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Father Tim processing down the aisle for the seniors last mass.
BSM Celebrates Annual Last Mass
The new 2022-2023 Student Council meets to collaborate on upcoming tasks.
Student Council Elects Leaders for the Next School Year
Prayer flags hang in the main hallway in remembrance of Dan Bowler.
BSM Remembers Math Teacher Dan Bowler
Students wait in line and enjoy crêpes during their French class.
Crêpe Truck Comes to BSM
Meghan Lind DesLauriers (class of 1999) will serve as the interim president of BSM starting on July 22.
Interim President Chosen
All together one last time- Red Knights look forward to what comes next.
BSM Class of 2022 Graduation
Green Teams sign hanging in the commons cafeteria.
BSM’s Green Team Helps the School Achieve Sustainability
Junior Steven Tangney at the camp Idhuhapi YMCA sign.
Juniors Go on Retreat at Camp Ihduhapi
AP Research teacher Mark Peterson teaches many science classes, including sophomore biology.
A Dive Into BSM’s AP Research Projects
The Little Knights are a helpful resource for the many BSM teachers with babies.
BSM Faculty and Staff Are Experiencing a ‘Baby Boom’
Meet the red knight: Sophomore Sienna Duffy
Meet the red knight: Sophomore Sienna Duffy
Meet the red knight: Senior Katherine Foe
Meet the red knight: Senior Katherine Foe
Meet the red knight: freshman Maceo Phillips
Meet the red knight: freshman Maceo Phillips
Sophomore Julia Evens.
Meet the red knight: Sophomore Julia Evens
Freshman, Vincent Vinny Verrett.
Meet the Red Knight: Freshman Vincent “Vinny” Verrett
The team enjoys dinner together after a match
Boys Tennis Reflects on the Season
Starters take the field for the opening faceoff.
Spring sports check-in
BSMs 50th winner of the Athena Award, Mary Zavoral.
BSM Senior Mary Zavoral Wins 50th Anniversary Athena Award
Maddie Shannon on the attack.
BSM Students Recount Sports Injuries
Annie Juckniess 23 (left) and Abby Garvin (right) 23 pose in their Edina U15A uniforms at Braemar ice arena.
BSM Girls’ Hockey welcomes new captains for 2022 season
Many teachers are walking away from education.
BSM Loses Teachers to Other Professions
Students use Google Translate and other online services to cheat during class.
Is Cheating Worse than Last Year?
Senior girls pose on the turf before the 2021 homecoming dance.
BSM Plans Homecoming Changes for Next Year
BSM alums dressed to the nines for prom night.
Prom: Then and Now
The recent Minneapolis teacher strike has brought awareness to the differences between teacher rights at public and private schools.
Protecting Teachers’ Rights at Private School
BSM aims to reform their grading system to make it the most beneficial for students.
Future of BSM: Grading
Engineering students working together to complete a project in the Engineering workspace.
Future of BSM: Collaborative Learning
Posters in the world language hallway show BSMs focus on social justice.
Future of BSM: Social Justice
The departments workshop is full of various machines and has little room for expansion.
The Future of BSM: Engineering
This year, BSM classrooms are adorned with a plethora of specific schedules.
The Future of BSM: Schedules
BSM school calendar from March through June
It’s Time to Change BSM’s Calendar Schedule
Liverpool and Real Madrid will face off for the UCL trophy on May 28th.
Champions League
Cheap vs. expensive professional soccer events in Minnesota.
Soccer Prices Rise – But There Are Still Affordable Options
The coming wheat and fertilizer shortage threatens countries dependent on foreign suppliers for agriculture.
The Cost of War
The Minnesota Twins have started their 2022 after having a surprising off-season.
The future of the Twins looks promising
How will BSMs religion department evolve and adapt in the future, if it all?
Staff Ed: BSM’s religion department needs to embrace change and acceptance moving forward
Staff Ed: American Standardized Testing Is Flawed
Staff Ed: American Standardized Testing Is Flawed
Staff Ed: Vaccine fears fueled by misinformation
Staff Ed: Vaccine fears fueled by misinformation
Watching movies, reading, and crafting are popular methods of self care that students turn to this pandemic.
Staff Ed: Self-care important now more than ever
Seniors Xela Gunvalson, Sophie Coleman, and Johan Dominguez-Lopez pose on the BSM sign.
Staff Ed: The Knight Errant stands with students of color
Harry Styles new album is a hit and he performed live in New York on May 20.
Harry Styles’ new album “Harry’s House” welcomes fans home
Future releases his new album I NEVER LIKED YOU with features from some of the top artists in the rap game.
Future “I never liked you” Album Review
NoCaps album cover for his new album Mr. Crawford.
NoCap’s New “Mr. Crawford” Album Lives Up to Expectations
Jack Harlow Releases New Album Come Home the Kids Miss You
Jack Harlow Releases New Album “Come Home The Kids Miss You”
Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness released in theaters and people are considering it a let-down.
‘Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ does not quite live up to its title
My date and I arriving back at BSM, escorted by a police officer.
Leaving in a Police Car: A Unique Prom Experience
Senior Max Jackson cheats on an English essay.
Despite Working “Smarter, Not Harder” Students Still Find Themselves Struggling to Stay Afloat [satire]
Science Fiction Literature offers a variety of novels to choose from.
A Satirical Guide to English Electives at BSM
Senior Andrew Lyons in full-on slide mode.
Seniors are in their full slide mode
Suzy Haakonsons tattoo she got with her sisters, as described in the interview.
A look into tattoos within the BSM community
A Look Into the Fine Art Department at BSM
Changes Over the Years at BSM
NBA Playoffs Analysis [podcast]
NFL Draft [Podcast]
NFL Draft [Podcast]
The Little Knights go on a cold weather adventure!
A Day in the Life of a Little Knight
Changes Over the Years at BSM
BSM Hosts Annual College Fair
BSM Hosts Annual College Fair
Students at BSM Review Lululemon
Students at BSM Review Lululemon
How BSM Students Make College Decisions
How BSM Students Make College Decisions
Maddie and Riley ask students about their plans for Spring Break.
BSM students look forward to spring break plans
NBA Playoffs Analysis [podcast]
NFL Draft [Podcast]
NFL Draft [Podcast]
Critically Acclaimed The Batman
The Batman Review Podcast
USMNT World Cup Qualifying [Podcast]
USMNT World Cup Qualifying [Podcast]
Sam and Brady make their March Madness predictions [podcast]
Sam and Brady make their March Madness predictions [podcast]
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BSMs first win of the year recalls sunnier days on the field.

[Photo] Football teams wins first game

October 22, 2021
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[Photo] Parker Skelton talks about RK football and where his future will take him [Podcast]

January 15, 2021
Frank Ma has a strong faith and hopes to use his passion to teach kids about it one day.

Frank Ma

May 20, 2020
Due to COVID-19, BSM sits empty as students attend school online.

[Photo] COVID-19 & BSM: An Oral History of Spring Semester 2020

May 19, 2020
All fields sit empty this fall because of the cancellation of spring sports.

[Photo] How have you reacted to students not being able to play spring sports?

May 18, 2020
Nowadays, parking lots sits empty due to COVID-19, but every once in a while, students will use this space to gather in a way that follows social distancing guidelines

[Photo] Teenagers find new ways to meet with each other

May 16, 2020
Despite BSM being held online for the last quarter of their senior year, the KE Editors appreciate all that BSM has done for them.

[Photo] Staff Ed: Editors finish senior year thankful for BSM

May 19, 2020
A sign in downtown Excelsior announces Minnesotas stay-at-home order as a result of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the nation.

COVID-19 affects life in Minnesota [Photo Essay]

April 21, 2020
Sophomore Joseph Flachman continues to work at Home Depot during Extended Online School.

[Photo] Student jobs affected by COVID-19

April 14, 2020
The RED Department will create a more independent approach to learning.

[Photo] RED department will allow for a new style of learning

March 20, 2020
Seniors Elizabeth Valley and Sydney Wilharm make a TikTok in the hallways of BSM.

[Photo] TikTok is fun, but it can cause considerable harm

March 6, 2020
A time-lapse photo illustration reveals Minnetonka senior Jonah Daul hucking a 360 as the sun sets over Hyland Hills Ski Area. He landed this trick despite having binding issues the whole season, greatly inhibiting his ability to perform aerial tricks.

Parkrats frequent Hyland Hills for winter entertainment

February 28, 2020
The Red Knights celebrate after their win in the section semi-final game.

[Photo] BSM boys’ hockey defeats Cretin-Derham Hall in a 2-1 win

February 25, 2020
Mr. Pat Krieger coached varsity football and is now enjoying retirement

[Photo] Retired coaches reflect on their careers

February 24, 2020
BSM student checks Powerschool to see how much their finals affected their grade.

[Photo] Finals should be a greater percentage of the final grade

February 24, 2020
The BSM theology department is in the process of changing their curriculum.

[Photo] Religion department aims to re-do curriculum

February 24, 2020
Bernard Hebda, the Archbishop, joins the BSM community during Catholic schools week.

[Photo] Archbishop Hebda leads Catholic Schools Week Mass

January 31, 2020
Despite dwindling in size, the orchestra still plays at mass.

[Photo] Orchestra is reduced to one class period

January 30, 2020
The Lifetime Athletic location in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

[Photo] Students work at new Lifetime location

January 24, 2020
Vern Nowakowski experienced a caffeine overdose junior year.

[Photo] Student discusses caffeine overdose

January 24, 2020
Students use caffeine as a helpful tool to stay awake, but some see it as a crutch.

[Photo] Students find the pros and cons of caffeine

January 23, 2020
Walker Niebergall is crowned Grand Knight to start the Holiday Ball festivities.

[Photo] Winter dance enters new era

January 21, 2020

[Video] Band has been playing “Sleigh Ride” for 35 years

December 24, 2019
Block days are a unique part of our schedule, and Flint Frohman thinks it would be even more beneficial to have them every day.

[Photo] Block days should happen every day

December 6, 2019
Seniors Zach Carden and Blake Mahmood show their brotherly love- even though they are not related.

[Photo] Student lives with best friend for senior year

December 2, 2019
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[Photo] New boys’ basketball coach fills in spot for retired Moore

November 18, 2019
Being called a try-hard impacts on student. Jackie Bucaro reflects on her own academic journey, becoming what many call try-hard.

[Photo] Being called a ‘try-hard’

November 14, 2019
Both teachers and students have noticed the use of try-hard as a label given to students who try hard at school, athletics, or activities.

[Photo] The impact of being called a ‘try-hard’

November 15, 2019
Baker Mayfield joins the Barstool Podcast: Pardon My Take.

[Photo] Barstool podcasts are the best podcasts out there

November 8, 2019
Sophie Ludwig describes the many positives of fall.

[Photo] Fall is the best season

October 31, 2019
Senior Toby Curtiss throws a gutter ball during practice. While individual stats matter in bowling, the match format eliminates certain individuals dominating for one school. It is a team sport too. It’s not just if you have the best bowler you win,” Coach Max Johnson said. 

[Photo] Bowling team finds success in new members

October 8, 2019
A student fishes for bass on Lake Minnetonka. Seniors Weedman and Toft won scholarships because of their success in a fishing tournament this fall.

[Photo] Seniors win college scholarships from fishing

October 15, 2019
Students walk the halls in dress code.

[Photo] Dress code updated for the 2019-2020 school year

October 1, 2019
The BSM football field awaits the Homecoming football, which will be delivered by the AHA and BSM boys CC teams.

[Photo] Cross country team runs football from Holy Angels to BSM for Homecoming Game

September 27, 2019
James Amstutz works to share his passion for the Spanish language with his students.

[Photo] World Language: Mr. Amstutz

October 3, 2019
Mr. Zinn showcasing his artistic skills.

[Photo] Art: Mr. Zinn

October 3, 2019
Seniors Matthew Nachbor and Zach Carden, who have differing opinions on the value of fantasy sports, battle over a football.

[Photo] Does fantasy football makes watching football better?

October 3, 2019
Ms. Anne Moen, who has worked at BSM since 1991, retires this month.

[Photo] Anne Moen

June 7, 2019
After 6 years at BSM, Mr. Bob Spotts is retiring this summer.

[Photo] Bob Spotts

June 7, 2019
Dr. Adam Ehrmantraut shakes the hand of Nathan Anderson, the first graduate to receive his diploma.

[Photo] The class of 2019 graduates

June 5, 2019
Junior Anna Geherin enjoying the spring season.

[Photo] Spring is the perfect season to enjoy all MN has to offer

May 31, 2019
Junior Anna Geherin is a big fan of Spring.

[Photo]

Senior Sally Calengor reacts on the lacrosse field to a play. Many sports will be affected by the new section change.

[Photo]

Taher serves its own classic French fries during lunch.

[Photo] Good fast-food fries found around the Twin Cities

May 17, 2019
Students in the 2D Animation Club meet on Mondays after school to design things like this monkey using Animate CC, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

[Photo] 2D Animation Club provides new art experience

May 21, 2019
BSM students attend a lenten mass before school.

[Photo] BSM introduces new Lenten masses

May 7, 2019
Students gathered in the Great Hall to pose for the lip dub video.

[Photo] BSM participates in first ever lip dub

May 7, 2019
BSM boys golf practices their putting during early spring practices.

[Photo] BSM boys’ golf excited to get back out on the course

May 5, 2019
Some students who attended the Lenten book discussion received extra credit in their religion class.

[Photo] Students gathered for a Lenten book discussion

April 26, 2019
Each religion class was required to attend one session of Lenten prayer in the chapel during their class.

[Photo]

One of Minneapolis most iconic venues has served as the stage for many musicians over the years.

[Photo] Minneapolis music scene home to multiple famous musicians

April 18, 2019
Sitting so close to the practices allowed photographer Jack Shields to capture the Spartans in action.

[Photo] Journalists attend Final Four festivities

April 9, 2019
Brian Aubrey is BSMs newest member of the maintenance staff- he has been working at BSM for two months.

[Photo] BSM hires new maintenance supervisor

April 7, 2019
Many players were disappointed that this years IBA season didnt include a playoff game.

[Photo] The 2019 IBA season comes to an end

March 18, 2019
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[Photo] Smaller class and school sizes benefit students the most

March 8, 2019
The Upper Pentagon Seating is great for naps but the tables limit study needs.

[Photo] Best Places in the Atrium

February 21, 2019
The accounting class is one of the most popular business electives at BSM.

[Photo] Accounting prepares students for careers in business

February 21, 2019
The frigid winter weather left the school parking lot icy and dangerous.

[Photo] The physics of “calling it”

February 22, 2019
Students were at school for a total of 6 hours during the week of January 28th- February 1st.

[Photo] Catholic Schools Week hampered due to cold

February 15, 2019
The new space is open during all hours and many students have taken advantage of this space during their free hours.

[Photo] New atrium and learning space opens in the school

February 12, 2019
Former Red Knight Mr. Ingalls standing in the counseling room.

[Photo] Mr. Ingalls adds hours to his intern schedule

January 28, 2019
The new hallway connects the library to the theater.

[Photo]

A science classroom built with room for lectures and lab

[Photo]

A tiered space allows for performances, lectures, speeches, meetings, and provides a hang out location for students.

[Photo]

Juniors in Discipleship are assigned 35 hours of service work. Students complete this work at various sites around the Twin Cities.

[Photo] Juniors participate in 35 hours of service

December 20, 2018
A sneak peak into the new classrooms to be.

[Photo] Construction set to finish ahead of schedule

December 18, 2018
Battle of the Beverages

[Photo] Battle of the Beverages

December 14, 2018
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[Photo] Protein Shakes

December 14, 2018
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