Boys' hockey to move out of North Suburban Conference February 21, 2012 at 10:25 pm
February 15, 2012
Chloe Kennedy, Staff Writer
Deep within the basement hallways of BSM, room 27 houses an aura of centering and relaxation as students sprawl across the floor on mats and blankets during their Wellness meditation class. As an hour of release from stress and providing strict concentration on the health of body, mind, and spirit, Wellness classes have proved to be a revolutionary addition to the BSM curriculum. When Ms. Connie Fourre began her work as Wellness Director two years ago and started BSM’s Wellness program, she never imagined it would turn into the success it is today. “[The program is] better than what I originally envisioned. I never thought there would be all these activities, no BSM hour for a break,” said... Continue Reading
Without conference games on their schedule, the Red Knights will have more chances to play the top teams in the state. (Mark Lex)
February 21, 2012
Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
After outscoring their opponents 96-6 in conference play this season, BSM will be leaving the North Suburban Conference for boys’ hockey and will play an independent schedule instead. A proposal by the NSC members was approved by coaches Sunday, Feb. 19. The Red Knights won three games by at least 15 goals, and opponents never came within four goals,... Continue Reading
Bright Rwagatare's life changed when he and his family made the decision to move him from Rwanda to the United States. (Photo courtesy of Bright's Father)
February 21, 2012
Laura Shannon, Staff Writer
Life in Rwanda Freshman Bright Rwagatare’s life completely turned upside down after coming from a school where 60 children slept in one room, food was often cold and rarely tasted good, and teachers used severe discipline techniques to Benilde-St. Margaret’s. Even bigger than the change in schools, though, is Bright’s change in countries: from... Continue Reading
February 15, 2012
Anna Landis, Staff Writer
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” Finally, for all the Star Wars geeks out there, George Lucas has deepened the meaning of life and also, the depth perception of his masterpieces, and given us what we have only dreamed of. (Dramatic pause) Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D. The storyline may still lack anything a film-maker would deem decent, yet Lucas has not left his young Padawans discontent. By updating the visuals of this film to 3D, it was much easier to watch and enjoy. The scenes that were especially enhanced were the Jedis’ journey to and from the underwater Gungan city of Otoh Gunga (sea monsters included), Anakin’s podrace with an excess of spectacular... Continue Reading
Dedicated math league members spend their morning practices working on problems. (Chris Bell)
February 16, 2012
Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
With doughnuts, muffins, and juice ready as brain food, the BSM Math League meets every Wednesday morning to practice and expand upon their already impressive computational skills. Ranking first in the state, and with only one meet to go, Math League members are getting ready to attend state for the fourteenth time since being founded as a BSM club. Being... Continue Reading
| Sport | Date | Opponent | Result | W/L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Hockey | Sat, Feb 18 | Stillwater | 8-4 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Fri, Feb 17 | Irondale | 56-32 | W | |
| Girls Hockey | Fri, Feb 17 | Minnetonka | 2-3 OT | L | |
| Boys Basketball | Fri, Feb 17 | Irondale | 103-89 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Thu, Feb 16 | Waconia | 72-56 | W | |
| Girls Hockey | Wed, Feb 15 | Hopkins | 6-2 | W | |
| Boys Hockey | Tue, Feb 14 | Chisago Lakes | 5-0 | W | |
| Girls Basketball | Tue, Feb 14 | Columbia Heights | 61-28 | Read Story | W |
| Boys Basketball | Tue, Feb 14 | Columbia Heights | 69-46 | Read Story | W |
| Boys Hockey | Sat, Feb 11 | Totino-Grace | 6-0 | Read Story | W |
| Girls Basketball | Fri, Feb 10 | St. Louis Park | 69-35 | Read Story | W |
| Wrestling | Fri, Feb 10 | Chisago Lakes | 10-59 | L |
| Sport | Date | Time | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Hockey | Thu, Feb 23 | 7:00 | Holy Family | Home |
| Girls Basketball | Fri, Feb 24 | 7:15 | Robbinsdale Cooper | Robbinsdale Cooper HS |
| Wrestling | Fri, Feb 24 | 5:00 | Section Opponents | Fridley |
| Wrestling | Thu, Mar 01 | 12:00 | TBA | Excel Energy Center |
| Boys Lacrosse | Sat, Mar 17 | 7:00 | Apple Valley | Home |
| Girls Track | Tue, Apr 03 | Multiple Opponents | Totino-Grace | |
| Boys Track | Tue, Apr 03 | 1:00 | Multiple Opponents | Totino-Grace |
| Softball | Wed, Apr 11 | 4:15 | Concordia | Home |
| Boys Lacrosse | Thu, Apr 12 | 7:00 | Burnsville | Burnsville |
| Boys Track | Thu, Apr 12 | 1:00 | Multiple Opponents | St. Francis |
| Girls Track | Thu, Apr 12 | Multiple Opponents | St. Francis | |
| Baseball | Sat, Apr 14 | 3:00 | Hopkins | Home |
Photo Credit: Cretin-Derham Hall
Faculty, staff and students at Cretin-Derham Hall, in a show of support for injured Benilde-St. Margaret's JV hockey player, sophomore Jack Jablonski, wore the Red Knight colors on Friday, January 6, 2012.
Maddy Kennedy, Fashion Editor
January 6, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, Top Stories
What started as a few tweets and facebook messages has now turned into a movement that has helped one Catholic school raise $17,000 for the Jack Jablonski fund.
Many schools, both private and public, participated in the white and red out days on January 5 and 6, notably Hill-Murray, Cretin-Derham Hall, Holy Angels, and Holy Family. “There’s a healthy competition between the schools, but when one of our own is down, we come together,” said Hill-Murray Communications and Marketing Manager, Sheri Lunn.
Although support for Jablonski has been seen at all of these schools this week, support has been especially high at Hill-Murray, the alma mater of Jack’s father, Mike Jablonski. “The students are showing their sadness, but also hope. The mood here is one of strength,” said Lunn.
Another Hill-Murray grad and ex-hockey player, Pat Schafhauser, received a similar injury during a game and was also paralyzed; he is now the assistant coach for the Hill-Murray hockey team. “This issue really hits home with us,” said Sheri Lunn.
In addition to lending their thoughts and prayers, students have crafted makeshift Jablonski jerseys and signed a giant card for Jack. The faculty, staff, and students also began raising money for the Jablonski family this week, with surprising results. “By lunchtime [on the first day of collection], the Hill-Murray staff and students raised $17,000 for Jack and his family,” said Sheri Lunn. More money and support are expected to come in as Hill-Murray continues to accept donations until January 10.
Cretin-Derham Hall and Holy Family Catholic High School have also been equally aware and supportive of Jack’s situation. “As a community we are deeply shaken by [what happened to jack],” said Cretin-Derham Development Associate, Pat Oxley, “It’s difficult in a time like this to find the right words, but we are joined together in a community of faith and prayer, to support Jack and his family, and hope for the best possible recovery.”
Both Cretin-Derham and Holy Family students participated in the January 5 white out, but Holy Family has larger plans for a change in their dress code that allows students to appropriately show support for Jack. Students and staff plan on designing new uniform shirts for Catholic Schools Week. “[They’ll have] a Holy Family flavor, but a symbol or design to represent our support for Jack,” said Principal Kathie Brown. The Holy Family drama program also plans to pay tribute to Jack by doing a skit or demonstration in the coming weeks to highlight not only Jack’s pain, but the others in the student body and surrounding community.
Since the movement to raise awareness and support for Jack Jablonski was started by students, it is not surprising that students from all communities continue to show love and support for the cause. So far, Holy Angels has had two days dedicated to honoring Jablonski, where students were given an opportunity to sport red and white jerseys, shirts, and accessories rather than their normal blue and gold. “It’s simple, we just love Jabs,” said Holy Angels senior, Sarah Lohan.
“I heard about Jack through my friends, and I couldn’t believe something like this had actually happened,” said Holy Family senior Brenna Foley, “On white out day, I designed a Jabs graphic that I was writing on everyone’s arms.”
At the rate that Jablonski’s story is spreading, it’s not a surprise that it has come to affect so many people. “The Jabs story has really upset me. It’s so sad. My school has been really supporting Jabs, and we will continue to support him as long as he needs it,” said Holy Family senior Hannah Flom.
Although Jabs will not always be in the news or trending on Twitter, it is clear from the overwhelming support he has received from these schools this past week that no one is going to abandon him on his long road to recovery. “We’re definitely in this for the long haul,” said Kathie Brown, Holy Family Principal.
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