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
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 if students reading the literary classic have a solid knowledge base of the time period the novel is set in. In an attempts to bridge the gap between literature and history studies, two teachers––Ms. Megan Kern and Ms. Anne Marie Dominguez––have paired up to teach their newly developed class, American Studies, to juniors, combining the... Continue Reading
February 3, 2012
Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
“Don’t miss.” That was the thought that ran through the head of senior forward Sanjay Lumpkin when he got the ball under the basket unguarded with three seconds left in the game. Lumpkin made the layup, giving the top ranked boys’ basketball team a 67-65 win over number two Spring Lake Park. “We were just trying to get a screen and roll on the top. The ball went into the corner and I just cut back door and no one was guarding me,” said Lumpkin. The Red Knights struggled to contain Spring Lake Park’s Sean Scott, who had a career night with 36 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks in a packed, pro-Panther gymnasium. Head coach Mr. John Moore admitted that guarding Scott isn’t an exact... 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Basketball | Fri, Feb 03 | Spring Lake Park | 67-65 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Tue, Jan 31 | Minneapolis Southwest | 70-38 | W | |
| Girls Hockey | Sat, Jan 28 | Hill-Murray | 1-3 | Read Story | L |
| Boys Basketball | Sat, Jan 28 | North Branch | 82-21 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Sat, Jan 28 | North Branch | 66-40 | Read Story | W |
| Dance Team | Sat, Jan 28 | Catholic Jamboree | J: 2nd/K: 3rd | ||
| Girls Hockey | Fri, Jan 27 | St. Francis/North Branch | 10-0 | Read Story | W |
| Boys Hockey | Fri, Jan 27 | Moorhead | 2-6 | Read Story | L |
| Wrestling | Fri, Jan 27 | Robbinsdale Cooper | 47-27 | W | |
| Wrestling | Fri, Jan 27 | Mahtomedi | 33-34 | L | |
| Boys Hockey | Thu, Jan 26 | Irondale | 6-1 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Thu, Jan 26 | Chisago Lakes | 58 -45 | Read Story | W |
| Sport | Date | Time | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls Hockey | Sat, Feb 04 | 3:00 | Totino-Grace | Parade Ice Gardens |
| Boys Hockey | Sat, Feb 04 | 7:30 | Spring Lake Park | Blaine |
| Wrestling | Sat, Feb 04 | 9:00 | TBA | Pine Island |
| Girls Basketball | Mon, Feb 06 | 6:00 | DeLaSalle | DeLaSalle |
| 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 |
Dr. Bob Tift
January 22, 2010
Filed under Opinions
One of my intense passions is the study of leadership. I find myself compelled to attend conferences, enroll in graduate courses, and read anything that I can about leadership. In my years of study I have learned a great deal about leadership. Effective leadership often involves making unpopular decisions; decisions based on information available at the time of the decision. Sometimes, additional information is subsequently made available that compels a leader to reconsider that decision, as was the case with Relay for Life.
Last Friday, members of the Student Council (Ryan Quinlivan, Erin Katopodis, Kelsey Jacobson, and Daniel Nelson) met with Dr. Skinner and me to discuss the issues surrounding the decision not to host the Relay for Life event at BSM this year. They had requested the meeting because they wanted to hear directly from the administration the reasons for our decision. They also wanted to make their case on behalf of the students, of why we should reconsider our decision. Essentially, they exhibited the leadership skills that they were elected by their fellow students to perform.
While there were many reasons that went into the decision not to host Relay for Life, (including fundraising conflicts, logistical concerns due to pending construction on our fields, neighbor concerns, and supervision issues), I have now concluded that the benefits of hosting the event outweigh those concerns. For those reasons, which were so effectively communicated to me by your student leaders, I have decided to reverse my decision, and will now support BSM hosting the Relay for Life event this spring.
I have asked Dr. Skinner and Mrs. Andersen to immediately begin working with the students and staff event organizers to discuss how to best address the supervisory and logistical issues, while at the same time, offering our support for the event. This summer, I will ask our administration to meet with our event organizers to jointly evaluate the event, and to determine if it will be held the following year.
It is a valued tradition at BSM to teach our students about the importance of giving to others. An important component of ensuring the success and sustainability of this wonderful school community is the promotion of a culture of philanthropy. All of what we enjoy each day in our school facilities and campus are in place because of the generosity of others. After hearing the compelling arguments that Ryan Quinlivan and his fellow leaders shared with me, I now believe I had underestimated the significance of the impact that last year’s Relay for Life had on our students and staff. It is in that spirit, that I am writing this letter to the students of BSM in support of the Relay for Life event.
Dr. Bob Tift
President
January 30th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
thanks for changing your decision.
Carolyn Ondrey
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January 31st, 2010 at 10:43 pm
I can’t believe the administration would say no to hosting an event like relay for life. As a graduate it really makes me question whether the current administration is running the school the way i remember it….where an event like relay for life would NEVER be denied. Especially after how the bsm community parents and even STUDENTS have been affected by cancer it is horrifying that bsm administration would think to say no. Shame on them. At least the student body held common sense and was able to make the administration see it.
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February 7th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
President Tift,
We want to thank you for personally and professionally for having the discernment and courage to reevaluate and change your decision on Relay for Life. When the original decision came down, our family had numerous conversations about the decision, why it may have gone that way, and whether we agreed with it. We spent time drafting an initial letter to the administration voicing our concerns about that decision. We are very please to see that the voices of others with similar concerns were heard. Thank you for the job you all do, the hard calls that have to be made, and being able to see when a change of direction is the right thing to do.
Dean, Becky, Bailey and Kyle Ribich
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April 29th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Dr. Tift,
I think it shows true leadership that you would reverse a decision that was previously warranted. I appreciate your willingness to respect the opinions of the student leaders at BSM.
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