BSM theater department honored with state awards

May 16, 2013

Mary Pat Ross, Staff Writer

Benilde-St. Margaret’s drama department’s production of Thoroughly Modern Millie has been awarded multiple SpotLight Awards, sponsored by the Hennepin Theatre Trust. The show received both Outstanding Production and Outstanding Performance award. This is the third consecutive year the BSM drama department has been honored with this prestigious award. Throughout the year, skilled evaluators, from the SpotLight program, attend musical theatre productions at schools throughout Minnesota and provide feedback to participating students. Schools are given recognition for their efforts through awards based on their own merit and are not judged competitively against other schools. Along with... 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

Staff Editorial: Parents need to encourage their children to enroll in art classes

May 17, 2013

When students enter high school, many suddenly become focused on creating an academically rigorous schedule so as to get into a top college at the end of their four years at BSM. While some students find intrinsic motivation, most feel compelled to enroll in challenging academic classes by their parents. It is important for parents to encourage their children to work hard in high school, but focusing on academics alone often does not create a well-rounded or fulfilled student. Instead, parents should be encouraging students to explore their creativity and themselves through art classes. As illustrated in our feature, art classes can have many benefits for students––even helping them perform... Continue Reading

As BSM focuses on academics, the arts become marginalized

In the push and pull between arts and academics, academics usually comes out on top. (Megan Beh)

As BSM focuses on academics, the arts become marginalized

May 17, 2013

Hannah Scherer, Natalie Chevalier, and Michelle Sauer

Benilde-St. Margaret’s has a reputation for high achievements in academics, but with such a focus on schoolwork, the arts can often be brushed to the side. With the department being downsized next year due to budget cuts and art class enrollment shrinking, the question of whether or not BSM provides sufficient support for the arts has been raised. When... Continue Reading

Television programs exclusive to streaming websites gains popularity

Cult favorite "Arrested Development" is returning to viewers but through a less traditional medium. (courtesy of Netflix)

Television programs exclusive to streaming websites gains popularity

May 17, 2013

Arrested Development  Exclusive to Netflix The much-anticipated fourth season of “Arrested Development” is set to air on Netflix in May 2013. After being canceled on Fox in 2006, the revival of “Arrested De- velopment” is a major excitement for TV watchers. The show follows the formerly wealthy and dysfunctional Bluth family, who lost... Continue Reading

SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
BaseballMon, May 20 4:15Holy AngelsAway
SoftballMon, May 20 TBDTBA (Sections)TBD
Boys GolfMon, May 20 8:00N.S.C. OpponentsBunker Hills Golf Course
Girls GolfMon, May 20 8:00N.S.C. OpponentsBunker Hills Golf Course
Boys LacrosseTue, May 21 7:00Totino-GraceTotino-Grace High School
Girls LacrosseTue, May 21 5:30Holy FamilyAway
Boys TrackTue, May 21 3:00N.S.C. OpponentsTotino-Grace High School
Girls TrackTue, May 21 3:15N.S.C. OpponentsTotino-Grace High School
BaseballThu, May 23 TBDTBA (Sections)TBD
Girls LacrosseThu, May 23 7:00Cretin-Derham HallHome
Boys LacrosseFri, May 24 7:00EdinaBenilde - St. Margaret's School
Boys LacrosseTue, May 28 12:00Section OpponentsTBD
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateOpponentResultW/L
Boys LacrosseThu, May 09 Robbinsdale Cooper18-2W
Girls LacrosseThu, May 09 Minnehaha Academy15-7W
Boys GolfThu, May 09 N.S.C. Opponents5th Place
SoftballThu, May 09 New Life High School1-4L
BaseballWed, May 08 Fridley6-1W
SoftballWed, May 08 FridleyCANCEL
Boys TrackWed, May 08 True Team Opponents7th Place
Girls TrackWed, May 08 True Team Opponents5th Place
Boys LacrosseTue, May 07 Spring Lake Park16-0W
SoftballTue, May 07 Columbia Heights6-2W
Girls LacrosseTue, May 07 St. Louis Park15-2W
Boys GolfTue, May 07 N.S.C. Opponents7th Place
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
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Joseph Sutton

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 into an unforgettable experience.

Few people know that the Sutton family is quite extensive. Joe sits in the middle of ten kids, some adopted and some not. They are a close- knit family who do almost everything together from eating to watching movies to traveling the country. Joe has visited every state except Alaska, Maine, and Massachusetts. The last family trip they took was to Chicago for spring break, but Joe’s favorite state is Florida. “There’s a beach, you can play with dolphins, and of course, there’s Disney World,” said Sutton.

Mrs. Sutton, as one can imagine, gets pretty busy between her job and taking care of ten kids, so Joe often cooks for the family—he makes a killer lasagna. Joe’s father is a preacher at Minneapolis Believers In Christ Church, which the whole family attends every weekend. Mr. Sut- ton’s profession inspires Joe and has impacted his life. “My dad has helped me get understanding on God and faith,” said Sutton.

Another man that has impacted Joe is his uncle, who is a professional speaker and comedian. Joseph, himself, has already begun his comedy career, performing at various churches around Minneapolis and Chicago. To get a taste of the humor of “Juice” check out his YouTube channel, ‘MrJuice2124.’

After four years at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, Joe has be- come a three sport varsity athlete and almost every teacher’s favorite jokester. Joe has played football, played basketball and ran track all four years of high school. “Football has been my favorite because of the great fans, the fun coaches and lots of cheering which makes me happy to be a Red Knight,” said Sutton.

His football career won’t end this year, as Joe plans to play for the University of Missouri, after spending one year bulking up and training at Northwestern College in St. Paul. Joe wants to study television production and radio in order to become a standup comedian.

When Joe is not playing sports, dancing, making jokes or hunting squirrels, he enjoys going to the Mall of Amer- ica. Why you might ask? “I like to window shop or go to Nickelodeon Universe with friends or my brother. I love the Timmy Turner Ride,” said Sutton.

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