Pond Hockey Tournament raises $50,035 for Jablonski February 1, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Students and teachers swap outfits for Catholic Schools Week February 1, 2012 at 7:58 am
Catholic Schools Week kicks off with pjs and honors February 1, 2012 at 7:58 am
One Act play takes second place at sub-sections February 1, 2012 at 7:57 am
Youth In Goverment members lobby for government changes February 1, 2012 at 7:56 am
American Literature teacher Ms. Anne Marie Dominguez teaches The Great Gatsby to her students in the newly developed class, American Studies, alongside U.S. History teacher Ms. Megan Kern. (Chris Bell)
February 3, 2012
Nicole Sarquis, Staff Writer
History teachers tend to ramble off unrelatable facts about flappers, bootlegging, and the ease of life in the “Roaring 20s” during a typical U.S. History class, leaving their students with no real understanding of the subject. At the same time, English teachers’ enthusiasm over F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” can only be understood... Continue Reading
February 6, 2012
Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
“We need our Kyle Rau,” said boys’ hockey head coach Mr. Ken Pauly, referencing the former Eden Prairie Eagle who not only led the team in scoring on their way to last year’s state championship, but also consistently showed up when his team needed a goal. BSM’s Kyle Rau is junior forward Grant Besse, who has been on a roll lately, averaging over 2.8 goals a game in his last seven games. He twice found the back of the net and added an assist in a 4-3 win over section rival Wayzata on Monday, Feb. 6. With section seeding on the line, there was a playoff-like atmosphere at the packed Plymouth Ice Center. “I loved it,” said Besse. “I thrive on that stuff.” Head-to-head match-ups... Continue Reading
Junior Shannon Galvin rehearses for the upcoming Les Miserables performance wither her fellow cast members. (Giulia Imholte)
January 27, 2012
Emily Kline, Staff Writer
Blue Water Theatre Company, one of the Twin Cities’ top performing arts groups for youth, is taking on “Les Misérables,” one of musical theatre’s most famous works, for their winter production. Juniors Rachel Hogen and Shannon Galvin, along with sophomore Rachel Wallace, joined the cast in late November and are currently in rehearsals for the... Continue Reading
February 1, 2012
Nick Hillson, Staff Writer
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is a bill running through Congress in an attempt to curb the illegal uploading and downloading of copyrighted information and programs. Unfortunately, due to extremely vague wording and unclear definitions, the censorship proposed could extend to websites such as Facebook, various e-mails, and any other free forum. Not only is SOPA ineffective for all but the technologically impaired, but it violates our rights and benefits only a small handful of elites. SOPA works by requiring websites and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to search through sent information and to censor any infringing material. Not only does this ignore the privacy guaranteed in the Constitution... Continue Reading
The Mock Trial team had a succesful season at several competitions due to immense practice and help from professional lawyers. (Photo courtesy of Jim Vogl)
February 3, 2012
Mallory Hoch, Staff Writer
Beginning in October, the Mock Trial team has practiced every night from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in room 121 in preparation for upcoming competitions. Coming to a close on January 31st, the season ended on a strong note, making it to subsections before loosing their last competition. The season commenced with general practices to help initiate new members.... Continue Reading
| Sport | Date | Opponent | Result | W/L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls Basketball | Tue, Feb 07 | DeLaSalle | 54-70 | L | |
| Boys Basketball | Tue, Feb 07 | DeLaSalle | 60-59 | W | |
| Boys Hockey | Mon, Feb 06 | Wayzata | 4-3 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Hockey | Sat, Feb 04 | Totino-Grace | 9-0 | Read Story | W |
| Boys Hockey | Sat, Feb 04 | Spring Lake Park | 15-0 | W | |
| Wrestling | Sat, Feb 04 | TBA | 9th Place | ||
| Girls Basketball | Fri, Feb 03 | Spring Lake Park | 57-39 | W | |
| Boys Basketball | Fri, Feb 03 | Spring Lake Park | 67-65 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Hockey | Thu, Feb 02 | Spring Lake Park | 6-0 | Read Story | W |
| Wrestling | Thu, Feb 02 | Dassel-Cokato | 21-58 | L | |
| Girls Basketball | Tue, Jan 31 | Minneapolis Southwest | 70-38 | W | |
| Boys Hockey | Tue, Jan 31 | Jefferson | 7-1 | Read Story | W |
| Sport | Date | Time | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Hockey | Wed, Feb 08 | 7:30 | Shattuck-St. Mary's | Shattuck-St. Mary's |
| Girls Basketball | Fri, Feb 10 | 7:15 | St. Louis Park | St. Louis Park |
| Wrestling | Fri, Feb 10 | 6:00 | Chisago Lakes | Home |
| Boys Hockey | Sat, Feb 11 | 2:30 | Totino-Grace | St. Louis Park |
| Dance Team | Sat, Feb 11 | 1:00 | Sections | Austin |
| Boys Hockey | Tue, Feb 14 | 7:00 | Chisago Lakes | Chisago Lakes |
| Girls Basketball | Tue, Feb 14 | 7:15 | Columbia Heights | Home |
| Girls Basketball | Thu, Feb 16 | 7:15 | Waconia | Home |
| Girls Basketball | Fri, Feb 17 | 7:15 | Irondale | Home |
| Boys Hockey | Sat, Feb 18 | 2:30 | Stillwater | St. Louis Park |
| Wrestling | Sat, Feb 18 | 8:00 | Section Opponents | Totino-Grace |
| Girls Basketball | Tue, Feb 21 | 7:15 | St. Francis | Home |
Photo Credit: Alana Profit
The bowling team's relaxed atmoshpere fosters friendship and acceptance.
Danielle Kincs
November 2, 2009
Filed under Activities, Student Life, Top Stories
The sound of crashing pins can barely be heard over Mr. Hawkins’ laughter as the bowling team practices under the dim lights of the alley. For the nearly 60 kids who participate in bowling this year, this is just another day in the glamorous life that is the bowling team.
Many students enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the team. “Other teams take it way too seriously,” said sophomore Lauren Effertz, a captain of the JV white team. “They all have about three of their own bowling balls and custom shoes and these expensive gloves that are supposed to help you throw straighter, and then BSM shows up with our house balls and rented shoes.”
While BSM’s bowling team is a part of a competitive high school league often contending with other bigger schools such as Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Chaska, they are a more low-key team. “It’s really laid back, relaxed,” said junior Chris Nagel, a member of the varsity team. “It’s completely non-competitive,” said JV member, junior Curtis Guzan.
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m., and many players often look forward to them more than matches. “Our Monday and Wednesday practices are more like going bowling with your friends every day after school than actual practices,” said Effertz.
Many students wonder whether bowling is considered a sport or an activity, but for the coach, Mr. Jim Picard, there is no question. “It’s a sport, but club––not technically a varsity team,” said Mr. Picard. “You can’t letter in the sport.”
The bowling team’s season runs from mid-September through mid-November, with nine matches throughout the season. Three teams make up this co-ed activity. “Bowling team generally has about 60 kids,” said Coach Mick Hawkins. “There is one varsity and two JV teams––seven students on each.”
With so many members on the team, it is important to the coaches that everyone is able to participate. “Everyone practices, and we rotate who’s on JV,” said Mr. Picard. “There is an opportunity every week to come to matches.”
For being in a league with other larger schools, BSM’s bowling team is still able to hold their ground. “[We] compete reasonably well,” said Mr. Picard.
However, bowling team is more than just a competition. “Kids find their niche, friendships,” said Mr. Hawkins. It is easy to get a sense of this comradeship during a match, students cheering on each other and exchanging high-fives after each turn, successful or not.
Acceptance and familiarity among members of the team contributes to the enjoyable, relaxed atmosphere. “No one is pressuring you to be this amazing, perfect bowler every time you throw a ball down the lane,” said Effertz. “We’re all just like one, big, goofy family.”
The friendships created through the bowling team are strong, and many students who are on the team continue the activity throughout their high school career. “The kids who do it generally enjoy it,” said Mr. Hawkins. And the coaches don’t seem to mind it much either. “We have a lot of fun and get everyone to participate,” said Mr. Picard.
So for anyone looking for activity with good times and good friendships, don’t discount the bowling team. “There are some people who think that being on the bowling team is really nerdy, but it’s not,” said Effertz. “Everybody should really give bowling team a shot because everyone who joins it ends up loving it.”
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