Staff Profile
Brian Tobelmann –– Staff Writer
Brian is writing for his first and final year on the Knight Errant, and he will be greatly missed for his famed guest writing. When he can get pulled away from his greatest love and addiction, homework, you can commonly see him warming left bench at the varsity soccer games or cooking up concoctions in his mad scientist kitchen (his delicacy: yellow cake [uranium]). If you can manage to break through the crowds of fans and reporters typically surrounding him outside his home, fell free to say “hi.” He may not care enough to respond, but he will hear you.
Students receive their Twitter-themed yearbooks
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
May 21, 2012
Filed under News Briefs
Today, with much anticipation and lines filling the Great Hall, this year’s yearbooks were distributed to the senior high. This year’s theme in the yearbook was Twitter, including hashtags and Twitter names throughout. They also have a featured page dedicated solely to Jack Jablonski and the support... Read more »
Online classroom Haiku program to be used next school year
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
May 2, 2012
Filed under News Briefs
BSM made the decision on April 27 to implement the online classroom Haiku LMS for the coming school year (2012-2013). The decision was made because Haiku possessed many similarities with the old Edline that the teachers had liked, but also shared characteristics with the current Studio program to make... Read more »
PowerStudio to be replaced
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
April 30, 2012
Filed under News
Come next year, many of the students and teachers will be experiencing the third online grading and classroom system in just three years. The BSM technology department is now planning on replacing the current “Studio” with yet another site for next year. Last spring, after years of troubles with... Read more »
Ultimate Frisbee beats Robbinsdale-Cooper
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
April 27, 2012
Filed under Sports Briefs
The BSM ultimate team won another game against Robbinsdale Cooper on Thursday, April 27, bringing their inaugural record to 3-1. The Red Knights started the game slowly, and were tied with the Hawks at 4-4, but then went on an 10-2 scoring run to take the lead 14-6. Unfortunately, the offense then began... Read more »
Boys’ hockey eats lunch with the Archbishop
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
April 24, 2012
Filed under News Briefs
The BSM boys’ hockey team was invited to Archbishop Nienstedt’s private residence on Monday, April 24. Nienstedt gave the hockey team a private mass in his chapel near the Cathedral and afterward, served them lunch at his home. “I suspect [Archbishop Nienstedt] is a big hockey fan because he has... Read more »
Spanish students head off to Costa Rica
Brian Tobelmann , Staff Writer
March 23, 2012
Filed under News
In order to offer an immersion vacation to the Spanish speaking students, Mr. Adam Groebner organized a spring break trip to Costa Rica, allowing students to better learn the culture and language. Mr. Groebner, along with Ms. Mary Murray and 12 Spanish students, will be leaving on Sunday, March 25 for... Read more »
Twin Cities Golf hosts tournament for Jablonski
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
January 24, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, News
The first ever golf tournament in Minnesota in January was held at Creeks Bend Golf Course and raised more than $2,000 for the Jack Jablonski Trust Fund on Tuesday, January 10, just ten days after sophomore Jack Jablonski’s paralyzing injury in a hockey game. Kevin Unterreiner, part of TwinCitiesGolf.com,... Read more »
Support for students continues after Jablonski accident
Brian Tobelmann and Anna Landis
January 10, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, News
Last Thursday morning at 7:40, the chapel was packed with people, hands clasped, heads bowed, clothed in white. Fast-forward to Monday’s prayer service: three sophomore boys sat alone, grieving the tragedy of their fellow classmate, Jack Jablonski. As the public nature of students' responses has lessened,... Read more »
Alpine Ski team expects success
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
December 7, 2011
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
With the first snowfall already here and weather cold enough to make snow, the alpine ski teams look ahead to their upcoming season. Both teams anticipate a successful season, and the girls’ team looks to defend their section title and return to state in February. The girls’ team is excited to... Read more »
Knightettes hope to defend state title
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
November 27, 2011
Filed under Featured Sports Stories, Top Stories
With the addition of a Hall of Fame coach, the Red Knight’s dance team, the Knightettes, looks to defend their state title this season. Though this year brings increased competition with the addition of two talented and aggressive teams to the section, the Knightettes are up for the challenge, beginning... Read more »
ConquistaDora Conquers the Internet
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
November 17, 2011
Filed under A&E, Digital Life
CollegeHumor’s satirical video “ConquistaDora the Explorer” has made it onto my list of the funniest videos of the year. This video takes the innocence of Dora the Explorer and combines it with the actions of the Spanish conquistadors to create a satire that is utterly hilarious. From infected... Read more »
Boys’ soccer State chamionship game preview
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
November 4, 2011
Filed under 2011 Slideshows, Fall Sports, Featured Sports Stories, Top Stories
Today, the boys’ soccer team takes on the undefeated, 2010 State Champions, Prairie Seeds Academy (PSA) Lycans in the State title game in the metrodome. These two dominant soccer teams have swapped between first and second rank all season, but the state championship will be the first time these teams... Read more »
Girls’ soccer State championship game preview
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
November 4, 2011
Filed under 2011 Slideshows, Fall Sports, Featured Sports Stories, Top Stories
The girls’ soccer team is taking on the Blake Bears today in the State championship game, immediately following the boys’ game, in the Metrodome. These two soccer teams, ranked one and two, are meeting for the first time in the dome. Despite their loss to Lakeville North early in the year, the... Read more »
Boys’ soccer takes state quarter-final
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
October 30, 2011
Filed under Sports Briefs
The Red Knights Boy’s soccer team won their first game of the state tournament last Thursday at the St. Cloud State University Stadium against the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Lumberjacks. Although the Lumberjacks scored first, in the 12th minute on a short pass to Landen Straub, the Red Knights quickly responded.... Read more »
Soccer teams head to State
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011
Filed under Sports Briefs
With both the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams in the state tournament, the Red Knights have the possibility of bringing home two trophies next week. At the State Banquet last Sunday, eight Red Knights were honored with All-State or All-State Honorable Mention. Seniors Paul Graupner, Kevin Labahn, Johnny... Read more »
BSM experiences annual power outage
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011
Filed under News Briefs
Students experienced a minor class disruption Tuesday, Oct. 25 due to a 30 minute power outage that affected most of St. Louis Park. This was the sixth in a string of outages that occur annually at Benilde- St. Margaret’s. “It is extremely frustrating when it happens so often. We’ve had one every... Read more »
Boys’ soccer destroys Columbia Heights
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
October 5, 2011
Filed under Sports Briefs
The boys varsity soccer team had a quick and aggressive start, leading them to their 7-0 victory over Columbia Heights on Thursday, Sept. 15. The first goal for the Red Knights was scored by senior midfielder Dan Lundberg in the tenth minute. This was followed by goals from senior midfielder Johnny... Read more »
Boys’ soccer faces first loss of the season
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
October 5, 2011
Filed under Sports Briefs
The Red Knights boys’ soccer team struggled to score against conference opponent Spring Lake Park losing 1-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 4. From the start, the team put heavy pressure on the SLP defense and took many shots on the goal, but they were all saved or stopped by SLP defenders sliding into the goal.... Read more »
Boys’ soccer continues to dominate
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
October 5, 2011
Filed under Sports Briefs
Despite a new starting formation and a slow start, the boys’ soccer team defeated the St. Francis Saints by a score of 6-1 on Tuesday, September 13. Scoring only two goals during the first half, the Red Knights had difficulty putting the ball in the net. The second half, however brought four more goals... Read more »
Athlete Profile: Jack Naughtin
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
October 5, 2011
Filed under Fall Sports
With his performance against Robinsdale Cooper, senior safety Jack Naughtin emerged as a strong asset for the Red Knights football team. He proved his great value to the team when he made a game changing play to help take the Red Knights to a 48-34 win over Cooper Sept. 1. As the Cooper Hawks drew... Read more »
Boys’ soccer upsets Skippers
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
October 5, 2011
Filed under Sports Briefs
What should have been a difficult game against the Minnetonka Skippers turned out to be quite a route as the Red Knights came away with a 6-0 win Saturday, September 17. The Red Knights took a quick lead with a goal from senior midfielder Johnny Mulvahill, assisted by senior defensman Paul Graupner,... Read more »
Newest addition to BSM clubs: Ultimate Frisbee
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
September 20, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories, Videos
A sport previously dominated by college students throughout the country has now made its way into the Minnesota High School scene. Come next spring, Benilde-St. Margaret’s will have, for the first time, its own Ultimate Frisbee team. What is soon to become the Ultimate Frisbee team began forming... Read more »
