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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.

Self defense class open to all students

Megan Pavlik, staff writer
May 21, 2011

Teaching Defensive Pistol for 20 years and Permit to Carry for eight years, ex-Navy Seal Al Horner has also been teaching women to defend themselves for five years. On April 14, Mr. Horner, along with the Parent Association’s Community Wellness committee, held a self-defense class at Benilde-St. Margaret’s. For... Read more »

Knightlife promotes sobriety with Chemical Health Week

chem health week

Kelly Dwyer, staff writer
May 20, 2011

The Knightlife leaders, along with Knightlife adviser Dr. Jeff Stephenson, Mr. Fran Roby, and Mrs. Mary Andersen, started a new awareness week called Chemical Health Week. This week was dedicated to making students aware of how chemicals can affect people’s lives. During the week of April 11, Knightlife... Read more »

New executive board takes charge

ex class board

Taylor Kenyon, staff writer
May 19, 2011

After hundreds of neon posters and candy wrappers littered the hallway, the student body cast their votes to elect next year’s executive board members on Thursday, April 21. With the results tallied, the new members include President Katie Cashman, Vice President Sevy Gondeck, Co-Secretaries Elizabeth... Read more »

A growing relationship with Japan

Japan-Lady

Shannon Cron, staff writer
May 19, 2011

As a part of the BSM common basket project, Ms. Mirja P. Hanson shared the story of her own involvement with Japan at the spring liturgy, held Friday May 6. As an Honorary Consul General of Japan, Ms. Hanson hoped to inspire the BSM community to get involved with relief efforts, both financially and... Read more »

The perfect girl body

Mikayla Coloumbe, staff writer
May 18, 2011

Tight pants, cleavage, tan skin, lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, no acne, long legs, mini skirts; the “perfect” image of women has morphed into something more appropriate for a stripper than a high school student, yet most teenage girls still feel the pressure to succumb to these traits. When asked,... Read more »

The perfect guy body

Mikayla Coloumbe, staff writer
May 18, 2011

With no makeup, not much hair to do (usually), and no reason to wear carefully considered outfits everyday, boys would seem to have the whole body image issue a lot easier than girls. However, being masculine has its own implications, namely not caring about body image. “No one’s going to answer... Read more »

Mr. Hawkins to graduate with seniors

mr hawkins

Guilia Imholte, staff writer
May 18, 2011

The loss of a member of the Benilde-St. Margaret’s community is never welcome, but at the end of the 2011 school year Mr. Mick Hawkins, an English teacher, will graciously step aside to make way for a younger generation of teachers. Mr. Hawkins, who has worked at BSM for nearly 17 years, has made the... Read more »

Students to travel to France and Costa Rica in 2012

Katie Sisk, staff writer
May 17, 2011

As thoughts of summer fill students’ minds, Mr. Adam Groebner, Mme Anna Geving, and Mme Amy Jo Hyde think ahead to spring break of 2012 with plans for trips to Costa Rica and France. These trips will offer unique cultural experiences while providing an opportunity for students to improve their language... Read more »

Ms. Johnson to retire after 43 years

Ms. Johnson

Katie Sisk, staff writer
May 16, 2011

After 43 years of teaching art, inspiring students, and exhibiting expert fashion sense, Ms. Jan Johnson, one of Benilde-St. Margaret’s art teachers, will retire at the end of the 2011 school year, leaving behind a lasting influence on the art program of Benilde-St. Margaret’s and all students and... Read more »

Juniors recognized with Caring Youth Award

ned and jake

Emma Eldred, staff writer
May 10, 2011

Instead of going sledding or building a snowman after a big snowstorm, juniors Ned Nelson and Jake Horton spent the past two winters shoveling snow for an elderly woman, Ms. Marilyn Goldman. After shoveling her driveway every time it snowed, the two boys were recognized for their dedication to helping... Read more »