Speech sends 9 competitors to State
Written by Morgan Rogers · May 10, 2010
BSM speech team managed to send nine competitors to the state competition and Alex Plouff, who has been a storyteller since her freshman year, took first place in her category, finally showcasing her numerous hours of practice and dedication. The nine speechers battled fierce competition from... (more...)
ACS seniors go to North Carolina to apply what they’ve learned
Written by Emily Busch · March 9, 2010
The future of search and rescue is in the hands of BSM seniors. After two years of preparation 11 students in ACS III are going to North Carolina for the Robocub Junior competition which could take them to Singapore. For these seniors this trip is a test of the skills they have learned over... (more...)
Speech Team
Written by Mary Musilek · January 31, 2010
It’s here. With the help of clever advertising (signs with the phrase “It’s coming”) BSM’s Speech team is back and bigger than ever with 100 participants competing in 13 different categories. Mrs. Maura Brew, the head coach, is thrilled to have such a large team... (more...)
So this one time in band class…
Written by Danielle Kincs · January 25, 2010
Sometimes they seem to go unnoticed–but they are always there, at every home football game in the fall. In the winter, they are cheering at the boys’ and girls’ basketball games, causing the Great Hall to resonate with the tunes of “Soul Man” and “Smoke... (more...)
“Knit free or die”
Written by Morgan Rogers · December 18, 2009
Beware of swarms of kids with needles, as knitting club is back and bigger than ever. Knitting Club is in its second year and the number of participants has risen dramatically from last year’s two or three regulars to 20 to 25 this year. You may think in order to join knitting club you... (more...)
Freshmen debaters sweep tournament
Written by Danielle Kincs · December 17, 2009
Kristian Evans and Adam Bamonti have been known to bicker like siblings, and as the only freshmen on BSM’s debate team, they seemed to have taken up the roles as the younger brothers as well. However, on December 5, these two “younger brothers” proved that they were anything... (more...)
Battle of the brains
Written by Danielle Kincs · December 4, 2009
The average person probably wouldn’t know the atomic symbol for antimony, nor the name of Medea’s husband in Greek mythology, but at a Quiz Bowl meet, the contestants (and the questions) are far from average. Quiz Bowl requires the elite few of the trivia junkies and all-around... (more...)
Ski & Snowboard Club: another way to enjoy winter
Written by Robby Sutherland · November 29, 2009
Although many adults dread the Minnesota winters, BSM students have found a way to enjoy the snow. Led by junior high teacher, Mr. Jeff Hartwick, members of the Ski & Snowboard Club will be hitting the slopes on Friday evenings throughout the winter. This group, now in its eleventh consecutive... (more...)
Future Problem Solvers
Written by Sean Simonson · November 28, 2009
A new activity has been added to the Benilde-St. Margaret’s roster this year: Future Problem Solvers. Headed by Ms. Kathryn Green, FPS is intended to prepare students for 21st century problems by teaching them how how to think, not what to think. Participants work by themselves or on... (more...)
Bowling team: the first “non-competitive” sport
Written by Danielle Kincs · November 2, 2009
The sound of crashing pins can barely be heard over Mr. Hawkins’ laughter as the bowling team practices under the dim lights of the alley. For the nearly 60 kids who participate in bowling this year, this is just another day in the glamorous life that is the bowling team. Many students... (more...)