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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.

Emily Boole

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Megan Pavlik, Activities Editor
May 21, 2012

Emily Boole’s contagiously happy personality, and her curiosity for all things is what characterizes her in her peers’ minds. From her extensive volunteering, participation in multiple clubs at BSM, and her job at Build-a-Bear, Emily has mastered the balancing act of academics, involvement, and friends... Read more »

Aly Hoffman

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Maddy Kennedy, Fashion Editor
May 21, 2012

As an involved varsity athlete, winner of the 2012 Athena Award, and designated “most athletic female” of the senior class, it’s safe to say that sports have played a major role in Aly Hoffman’s years at BSM. In addition to being a soccer, hockey, and track superstar, Hoffman still finds time... Read more »

Foreign language teachers work to balance the curriculum for bilingual students

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Kellen Gill, Staff Writer
May 10, 2012

Within the past ten years, language immersion schools have been growing, becoming more popular, and expanding to different languages. Benilde- St. Margaret’s is home to a number of bilingual students who are either from one of the various language immersion schools in the area or have grown up speaking... Read more »

Being black at BSM: diversity to counter stereotypes

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Rooscol Rozambert, Chris Bell, and Nicole Sarquis
April 20, 2012

The high school experience presents challenges for nearly every student, whether it be achieving success academically, finding friends, or simply fitting in. But for some students at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, these challenges go much deeper, dipping into issues of stereotyping and racism. The lack of... Read more »

Senior elected delegate of Chanhassen’s seventh precinct

Giulia Imholte, Student Life Editor
April 4, 2012

With the 2012 elections fast approaching, many of those turning 18 are becoming more invested in politics. However, few take the extra step to further involve themselves in the elections. The same is not true for senior Jordan Dritz, who was voted delegate of the seventh precinct of Chanhassen at the... Read more »

Seniors aspire for artistic colleges

Liza Magill, Staff Writer
March 23, 2012

Ashley Valentine has always known that she wanted to pursue vocal performing arts. This dream has recently become reality for the senior, as she began the audition process for numerous prestigious conservatories and performing arts colleges, such as the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She and other... Read more »

Freshman spares time for bowling hobby

Mallory Hoch, Staff Writer
March 23, 2012

With total score of 108, freshman Joe Kleven completed his first successful game of bowling at four years old. Now in his first year of high school, Kleven is one of eight varsity members on the BSM bowling team, who continues to push himself, aspiring to better his skills, and, eventually, bowl a perfect... Read more »

Students swing into new trend

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Lauren Effertz, Staff Writer
March 23, 2012

Swing dancing, a style of dance whose widespread popularity has diminished since the days of big band music, is emerging as a dance of choice among some BSM students. With a social dance class now offered as a wellness option and a jazzy local swing dancing hot spot available, a group of students has... Read more »

Girls excel in ACS

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Rachel Frenz, Staff Writer
March 15, 2012

Winning the World Championships Technical Presentation at Robo Cup Junior in 2010, BSM’s Advanced Competitive Science (ACS) program is considered one of the best programs in the country. Although male dominated, a few girls who have excelled greatly as well. BSM’s ACS program leads as an example... Read more »

New students become Red Knights mid-year

Chloe Kennedy, Staff Writer
March 14, 2012

Stereotypical first day of school horrors often haunt the minds of new and transfer students as they prepare for a new life at a new school: eating lunch alone, getting lost in the halls, making new friends, and meeting new teachers. Though the transition to a new school can be unpredictable and intimidating,... Read more »