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The Little Knights new room opens up new spots for teachers with young children.
Little Knights Expand to New Classroom
BSM students waited in the synagogue for more information about the gas leak.
Students Shelter at Beth-El due to Gas Leak
BSM students attended Holiday Ball which featured dinner and dancing.
Was Holiday Ball a Success?
BSM has two upcoming common baskets this December.
Christmas Giving Features Two New Charities
Pictured are janitorial staff, Joe Kuehmichel, Will Ola, and Kris Vance.
Inside BSM’s Recent Janitorial Turnover
Homeroom does not have organized activities so many students socialize and go on their laptops
Homeroom’s Purpose and Popularity is Changing
Students enjoy working out at the gym to relieve stress and improve their athletic performance.
Students Stay Active at the Gym
John Wick, Chapter 3 is an action movie, a popular genre among students, and one of the movies students listed as a favorite.
The All Time Favorite Movies at BSM
Senior Robby Hoyt is excited about the New Year and what 2023 is going to bring.
BSM Students have Mixed Feelings About New Year’s Resolutions
Student Athletes focus on breaking the stigma around mental health in BSMs new club.
Morgan’s Message Club Focuses on Mental Health
The BSM Girls Hockey team celebrates after beating North Wright County.
Check-In with the Girl’s Hockey Team
Skiers flying through the snow in the race of their lives.
Alpine vs. Nordic Team Culture
The BSM girls hockey team lost many seniors in the class of 2022. However, Abby Garvin returns ready for her senior year.
How is Hockey Recovering from Losing Seniors?
The Knightette Kick team performing their 2nd place routine at the State Tournament.
Kick vs Jazz: What’s the Difference?
Schools have been finding it hard to find and schedule referees in a timely manner
Nationwide Referee Shortage Impacts BSM Winter Sports
Many BSM students travel south upon graduation to attend the it school of the year: Texas Christian University.
The “It” School of 2023: Texas Christian University
Students are already using Open AIs ChatGPT to turn in written assignments.
ChatGPT Raises Ethical Concerns
BSM has blocked more websites this year proving to be a frustration among students.
BSM Computer Restrictions Received Mixed Reviews From Students and Teachers Alike
Members of the yearbook decorate the annual yearbook Christmas tree.
Behind the Scenes: Yearbook
2022 brought a range of new albums from impressive to mediocre.
The Best and Worst Albums of 2022
Pictured are a fentanyl test strip, a vial of naloxone, and a syringe, which are all measures that can be taken to prevent a drug overdose.
Overdose Education: Important Lessons for a Changing World
Stalls in the Boys bathroom are frequently defaced.
Bathroom Conditions are Not Ideal
Student iMessaging abilities has now been removed from BSM student laptops.
What’s Up with the New Laptop iMessage Ban?
During Asynch days, BSM students have the flexibility to work on school work at any time of the day.
Asynchronous Days Create Challenges for Students and Teachers
Athletes fuel their bodies with Celsius or Bubblr before their games.
Battle of the Bubbles: Celsius vs. Bubbl’r
Chef Julian (Ralph Finneas) stands over his devoted sous chefs in the Hawthorne restaurant of The Menu.
Spook Meets Satire in New Movie “The Menu”
Kirk Cousins as his teams glaring weaknesses are exposed.
Are The Vikings Actually Good?
Artwork for the new movie Glass Onion.
Knives Out Sequel “Glass Onion” is Just as Entertaining
The Addams Family, Wednesday portrayed by Jenna Ortega.
Wednesday Addams is a Thrilling Hit
The cover of Colleen Hoovers new book It Starts With Us.
Colleen Hoover Book Review
Pictured above is the letter I received from the FBI regarding my FOIPA request.
[Satire] Does the FBI Have Dirt on Kevin?
This years Starbucks and Caribou holiday cups.
Starbucks vs. Caribou: Which has Better Holiday Drinks?
Presents under the tree waiting to be opened on Christmas.
What to Buy Family Members for Christmas
Wanted: Kevin Kanes calculator. Please contact Kevin with any sightings of his beloved math tool.
Where did Kevin’s Calculator Go?
Inside view standing on the model of Seoul.
Traveling to South Korea: A First-Person Experience
Video Podcast: “It’s Been a Ride”
Brynja Lockman and Lucy Loes interviewed students about their Spotify wrapped.
BSM Students Share Their Spotify Wrapped
BSM During the Holidays (Video)
BSM During the Holidays (Video)
Friday Knights Episode #2
Friday Knights Episode #2
The Volleyball team celebrating their semifinal win against Kasson-Mantorville.
Volleyball Takes a Trip to State and Wins Historic Second Place Title
Video Podcast: “It’s Been a Ride”
Brynja Lockman and Lucy Loes interviewed students about their Spotify wrapped.
BSM Students Share Their Spotify Wrapped
Friday Knights Episode #2
Friday Knights Episode #2
The Volleyball team celebrating their semifinal win against Kasson-Mantorville.
Volleyball Takes a Trip to State and Wins Historic Second Place Title
Friday Knights episode #1
Friday Knights episode #1
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.

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

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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.

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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.

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A science classroom built with room for lectures and lab

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

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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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