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Vocations classes host speakers from the Archdiocese

Our Lady of Grace couple Dan and Sheryl Moran spoke to BSM seniors about marriage. (Emma Eldred)

Vocations classes host speakers from the Archdiocese

May 11, 2012

Giulia Imholte and Katie Sisk

The hype turned out to be more than the actual event. In November the Archdiocese announced plans to have speakers on marriage visit all of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Catholic Schools, and what students expected to be a controversial discussion––after reading about the heated question and answer session at DeLaSalle––ended up being an uneventful,... Continue Reading

BSM hockey players weigh options for their future in the sport

Ryan Collins is one of two sophomores that have recently made the decision to play for the U.S. NTDP next school year. (Emily Kruse)

BSM hockey players weigh options for their future in the sport

May 9, 2012

David Nelson and Peter Best, Staff Writers

Hockey is a fast-paced sport that lives off choices that need to be made in milliseconds. It’s a sport where one wrong choice can be the difference between success and failure. Sophomores Jack Glover and Ryan Collins were given the opportunity to play in the USA National Team Development Program (NTDP), based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This decision... Continue Reading

Shannon Stroh

(Emily Kruse)

Shannon Stroh

May 21, 2012

Leila Aboussir, Online Photography Editor

Lights come up, voices start ringing, and the band starts playing their instruments. Shannon Stroh has been an avid member of the BSM theater department since her entrance into the school, but is rarely seen on the actual stage. Yet, Shannon’s dedication alongside her sarcastic, witty personality has made her an extraordinary member of the tremendous... Continue Reading

Fun. releases ‘Some Nights’ album

The band experimented heavily with hip-hop inspired beats and auto-tune––though Ruess’s crystalline voice doesn’t need it. (Vinyl Records)

Fun. releases ‘Some Nights’ album

May 2, 2012

Lauren Effertz, Staff Writer

Three years after dropping their first album, “Aim and Ignite,” the New York-based indie pop band fun. released “Some Nights.” fun. is a supergroup of sorts; lead vocalist Nate Ruess formed the band after the break-up of The Format, guitarist Jack Antonoff also serves as the frontman for Steel Train, and keyboardist Andrew Dost is from Anathallo. Overall,... Continue Reading

Four speech members place at State tournament

Anna Landis, Juliet Beckstrand, Rachel Hogen, and Sian Last represented BSM at the State Speech tournament where they all placed in the top eight. (Maura Brew)

Four speech members place at State tournament

April 30, 2012

Shannon Galvin, Staff Writer

On Saturday, April 21, BSM speech team members headed to Chanhassen High School to participate in the Minnesota State Speech tournament. At the end of the day, four students, seniors Anna Landis, Juliet Beckstrand, Sian Last, and junior Rachel Hogen, all placed in the finals. Landis placed third in Poetry, Beckstrand placed second in Great Speeches,... Continue Reading

SportDateOpponentResultW/L
Boys LacrosseTue, May 15 Spring Lake Park21-0W
BaseballTue, May 15 Bloomington Jefferson7-5W
SoftballMon, May 14 St. Francis3-4L
BaseballMon, May 14 Fridley13-2W
Boys LacrosseSat, May 12 Minnetonka6-16L
BaseballFri, May 11 St. Louis Park7-3W
SoftballThu, May 10 Blake23-1W
SoftballWed, May 09 St. Louis Park18-6W
Boys TennisWed, May 09 Robbinsdale Armstrong1-6L
BaseballWed, May 09 Irondale10-2W
Boys LacrosseTue, May 08 Totino-Grace13-3W
Girls LacrosseTue, May 08 Spring Lake Park13-11W
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
BaseballMon, May 21 4:15Holy AngelsHome
Boys TrackTue, May 22 NSConference OpponentsTotino-Grace
Girls TrackTue, May 22 NSConference OpponentsTotino-Grace
Girls TrackTue, May 22 NSConference OpponentsTotino-Grace
Boys TrackTue, May 29 Section OpponentsTBA
Girls TrackTue, May 29 Season RecordTBA
Boys LacrosseTue, Jun 05 1:00TBAChanhassen
Girls LacrosseTue, Jun 05 1:00TBAChanhassen
Boys TennisTue, Jun 05 1:00TBABaseline Tennis Center
SoftballThu, Jun 07 1:00TBACaswell Park
Boys TrackFri, Jun 08 TBAHamline University
Girls TrackFri, Jun 08 TBAHamline University
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

Catholic Schools Week offers students a break from winter blues

Taylor Kenyon
February 3, 2011

Every year amidst the winter blues comes Catholic Schools Week, a celebration of Catholic education across America filled with special events and a specific theme––BSM’s theme this year, “come follow me,” highlights the call to follow Jesus. Ms. Holly Hoey-Germann, head of BSM’s Catholic... Read more »

Tuition increase for the 2011-2012 school year

Dana Buckhorn
February 1, 2011

Based on increased opportunities for students during the school day and the expansion and maintenance of academic programs, the BSM Board of Directors determined that an increase in tuition will be necessary starting with the 2011-2012 school year. On January 26, the decision was finalized to add a supplementary... Read more »

Power outage shuts down school

Dana Buckhorn
January 28, 2011

After having two consecutive school-less Mondays, BSM students found themselves free of school yet again on Tuesday, January 25. The power outage that hit the St. Louis Park area at 10:40 a.m., stripped BSM of its electricity and consequently created an improper learning environment. Students were released... Read more »

BSM ranked number one for Relay for Life

Dana Buckhorn
January 13, 2011

After raising $102,591.94 for Relay for Life this past year, BSM finds itself ranked number one in the United States youth division, reigning over all other schools with a population of 1,000 and up. In consideration of last year’s success, high hopes are set for this year’s Relay for Life in belief... Read more »

Knight Life creates chemical-free winter fun

Dana Buckhorn
January 11, 2011

Football, snow, and chemical-free fun aim to create bonds between students at Knight Life’s all-school snow football tournament, which will be held on January 28 from 6 to 9 pm. The competition was designed to give students a fun and competitive atmosphere in which drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are not... Read more »

Weather causes cross to fall

Cross Falling Down

Dana Buckhorn
December 7, 2010

Violent winds and heavy snow nearly destroyed a sentimental piece of BSM as the wooden cross hanging before the front entrance fell to the ground. For the past ten years, this cross has greeted students upon their entrance to school, but on Thursday, December 2, the support cables finally gave out. The... Read more »

Sean Simonson crowned Grand Knight

Dana Buckhorn
December 7, 2010

BSM’s 2010 Holiday Ball King, Sean Simonson, wore his crown as he, along with 10 other senior guys were recognized at the coronation on Monday, December 6. Each candidate and their escorts strutted down the Great Hall’s runway in hope of winning the student body’s votes with their impressive dance... Read more »

Chipotle helps build schools

Dana Buckhorn
December 3, 2010

The Chipotle Mexican Grill, located near Lake Calhoun, has been known to help various BSM clubs and sports teams raise money. Most recently, BSM’s Schools for Schools club joined forces with the popular fast food restaurant on Wednesday, December 1 between 5 and 8 pm to raise money for a designated... Read more »

BSM students help create a merry Christmas

Dana Buckhorn
December 2, 2010

The season of giving emerges as BSM gives 32 local families a merry Christmas through prayers and the presents that would be absent otherwise. Although even the smallest contribution can make a family’s dark time a little brighter, students hope to raise enough money to purchase a minimum of 2 gifts... Read more »

Students show their colors against cancer

Thomas Gilligan
November 30, 2010

One in every three people will have cancer in their lives, and everyone will be affected by cancer in some way, shape, or form. Students Aganst Cancer (SAC), a student group led by Mr. St. Martin, meet twice a month in order to organize events to raise awareness about the terrible disease. On November... Read more »