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The new attendance system is done through a Google form.
BSM adopts new attendance protocols and tracking systems
BSM makes the switch from Powerschool Learning to Schoology.
BSM leaves Powerschool Learning in the past, making the switch to Schoology this year
Mr. Rob Epler is stepping down from NHS advisor.
Long time NHS advisor will be passing on the torch
Thanks to the Minnesota Educator Academy (MEA), students and teachers get to enjoy a four day weekend.
MEA, a Fall weekend unique to Minnesota, is here
Even on dynamic duos day, Mr. John Groess wears a mask; however, Ms. Abigail Ash does not.
Despite mandate removal, teacher masking decisions remains divided
Founders of sustainability club Bianca Mojica(23), Michael McDonald(24), and Greta Hall(23).
BSM’s sustainability club looks to tackle environmental issues
Leather pants are a BSM staple among girls.
New fashion trends monopolize the BSM halls
Local band No Press Repeat opens its biggest gig yet at Route 47 Pub & Grub.
BSM Student Band No Press Repeat Performs Local Show
Phillips celebrating on the ice after a goal in a BEL game.
The Importance of a Balanced Diet for Student-Athletes
English teacher Callianne Olson and technology director Bill Cheney celebrated their wedding this past summer.
Two BSM staff members tie the knot this past summer
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
Sky Rold on the attack against Mahtomedi.
Underclassman Lacrosse star, Sky Rold, is one to look out for
BSMs first win of the year recalls sunnier days on the field.
Football teams wins first game
After overtime and a shootout, BSM girls soccer is headed to the state tournament.
BSM girls’ soccer team is headed to State
BSM Girls Swim and Dive has strong chemistry in and out of the pool.
Girls’ Swim and Dive is back in the pool for another challenging, yet lively season
The unstoppable, unbeatable, and undefeated BSM girls soccer team.
Girls’ soccer is invincible this fall
Dual-sport athlete Olivia shares her USA Basketball gold medal with her soccer teammates after returning from Mexico.
Meet BSM’s newest double-threat: Olivia Olson
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
Lockers vs. Backpacks: the battle of the better storing method
Lockers vs. Backpacks: the battle of the better storing method
Masks Required Indoors used to read across the tvs throughout BSM.
New Mask Optional Policy Creates Social Pressure
If a BSM student is late to class, they need a Student pass TO class pass.
Tardies do more harm than good
This year BSM will host the majority of homecoming outside around campus.
Outdoor homecoming has students left with mixed feelings
Staff Ed: Vaccine fears fueled by misinformation
Staff Ed: Vaccine fears fueled by misinformation
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
Despite BSM being held online for the last quarter of their senior year, the KE Editors appreciate all that BSM has done for them.
Staff Ed: Editors finish senior year thankful for BSM
Staff Ed: Seniors should slow down and enjoy these last couple of months of high school
Ted Lasso is one of the top shows of 2021, winning seven Emmy awards.
“Ted Lasso” deserves all of its nominations, as well as your viewership
The cover of Monster House.
Movies you simply cannot miss this Halloween
Trade in your gym membership for a stellar at-home workout experience with Peloton.
Peloton provides an elite at-home workout experience
Finding yourself bored? Take a stab at Camila Cabellos new feature in Cinderella.
Camila Cabello puts a new twist on Cinderella
Sci-fi fan or not, consider giving The Tomorrow War a chance.
The Tomorrow War––don’t knock it till you try it
English teacher Tiffany Joseph mentally prepares herself for over eight hours of conferences across Thursday and Friday.
Lengthy five-minute conferences allow parents to dig deep into student experience [satire]
Mabel the bunny happily plays with her toys.
Debunking the myths that hinder giving bunnies the best lives possible
Students reflect on lululemon
Students reflect on lululemon
Whats 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?
Pancheros vs. Chipotle: battle of the bowls, quesadillas, and tacos
Pancheros vs. Chipotle: battle of the bowls, quesadillas, and tacos
Champions League 2.0
Champions League 2.0
Do crumbl cookies crumble or cut it when put to the test?
Do crumbl cookies crumble or cut it when put to the test?
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]
Pancheros vs. Chipotle: battle of the bowls, quesadillas, and tacos
Pancheros vs. Chipotle: battle of the bowls, quesadillas, and tacos
Do crumbl cookies crumble or cut it when put to the test?
Do crumbl cookies crumble or cut it when put to the test?
Students reflect on lululemon
Students reflect on lululemon
Seniors discuss the pressure to attend college
Seniors discuss the pressure to attend college
Whats the last song you listened to?
What’s the last song you listened to?
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]
Red Knights review the NFL Draft
Red Knights review the NFL Draft
Drew Clark, Riley Floersch and Tenekay Johnson discuss the Champions League Final [Podcast]
Drew Clark, Riley Floersch and Tenekay Johnson discuss the Champions League Final [Podcast]
Three Red Knights discuss the Minnesota Wild and their upcoming playoff hopes [Podcast]
Three Red Knights discuss the Minnesota Wild and their upcoming playoff hopes [Podcast]
Jonny Woodford discusses his senior season and the future [PODCAST]
Jonny Woodford discusses his senior season and the future [PODCAST]
Like many other schools, BSM has to navigate a constantly changing covid reality.
BSM adapts its Covid-19 policies in response to a changing environment
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 years 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
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Most BSM students return to campus for in-person classes during fourth quarter, but some students remain virtual.

[Photo] Students choose all-virtual learning during fourth quarter

May 10, 2021
Most BSM students return to campus for in-person classes during fourth quarter, but some students remain virtual.

[Photo]

May 10, 2021
Valedictorian Thomas Libbey found AP European History to be particularly enjoyable because of its connection to the modern day.

[Photo] Thomas Libbey

May 6, 2021
Senior Demi Mills worked hard throughout high school but not with the sole purpose of becoming a valedictorian.

[Photo] Demi Mills

May 6, 2021
Senior Paige Mullin didn’t declare being valedictorian as a goal until the end of her junior year.

[Photo] Paige Mullin

May 6, 2021
After leaving BSM, valedictorian Claire Hennen will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison and will be majoring in Biology.

[Photo] Claire Hennen

May 6, 2021
Senior Bella Bolins status as a valedictorian is a result of her focus and determination.

[Photo] Bella Bolin

May 6, 2021
Becoming valedictorian was special for Leonardo Jimenez as he had been working towards it for a long time.

[Photo] Leonardo Jimenez

May 6, 2021
Senior Jackie Bucaro captained the speech and debates teams and was particularly involved in social studies at BSM.

[Photo] Jackie Bucaro

May 6, 2021
Students across multiple grade levels organize and lead the Benilde-St. Margarets walkout at the same time as schools across the state.

Student participate in state-wide walkout [SLIDESHOW]

April 28, 2021
The sole senior salutatorian Nick Burlage has been dedicating himself to his studies for all of high school. After four years, he got recognition for his efforts.

[Photo] Nick Burlage

May 6, 2021
Over the past seven semesters of high school, senior Oriana Sampson has never had a grade below an A.

[Photo] Oriana Sampson

May 6, 2021
Maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout high school is a challenge, but senior Hampton Weber tried to look at this daunting task through a different lens.

[Photo] Hampton Weber

May 6, 2021
Senior Michelle Doering’s work ethic was installed at a young age when her parents made sure she was achieving good grades.

[Photo] Michelle Doering

May 6, 2021
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[Photo] Andres Jimenez

May 6, 2021
Schools and other clubs in the metro area gear up and train daily for competitive cross country meets.

Minnesotans play outside this winter [Slideshow]

January 27, 2021
Students enjoy working in the modernized space of the Cube.

[Photo] The new Cube has become a popular space for students

January 26, 2021
Senior Matthew Virginia is surveying students throughout the state to find out how COVID changes are affecting their mental health.

[Photo] Matthew Virginia studies the mental health of students in the COVID reality

January 26, 2021
Hanging lights is a yearly tradition that spruces up daily life with bright colors and festive environments.

Christmas Lights Sparkle Around the Twin Cities

December 18, 2020
New director of marketing Kari Knoll is excited to help the Benilde-St. Margarets community.

[Photo] BSM welcomes Kari Knoll as the new director of marketing

November 30, 2020
The BSM choirs authentic West African drums sit in the corner of the choir room, waiting to be used.

[Photo] BSM Choir Begins Using Drums

November 30, 2020
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