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

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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

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Juniors Eleanor Raether and Alex Rios are two of BSM's bilingual students who are either from one of the various language immersion schools in the area or have grown up speaking a second language at home. (Megan Beh)

Foreign language teachers work to balance the curriculum for bilingual students

May 10, 2012

Kellen Gill, Staff Writer

Within the past ten years, language immersion schools have been growing, becoming more popular, and expanding to different languages. Benilde- St. Margaret’s is home to a number of bilingual students who are either from one of the various language immersion schools in the area or have grown up speaking a second language at home. Bilingual Spanish... Continue Reading

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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

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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

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Graduating seniors give advice about college

The Road to Prom

Boys’ hockey takes home the State championship

Pond Hockey tournament organized to raise money for Jablonski

Rising actors partake in Les Miserables performance

Sport	Date	Opponent	Result	W/L
Boys Lacrosse	Tue, May 15	Spring Lake Park	21-0	W
Baseball	Tue, May 15	Bloomington Jefferson	7-5	W
Softball	Mon, May 14	St. Francis	3-4	L
Baseball	Mon, May 14	Fridley	13-2	W
Boys Lacrosse	Sat, May 12	Minnetonka	6-16	L
Baseball	Fri, May 11	St. Louis Park	7-3	W
Softball	Thu, May 10	Blake	23-1	W
Softball	Wed, May 09	St. Louis Park	18-6	W
Boys Tennis	Wed, May 09	Robbinsdale Armstrong	1-6	L
Baseball	Wed, May 09	Irondale	10-2	W
Boys Lacrosse	Tue, May 08	Totino-Grace	13-3	W
Girls Lacrosse	Tue, May 08	Spring Lake Park	13-11	W

Sport	Date	Time	Opponent	Location
Baseball	Fri, May 18	4:15	Totino-Grace	Totino-Grace
Boys Lacrosse	Sat, May 19	12:00	Holy Angels	Holy Angels
Boys Track	Sat, May 19		True Team Opponents	TBA
Girls Track	Sat, May 19		True Team Opponents	TBA
Baseball	Mon, May 21	4:15	Holy Angels	Home
Boys Track	Tue, May 22		NSConference Opponents	Totino-Grace
Girls Track	Tue, May 22		NSConference Opponents	Totino-Grace
Girls Track	Tue, May 22		NSConference Opponents	Totino-Grace
Boys Track	Tue, May 29		Section Opponents	TBA
Girls Track	Tue, May 29		Season Record	TBA
Boys Lacrosse	Tue, Jun 05	1:00	TBA	Chanhassen
Girls Lacrosse	Tue, Jun 05	1:00	TBA	Chanhassen

Katie Sisk –– News Editor

By day, Katie Sisk is the highly skilled captain of three community solitaire teams, but by night she is a psychic who has the power to tell you when it is raining. She can also tell you what your favorite color is if you write it on a sheet of paper and show it to her. Because she is so talented, she spends much of her free time teaching German to a group of underprivileged birds in her neighborhood. She is also the head of the new campaign to abolish Murphy’s Law, but it presently seems that Murphy is winning because she has yet to find a legal record of the law anywhere. She enjoys singing the jingle from the National American University commercials just to get it stuck in other people’s heads and giving awkward smiles to those who pass her in the hallways. All in all, Katie Sisk is extremely multi-talented. However, she feels she won’t reach complete awesomeness until she can play the expert level of Rock Band on all four instruments at the same time.

Stories Written by Katie Sisk

Vocations classes host speakers from the Archdiocese

Giulia Imholte and Katie Sisk
May 11, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories

Booth at hockey expo raises money for Jablonski fund

Giulia Imholte and Katie Sisk
March 11, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, News

Before fans began to gather in the Xcel Energy Center on Saturday, March 10 to see the BSM boys’ hockey team win the state championship game, many frequented the 23rd annual Let’s Play Hockey Expo at the St. Paul River Centre. This year, a booth was set up at the expo in honor of Jack Jablonski,... (more...)

Father Arnold Weber: spirit of acceptance lives on after loss

Katie Sisk, News Editor
March 2, 2012
Filed under News

Communities often must face the loss of beloved members, but rarely does a single person have as lasting and widespread an impact on so many communities as Father Arnold Weber. After guiding Benilde-St. Margaret’s as Religion Department head then Co-President for three years, inspiring the... (more...)

BSM hockey parent initiates “Jack’s Pledge” for safer hockey play

Katie Sisk, News Editor
January 5, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, News

The recent Jack Jablonski injury not only continues to influence the Benilde-St. Margaret’s community, but also holds the potential to change the game of high school hockey permanently. In consideration of the new spotlight shown on the safety of hockey, Steve Jecha––father of BSM hockey... (more...)

BSM holds press conference to discuss support of Jablonski

Giulia Imholte and Katie Sisk
January 5, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, Top Stories

Local reporters gathered in the main lobby of Benilde-St. Margaret’s School on Thursday, Jan. 5, for a brief press conference with President Dr. Bob Tift regarding the recent injury and public support of sophomore Jack Jablonski. Dr. Tift refrained from commenting on the current medical condition... (more...)

Christmas common basket donates more than gifts; delivers hope

Jackie Scherer and Katie Sisk
December 15, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories

This year, one family shares a story of loss with the students working to give their family the Christmas cheer they need. While students recognize the Christmas common basket and its call to help families in need during the holiday season, one family this year made the brave decision to invite... (more...)

Senior Patrick Freese runs for St. Louis Park City Council

Katie Sisk, News Editor
December 1, 2011
Filed under Student Life

While many seniors took advantage of their new adult status by voting this November, one senior took an extra step with his decision to run for public office in city council. Patrick Freese called on the student body and the city of St. Louis Park to elect him to city council as a write-in... (more...)

Social Studies teacher resigns mid-year

Katie Sisk, News Editor
November 29, 2011
Filed under News

After graduating Benilde-St. Margaret’s, Mrs. Anne Stepchuk returned to her alma mater a few years later to become a teacher in the Social Studies department. Now, after thirteen years working as a Geography and Western Civilizations teacher, she has decided to pursue an alternate career... (more...)

RKVC outnumbers Holy Family in volunteer competition

Katie Sisk, News Editor
November 14, 2011
Filed under News

Red Knight Volunteer Corps members showed both their competitive and their service spirit at the St. Therese Oktoberfest on Oct. 8, 2011, which served as both a volunteer opportunity and a competition between Holy Family’s volunteer group and RKVC. The competition provided an incentive to... (more...)

Hydration Station proves to be a success

Katie Sisk, News Editor
October 17, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories

Students can be seen taking advantage of the free chilled water at the Hydration Station during any lunch hour. While viewed simply as a place to quench thirst and try the various flavors, it serves a larger purpose by aiding the plastic-free movement as part of Benilde-St. Margaret’s green... (more...)

Upperclassmen link-up with freshman friends at cookout

Katie Sisk, News Editor
September 18, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories

Starting off at a new school as a freshman, transfer, or foreign exchange student often brings worries about remembering new faces and names, making friends, and joining new activities. Link Crew––an orientation program led by select juniors and seniors––sought to eliminate these fears,... (more...)

Choir performs spring concert

Katie Sisk, staff writer
June 1, 2011
Filed under News Briefs

As summer draws near, Benilde-St. Margaret’s choirs performed in their final concert of the year on Thursday, May 19, celebrating a successful semester of music and saying farewell to the graduating seniors. The songs in the concert ranged in genre from pop to tribal, all with a common geographical... (more...)

Students represent BSM in film festival

Katie Sisk, staff writer
May 26, 2011
Filed under Student Life

Five films, created by Benilde-St. Margaret’s students, made appearances on the silver screen at the .EDU Film Festival on Friday, May 13, earning much recognition including second place in the documentary category. The seven students––seniors Matt Carney, Sarah Champeau, Haley Kellogg,... (more...)

Students to travel to France and Costa Rica in 2012

Katie Sisk, staff writer
May 17, 2011
Filed under News

As thoughts of summer fill students’ minds, Mr. Adam Groebner, Mme Anna Geving, and Mme Amy Jo Hyde think ahead to spring break of 2012 with plans for trips to Costa Rica and France. These trips will offer unique cultural experiences while providing an opportunity for students to improve... (more...)

Ms. Johnson to retire after 43 years

Katie Sisk, staff writer
May 16, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories

After 43 years of teaching art, inspiring students, and exhibiting expert fashion sense, Ms. Jan Johnson, one of Benilde-St. Margaret’s art teachers, will retire at the end of the 2011 school year, leaving behind a lasting influence on the art program of Benilde-St. Margaret’s and all students... (more...)

Students inducted into World Language Honor Society

Katie Sisk
April 28, 2011
Filed under News Briefs

A group of students received recognition for their hard work and dedication to learning about the languages and cultures of French, Latin, or Spanish. They were given certificates of membership at the World Language Honor Society induction ceremony on Tuesday, April 19. To earn membership,... (more...)

Knightlife intensifies membership requirements

Katie Sisk, staff writer
April 21, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories

Snow football, movie nights, and colorful t-shirts have all been staples of Knightlife, Benilde-St. Margaret’s club that promotes a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle, but this large group will soon see many changes. While still emphasizing a drug-free lifestyle and sponsoring drug-free activities,... (more...)

Students find true love through Data Match

Katie Sisk
April 18, 2011
Filed under News Briefs

While true love may be hard to find, the 2011 Data Matches may make the search easier for students willing to spare a dollar for their lists of compatible matches for sale during lunch April 14 and 15. These matches have been made based on students’ answers to a Data Match survey taken earlier... (more...)

Clay students help with Empty Bowls fundraiser

Katie Sisk
April 7, 2011
Filed under News

Raising over $13,000 for STEP, the 10th annual Empty Bowls event succeeded in gaining funds with the help of bowls created and donated by Benilde-St. Margaret’s clay students. This fundraiser, held on March 3, gathered money in the spirit of helping to fill our community’s empty bowls. Benilde-St.... (more...)

Student makes temporary home in Brazil

Katie Sisk, staff writer
March 4, 2011
Filed under Student Life

Sophomore Wiley Dotzenroth packed his bags and headed for Fortaleza, Brazil the day before Valentine’s Day to partake in a foreign exchange program. While some may see this foreign country as a vacation destination, Dotzenroth will call it his temporary home for the next ten and a half months... (more...)

America’s Got Talent auditions

Katie Sisk, staff writer
February 13, 2011
Filed under Student Life

Standing up in front of producers to audition for a national television show may sound intimidating to some, but senior Taylor Best and sophomore Christine Silikowski had no problem showing off their talents at the 2011 “America’s Got Talent” auditions on January 22 and 23. For Best,... (more...)

Laptops create eco friendly trade offs

Katie Sisk, staff writer
January 14, 2011
Filed under News

In an effort to avoid wasting paper and to help BSM be just a little bit greener, teachers often use the laptops rather than excessive amounts of paper on individual copies of assignments for every student. The paper consumption for September this year has been reduced by almost 85 thousand... (more...)

Book adaptation is kind of a funny movie

Katie Sisk, staff writer
January 1, 2011
Filed under Movie Reviews, Top Stories

Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck seamlessly manage to address the heavy subject of mental illness in a light and quirky manner while working to reduce the stigma associated with the issue in their movie version of the novel “It’s Kind of a Funny Story.” Set in “3 North,” the adult... (more...)

Strong start to boys’ hockey season

Katie Sisk
December 9, 2010
Filed under Sports

Enthusiastic Red Knight parents, friends, and fans gathered to watch the start of the boys’ hockey season on Tuesday, Nov. 30, and were not disappointed. The 2010-2011 boys’ hockey season started with a 4-1 victory against the St. Cloud Tech Tigers. “We’ve had a really good start and... (more...)

Enlightenment Salon enlightens students

Katie Sisk
December 2, 2010
Filed under News

Some of history’s most famous and influential people, from Mozart to Marie Antoinette, visited BSM on Tuesday, Nov. 9, bringing along with them feuds, flaws, and funny stories. While very convincing in their roles, these characters were actually seniors from Ms. Kathy Green’s AP European... (more...)

Shining the Spotlight on the Tech Crew

Katie Sisk
October 18, 2010
Filed under Activities

Late nights, stage lights, blueprints, wires, and microphones––welcome to the life of a member the student “tech crew” in charge of the technical work behind the school plays. These students spend long hours in preparation for each school production including the upcoming fall play,... (more...)

In the name of sports: sacrificing our passions

Katie Sisk
October 11, 2010
Filed under Opinions

As the fall sports season continues and the winter season looms ahead, student athletes have less and less time to devote to anything other than practices and games, causing them to fall behind in their other commitments and preventing them from expanding their horizons. This restricted lifestyle... (more...)