Singers compete in State Fair Talent Contest

Natalie Walsh, Staff Writer
September 18, 2011
Filed under Student Life

Performing the song “For Good” from the popular musical “Wicked,” junior Christine Silikowski and sophomore Lexi Johnson competed in the Minnesota State Fair singing contest this summer. The talented girls started off by placing first in their division and overall in the Hennepin County Fair,... Read more »

Upperclassmen link-up with freshman friends at cookout

Katie Sisk, News Editor
September 18, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories

Starting off at a new school as a freshman, transfer, or foreign exchange student often brings worries about remembering new faces and names, making friends, and joining new activities. Link Crew––an orientation program led by select juniors and seniors––sought to eliminate these fears, with... Read more »

Juniors form in-house baseball team

Reilly Dillon, staff writer
June 1, 2011
Filed under Student Life

Dreams of summer consist of spending countless hours on the lake or laying out by the pool to catch some rays. Fifteen junior boys, however, plan on spending their summer days playing for a recently created in-house Wayzata baseball team called the Pirates. “Pirates, take your battle stations!”... Read more »

Nic Brinza

Nate Muckley, staff writer
May 27, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Tremendous Twelve

When asked what he wants to be remembered for, Nic Brinza replied, “being a nice kid.” And that, quite frankly, may just happen, as Brinza is known (or maybe unknown) for his enduring kindness, involvement, and curiosity. Brinza has fond memories of his last six years at Benilde-St. Margaret’s,... Read more »

Alex Patow

Bernardo Vigil, A&E Editor
May 27, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Tremendous Twelve

Alex Patow is a true renaissance man. With indulgences ranging from creative, to the athletic, to the straight-up manly, Alex truly does a little bit of everything. Well, that’s not the exactly true; Alex Patow does a lot of everything. What most (theater kids) know Alex for, however, is his... Read more »

Emily Beh

Addie Reine, Twin Cities Scene Editor
May 27, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Tremendous Twelve

Emily Beh’s enthusiastic and passionate personality shines in everything she dedicates herself to. From her numerous performances in BSM’s productions to working at summer camp, Camp Foley, Beh’s contagious zeal followers her. As an avid performer, one contributing aspect to Beh’s love for... Read more »

Students represent BSM in film festival

Katie Sisk, staff writer
May 26, 2011
Filed under Student Life

Five films, created by Benilde-St. Margaret’s students, made appearances on the silver screen at the .EDU Film Festival on Friday, May 13, earning much recognition including second place in the documentary category. The seven students––seniors Matt Carney, Sarah Champeau, Haley Kellogg, Shreya... Read more »

Payton Goodrich

Margaret Miller, Student Life Editor
May 25, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Tremendous Twelve

State Wrestling competitor and wrestling captain Payton Goodrich has been involved in the BSM community for all four years; he has participated in sports such as football and track and clubs RKVC, Red Carpet Club and National Honors Society. Not only is Goodrich a well-rounded athlete and student, but... Read more »

Emma Hafermann

Morgan Rogers, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Tremendous Twelve

Not only has Emma Hafermann been voted “most fashionable” by her senior class, won awards in both math and science, and held down a job since freshman year, but she also makes time to enjoy the things she wants to do. Unlike many other BSM students, Hafermann is not involved in every club and... Read more »

Andrew Eagan

Katie Karlen, staff writer
May 24, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Tremendous Twelve

On the surface, Andrew Eagan resembles the typical high school senior––he likes pizza, Fruchis, bacon, and caramel. However, most students don't know about Eagan's generous spirit. Eagan devotes himself to donating his time and talents to fund cancer research, as a form of support for his mother... Read more »