Juniors and seniors hear of WWII experiences from veteran

Anna McCloskey, Staff Writer
February 27, 2013
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In an exciting and captivating event, Benilde-St. Margaret’s hosted guest speaker Herb Suerth to learn of his experiences in the European theater of World War II. The event was held in the theater on Monday, February 25, with juniors attending during first hour and seniors during second hour. Suerth... Read more »

Math students excel on AMC exam

Hannah Scherer, Staff Writer
February 26, 2013
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Several students received high scores and national honors for their success on the annual AMC math exam. Students in grades 7-10 took the AMC 10 test, while juniors and seniors took the AMC 12 test. Top scorers in the AMC 10 were Allen Chen, Justin Barnett, Amanda Kautzer, Ryan Dunn, and Jason Kang.... Read more »

Amities start International Club

Sofie Madden, Staff Writer
February 21, 2013
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On Wednesday, February 13, the language department launched the new International Club. This club is open to any high school students open to learning about the culture and language of French and Spanish speaking countries. Held on Wednesdays, the International club is led by the Spanish and French amities,... Read more »

BSM’s ACT program introduces Revolution Testing

Emma Zamec and Devin Lanz
February 17, 2013
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This year, there has been the addition of Revolution Testing to the BSM ACT program, and it is giving students another option for ACT prep. However, College Counselor Ms. Amy Larson said it will not replace traditional ACT prep. Revolution Testing is just another way to prepare students for the ACT,... Read more »

Knightlife members look forward to weekend activity at Sky Zone

Rachel Zierden, Staff Writer
February 14, 2013
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As the weekend approaches, the members of Knightlife prepare for yet another sponsored activity at Plymouth’s Sky Zone. This Friday event is one of four or five other events that will take place for student organization this year. “We have opportunities encouraged by the school without drugs and... Read more »

BSM Technology Department presented with the Apple Distinguished School Award

Ruby Ford, School News Editor
February 14, 2013
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BSM was presented with the Apple Distinguished School Award this morning in the Hamburge Theater. This award is given to schools that show innovation and technology in the classrooms. After being invited to apply and piecing together an iBook application to showcase BSM’s use of technology, the Technology... Read more »

Juniors participate in annual Building Your Future Day

Adam Bilski, Staff Writer
February 12, 2013
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Juniors are taking a day off regular schedule today in order to rotate around different mini-classes to get started with planning their future college plans. During these sessions, students will learn the steps to take in applying to schools after high school. College counselors are teaching short seminars... Read more »

Parent Association funds digital signage project

Adam Bilski, Staff Writer
February 7, 2013
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The parent association funded a project to install three 55 inch television advertising screens to BSM, yet another addition advancing the school’s technology usage. Within the next month, the technology department will be adding these screens around the school to be used for informational marketing,... Read more »

Senior Haley Jerabek signs to Xavier University

Anne Arnason, Staff Writer
February 6, 2013
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Senior Haley Jerabek signed to run track and cross country for the Xavier University Musketeers as she attends college there next year. The track captain has three school records and is a two-time state participant in Class AA. She has also earned multiple All-Conference awards in various events throughout... Read more »

School population evacuates for fire alarm

Hannah Scherer, Staff Writer
February 4, 2013
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The entire student body, faculty, and staff were evacuated from the school building due to smoke detectors being set off in the kitchen during lunch hour today, February 4. “The exhaust system couldn’t keep up with the production of food and overheated,” Cafeteria Manager Lynn Lynch said. Students... Read more »