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Some parents watch graduation from a brand new screen.
The Class of 2021 moves onto a new chapter of their lives [Slideshow]
The BSM Haben center is where camps like Basketball will be held this summer.
Summer camps return to BSM in 2021
Red Knights Sophie Coleman ‘21, Joana Dominguez-Lopez ‘21, and Maliah Jaiteh ‘21 have been accepted into the seven-year BA to MD program at the University of Minnesota starting in the fall!
Three seniors accepted to 7-year BA-MD program at UMN
Long-term substitute teacher Fred Bandel chats with a student before class.
Long-term substitute teachers join the BSM community
In past years, students lined the Wrestling Room during the school day to give blood. This year, the event was held outdoors on a Saturday.
BSM blood drive returns in a new way
Seniors discuss the pressure to attend college
Seniors discuss the pressure to attend college
Sophomores converse in the cube while getting work done in the cube.
Students reflect on going to go back to normal
Red Knight students pose in their fashionable outfits.
Summer fashion storms the halls of BSM
What's the last song you listened to?
What’s the last song you listened to?
As summer hits, some students won't be finding the time to sit on the boat as the sun sets; rather, they'll be working.
Students take on summer jobs
Kathy Jacobson thinks that students are not as smart as they think they are.
Meet the Red Knight: Attendance Secretary Kathy Jacobson
Junior LoLo Landry hates Burger King.
Meet the Red Knight: Junior LoLo Landry
Math Teacher Sam Fulco takes his coffee with him everywhere.
Meet the Red Knight: Math Teacher Sam Fulco
Campus Minister Mike Jeremiah hates cooking.
Meet the Red Knight: Campus Minister Mike Jeremiah
Junior Ellie Basil like Webkinz as a kid.
Meet the Red Knight: Junior Ellie Basil
Former captains Olivia Haag and Maya Jones celebrate a goal with the new captains Emma Peschel, Emma Hoen, and Sophie Melsness.
Girls’ hockey captains for the 2021-2022 season
Freshman Charlie Moen grins while showcasing his accomplishment.
Freshman golfer celebrates hole-in-one
Seniors Ava Keller and Lauren Palmer run after the frisbee.
From 7 to 42: Girls’ ultimate has grown in number and spirit
“We usually have anywhere from 10-20 people at practice, which is most of the team, and we are getting better as a team. With pretty much the whole team there every time, we are able to bond and work on new plays pretty much every practice, “ Casey Prindiville said.
Boys’ ultimate plays this season with a connected team
The Red Knights sprint after one another at practice.
Boys’ lacrosse team ranks number 1 in state
Religion teacher Ms. Michelle Leblanc and in-building sub Ms. Andretta Hanson have a relationship that spans decades.
From Kids to Colleagues: An Oral History
This year BSM has created a plan for creating greater equity, inclusion, and belonging at the school.
BSM’s EIB plan, explained
The evolution of Nick Marinaro
The evolution of Nick Marinaro
In a sparsely populated classroom, USD students remain COVID-safe with social distancing and masking.
COVID takes its toll on the college expereince
Issues from almost twenty years of the Knight Errant reveal a constantly evolving publication.
The Knight Errant’s evolution: a look backward…and forward
Staff Ed: Vaccine fears fueled by misinformation
Staff Ed: Vaccine fears fueled by misinformation
Drew Clark, Mason Gilliand, and Zane Slater Talk About the NBA Playoffs [Podcast]
Drew Clark, Mason Gilliand, and Zane Slater Talk About the NBA Playoffs [Podcast]
If Washington DC became a state, the flag would look something like this.
DC Deserves the Bottom Line: Statehood
Red Knights review the NFL Draft
Red Knights review the NFL Draft
This year, Knight Errant writer Malik Jaiteh spent a significant amount of time in Guyana.
Visiting Guyana During a Pandemic
James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia with an enrollment of about 19-20,000 students. First off, a great thing about this university is that it is a good medium sized school and it offers lots of majors and minors. Another great thing about JMU is that being located right in Harrisonburg, if there is anything you need off campus, it is a short walk to any essential you may need. The requirements needed to attend JMU are a GPA of around a 3.55, an average SAT score between 1120-1290, and an ACT score of 23-28. Overall, I thought it was a very nice school that was easy to get around and is a great medium sized school.
A Glimpse Into Different Virginia Colleges
Olivia Rodrigo's first album is one for the books.
Olivia Rodrigo’s first album was no disappointment
Underwater is one the newest thrillers of 2021.
Which 2021 Thrillers are worth your time?
Hot Wings Taste Test: Can they take the heat?
Hot Wings Taste Test: Can they take the heat?
Sssh... Starbucks Secret Menu becomes just a bit less secret
Sssh… Starbucks Secret Menu becomes just a bit less secret
Students reflect on lululemon
Students reflect on lululemon
What's the last song you listened to?
What’s the last song you listened to?
Hot Wings Taste Test: Can they take the heat?
Hot Wings Taste Test: Can they take the heat?
Lots of good books are read in 9th grade. Which book are you? Take our quiz to find out!
Which freshman English book are you? [Quiz]
Which bottled water reigns supreme?
Which bottled water reigns supreme?
Students reflect on lululemon
Students reflect on lululemon
Some parents watch graduation from a brand new screen.
The Class of 2021 moves onto a new chapter of their lives [Slideshow]
Drew Clark, Mason Gilliand, and Zane Slater Talk About the NBA Playoffs [Podcast]
Drew Clark, Mason Gilliand, and Zane Slater Talk About the NBA Playoffs [Podcast]
Seniors discuss the pressure to attend college
Seniors discuss the pressure to attend college
Seniors Ava Keller and Lauren Palmer run after the frisbee.
From 7 to 42: Girls’ ultimate has grown in number and spirit
Sophomores converse in the cube while getting work done in the cube.
Students reflect on going to go back to normal
Most BSM students return to campus for in-person classes during fourth quarter, but some students remain virtual.
Students choose all-virtual learning during fourth quarter
Sophomore Carson Brandt made the leap from youth lacrosse to varsity: a unique experience caused by the cancellation of last year's season.
The Jump to Varsity: Due to COVID, lacrosse sophomores play on top team without a transition year
Students sit in class just as they might in a non-COVID year.
Teachers find new struggles and joys through fully in-person school
New COVID-19 Coordinator, Jenifer Williams, joins the BSM team this year.
BSM hires new COVID coordinator
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English teacher Mr. Ryan Hogan retains a strict discipline for writing, making it a priority for students to leave the class with a new way of critical thinking.

[Photo] Teachers try different methods instruction

January 22, 2019
Students are given grades every day on their papers.

[Photo] Students need to stop perpetuating the grade culture at BSM

May 25, 2018
A couple of teachers at BSM have started to ditch the letter grade system. For example, science teacher Mr. Mark Peterson grades his students by how well they learn, not how many they get right on a test or on homework.

[Photo] Some BSM teachers don’t use letter grades

June 8, 2018
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[Photo] Salutatorian: Ian Black

May 18, 2018
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[Photo] Valedictorian: Lauren Copland

May 18, 2018
BSM's annual Day of Giving promotes donations from the BSM community which cover the costs to run the school that student tuition doesn't. This is a day-long event that is taking place on May 17, 2018.

[Photo] BSM’s annual Day of Giving brings in donations

May 17, 2018
Students donated blankets, pillows, and bedsheets to help in My Very Own Bed's effort to provide bedding for kids in poverty.

[Photo] Student Council host philanthropic efforts for My Very Own Bed

April 25, 2018
Ms. Alison Feigh, a former classmate of Jacob Wetterling who was kidnapped from his hometown of St. Joseph, Minnesota in 1989, speaks with BSM seniors about safety.

[Photo] Speaker from the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center discusses safety with seniors

April 6, 2018
Mr. John Porisch allows students the opportunity to get a fire-arm certificate through a school program.

[Photo] Porisch gives students the opportunity to learn about gun safety

March 16, 2018
Miller ended up in the top ten for all-time free-throw percentage and three-point percentage in Minnesota.

[Photo] Senior Riley Miller had an incredible season on the court

March 15, 2018
With distractions more prevalent than ever, many students tend to lose focus in class. Some scroll through social media on their phones, other watch videos, while some even play computer games; nevertheless, distractions take students away from their work and learning.

[Photo] Many distractions affect students on a daily basis

March 16, 2018
With changes coming to the ACT, students will need to reconsider how they prep for and take the test.

[Photo] BSM allows students time during school to prepare for the ACT

March 9, 2018
BSM students use Powerschool Learning (formerly Haiku) to work on school assignments during snow days. However, BSM doesn't have as many snow days as it should.

[Photo] BSM should have more snow days to prevent car accidents

March 8, 2018
Senior Riley Miller plays zone defense on Chaska.

[Photo] BSM boys’ hoops Looks to bring Madness to March

March 6, 2018
Many BSM students cite Netflix as one of their biggest habits. Because of this, giving up Netflix can be a great way to test oneself during Lent.

[Photo] Teachers and students explain their Lenten sacrifices

March 5, 2018
A student signs a Spanish class hall pass which will result in a loss of extra credit. Some teachers have taken to keeping students in class through the threat of withholding extra credit.

[Photo] Teachers shouldn’t use hall passes to withhold extra credit

March 2, 2018
The team finished 7-7 in Conference play.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball prepares for tough Section Tournament

February 27, 2018
The AP Euro students held an Enlightenment Salon on Friday, February 9.

[Photo] AP Euro participates in Enlightenment Salon

February 12, 2018
Knight Errant staff members test out the Cold Turkey application.

[Photo] New laptop feature allows students to limit their distractions

February 9, 2018
Seniors Claire Grazzini and Maddie Stoks signed commitments to their college sports.

[Photo] Signing Day sees two seniors commit to college sports

February 9, 2018
Seniors can now use their ID's instead of having to use classroom passes, as in the past.

[Photo] Second-semester seniors receive privileges

February 12, 2018
Hello Pizza is a great dining option in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Five underrated Minneapolis restaurants reign supreme

January 28, 2018
The rivalry of Packers vs. Vikings is one as old as the league itself, sparking heated debates throughout the BSM community.

[Photo] Students take sides in classic Vikings v. Packers rivalry

January 19, 2018
Little Knights sang during the Christmas mass to celebrate the holidays.

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January 19, 2018
Many students have strong loyalties to a specific football team.

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January 19, 2018
Many students have strong preferences in relation to their choice of streaming platform.

[Photo] Students weigh Soundcloud and Spotify against each other

December 23, 2017
With four years of high school under their belt, many seniors have their own embarrassing moments to share.

[Photo] Seniors reflect on their most embarrassing high school moments

December 24, 2017
Noah Bridges eloquently clutches a menorah, which appears to be made of bathroom tile.

[Photo] Challah-lujah! It Christmakkuh

December 15, 2017
The team has many good wins to start the season.

[Photo] BSM girls’ basketball off to a great start

December 12, 2017
BSM's table tennis team is looking forward to another competitive season.

[Photo] BSM’s table tennis team gears up for another season

December 11, 2017
Many seniors are coming to the end of their college search as they begin to hear back from colleges.

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December 11, 2017
Ms. Maura Brew hopes to encourage free thought in her children, including sophomore Ronan Brew.

[Photo] Parents and adolescents develop different opinions through a variety of ways

December 6, 2017
Access to Adobe software increases students' creativity.

[Photo] Technology department debates cutting Adobe software

December 4, 2017
Junior Amelia Backes asks what the most important thing is for Colonel Vande Hei to focus on while in space.

[Photo] Students interview alum Colonel Vande Hei from International Space Station

November 28, 2017
The Knight Cavalier is BSM's junior high newspaper.

[Photo] Junior High reboots their newspaper

November 27, 2017
The grading scale causes shifts in students' GPA.

[Photo] Students react to new grading scale

November 23, 2017
Bill Cheney lounges at his desk in a pair of his signature kicks.

[Photo] Bill Cheney does more than work at the Help Desk

November 26, 2017
BSM freshmen took the MAP test instead of the previously used Explore Test.

[Photo] BSM freshmen take MAP test instead of Explore Test

November 17, 2017
Pohlen and Nevells try to sit in different seats in their classes.

[Photo] Olivia Pohlen and Kylie Nevells couldn’t complete the challenge

November 16, 2017
Larson doesn't state his opinion when talking to others.

[Photo] Ben Larson doesn’t state his opinion

November 16, 2017
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[Photo] Abby Letscher and Ingrid Lundberg only consumed conservative media

November 16, 2017
Plouff goes to the weight room and tries to work out.

[Photo] Andrew Plouff works out everyday

November 16, 2017
Krane tries his best in varsity volleyball practice.

[Photo] Will Krane participates in varsity sports practices

November 17, 2017
A mustache and glasses aren't the only things people hide behind.

[Photo] Teenagers need to be their true selves

October 31, 2017
Ellie Turk prepares for her leading role in the fall play.

[Photo] Drama Department performs new play this fall

October 16, 2017
Berry is excited to get to know her knew students

[Photo] Kate Berry – Counselor

October 6, 2017
Gathje has a passion for service and teaching.

[Photo] Kaitlyn Gathje – Religion

October 6, 2017
Groess tries to include different forms of teaching to make his class more interesting.

[Photo] John Groess – Math

October 6, 2017
BSM students reflect on their First Amendment rights.

[Photo] The State of First Amendment Rights in Schools

October 6, 2017
Hogan has a passion for literature and baking.

[Photo] Ryan Hogan – English

October 6, 2017
Seniors Kay Franzese, Jessica Hill, and Anna Keller are all new students at BSM this year.

[Photo] Senior transfer students share their experiences as new members of BSM

October 3, 2017
Stella (left) and Frida (right) both play on the girls' varsity soccer team.

[Photo] Soccer sisters: The Fortiers bond on and off the field

October 2, 2017
The Beth El Synagogue hosted Michelle Obama on September 10.

[Photo] Michelle Obama speaks at Beth El Synagogue

September 21, 2017
Wellness can include many activities such as dodgeball.

[Photo] Wellness changes give students more choices

September 20, 2017
A sign was posted to help any confusion or fear surrounding the pigs.

[Photo] Miscommunication over Lyons’ Forensic Class Pigs leads to police report

September 15, 2017
Dr. Skinner addresses students at the first school mass of the year.

[Photo] Archbishop Hebda installs Dr. Ehrmantraut as President of BSM

September 8, 2017

[Video] New renovations coming to BSM over the summer

June 8, 2017
Graduation was held Friday, June 2, at the Haben Center.

[Photo] Congratulations Class of 2017

June 5, 2017
Kathleen Huyck is an essential member of the BSM community as the front office receptionist.

[Photo] Unsung Hero: Kathleen Huyck

May 27, 2017
At BSM, Malachi is known for his superior athletic skills on the football field and for his infectious self-confidence.

[Photo] Malachi Johnson

May 19, 2017
Donations from The Day of Giving go to support all areas of the school.

[Photo] BSM celebrates Annual Day of Giving

May 17, 2017
The Tremendous 12 of 2017 represent the true meaning of what it means to be a Red Knight

[Photo] The Class of 2017 Tremendous Twelve

May 19, 2017
Many students from both choir and orchestra participated in the solo ensemble contest. Choir participants, pictured from left to right: Carson Knoer, Maddie Turk, Claire Shinners, Kailyn Pedersen, Maddie Schafer, and Ty Hansen.

[Photo] Choir and orchestra students participate in all state competition

May 3, 2017
Annie Paulison smiles as her senior slides goes swimmingly.

[Photo] Annie Paulison provides 5 tips to maximize your senior slide

May 11, 2017
Students can get creative when it comes to cheating.

[Photo] How BSM combats cheating

April 28, 2017
Baseball is one of the many spring sports that is affected by inclement weather.

[Photo] Weather affects BSM spring sports in a variety of ways

April 28, 2017
Mrs. Barry's touches the lives of so many students with her work, which makes her a hero to many Red Knights.

[Photo] Unsung hero: Sandy Barry

April 10, 2017
Punch Bowl Social, conveniently located at West End, provides patrons an interesting experience that they cannot find anywhere else.

[Photo] Punch Bowl Social is the best “social” hangout at West End

April 5, 2017
Monica Shaffer, a BSM alumnus, works at Ascension Place, and has dedicated her life to volunteer work.

[Photo] BSM alumnus speaks to Discipleship classes about volunteer work

April 2, 2017
Being a competitive sport, it's necessary to practice synchronized several hours a week.

[Photo] Sophomore competes with The Blake School’s synchronized swim team

March 30, 2017
Students were able to enjoy friendly competition at the tournament.

[Photo] Students celebrate March Madness Week with dodgeball tournament

March 16, 2017
The zSpace unit offers 3D features that allows students to interact with technology in different applications in order to fully enhance the learning environment.

[Photo] Help Desk introduces virtual reality system

February 27, 2017
Blue light is especially damaging to our eye sight when we are exposed to too much of it.

[Photo] Blue light emitted from electronic devices negatively affects health

February 25, 2017
One of Jackson's favorite pieces is one she painted in seventh grade.

[Photo] Maizy Jackson finds inspiration outdoors

February 16, 2017
Drew Torrance sits in confusion at the New York Stock Exchange. Silly Andrew should've never bought that Tesla stock—what a goof.

[Photo] How Andrew Torrance lost $200 through stocks

February 3, 2017
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