Technology opening new possibilities in education

Kiley Petersen and Mallory Hoch
February 14, 2012
Filed under News

Inundated by a constant stream of technology, BSM students come in contact with a variety of new possibilities, enabling them to make computerized flash cards, participate in online discussions, or work on the same document on different computers, all while having the rest of the Internet at their fingertips. Although... Read more »

American Studies class formed to combine American history and literature

Nicole Sarquis, Staff Writer
February 3, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories

History teachers tend to ramble off unrelatable facts about flappers, bootlegging, and the ease of life in the “Roaring 20s” during a typical U.S. History class, leaving their students with no real understanding of the subject. At the same time, English teachers’ enthusiasm over F. Scott Fitzgerald’s... Read more »

Club 13 to match Jablonski Common Basket donations

Sarah Ehlen, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, News

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 »

Secrets of the substitute teacher

Rachel Frenz, Staff Writer
January 28, 2012
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Every time a teacher misses school because of illness or other reasons, substitute teachers are called in. Being a substitute leaves many advantages and lots of free time, but at the same time, they have to be ready to come in within the hour of being called in. Being a substitute has many benefits... Read more »

The boys’ tennis team honors their teammate, Jablonski

Peter Best, Staff Writer
January 26, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, News

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 »

In remembrance of Doris Christensen, staff member

Liza Magill , Staff Writer
January 26, 2012
Filed under News

Although the death of a beloved member of a community can evoke sadness and grief in those close to them, it also allows the community to reflect on the lasting impact of their life. With the passing of long-time BSM staff member Doris Christensen on December 10th, the BSM community came together to... Read more »

Twin Cities Golf hosts tournament for Jablonski

Brian Tobelmann, Staff Writer
January 24, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, News

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 »

Freshmen compete in annual machine competition

Chloe Kennedy, Staff Writer
January 17, 2012
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While the rest of the school gathered in the great hall for Grand Knight coronation during homeroom on Friday, Jan. 13, the freshmen congregated in the theater for the final round of the 2012 Machine Competition. The event was led by physical science teachers Abbi Baker and Ted Reiff. Elena Cameron Annie... Read more »

SLP Applebee’s to host pancake breakfast for Jablonski

Ruby Ford, Staff Writer
January 17, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, News

Applebee’s in St. Louis Park will be hosting a pancake breakfast for Jack Jablonski from 6:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Jan. 21. All of the proceeds will be going directly to the Jack Jablonski Fund at Wells Fargo. If pancakes aren’t enough to draw you to the scene, there will be much more going on... Read more »

Support for students continues after Jablonski accident

Brian Tobelmann and Anna Landis
January 10, 2012
Filed under Jack Jablonski Coverage, News

Last Thursday morning at 7:40, the chapel was packed with people, hands clasped, heads bowed, clothed in white. Fast-forward to Monday’s prayer service: three sophomore boys sat alone, grieving the tragedy of their fellow classmate, Jack Jablonski. As the public nature of students' responses has lessened,... Read more »