Stories Written by Kate Baldwin
Creative intelligence
Written by Emily Busch, Katie Hoesley, and Kate Baldwin · November 6, 2009
Lauren Kretch Lauren Kretch, a senior, has enjoyed photography since junior high, “I got started in junior high, I believe, when I recieved a crappy Sony cybershot for my birthday,” said Kretch. She has taken art classes at BSM throughout high school, “All of my classes have... (more...)
The new freshmen experience
Written by Kate Baldwin and Sam Thomas · October 6, 2009
These days, freshmen are welcomed into the halls of BSM with warm smiles and hundreds of helping hands. With 236, they are one of the largest class in BSM history. About 36% of the incoming class are coming from non-religious schools and 1% are entering from out of state – this year will... (more...)
Veteran Girls Soccer Team Starts Strong
Written by Kate Baldwin · September 9, 2009
Fall has begun with new classes in school and a new season for sports. The team to watch this fall season is definitely girl’s soccer; already, the varsity team has been named one of the top ten teams in the metro area, the only Class A team listed. With sixteen returning players, the... (more...)
Theater Alumni Return to see West Side Story
Written by Kate Baldwin · June 4, 2009
Deciding to celebrate the third time that the musical West Side Story had been performed at BSM, the drama department hosted an alumni event before the performance on Saturday, May 9. “Because this was the third time BSM had done ‘West Side Story,’ we decided it was a good... (more...)
Senior honored for her community service
Written by Kate Baldwin · May 8, 2009
Known her for caring nature and friendly manner, Nathalie Lawyer is clearly an outstanding student at BSM, but her talents have now been recognized on an even larger scale. Recognized by all of St. Louis Park for her caring personality, Lawyer was this year’s recipient of St. Louis Park’s... (more...)
BSM discusses new PC computer options
Written by Kate Baldwin · April 6, 2009
It’s an age old question that everyone in a technologically advanced world may have asked themselves or others: Macs or PCs? BSM chooses both platforms, or at least considers both. Rumors have surfaced that the school may be switching platforms: “We feel it’s the responsibility of the... (more...)
BSM news show returns for second semester
Written by Kate Baldwin · March 3, 2009
After countless rumors about why BSM’s popular television news show Knightline wasn’t being broadcast during first semester, the show has finally returned to its regular homeroom broadcasting schedule for second semester. “It was really a misunderstanding that Knightline was gone,”... (more...)
Spring Break Length Increased for 2010
Written by Kate Baldwin · February 12, 2009
Calling all freshman, sophomores, and juniors––sorry seniors, but this does not apply to you, get ready for spring break 2010. The school calendar for the 2009-2010 school year has been posted and it shows a two week spring break. “This is highly unusual,” said Dr. Sue Skinner,... (more...)
BSM students attend college classes
Written by Kate Baldwin · January 26, 2009
Most high school students can’t wait until the day they graduate and enter the world of college campuses and courses, but for some students at BSM, this day has come sooner than expected. Four students are currently partaking in PSEO, a program that allows high school students to take college... (more...)
Millions fall in love with ‘Slumdog Millionaire’
Written by Kate Baldwin · January 26, 2009
As an attention grabber, “Slumdog Millionaire” is one of 2008’s most memorable films. Set in Mumbai, India, the viewer is taken on a gripping journey which follows the main character Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) from his childhood in the slums to Mumbai’s version of Who Wants... (more...)
BSM Welcomes Amities
Written by Kate Baldwin · January 26, 2009
The time of year has come again when Benilde-St. Margaret’s opens its doors and welcomes two Amity scholars from different parts of the world. For the second semester of the 2008-2009 school year, BSM is happy to introduce the two scholars to the community. “Maxime, the French Amity will... (more...)
Dancer jigs her way to second in regional competition
Written by Kate Baldwin · December 11, 2008
Ranked twenty-second in the world for her age group and fourth in North America, sophomore Taylor Best is one of the most talented Irish dancers recognized across the nation. Since moving from Boston, where she studied dance for eight years and won the New England Regional Championship in... (more...)
St. Louis Park changes its recycling service to Eureka
Written by Kate Baldwin · December 9, 2008
Dropping Waste Management as their recycling service, the city of Saint Louis Park made the switch to a provider, Eureka Recycling, that met the city’s demands more efficiently on October 1. Scott Merkley, a representative for the city, said that the city keeps five year contracts in... (more...)
Students take PSATS in classrooms this year
Written by Kate Baldwin · October 30, 2008
There had been finalists every year since 2003, but the number of finalists vary from year to year. For this 2009 school year, the numbers are very low — there are no National Merit Finalists from the senior class. To improve this, the school is changing the way standardized tests are... (more...)
Girls’ Volleyball Hasn’t Lost Hope
Written by Kate Baldwin · October 12, 2008
The girls’ varsity volleyball team’s dreams were crushed Thursday night when they were defeated in their match against Spring Lake Park. They lost in three games 25-22, 25-16, and 25-14 after all three matches. Before the match, senior and team captain Megan Beacom said, “It’s... (more...)