Levi Caffes

Emma Eldred, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2012
Filed under Tremendous Twelve

While most of his classmates usually see him spending time in the basement, working in the tech booth of the the theater, or sporting his casual hipster style, Levi Caffes's creativity extends far beyond that which happens within the walls of BSM. Levi's quiet demeanor during the school day keeps... Read more »

Loyolacappella to perform at BSM

Emma Eldred, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2012
Filed under News

For its final fundraiser of the year, Loyola University Chico’s co-ed a capella group, Loyolacappella, will be performing in the Hamburge theater on Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m. This fundraiser is very important for Loyolacappella, as the money will go towards finalizing its first CD in over five years.... Read more »

Parents mob the Haben eager for hockey tickets

Emma Eldred, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2012
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports

Starting before school even began, Red Knight parents began lining up in the Haben Center lobby to buy their tickets to tonight boys’ State hockey game against Lakeville South at the Xcel Energy Center. As parents arrived, they were given a number and were told to wait in line until the tickets went... Read more »

Students sign sympathy cards for Wayzata players

Emma Eldred, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, News Briefs, Top Stories

During lunch periods on Monday, Jan. 9, two posters reading “We’re praying for you #staystrong” were available for students to sign as a sympathy cards for the two Wayzata hockey players who hit sophomore Jack Jablonski. The posters were made by senior Mikayla Coulombe, who plans to deliver the... Read more »

Sophomore Jack Jablonski in everyone’s prayers

Emma Eldred, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2012
Filed under Featured Sports Stories, Jack Jablonski Coverage, Top Stories

During a JV boys’ hockey game against the Wayzata Trojans on Friday, Dec. 30, sophomore Jack Jablonski was hit from behind, thrown into the boards, and fell to the ice, severely injured and immobile. Jablonski underwent surgery to fuse his C5 and C6 vertebrae at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Since... Read more »

“Slice It!” dices the mind

Emma Eldred, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2011
Filed under Digital Life

For those slightly more mature than “Angry Bird” addicts, “Slice It!” offers a challenge for players while still providing childish animation. The object of “Slice It!” is simply to cut a shape into a specific number of pieces using as few lines as possible. It sounds simple but becomes quite... Read more »

Hanging in there with hangman

Emma Eldred, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2011
Filed under Digital Life

For lovers of ‘Words with Friends,’ ‘Hanging with Friends’ puts a new twist on hangman. Players invite friends into games where they take turns creating words out of a given pool of letters for their opponent to guess before running out of strikes. Once a player has guessed too many letters without... Read more »

BSM welcomes littlest Red Knight

Emma Eldred, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2011
Filed under News Briefs

The newest addition to the Little Knights, Sylvia Kay Meagher, daughter of religion teacher Mrs. Becca Meagher, was born the morning of October 7 at 1:30 a.m. The birth of the baby has been long awaited by the faculty, staff, and students of BSM, and the anticipation only increased when Mrs. Meagher... Read more »

Newest after-school fad: cooking club

Emma Eldred, staff writer
May 18, 2011
Filed under Activities

Immediately after the first sign-up sheets were posted outside of the kitchen doors, students began joining BSM’s new cooking club led by head chef, Mr. Jonathan Barnes. The number of participants increases each Wednesday when the club meets after school to make quick and easy snacks such as guacamole,... Read more »

Juniors recognized with Caring Youth Award

Emma Eldred, staff writer
May 10, 2011
Filed under News

Instead of going sledding or building a snowman after a big snowstorm, juniors Ned Nelson and Jake Horton spent the past two winters shoveling snow for an elderly woman, Ms. Marilyn Goldman. After shoveling her driveway every time it snowed, the two boys were recognized for their dedication to helping... Read more »

National Spanish Exam results

Emma Eldred, staff writer
May 3, 2011
Filed under News Briefs

After taking the National Spanish Exam earlier this spring, 13 students at all different Spanish levels received some of the highest scores in the country. 47 students placed in the top percentage, and 34 addition students received honorable mentions. AP Spanish student Anne Kluis (‘11) and Spanish... Read more »

Student returns to Colombia

Emma Eldred, staff writer
April 26, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories

Senior Gerard Ondrey had never given much thought to the idea of finding out more about his birth parents, but now that he’s eighteen, he will be travelling back to his orphanage in Columbia to sit down with a social worker to learn about his history. “Over the years I haven’t really thought about... Read more »

Next year speech captains announced

Emma Eldred
April 21, 2011
Filed under News Briefs

At this year’s end of the season banquet, the speech team gathered for one last time to reminisce over their year with dinner, photos, awards, and both heart-warming and humorous stories. Speech team coach Maura Brew spoke of the familial qualities of this year’s team and their many accomplishments... Read more »

Wrestlers compete at State

Emma Eldred, staff writer
April 11, 2011
Filed under Top Stories, Winter Sports

Wrestling fans throughout Minnesota crowded into the Xcel Energy Center on March 2 to watch the state tournament where senior captain Payton Goodrich, sophomore Jarred Oftendahl, and freshman Jake Deutschlander represented the BSM wrestling team. Taking second place in his weight class, Oftendahl... Read more »

Chamber choir performs ‘The Feast of Life’

Emma Eldred
March 24, 2011
Filed under News Briefs

The chamber choir students, on March 24, will perform their production of “The Feast of Life”: a theatrical production telling stories from the gospel of Luke through upbeat, kid friendly, musical numbers. Eighteen students make up the ensemble while the rest of the choir sings behind them. Performing... Read more »

Technology at BSM aids in students’ stuggles

Emma Eldred, staff writer
February 26, 2011
Filed under News

Having difficultly reading their own handwriting, expressing thoughts into writing, and focusing in class, junior Andy Helms and freshman Joseph McMahon both have Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, and ADD. “Basically, my own handwriting is so sloppy that I can’t even read it. With the combination of Dyslexia... Read more »

Nonverbal learning disorders

Emma Eldred, staff writer
February 25, 2011
Filed under News

Growing up with Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD), senior Carter Rodman has had trouble interpreting verbal communication. “I have issues understanding facial expressions and differentiating them, so I base everything off of volume and tone of voice,” said Rodman. Although his brain is constantly... Read more »

Senior advocates for his own needs

Emma Eldred, staff writer
February 23, 2011
Filed under Features, Top Stories

Senior Matt Perpich has Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) which causes him to have trouble taking notes during a lecture or being able to comprehend written words quickly. “When something is said to me, it’s hard to hear what was said and translate it onto paper,” said Perpich. Not only... Read more »

Dress code update

Emma Eldred, staff writer
February 17, 2011
Filed under News Briefs

Within the past year, yoga pants and leggings have become a part of many students’ daily school attire, but the administration has recently made two new permanent changes to the dress code regarding the appropriateness of these clothing items. On February 6, upperclassmen dean Ms. Mary Andersen,... Read more »

Administration changes dress code

Emma ELdred
February 16, 2011
Filed under News Briefs

Within the past year, yoga pants and leggings have become a part of many students’ daily school attire, but the administration has recently made two new permanent changes to the dress code regarding the appropriateness of these clothing items. On February 6, upperclassmen dean Ms. Mary Andersen, sent... Read more »

Tales of a blundering barista

Emma Eldred, Staff Writer
January 28, 2011
Filed under Humor

“I’ll have a double shot Carmel Latte Macchiato. On ice. But, just a half of a pump of sugar free vanilla, decaf espresso, and carmel drizzle. Breve. Also, three of your breakfast burritos. Not too hot. And a pound of your Congo beans ground for a paper filter.” Good morning, Sunshine. Welcome... Read more »

New club steps it up

Emma Eldred, staff writer
January 26, 2011
Filed under Activities

With teams ranging from ping-pong to hockey, BSM offers a wide variety of athletic opportunities for all of its students’ interests. The newest addition: a revitalized, organized, and passionate step team put together by diversity coordinator Mrs. Lidibette Rosado-Guzman this winter season. Looking... Read more »

Test anxiety software helps students improve test scores

Emma Eldred
December 15, 2010
Filed under News, Top Stories

Stressing out over the next big chemistry test, the anxious student clips the heartbeat monitor on his earlobe and sits for hours until he finally steadies to his breathing. Watching the ball rise and fall over the waves and trying to keep the hot air balloon flying, he becomes more confident in his... Read more »

Two Knightettes compete for Miss Dance Team Minnesota

Emma Eldred
December 9, 2010
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories

Competing for a chance to represent Minnesota at the national competition in Los Angeles, California, freshman Katie Segner and junior Natalie Walsh participated in the Miss Dance Team Minnesota pageant on Sunday, October 31. The pageant, held at Eastview High School each fall, allows all of the dancers... Read more »

Prayer with J

Emma Eldred
December 3, 2010
Filed under News

A small group of students gather in the chapel with BSM campus minister, Mr. Mike Jeremiah, at 7:45 a.m. each Thursday morning for a ten minute prayer session known as “Prayer with J” to clear their heads and begin their school day. Morning prayer existed a number of years ago and was revived... Read more »

Junie B. brings holiday cheer

Emma Eldred, staff writer
December 2, 2010
Filed under A&E, Theater Reviews

Based on the children’s novel written by Barbara Park, Stages Theatre Company brings “Junie B. Jones First Grader: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells (P.S. So Does May)” to the stage for its local debut. Playing through December 27, the play teaches the timeless lesson of giving and selflessness during... Read more »

BSM’s own gossip girl shut down

Emma Eldred
November 30, 2010
Filed under News

Logging onto Facebook, senior Christian Rekow saw that he had a new friend request from “Sarah Secretive.” Curious, he looked at her profile only to find gossip about himself and other BSM students posted on the page along with the greeting: “Your daily source of reliable information. Think you... Read more »

Dance team members compete in state pageant

Emma Eldred
November 19, 2010
Filed under News

Competing for a chance to represent Minnesota at the national competition in Los Angeles, California, freshman Katie Segner and junior Natalie Walsh participated in the Miss Dance Team Minnesota pageant on Sunday, October 31. The pageant, held at Eastview High School each fall, allows all of the dancers... Read more »

Knight Errant wins national award

Emma Eldred
November 14, 2010
Filed under News

Awarded sixth place for its website in the Best of Show competition, the Knight Errant received its third national recognition in three years at the Fall National High School Journalism Convention in Kansas City, Mo. on Saturday Nov. 13. The newspaper has won two Online Pacemaker Awards in the past,... Read more »

Rookie sailing team hoists sails

Emma Eldred
November 2, 2010
Filed under Fall Sports

Traveling all around the Midwest, the BSM sailing team has been hoisting their sails for their first fall season after becoming an official school sport just last spring. With a state competitor and a nationally recognized coach, the team continues to tack from one competitive event to another. Sophomore... Read more »

Physical science department designs a new curriculum

Emma ELdred
October 12, 2010
Filed under News

After applying for and receiving a grant from the OPUS foundation, the physical science teachers saw an opportunity to improve the course curriculum and make the class more engaging for students. By purchasing new technological tools and creating new projects, the teachers will have more time in class... Read more »

Girls soccer remains triumphant

Emma Eldred
September 27, 2010
Filed under Fall Sports

With a spotless record so far and ten new girls joining the squad, the girl’s varsity soccer team anxiously awaited their first home game on Monday, September 13 against St. Francis, which was yet another victory for the triumphant team. With a final score of 7-2, the game was a success. Although... Read more »

Shortsighted? Or just hip?

Emma Eldred
September 20, 2010
Filed under Humor

When the middle of August rolled around, I found myself shopping--once again--for new school clothes. Walking through the mall, all I could seem to find were “trendy” clothes conforming to society’s obscene ways that consist only of bland, pale colors with absolutely no pizazz whatsoever. (Cough,... Read more »