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Vocations classes host speakers from the Archdiocese

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

BSM hockey players weigh options for their future in the sport

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

Shannon Stroh

(Emily Kruse)

Shannon Stroh

May 21, 2012

Leila Aboussir, Online Photography Editor

Lights come up, voices start ringing, and the band starts playing their instruments. Shannon Stroh has been an avid member of the BSM theater department since her entrance into the school, but is rarely seen on the actual stage. Yet, Shannon’s dedication alongside her sarcastic, witty personality has made her an extraordinary member of the tremendous... Continue Reading

Fun. releases ‘Some Nights’ album

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

Four speech members place at State tournament

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

SportDateOpponentResultW/L
BaseballMon, May 21 Holy Angels1-0W
Boys LacrosseSat, May 19 Holy Angels15-6W
BaseballFri, May 18 Totino-Grace6-4W
SoftballThu, May 17 Totino-Grace5-0W
Boys TrackThu, May 17 NSConference Opponents7th place
Boys TrackThu, May 17 True Team Opponents5th Place
Girls TrackThu, May 17 NSConference Opponents5th place
Girls TrackThu, May 17 True Team Opponents5th Place
Girls LacrosseThu, May 17 Cretin-Derham Hall11-22L
SoftballWed, May 16 Chisago Lakes10-0W
Boys LacrosseTue, May 15 Spring Lake Park21-0W
BaseballTue, May 15 Bloomington Jefferson7-5W
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
Boys TrackTue, May 29 Section OpponentsTBA
Girls TrackTue, May 29 Season RecordTBA
Boys LacrosseTue, Jun 05 1:00TBAChanhassen
Girls LacrosseTue, Jun 05 1:00TBAChanhassen
Boys TennisTue, Jun 05 1:00TBABaseline Tennis Center
SoftballThu, Jun 07 1:00TBACaswell Park
Boys TrackFri, Jun 08 TBAHamline University
Girls TrackFri, Jun 08 TBAHamline University
Girls GolfTue, Jun 12 TBABunker Hill Golf Course
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

Allyssa Schik

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Allyssa Schik is tremendous for more than just the unique spelling of her name and her intense fear of mayo.  The eagerness she pursues life with sets her apart from her peers.

Confirming her enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Madison in mid-October, Allyssa wasted no time in deciding where to head for school next fall.  She made her final decision even before some seniors decided where to apply.
In the months since finalizing her decision, she has spent several weekends and holidays at Madison and eagerly awaits becoming a permanent student next fall.  “I can’t wait. I visited so much I think some of the people I met think I already go there,” said Allyssa.
In college, Allyssa hopes to follow the pre-med track. “I want to be a doctor, but I’m not exactly sure what kind yet. I’m thinking pediatrics or OB-GYN,” said Allyssa.  In addition to giving her the opportunity to help others, this career appeals to Allyssa because of its fast-paced and demanding nature.
 
Through her work as a doctor she will also be able to satisfy her love of hospitals. “I really like hospitals. I know it’s weird, but I just like the busy atmosphere. I don’t think I could ever have a desk job.  I’d get bored too easily,” said Allyssa. 
 
During the school year, Allyssa saves herself from boredom by focusing her efforts on academics. From multiple-intelligence projects for AP Literature to Calculus BC Problems of the Week, Allyssa begins any assignment almost immediately upon receiving it from her teachers. This eager pursuit of schoolwork along with consistent effort has gained Allyssa many honors, including designation as a National Merit Commended Scholar.  
 
Her willingness to try new things has allowed Allyssa to travel around the world.  She has taken advantage of the trips offered by BSM to travel to Egypt and Spain to create lasting memories. “They were really fun and opportunities I probably wouldn’t have had otherwise,” said Allyssa.

From her trip to Egypt during her sophomore year, Allyssa remembers traveling deep inside an ancient pyramid most vividly.  “It was kind of scary; the tunnel was short and narrow. It could only fit one single file line going down and one coming up.  You could see there had been booby traps too,” said Allyssa. 

Along with enthusiastically pursuing her studies and travels, Allyssa works at a hardware store in Wayzata.  Besides allowing her to meet interesting people, her job offers several perks, including free pancakes from the nearby Original House of Pancakes.
 
Although everyone certainly envies Allyssa for the free pancakes she receives while working, many envy the willing and eager attitude she has towards her future, academics and the world as well.
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