Seniors given opportunity to not take finals

Christine Silikowski, Staff Writer
May 22, 2013
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Forms were given out last week for the tradition of skip a final, offered to the seniors if they fulfill all of the requirements given to them at the beginning of second semester. “Skip a Final is only for second semester seniors with a passing grade of a C maintained all the way up to the final,”... Read more »

Sangraal staff hands out annual yearbook

Christine Silikowski, Staff Writer
May 21, 2013
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The Sangraal yearbook is offered every year to Benilde-St. Margaret’s students and staff to remember the events of the year. For the 2012-2013 school year, the Sangraal staff has worked to make the yearbook better than ever. “This year we organized the layout of the book differently. Instead of going... Read more »

Relay team breaks school record

Molly Eldvick, Staff Writer
May 20, 2013
Filed under News Briefs, Sports Briefs

March 16th marked a proud day for the BSM track team when four of its members, senior Anne Arnason, sophomores Peri Warren and Jordan Maddaus, and freshman LaShauna Porter placed 1st and broke the Conference record in the 4x100 relay at the track Conference meet. “It felt good to break the Conference... Read more »

Self defense classes offered to BSM students

Sophie Ronning, Staff Writer
May 19, 2013
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Over the past few years, Self Defense Classes have been held for Benilde students in order to raise awareness and teach kids to be more cautious in potentially dangerous situations. This year, sponsored by the Parent Association and put on by the Plymouth Police Department, the girls’ class was filled... Read more »

Seniors prepare for graduation with baccalaureate mass this weekend

Thomas Muenzberg, Staff Writer
May 15, 2013
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The Benilde-St. Margaret baccalaureate mass serves as a farewell sermon to the seniors and their parents. The baccalaureate mass will be celebrated on May 19th at 11:00 AM at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. A brunch will be held for all seniors, parents, and any faculty that attends. Father... Read more »

Teachers allowed privilege of wearing shorts in response to heat

Arthur Boyle, Staff Writer
May 14, 2013
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Today, a rare sight graced the halls of Benilde- St. Margaret’s: the knees of our male teachers. “Teacher Shorts Day”, as the legendary holiday has become affectionately known, took the building by storm. “I think shorts day is great,” Mr. Dave Herbst said. Some teachers believe it has happened... Read more »

BSM alum starts apparel company

Mary Pat Ross, Community News Editor
May 14, 2013
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Alex Peck, who graduated from BSM in 2010, has recently been able to combine his love for art, culture, and adventure to establish Peace Action Apparel. This non-profit organization sells t-shirts designed by Peck. With each shirt sold, Peace Action Apparel will donate 10% of the proceeds to a various... Read more »

Theology teacher Zach Zeckser leaves BSM for principal position

Anna McCloskey, Staff Writer
May 13, 2013
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At the end of this school year, Mr. Zach Zeckser will depart from the BSM community to become the principal of St. Mark’s Catholic School in St. Paul. As Servant Leadership Coordinator, Campus Minister, head of Red Knight Volunteer Corps, Students for Human Life, and Student Leadership Forum, and Theology... Read more »

Knight Errant editorial staff chooses 2013 Tremendous Twelve

Ruby Ford, School News Editor
May 3, 2013
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The Knight Errant Editorial staff has selected the 2013 Tremendous Twelve. The six girls are Sophia Flumerfelt, Shannon Kraemer, Maggie Langford, Anna McShane, Eleanor Raether, and Madison Winston. The boys are Nolan Ahlm, Ben Conley, Billy Lundberg, Ashanti McFarland, Adrian Ng, and Jonathan Sutton.... Read more »

Seniors appear on panel for parents

Christine Silikowski, Staff Writer
April 26, 2013
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This past week, 14 students gathered in the library conference room in front of 50-60 parents to talk about student life at Benilde-St. Margaret’s. “The panel is an attempt to break through any denial parents might have about what life is really like during high school. The seniors talk about dating,... Read more »