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The Benilde-St. Margarets chapel was where the senior meeting was held on Wednesday October 7th.
Students and administration looks to strengthen relationship after a rocky start
Dr. Ehrmantraut has a new assistant, Ms. Shaughnessy.
BSM brings on a new assistant to the president this year
Although teachers were allowed to display Black Lives Matter materials last year, BSM has now prohibited this practice.
New policy restricts BSM teachers from displaying forms of BLM advocacy
Ms. Abigail Ash joins the BSM math department after taking the first part of the quarter for maternity leave.
Abigail Ash (Math)
Students cheer at the football game the night before the homecoming dance.
Homecoming leaves a mess behind
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
A few of BSMs traditions are at graduation every year.
The long-lasting impact and importance of traditions
Fantasy Football prevails as a fun and popular hobby this fall.
Fantasy football brings fun this fall
This year the homecoming theme is dynamic duos.
The hustle and bustle is back: BSM Homecoming week
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
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
Minnesota United Starting XI
Minnesota United trudges through a tough season, and it’s not over yet
The girls varsity runners bolt off the starting line.
New and talented faces ignite a powerful start for girls’ cross country
Bailey Skahan and Cassi Gonyea work hard on the bench during the girls soccer game.
Get to know the faces behind all things ‘Kittens’
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
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
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 new US flag might look something like this.
DC Deserves the Bottom Line: Statehood
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
A Ben & Jerrys classic: Caramel Almond Brittle.
dairy-free ice creams deserve a double take
A new must-watch movie hits the theaters: Hitmans Wifes Bodyguard.
Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard isn’t one to miss
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?
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]
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]
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]
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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Bill Cheney sitting at his famous desk in the help desk.

[Photo] BSM sports get new additions to the teams

March 8, 2019
Pictures around the school have been put up to prevent bullying.

[Photo] Posters placed around the school to fight bullying

January 29, 2018
John Porisch has been an assistant coach for girls track and field for 14 years.

[Photo] Assistant coaches lead the way from the sidelines

January 19, 2018
French students sang Christmas carols for a science class while their teacher held up posters to keep them from forgetting the words.

[Photo] French classes continue Christmas caroling tradition

December 20, 2017
Campus Minister Mr. Mike Jeremiah prays with the basketball team before their game.

[Photo] Q&A with Mr. J

December 2, 2017
BSM spends money on internal improvements, like the parking lot.

[Photo] BSM uses donations in order to improve experience

November 21, 2017
Girls volleyball players show off their gameday dress up outfit.

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

November 26, 2017
BSM health classes dont teach comprehensive sex education.

[Photo] Students need comprehensive sex education

November 22, 2017
Carter Booth goes up for a kill.

[Photo] Eighth grader Carter Booth dominated on the varsity volleyball court this past season

November 17, 2017
Creative Writing Club meets every Monday morning.

[Photo] Creative Writing Club promotes writing outside the classroom

November 10, 2017
Senior captain Anna Carr enjoys the captain workshops.

[Photo] BSM hosts new captain leadership workshops

November 3, 2017
The team won their Conference and is now looking to win Sections.

[Photo] After a strong regular season, BSM volleyball is ready for Sections

October 27, 2017
Junior Maizy Jackson helps lead the volleyball team to success.

[Photo] Junior Maizy Jackson is a key component to BSM volleyball success

October 26, 2017
Baker is teaching Honors Chemistry for the first time at BSM.

[Photo] Ms. Baker teaches Honors Chemistry for the first time

October 25, 2017
Henry Koch, Abby Letscher, and Ben Larson were all titled National Merit Scholars.

[Photo] Three BSM seniors awarded the title of National Merit Scholar

October 9, 2017
Sophia Coleman takes on the struggle of being a Freshman varsity soccer player

[Photo] Freshmen Phenoms: Ninth graders join varsity teams this fall

October 6, 2017
Leung has always been surrounded by music.

[Photo] Steven Leung – Orchestra

October 6, 2017
Senior Kay Franzese experiences her first and last year at BSM.

[Photo] New Red Knights, First Impressions

October 6, 2017
The team hopes for a State appearance this year.

[Photo] BSM volleyball hopes to turn strong season into a State appearance

September 29, 2017
Leung and his students now have more time to practice.

[Photo] BSM now offers orchestra as a class held during the school day

September 18, 2017
This past summer, senior Ingrid Lundberg interned on a local city council campaign.

[Photo] Senior Ingrid Lundberg gains knowledge through campaign internship

September 18, 2017

[Video] How Did You Spend Memorial Day Weekend?

May 30, 2017
Megan is the ultimate, humble Red Knight both on and off the ice.

[Video] Megan Cornell

May 19, 2017
Sedona Brown spent her time at BSM playing softball and hockey and managing the football team, all while spreading her contagious laugh.

[Video] Sedona Brown

May 19, 2017

[Video] Summer Break Plans

May 15, 2017

[Video] Mr. Backen’s Retirement

May 11, 2017

[Video] French Field Trip

May 3, 2017
Senior high English teacher Mr. Tom Backen has spent 33 years at BSM, teaching a variety of English classes. Backen started classes such as Film Studies and Debate as well.

[Video] Tom Backen

April 28, 2017

[Video] A day at BSM from A to Z

March 28, 2017

[Video] Teachers guess modern slang

March 19, 2017
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