Student council elections plagued with rumors of cheating

May 22, 2013

Hannah Scherer, Staff Writer

Although Student Council elections have publicly remained without cheating in the past, rumors sprung up during last week’s class board elections that there may have been voting problems, or cheating, with SurveyMonkey when students voted on who would be Executive Board officers for the 2013-2014 school year. Despite the elections for executive board, junior class board, and sophomore class board being done over the online feature Surveymonkey, senior class board was later chosen by paper ballot, with the rising seniors, personally checking off their choices for president, vice-president, treasurer, and secretary. “Ms. O'Keefe wanted to do it the paper ballot way to personally oversee... Continue Reading

As the track season progresses, individuals aim to break records

Senior captain Jonathan Sutton practices his throwing technique with head coach Mr. John Porisch after school every day. By focusing on key areas like form and movement, athletes such as Sutton can greatly improve their results. (Chris Bell)

As the track season progresses, individuals aim to break records

May 17, 2013

Adam Bilski and Kathleen Meskill

Nolan Ahlm Senior captain Nolan Ahlm hopes for a successful season as his sixth year running track for BSM. Ahlm runs the 110 meter high hurdles and jumps the long jump and triple jump. Running cross country in the fall helps keep him in shape for the track season. “I hope to make it to state in the hurdles and triple jump,” Ahlm said. Ahlm is... Continue Reading

New gun control measures need to ensure a safer society

May 20, 2013

Molly Eldevik and Sarah Karels

Following the horrific violence seen at Sandy Hook elementary, a shooting that killed 20 children and six educators, support for gun control measures soared. Up to 60 percent of the country supported revising gun control laws, and up to 90 percent supported universal background checks. However, five months and several shootings later, support has waned substantially. Politico stated that now only 49% of the public supports new laws. Why is it that after our country experiences tragedies such as these we only keep our attention to reform in the immediate wake? According to Mother Jones, “25 mass shootings have occurred since 2006, and seven of them took place in 2012.” In fact, the... Continue Reading

Apotheosis showcases BSM’s most talented artists

Seniors Archie Boyle and Ben Clark sell Apotheosis magazines in the main lobby before school. (Chris Bell)

Apotheosis showcases BSM’s most talented artists

May 21, 2013

Natalie Chevalier, Staff Writer

With the wide range of art and English classes offered at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, such as creative writing, digital photography, and painting, many students create brilliant pieces of art and writing that aren’t always recognized. However, Apotheosis makes it possible for skillful students to exhibit their work in the annual BSM literary arts magazine.... Continue Reading

Summertime activities abound in the Twin Cities

The Tough Mudder course is one of the many fun pastimes available this summer. (courtesy of Tough Mudder)

Summertime activities abound in the Twin Cities

May 22, 2013

Sofie Madden, Sophie Ronning, and Kate Whitney

Boating on the St. Croix River The St. Croix River is an excellent place to spend quality time with family and friends. Boating season begins in early May and ends in late October. Starting at Taylor Falls, people can launch their boat at Interstate Park and travel down to Osceola or William O’Brien State Park. The journey can last anywhere from... Continue Reading

SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
Boys LacrosseTue, May 28 12:00Section OpponentsTBD
Girls LacrosseTue, May 28 TBDTBA (Sections)TBD
Boys GolfTue, May 28 12:00TBAThe Wilds Golf Course
Boys TennisTue, May 28 8:00Section Singles/Doubles OpponentsBaseline Tennis Center
Boys TrackTue, May 28 TBDSection OpponentsRobbinsdale Cooper High School
Girls TrackTue, May 28 TBDSection OpponentsRobbinsdale Cooper High School
Boys GolfWed, May 29 8:00Section OpponentsRidges at Sand Creek
Girls GolfWed, May 29 TBDSection OpponentsRidges at Sand Creek
Boys TrackFri, Jun 07 TBDTBA (State)Hamline University
Girls TrackFri, Jun 07 TBDTBA (State)Hamline University
Boys LacrosseTue, Jun 11 TBDState OpponentsChanhassen High School
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateOpponentResultW/L
BaseballWed, May 22 Bloomington JeffersonCANCEL
Boys LacrosseTue, May 21 Totino-Grace7-13L
BaseballMon, May 20 Holy Angels5-0 Read StoryW
Boys LacrosseSat, May 18 Minnetonka4-11 Read StoryL
BaseballFri, May 17 Irondale3-0 Read StoryW
BaseballWed, May 15 Totino-Grace2-8 Read StoryL
Boys LacrosseTue, May 14 Holy Angels10-7 Read StoryW
BaseballMon, May 13 Robbinsdale Cooper6-5 Read StoryW
BaseballSat, May 11 Cretin-Derham Hall1-11 Read StoryL
BaseballSat, May 11 North Branch7-5 Read StoryW
BaseballFri, May 10 Spring Lake Park6-5 Read StoryW
Boys LacrosseThu, May 09 Robbinsdale Cooper18-2W
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

Shannon Stroh

Shannon Stroh

Leila Aboussir, Online Photography Editor
May 21, 2012
Filed under Tremendous Twelve

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... Read more »

Parker Johnson

Parker Johnson

Taylor Kenyon, Twin Cities Scene Editor
May 21, 2012
Filed under Tremendous Twelve

State swimming competitor and former sailing team captain Parker Johnson has excelled in BSM sports while balancing AP classes and spending his free time with friends and family. Recently Parker has become known as the guy who knows everything about American history and especially about the Civil War.... Read more »

Katie Baudler

Katie Baudler

Maddie Hibbs, Social Media Editor
May 21, 2012
Filed under Tremendous Twelve

Not many students are able to say they are touring the world on stage, doing 400 hours of service and basking in the Mexican sun the year after high school, but Katie Baudler can. Her lightheartedness and positive outlook on life makes her a perfect tremendous twelve candidate as well as “most friendly”... Read more »

Levi Caffes

Levi Caffes

Emma Eldred, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2012
Filed under Tremendous Twelve

While most of his classmates usually see him spending time in the basement, working in the tech booth of the the theater, or sporting his casual hipster style, Levi Caffes's creativity extends far beyond that which happens within the walls of BSM. Levi's quiet demeanor during the school day keeps... Read more »

Isaac Melin

Isaac Melin

Sarah Ehlen, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2012
Filed under Tremendous Twelve

Many friends and classmates of Isaac Melin nearly forget that he hasn’t always been part of the Red Knight family. After completing freshman year at Wayzata High School, Isaac transferred to BSM as a sophomore, but he is now as much a member of the school community as anyone. Isaac’s attraction... Read more »

Frances Jiménez

Frances Jiménez

Anna Landis, Staff Writer
May 21, 2012
Filed under Tremendous Twelve

When most freshmen were making their transition from junior high to high dchool, Frances Jiménez was transitioning from the Peach State to Minnesota. While preserving her roots in Georgia and ancestry from Puerto Rico, Frances has maintained a rigorous curricular sched- ule, held multiple leadership... Read more »

Andy Wolf

Andy Wolf

Mikayla Coulombe, Features Editor
May 21, 2012
Filed under Tremendous Twelve

Involved in a vast array of different extracurriculars such as Ultimate, Apotheosis, RKVC, Peer Ministry, and Jenga, Andy’s unknown quirks and down-to-earth attitude deem him more than worthy of this year’s tremendous twelve. Despite his many interests, one of Andy’s most impressive skills is... Read more »

Hannah Morin

Hannah Morin

Megan Meskill, Senior Staff Writer
May 21, 2012
Filed under Tremendous Twelve

When friends and classmates think of Hannah Morin, they think about her bubbly, outgoing, and generous personality. Not only did she win “Best Laugh” in this year’s senior yearbook polls, but she has remained consistently ac- tive within the BSM community and has taken advantage of everything the... Read more »

Joseph Sutton

Joseph Sutton

Katie Cashman, Opinions Editor
May 21, 2012
Filed under Tremendous Twelve

Ask Joe Sutton about the family of squirrels that lives in his yard. Appar- ently they’re out to get him, so Joe must spend his days on the porch, hunting them down with a bebe gun. This story just exempli- fies Joe: one goofy kid. Any- one who knows him will say that “Juice” makes any situation... Read more »

Wesley Miller

Wesley Miller

Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor
May 21, 2012
Filed under Tremendous Twelve

Every time a song starts during school mass, everyone looks up. Everyone wants to see who is singing. But if everyone looked to see who was playing the drums at any point in the last four years, they would’ve seen Wesley Miller. But Wesley started his musical career long before laying down beats in... Read more »