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Vocations classes host speakers from the Archdiocese

Our Lady of Grace couple Dan and Sheryl Moran spoke to BSM seniors about marriage. (Emma Eldred)

Vocations classes host speakers from the Archdiocese

May 11, 2012

Giulia Imholte and Katie Sisk

The hype turned out to be more than the actual event. In November the Archdiocese announced plans to have speakers on marriage visit all of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Catholic Schools, and what students expected to be a controversial discussion––after reading about the heated question and answer session at DeLaSalle––ended up being an uneventful,... Continue Reading

BSM hockey players weigh options for their future in the sport

Ryan Collins is one of two sophomores that have recently made the decision to play for the U.S. NTDP next school year. (Emily Kruse)

BSM hockey players weigh options for their future in the sport

May 9, 2012

David Nelson and Peter Best, Staff Writers

Hockey is a fast-paced sport that lives off choices that need to be made in milliseconds. It’s a sport where one wrong choice can be the difference between success and failure. Sophomores Jack Glover and Ryan Collins were given the opportunity to play in the USA National Team Development Program (NTDP), based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This decision... Continue Reading

Shannon Stroh

(Emily Kruse)

Shannon Stroh

May 21, 2012

Leila Aboussir, Online Photography Editor

Lights come up, voices start ringing, and the band starts playing their instruments. Shannon Stroh has been an avid member of the BSM theater department since her entrance into the school, but is rarely seen on the actual stage. Yet, Shannon’s dedication alongside her sarcastic, witty personality has made her an extraordinary member of the tremendous... Continue Reading

Fun. releases ‘Some Nights’ album

The band experimented heavily with hip-hop inspired beats and auto-tune––though Ruess’s crystalline voice doesn’t need it. (Vinyl Records)

Fun. releases ‘Some Nights’ album

May 2, 2012

Lauren Effertz, Staff Writer

Three years after dropping their first album, “Aim and Ignite,” the New York-based indie pop band fun. released “Some Nights.” fun. is a supergroup of sorts; lead vocalist Nate Ruess formed the band after the break-up of The Format, guitarist Jack Antonoff also serves as the frontman for Steel Train, and keyboardist Andrew Dost is from Anathallo. Overall,... Continue Reading

Four speech members place at State tournament

Anna Landis, Juliet Beckstrand, Rachel Hogen, and Sian Last represented BSM at the State Speech tournament where they all placed in the top eight. (Maura Brew)

Four speech members place at State tournament

April 30, 2012

Shannon Galvin, Staff Writer

On Saturday, April 21, BSM speech team members headed to Chanhassen High School to participate in the Minnesota State Speech tournament. At the end of the day, four students, seniors Anna Landis, Juliet Beckstrand, Sian Last, and junior Rachel Hogen, all placed in the finals. Landis placed third in Poetry, Beckstrand placed second in Great Speeches,... Continue Reading

SportDateOpponentResultW/L
Boys LacrosseTue, May 15 Spring Lake Park21-0W
BaseballTue, May 15 Bloomington Jefferson7-5W
SoftballMon, May 14 St. Francis3-4L
BaseballMon, May 14 Fridley13-2W
Boys LacrosseSat, May 12 Minnetonka6-16L
BaseballFri, May 11 St. Louis Park7-3W
SoftballThu, May 10 Blake23-1W
SoftballWed, May 09 St. Louis Park18-6W
Boys TennisWed, May 09 Robbinsdale Armstrong1-6L
BaseballWed, May 09 Irondale10-2W
Boys LacrosseTue, May 08 Totino-Grace13-3W
Girls LacrosseTue, May 08 Spring Lake Park13-11W
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
BaseballMon, May 21 4:15Holy AngelsHome
Boys TrackTue, May 22 NSConference OpponentsTotino-Grace
Girls TrackTue, May 22 NSConference OpponentsTotino-Grace
Girls TrackTue, May 22 NSConference OpponentsTotino-Grace
Boys TrackTue, May 29 Section OpponentsTBA
Girls TrackTue, May 29 Season RecordTBA
Boys LacrosseTue, Jun 05 1:00TBAChanhassen
Girls LacrosseTue, Jun 05 1:00TBAChanhassen
Boys TennisTue, Jun 05 1:00TBABaseline Tennis Center
SoftballThu, Jun 07 1:00TBACaswell Park
Boys TrackFri, Jun 08 TBAHamline University
Girls TrackFri, Jun 08 TBAHamline University
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

Link Crew welcomes new freshmen

Elin Lantz
August 25, 2008
Filed under News, Top Stories

While most BSM high school students slept this past Monday, some students woke up early and played hand games, ran around the school as super-heroes and cowboys, and got to know each other as part of the Link Crew orientation for freshmen. From 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., The freshmen participated in many activities with the leaders so that they could begin to feel comfortable for high school.
This unique first day of school started with a large welcome from the Link Crew leaders, faculty, and staff as the freshmen piled into the Great Hall. Throughout the day, they experienced activities led by Link Crew leaders, met Principal Sue Skinner, got to know other students, got their lockers and class schedules, and went on a tour of the school before going through their schedules to meet their teachers.
During their discussions, the Link Crew leaders encouraged students to join clubs, activities, or sports to be more a part of the BSM community. “I was a little nervous, but now I feel more loosened up. The talk really made me want to do sports…and get involved,” said Nikolette Herman, a freshman who attended the orientation.
The day also allowed new friendships to be formed and made many newcomers feel positive about school. “We did a bunch of activities to make it less awkward and to make friends. It’s pretty fun. I’ve met a couple new friends and I think we’ll be friends later on,” said Herman.
The link Crew leaders created this setting in which new students could feel the opportunity to create friendships. “I know what it’s like to come here and not really know anybody, and I know a lot of kids didn’t make the transition very well so that was kind of tough [in the past], and I wanted to help out and make some of the freshmen feel more at home,” said John Carney, junior Link Crew leader.
All the activities assisted the students’ preparations for high school itself as well. Link Crew was created about two years ago to have a positive start to the year. “The purpose of Link Crew is to have current junior and senior students act as positive role models, motivators, mentors, and teachers to help guide the freshmen to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school,” said Nicole Rasmussen, Link Crew adviser.
This year, the 57 Link Crew leaders have prepared for this special orientation by meeting two extra days for four hours, practicing the activities and learning how to welcome the students. “Since Link Crew has started there is a different feel to the first day of school because it is a day where there are students leading other students and teaching them all about BSM and how to be successful throughout the year,” said Ms. Rasmussen.
The Link Crew day has been successful in the past, and therefore the group hopes that it will continue to help these freshmen students. The school has had a lot of positive feedback in the past from BSM families, students, and faculty and staff that Link Crew is “a great program that is helping set the tone for the school year and creat[ing] student ownership, school spirit, and a sense of belonging in our BSM community,” said Ms. Rasmussen.
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