said. don’t we just wear it together. It is a small and the Spelling Bee, Ryan Schnee (6), spells a word on Jan. 9. Photo by Benji Reichler we both wear large. It didn’t really ft, but we tried our “I love how it's fun and last time I didn't do well so it's fun to best,” said Doyle. Doyle and Bettendorf faced many challenges move on and to experience getting to higher levels and each round it got more exciting when I didn't get out,” said Schnee. during the hour long Be RED assembly. The shirt was too small and, Photo by Madisen Childress 3) Back to Back Awaiting his frequently, Doyle choked Bettendorf on accident. As one would imagine with two eighth turn to stand in front of a crowd and spell, Trey Frankovitch (8), observes his fellow competitors. “It feels great because grade boys sharing a shirt, it was really hot and sweaty. Standing up also remained a struggle. An I'm proud of what I know how to spell. My favorite part is 3 2 3 observer of the event, Addison Smith (8), described her experience sitting behind them for the working with kids that go to the school and I just like competing with them,” said Frankovitch. Photo by Madisen Childress entire hour. “It was really uncomfortable just to be behind them because they were struggling just Spelling Bee 1) On My Mark Holding back the crowd, Isaac Schmitz (7), waits to hear the results of to sit. All the people behind them would throw a look at each other every time they would fall,” said the Oct. 11 Be RED Assembly. “I felt excited when we won because we had put so much efort Smith. Doyle and Bettendorf continued the Cimarron tradition of wearing unique shirts to Be RED into the assembly and it felt good to have all of the work fnally pay of. I love the Be RED assembly because you get to cheer as loud as you can and you get to come up with really fun assemblies, and it wasn’t in the way anyone expected. Sharing the shirt that read, “Mustang says cheers and just be as cheerful as you can be,” Schmitz said. Photo Juuling is Not Cool,” Doyle and Bettendorf shared a message, and an image, that is sure to remain by Emma Haselhof 2) Sprinting Her Way to Victory Enjoying herself during the Be RED assembly games, Makenna Harrington (7), in the minds of Cimarron students for a great deal of time. Photo by Sydney Risenmay runs down the gym foor to help her team win the spirit stick. “The
“My proudest moment was having the best 6th gradecross - Mavrick Obregon (6) country time.” games are a good team bonding efort and you just get to see all the other teams working together. It’s just a fun competition to watch,” 6 Harrington said. Photo by Jaycie Johnson 3) Back to Back Leading her team to their second victory, RGE Bailey Cofman (6), performs her team’s cheer
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E spirit stick the frst time, I was very happy, but the second time we won it was kind of weird because MY 4 the other teams usually get mad and we didn’t want the other teams to get mad but everyone was pretty happy. All of us were excited. We were all jumping,” Cofman said. Photo by Hailey Berge 4) Singing 7 Her Heart Out Putting in her whole soul, Katie 3 Ketter (8), leads her team in their Be RED cheer 26 on Oct. 11 that she helped create. “I’m not very good at making the cheer, but I like them Be RED ASSEmbly because of the enthusiasm we can get out of the crowd,” Ketter said. Photo by Sienna McCartie 1 5) Jumping for Joy Showing his Shire pride, Brennan Saloom (6), cheers on his team on fal Dec. 19. “I love that at Be RED Assemblies we get to do our own cheer and we get to make up our own cheers,” Saloom said. Photo by Emma Haselhof 6) Emerging Loud and Proud Showing her Mustang pride, Ashlyn Turner (8), cheers on her teammates Oct. 11 during the Be RED Assembly. “I just love how everyone comes together during the Be RED assemblies and Keeping That Streak Going how they’re super fun and loud and everyone just feels connected,” Turner said. Photo by Sienna Having just won the Spirit Stick, Lillian Holmes (8), and her McCartie 7) Spreading Kindness Being a positive example of kindness, Emma Zoller (7), team, Caspian, show their excitement and Caspian pride. 2 helps Madison Fendya (7) play the Be RED assembly games on Oct. 11. “I felt really good and “It was pretty nice to win the Be RED assembly 1st Quarter proud that I could help her,” Zoller said. Photo by Emma Haselhof 7) Hand In Hand Mustang because Caspian had a winning streak going for three years,” said student Colin Fick (8), is ready to take on the challenge at the Be RED assembly Dec. 19. “I like Holmes. Photo by Emma Haselhof 8 5 playing games with all of my friends and when we won it felt good because our team had put in a lot of hard work,” said Fick. Photo by Sydney Risenmay
Windows Windows As the novelty of the new school year wears of and students begin to dive deep into the school year, the weather begins to get colder and suddenly shorts and tee shirts turn into coats and jeans.
Page by Rileyand Genevieve Mayer Curoe Photo by Benjamin Reichler However, winter comes with an abundance of exciting occurrences. The holidays are right around the corner and everyone enjoys the occasional snow day. Students bundle up in cozy winter clothes and go skiing and snowboarding in the mountains. Though days look dark and dull outside. Inside of the school is exactly the opposite. Exciting indoor sports like wrestling and basketball start, and we have our annual festival of trees. The sixth graders are fnally getting comfortable in their surroundings, while eighth graders are starting to really focus on high school. Karli Stefanik (8) says, “Winter here at Cimarron is really special because kids get more into sports so there’s more school spirit shown and kids are happy and more excepted.” “I’m really good atpottery and I get in lots of art - Nora Phillips (8) shows,” RGE ME E MY
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Windows Windows “I miss that there were no electronics and you actually had to go outside and play.” - Brena Romero (8) tv shows Drake & Josh - 2004 - 2007 “I miss watching iCarly iCarly - 2007 - 2012 sometimes .” miscelaneous Suite Life on Deck - 2008 - 2011 - Kenzie Groh (8) Silly Bandz - 2008 Big Time Rush - 2009 - 2013 Just Dance - 2009 Shake It Up - 2010 - 2013 MineCraf - 2009 Victorious - 2010 - 2013 First Apple iPad - 2010 Jessie - 2011 - 2015 Rainbow Loom - 2010 Kickin’ It - 2011 - 2015 Beyblades - 2011 Gravity Falls - 2012 - 2016 Nyan Cat - 2011 Lab Rats - 2012 - 2016 Temple Run - 2011 “I miss Good Luck Charlie Jetpack Joyride - 2011 because I grew up watching it.” Fidget Spinners - 2017 “In the 2010s -Calleigh Hughes (8) I miss living in In Memory of Houston.” Stan Lee - 1922 - 2018 -Joshua Paul Walker - 1973 - 2013 Carcasson (8) music Kobe Bryant - 1978 - 2020 Call Me Maybe By Carly Rae Jepsen - 2011 Mac Miller - 1992 - 2018 Friday By Rebecca Black - 2011 XXXTentacion - 1998 - 2018 Somebody I Used to Know By Gotye - 2012 Juice WRLD - 1998 - 2019 Counting Stars By OneRepublic - 2013 Cameron Boyce - 1999 - 2019 “I miss my frst iPhone, the iPhone 5.” “Party in the USA by Gianna Bryant - 2006 - 2020 Chandelier By Sia - 2014 -Gavin McKeown (8) Miley Cyrus because it brings back Sorry By Justin Bieber - 2015 memories.” Me, Myself & I By G-Eazy & Bebe Rexha - 2015 -Aidan Holcomb (8) Hello By Adele - 2016
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Windows Windows People are the heart of Cimarron Middle Page by Genevieve Curoe and Riley Mayer School. Without the outstanding students and staf, Cimarron would be just an average middle school. But the people here are anything but ordinary. We have all kinds of students, from athletic to artistic, and everything in between. Our faculty and administration work behind the scenes to help our school run smoothly, and our teachers help us get a top notch education so that we get ready for high school and beyond. Not only are the students here unique and special in every way, we also have extremely kind and caring people. Students do community service, give to the less fortunate, and welcome new students with open arms. Clubs such as Drama Club and Minecraf Club help students explore their interests and meet others with similar interests to themselves. Other clubs like NJHS, Student Council, and Interact Club helps students give back to the community. All in all, Cimarron is full of outstanding and amazing people that truly help Cimarron emerge and stand out from other schools. er school activities like theater.” - Ashley“I emerge Brokaw by doing afer school activities (8) like theater.” RGE ME E MY
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Spring is a fresh start for nature. All the animals come out of hibernation and all the plants turn green again. The fowers emerge from their buds and open up into the sunlight. Spring marks the end of the school year. The beginning of the fourth quarter. Some students see this as an opportunity to work harder than they ever have, an opportunity to emerge.
“My work ethic has gotten better and I’ve put in a lot more efort Katelyn since 7th grade,”- Lamb (8) Some see it as just another quarter. For some students, this is their last quarter in middle school. The last quarter that doesn’t afect RGE
ME their future directly. The last restart before high school. Some eighth E graders turn nostalgic and others are excited for high school. An MY eighth grade student, Josh Carcasson, says, “I’m excited to go to high school because it seems fun and will be a 116 change from middle school.” Spring means the end Division of the school year is coming. How every student sring chooses to emerge may vary and some may choose not to. Spring is when the fowers and the animals emerge, so why can’t we?
Windows Windows 1 2 3 1) Shooting Star Unifed Basketball player, Ryan Schnee (6), shoots for 1) Improving Her Skill Student Reagan Volpi (6), shows her skill to everyone the basket Jan. 8 for a unifed game. “I enjoy being able to play a sport since I watching the game. “I felt good about being one of the only girls because it was cool to usually can’t reach the baskets,” Schnee said. Photo by Claire Johnson show the guys what we can do,” said Volpi. Photo by Hailey Berge Focusing on the 2) All Together The whole team helps push, Bryan Wellman (6), to the goal Game 8th Grade basketball player, Noah Wilhelm (8), dribbles the ball down the court Aug. 28 for the frst game of the year. “I like working with the kids and seeing with a face of focus and precision. “I like playing basketball because it’s a sport and I’m them smile,” Wellman said, seen pushing Emerson Benson (6). Photo by Addie 4 doing it for a good cause,“ said Wilhelm. Photo by Emily Wolter 2) Precision While Solomon 3) Team Cheer Veteran player, Carter Engel (8), smiles and cheers Aug. 28 Playing 8th grade basketball player, Joshua Carcasson (8), dribbles the ball down the 1 afer a great game. “I enjoy playing with my teammates, and even if I might not court during the championship game of the Hoops 4 Heart tournament. “I wanted to play always have a smile, I’m always having fun!” Engel said. Photo by Addie Solomon in Hoops 4 Heart because I wanted to show of my skills and try and win something,” 4) Taking Aim Team player, Hudson Ransom (8), braces for a catch Aug. Carcasson said. Photo by Hailey Berge 3) Playing For A Cause Student Zane Sherrill 5 28 for a soccer game. “I played last year and came back to help my team play (6), plays against the opposing team while taking the ball down the court. “I love 2 easier and better.” Photo by Addie Solomon being able to play for the school knowing that it’s for a good cause,” said Sherrill. 4) Page Risenmay, by Sydney Sandy Elysia Hollenbaugh, Casadei, Mackenzie Schafer 5) Helping Hand Unifed Soccer player, Ben Lee (6), helps best friend, A Compassionate Player Silas Meuli (6), competes in the game against his older Hadden Tolles (7), Aug. 29 in a Unifed Soccer game. “I joined because my brother while his mom catches it all on flm. “I always play 1 vs. 1 against my brother in best friend Hadden joined and she can’t walk or talk,” Lee said. Photo by Addie the front yard so I know how he plays and it was just fun to play against him. It was actually Solomon 3 2 really exciting having our mom watch it,” Meuli said. Photo by Hailey Berge 5) Focusing on the Game 8th Grade basketball player, Noah Wilhelm (8), dribbles the ball down the court with a face of focus and precision. “I like playing basketball because it’s a sport and I’m doing it for a good cause,“ said Wilhelm. Photo by Emily Wolter 6) Scream for uniFIED Sports 4 the Team Reichen Posey (8), cheers along with his other teammates as there is a point scored against the staf. “We went crazy because my teammate made a three and it felt good playing for a good cause as well as it was fun that we beat the staf,” said Posey. Photo by Abigail Heisinger Soccer What makes the Cimarron and Unifed Sports team basketba unique? That’s a question you might ask yourselfl before watching them play. But if you watch a game of Unifed basketball or soccer, you might fnd yourself with the answer. 5 6 Sure, Unifed Sports is diverse and ofers an opportunity for anyone to play, but that’s not what separates it Every year, the students of Cimarron Middle School from other sports teams. What really separates it from other sports teams is the spirit. No matter who wins or who loses, it’s how come together and raise money for the American Heart much fun you had playing that matters. It’s the bonding time with your teammates. It’s the efort you put into the game. Association. A group of students make a team and “The unifed basketball and soccer teams are diferent from other sports teams because there are more people playing,” said put forward $20 to participate. The money goes to Hudson Ransom (8), a unifed basketball and soccer player. the American Heart Association. Student Sean Guertin If you were to look at any photos of the game, you would see a smile on every player’s face. You can tell that everyone is always having fun. 4 (6) and his team place 3rd in the whole competition. Hoops Heart That is what makes Unifed Sports diferent, not who plays, not who wins, but the fun you have with your teammates. That is what makes Unifed Sports unifed. “We were winning a ton of our games and played “I tried playing for volleyball Cimarron. I’ve never really played - Harold before.” Wise (7) against a lot of 8th grade teams,” Guertin cim’s way to fund raise said. As the 6th grade team went on RGE UniQUE AND UnifIed through the competition, they fnally ME How It’s Diferent From Other Sports E got shut down by an 8th grade A Cheer to Hear A Cheer to Hear MY team. “In our fnal game, “It’s a way for me to play “My teachers came to one we were tied with a sports and represent the of the games and everyone’s EMERGING STATS school on a team.” more encouraging.” few seconds lef and they made a Participated -Easton Coleman (6) -Alexandra Leabo (8) 11 Teachers 118 Photo by Addie Solomon Photo by Addie Solomon buzzer beater shot to UNIFIED/Hoops win,” Guertin said. Hoops for Heart is an important event Money sring A Helpful Push raised $400 Partner Playing because it allows students to come “At the start of the game “There’s someone with you together as a school and represent everyone has a ton of energy, on the feld and you can pass and win or lose everyone has a the ball to kids who don’t Cimarron for a great cause. positive attitude and a smile.” usually get to play.” Photo by Emily Wolter -Megan Cohn (7) -Xavier Fernandez (7) Pictured pushing Bryan Wellman (8) Photo by: Addie Solomon Photo by Addie Solomon
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other classes.” us and learning new things.” tougher competition.” Bike Vs. Scooter Parents Vs. friends Bus Hayden Gonzales (8) Mackenzie Oster (8) Teagan McNellis (8) “I go to school on a bus.” -Cameron Shank(8) Vs. Car “I would rather ride a bike, “Screw that scooter trash “I get a ride to school from “I would want to go to school because a scooter hurts your dawg.” my parents.” with my friends cause who calves.” -Steven Smith(8) -Talynn Scofn (8) wouldn’t.” “I was driven once
-Aidan Knowles (8) -Briget Zwiezen (8) by my mom.” Vs. for high scol for high “Electives.” “Taking classes I can’t take “For it to be fun and not -Alexi Beagle(8) Hayleigh Caldon (8) here at Cimarron.” suck.” Walk Vs. Ride Carpool Vs. Alone Walking Cooper Lauer (8) Julian Draper (8) 5
“I walk to school everyday.” -Sebastian Stevens (8) “I walked to school one time “I rode once with my “My friend drives me on “I would rather go to school because my mom was mad friends.” Mondays, Wednesdays and alone [than go with friends].” at me.” -Jovani Soto(8) Thursdays.” -Emma Poole (8) “Having more freedom in the “The experience and the “Having lockers and not -Justin Schmidt (8) -Heather Lundquist (8) classes I take” good education” having to carry everything”
High Hopes High Chase Holt (8) Connor Golden (8) Trista Onkst (8) Would You rather...what would you cose? math all language arts have every have every eight be greatal about eighth grade day all day monday off friday off what students will miss most OR go go bungee OR skydiving jumping “I would rather have math “I would rather have “ I would rather have every “I would rather have every students favorite part all day because I’m good at language arts all day so Monday of because it’s hard Friday of.” “My favorite part of I can catch up on all my to get up on Monday.” -Gavin Jones (8) “The best part of math.” eighth grade has to be work.” -Gwenivere Dobbs (8) eighth grade is OR art class. I like how -Macarthur Ness (8) -Anne Lea (7) “I am going to miss my “When I go to high “I’m going to miss we are able to express having kids look up friends, because I am school I am going to the people I had in my ourselves through lots of to you.” “Probably, skydiving “I’d go bungee jumping not sure if I am going break into song dance on go to outer swim in the miss how close our team classes because I have diferent projects.” -Caleb Davidson (8) for the thrill.” because that seems like a is; we are like a family.” to be with them in high a lot of friends in my -Jessica Dawson (8) in class stage at lunch -Zachary Mulson (7) better experience.” space deep ocean -Maura Davis (8) school or not.” classes.” -Avery Brand (6) -Cooper Daily (8) -Kyla Cramer (8)
“All of it is my “My favorite part of OR OR favorite the eighth grade is what teachers, the kids, we’re doing right now; everything.” mock trials in social “I would rather sing, “Have a dance on the “I might go to outer “The deepest sea - Damon Decloedt studies. It’s really fun.” because I like singing. stage cause I don’t sing space because it because I’ve always (8) -Megan Day (8) very well.” sounds fun, and my dad wanted to know what’s - Evan Northcutt (8) -Brody Brancato (6) is a space engineer.” down there.” “Some advice I would give “Some advice is to focus “Don’t be scared, try to -Simon Johnson (8) -Mazia Moku Greaser (8) an incoming sixth grader on your work and you’ll make as many friends as is to not slack of on your get right through eighth possible because it will work.” grade” help you later on.” Ageless Advice Advice Ageless - Tyler Darrington (8) -Richard Cummings (8) -Cara Dale (8)
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