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 |
February 18, 2012
Mikayla Coulombe, Features Editor
February 14, 2012
While students around the world instinctively bonded together and took action in response to the suffering of one of their kin, parents, teachers, coaches, and other adults also looked on at Jack Jablonski’s injury—just as concerned, just as inspired, but offering a slightly different perspective. The... Read more »
Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
February 1, 2012
Continuing in the celebration of Catholic Schools Week, a mass took place in the Great Hall today in which the common basket was dedicated to Jack Jablonski. Father Tim Wasniak presided over this mass and during the mass, the BSM community was reminded to continue to hold Jack in their hearts, as well... Read more »
Liza Magill, Staff Writer
February 1, 2012
Huddled together to keep warm and show camaraderie, small groups of students, many adorned with a red-and-white pin containing the number 13, covered the snow-ridden Excelsior Bay on Lake Minnetonka on January 22. Whether these students were planning an attack for their next pond hockey game, taking... Read more »
Sarah Ehlen, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2012
In a continued display of support for sophomore Jack Jablonski, the Catholic School’s Week Common Basket collection will go towards the Jack Jablonski Fund, and, as a challenge for students to participate fully, an anonymous group—called Club 13—announced that they will match all donations between... Read more »
Peter Best, Staff Writer
January 26, 2012
Every member of the boys’ tennis team chipped in to raise both donations and spirits for their teammate Jack Jablonski. The team has raised over $1,000 for the Jack Jablonski Fund, is giving Jablonski’s parents a Lifetime Fitness Spa gift card, and has acquired a signed jersey from Jack’s favorite... Read more »
January 24, 2012
Dear Jack, Your accident caused an eruption of support around the state, country, and even the world. Famous hockey players, newscasters and musicians have reached out to show you support. Schools around the country wore white in your honor, “#Jabs” trended nationally on Twitter, and aggression in... Read more »
Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
January 24, 2012
The first ever golf tournament in Minnesota in January was held at Creeks Bend Golf Course and raised more than $2,000 for the Jack Jablonski Trust Fund on Tuesday, January 10, just ten days after sophomore Jack Jablonski’s paralyzing injury in a hockey game. Kevin Unterreiner, part of TwinCitiesGolf.com,... Read more »
January 24, 2012
Since sophomore Jack Jablonski was checked twice from behind and thrown into the boards in a JV hockey game on Friday Dec. 30, the Benilde-St. Margaret’s community has come together as a school to offer support and prayer for their fellow Red Knight.
