Tremendous 12 – Keelin O’Neil
Written by Meredith Gallagher · May 24, 2010
Feeding her caffeine addiction, trying new foods, and reading a good book are just a few of the things Keelin O’Neil spends her free time doing. Along with a passion for traveling, a love of new experiences, and a dedication to helping others, the Benilde-St. Margaret’s senior has... (more...)
Tremendous 12 – Alesandro Cecere
Written by Mickey Caufield · May 24, 2010
If you’ve never talked to Alesandro Cecere, he’s probably fine with that. “Teenagers would be better dead,” he said when asked his opinion on high school students. “Or with mustaches. I guess I’m what they call an old soul. I kind of want to be Clint Eastwood... (more...)
Tremendous 12 – Catie Schirmers
Written by Rachel Kaplan · May 24, 2010
Few can boast over 100 hours of dedication to a single activity, much less find time to participate in nine other activities, volunteer at a local hospital, and become a horror movie aficionado: all within four years of high school. Senior Catie Schirmers has managed to do just that. Though... (more...)
Tremendous 12 – Hunter Tomlinson
Written by Katie McClurg · May 24, 2010
Hunter Tomlinson has plenty to be boastful of, but he won’t admit that. The singer, drummer, barista, leader, volunteer, and music fiend, happens to also be described as one of the most modest and down to earth seniors this year. His service work, talents, and experiences are unparalleled... (more...)
Tremendous 12 – Vince Taffe
Written by Margo Graff · May 24, 2010
Skateboard fanatics envy him for his talent in skateboarding that has him traveling all over the country, meeting stars like Tony Hawk and Bam Margers. Music lovers know him as being a member of the band called Straight Edge. Retreat go-ers recognize his face as being a leader on the Peer Ministry... (more...)
Tremendous 12 – Alex Robbins
Written by Aimee Brown · May 24, 2010
One of the five in Latin V, the first violinist in the Benilde-St. Margaret’s orchestra, a member of theater, the knitting team, Link Crew, and Peer Ministry, senior Alexander Robbins has stepped up his repertoire, extending beyond the ordinary and into being tremendous. One of Robbins’... (more...)
Inked – Students
Written by Margaret Miller · May 18, 2010
Alex Peck Alex Peck, a senior, got a tattoo on his back right after his 18th birthday. “My parents said I either had to win state, or when I turn 18,” said Peck, “I had wanted one since freshman year.” Peck’s tattoo is of a Chi-Roo Cross, which has the word “credere”... (more...)
BSM students on a budget
Written by Alana Profit · May 10, 2010
Our parents won’t be able to give us money forever, and it’s time we took some responsibility for ourselves; we are in high school now. Now I’m not saying that you should move out of the house at 16, but there’s no reason why we can’t start saving ourselves some... (more...)
Eye-opening experience in South Africa
Written by Meredith Gallagher · April 28, 2010
For nearly two weeks over spring break, five senior girls travelled to Konga, South Africa to work in Open Arms orphanage. Started by BSM alum Bob Hickey Solis, the orphanage is a safe haven for the children, many of whom were abandoned by their parents. Ms. Nicole Rasmussen and Spanish teacher... (more...)
Poverty shocks student on India Trip
Written by Mary Musilek · April 21, 2010
A three night stay on a house boat in Kerala, a night on the beach at the Arabian Sea, and a visit to the Taj Mahal are only a few of the experiences that seven BSM students had while traveling to India over Spring Break. However, doing service work at an elementary school and an elderly home,... (more...)