Staff Profile
Mary Pat Ross –– Staff Writer
It has been a busy summer for Mary Pat Ross as she just returned from London where she represented her country in the 2012 Olympic games. Coming as no surprise to the fans who have followed her career over the last few years, Mary Pat earned a gold medal in Speed Walking. Mary Pat is quick to point out that rushing between classes at BSM was the perfect training ground for her Olympic aspirations. Now it’s back to the reality of her life as a full time high school student along with her role of playing Katniss Everdeen’s stunt double in the Hunger Games. When she is not training for the Olympics or on the set of the Hunger Games, Mary Pat stays busy with her other hobbies including Fruit Ninja, wind surfing and chess. And of course Mary Pat does more than focus on her own activities. She finds time to help others too. Just last year she established a foundation for displaced picnic ants.
Religion teacher to enter seminary at University of Notre Dame
Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer
June 6, 2013
Filed under News
After much thought and consideration, religion teacher Joe Pedersen has announced his decision to enter the seminary. Pedersen will depart for Notre Dame Seminary next fall. Entering the seminary is not something Pedersen has always planned on doing. “During college I was introduced to a lot... Read more »
Senior named All-American wrestler
Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer
May 25, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Winter Sports
It’s been a successful season for senior wrestler Jarred Oftedahl. In addition to earning a state title this year at the 113-pound weight class, he has been named as one of five All-American wrestlers in the state of Minnesota. To be named an All-American wrestler one must finish in places first through... Read more »
BSM faces changes due to the addition of new businesses at West End
Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer
May 20, 2013
Filed under News
Cool restaurants, great shops, and fun atmosphere have made West End a regular hangout spot for many members of the BSM community. Due to its success, West End plans on expanding on its shops and businesses in order to cater to the demand of its ever-expanding consumer base. The development of West... Read more »
BSM theater department honored with state awards
Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer
May 16, 2013
Filed under News
Benilde-St. Margaret’s drama department’s production of Thoroughly Modern Millie has been awarded multiple SpotLight Awards, sponsored by the Hennepin Theatre Trust. The show received both Outstanding Production and Outstanding Performance award. This is the third consecutive year the BSM drama department... Read more »
BSM alum starts apparel company
Mary Pat Ross, Community News Editor
May 14, 2013
Filed under News Briefs
Alex Peck, who graduated from BSM in 2010, has recently been able to combine his love for art, culture, and adventure to establish Peace Action Apparel. This non-profit organization sells t-shirts designed by Peck. With each shirt sold, Peace Action Apparel will donate 10% of the proceeds to a various... Read more »
Rave: Thoroughly Modern Millie
Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer
May 13, 2013
Filed under Rants & Raves
Thoroughly Modern Millie’s cast graces the stage to put on one of BSM’s best theatrical productions. With a cute and catchy plot, a perfectly chosen cast, and outstanding choreography, the two-hour production flew by. I would have bought a ticket just to watch freshman Frankie Gormley and sophomore... Read more »
BSM and local Archdiocese continue to share good relationship
Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer
April 17, 2013
Filed under News
Since its founding, Benilde-St. Margaret’s has been proud of its Catholic heritage and the relationship it maintains with the Archdiocese. Because of this relationship, BSM must adhere to the guidelines put in place by the Archdiocese which can affect the school’s curriculum. Although some of these... Read more »
Minnesota ends first wolf season with as much controversy as when it started
Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer
February 18, 2013
Filed under Editor's Picks, News, Top Stories
Minnesota’s Great Lake Wolf was on the endangered species list for 39 years but that changed last January once the population exceeded 3,000 wolves. At the end of Minnesota’s first wolf hunting season controversy still remains on many key issues and no resolution seems to be in sight. On January... Read more »
Students plan to attend Roe v. Wade reenactment
Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer
January 24, 2013
Filed under News Briefs
Members of the Students For Human Life club are hoping to further their knowledge on the legal components of abortion on a January 31 field trip to watch a Roe v. Wade trial reenactment at the University of St. Thomas. Club advisors believe the trip will offer a way for students to become more informed... Read more »
New stadium, new problems
Chloe Kennedy and Mary Pat Ross
January 18, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories
For years BSM has worked on its relationship with its neighbors and some conflict has emerged over the construction of the new stadium. Neighbors have listed numerous grievances, one of the biggest being that the lights are in constant use from spring through fall and cause a nuisance because they... Read more »
Speaker visits Students for Human Life meeting
Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer
January 11, 2013
Filed under News Briefs
On Thursday of this week Paul Stark, a representative from Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, informed Students for Human Life members on the issues of cloning and stem cell research in a brief lecture before school. Stark gave students background information and a scientific explanation of both... Read more »
New club forms to spread holiday cheer
Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer
December 3, 2012
Filed under Activities
With Christmas just around the corner, the newly formed Holiday Club has just what it takes to get the Benilde-St. Margaret’s student body in the holiday spirit. Last Friday marked the first official meeting of the Holiday Club. The founding of the club came from a simple inspiration. “The club got... Read more »
Crisis Nursery making a difference for Twin Cities families
Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer
November 14, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories
After two years of weekly volunteering at Crisis Nursery, senior Tara Fan is no stranger to intense situations. “I was working with a group of five kids... One girl just kept screaming and shoving things off the counter. I told her she had to put them back on the shelf, and I just couldn’t get her... Read more »
Five seniors recognized as National Merit Semi-Finalists
Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer
October 1, 2012
Filed under News Briefs
BSM seniors Catherine Cole, Elizabeth Magill, Kiley Petersen, Amanda Semler and Elizabeth Vertina received recognition as semi-finalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Having five students awarded this honor is not a regular occurrence at BSM. “The amount of students varies from year... Read more »
Girls’ Swimming Beats Panthers
Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer
September 20, 2012
Filed under Sports Briefs
The BSM girls' swim team certainly made a splash at their swim meet against conference opponent Spring Lake Park High School on Thursday, September 20, bringing home a 99-81 win. Everyone on the team was on their game, leaving the meet with wins in all but two varsity races. Standouts for the varsity... Read more »
