Official Twitter account of Benilde-St. Margaret's (BSM), a grades 7-12 Catholic faith-based, college preparatory school in St. Louis Park, Minn.
#BSMproud
STATE CHAMPS!!!
@BSMGirlsHoops
defeated Stewartville 66-60 in the Class AAA championship this evening! We are beyond proud of these ladies for their outstanding play and teamwork during the State Tournament. GO RED KNIGHTS!!! 👏👏👏
In light of the tragic fire at Notre Dame,
@BethElSynagogue
sent us a beautiful note & lily. Thank you for your thoughts, kind words & friendship. We echo Pope Francis, "We unite in prayer with the people of France. Holy Mary, Our Lady, pray for us."
#NotreDame
@Pontifex
A HUGE congratulations to Red Knight Olivia Olson ‘24 who took home a GOLD MEDAL playing for Team USA at the FIBA U16 Americas Women’s Championship in Mexico at the end of August. She’s fire on the court!
#BSMproud
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Class AAA STATE CHAMPIONS!!
@BSMBaseball
with a big 4-3 win over Mankato West in extra innings this evening to take home their first ever title! Congratulations on an outstanding season, Red Knights! Read more here: ⚾❤️
#BSMproud
📷
@MSHSL
Congratulations Class of 2020! How special it was to celebrate commencement together this weekend. God’s richest blessings as you go off into the world. Once a Red Knight, always a Red Knight! ❤️
#BSMproud
Introducing your 2023 Class AA STATE CHAMPIONS! BSM girls' soccer defeated Academy of Holy Angels 1-0, taking home the 6TH championship trophy in BSM girls’ soccer program history.
STATE CHAMPS! Congratulations to the
@BSMBoysLax
team for winning the MSHSL State Tournament. The hard work of these Red Knights paid off in a big way, and we couldn’t be more
#BSMproud
! 🥍❤️️🏆
BACK-TO-BACK STATE CHAMPS!!
@BSMBoysLax
wins their second consecutive state title with a 10-9 overtime victory over Prior Lake to finish off a perfect 19-0 season! Congrats on an incredible season, Red Knights! Read more: 🥍❤️
#BSMproud
Hats off to the Class of 2019! 🎓🎓🎓 Here's to this year's graduates and their exciting adventure ahead. Once a Red Knight, Always a Red Knight!
#BSMProud
Today, BSM celebrated Mark Snell who has served as assistant director of athletics for 30 years! He will be moving on to a new career, but we’ll see his friendly face around as he continues coaching. Thanks for all the time & talent you’ve poured into our Red Knights, Mark! ❤️️
Today, we wish our seniors the best last day of classes! What an amazing group of hard working, positive, & resilient students. We are so
#BSMproud
of all you’ve accomplished during your time at BSM - both near & from afar. Once a Red Knight, always a Red Knight!❤️
We are
#BSMproud
to shine a beacon of hope & join MN schools in support of our seniors! Every Mon. in April, we'll flip on our stadium lights at 8pm to honor the Class of 2020. Please admire from afar, & show your support by retweeting!
#StayHomeMN
#BeTheLightMN
@MSHSLjohn
Congrats to our student athletes who signed National Letters of Intent this morning: Nate Schweitzer, Blake Mahmood, Maitland Luksan, Jack Budniewski, Seamus Foley, Jack Van Overbeke, Kalam Storrs, Logan Gelling, Jack Keller, Sarah Luong, Rose Beeman, & Sarah Houlihan!
#BSMProud
During his 27 years as BSM’s director of athletics and activities, Jerry Pettinger has been instrumental in building the excellent co-curricular programs our students enjoy today. He leads by example and is a true ambassador for BSM. He will be missed as our long-standing AD!
Join the
@MSHSL
in its annual Salute to the Retiring ADs. The League and its member schools thank the administrators for their tireless service, commitment and promotion of education-based activities for students.
@MSHSLTim
Congrats to Mary Zavoral '22, BSM's 2022 Athena Award recipient & outstanding female athlete! As a Red Knight, Mary has earned 11 varsity letters competing in soccer, lacrosse, and hockey.
@UofStThomasMN
is lucky to have her next year! 🏆❤️🏒
#BSMproud
With their 10-8 win over Grand Rapids today,
@BSMBaseball
is headed to the Class AAA state championship title game! The Red Knights will face Mankato West at Target Field on Friday, June 17 at 4 p.m. Bring it home, Red Knights! ⚾️❤️
#BSMproud
📷
@TeMoPhoto
SH Principal,
@DrSkinner_BSM
, has received the 2020 MISF Leadership Award! Over the past 13 years, Dr. Skinner has made an incredible impact thanks to her dedication to the BSM mission & pushing academic programming to new heights! Read more:
#BSMproud
Congratulations to the class of 2018 Red Knight graduates! “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11. Remember - "Once a Red Knight, always a Red Knight!"
#BSMProud
🎓
.
@BSMGirlsLax
wins 8-7 over Rosemount today to take home third place in the state tournament - what a season for this team!! Thank you seniors for your leadership and dedication to this program over the years! 🥍❤️
#BSMproud
Join us in giving a huge Red Knight thank you to our two retirees this year for their tremendous service & dedication to BSM. We will miss English teacher Maura Brew & Assistant to the President Debbie Martinson immensely, but we wish them all the best. Congrats!
#BSMproud
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Today, BSM faculty and staff surprised Campus Minister Mr. Mike Jeremiah with a pre-birthday celebration complete with cake and balloons! (His actual birthday is tomorrow). You are a true blessing to the Red Knight community, Mike J. Have a wonderful birthday!
Good luck to the USA women's hockey team and BSM alumna Kelly Pannek ('14) as they compete for the Olympic gold medal tonight! The 2018 gold medal game will be played tonight at 10:10 p.m.
#TeamUSA
Last night, BSM Boys’ Hockey head coach Ken Pauly captured his 500th win on the ice! Congratulations on this amazing achievement, Coach Pauly!
#BSMproud
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Congratulations to Red Knight Tristan Sarsland ’22 on being named a finalist for Mr. Hockey 2022! This recognition is presented by the Minnesota All Sports Alliance to the top ten players in the state. Way to go, Tristan! 🏒❤️️
#BSMproud
#BSMhockey
#pucklife
#studentathlete
Congrats to
@BSMBoysLax
goalie Justin Dalum '22 who was named the 2022 Jake Anderson Mr. Goalie Award Winner, an award given to the best senior goalie in the state! Justin helped lead the Red Knights to their 2nd straight state title and a perfect 19-0 season this year! 🥍❤️
A huge congrats to the
@BSMDT
on their 2nd place finish at the Class AA State Tourney! Not only is this an impressive accomplishment but this accolade also happens to fall on the 20th anniversary of the BSM dance team participating in the state tourney!
#BSMProud
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@ke_sports
Buzz (Jackson) Williams (‘18) was nominated as a Mr. Lacrosse Finalist. The awards program honors "the most outstanding senior lacrosse player in Minnesota." The 2018 Mr. and Mrs. Lacrosse Awards Banquet will be held Sunday, June 17. Congrats Buzz!
#BSMProud
(PC):
@T3Morris
.
@BSMBoysLax
is headed back to the state championship title game after a 15-10 win over Stillwater! The Red Knights will face Prior Lake at Stillwater Area High School on Saturday, June 18 at 6 p.m. Go get 'em, Red Knights!! 🥍❤️
#BSMproud
We're thrilled to announce we've been awarded 1st Place in this yrs. Twin Cities' Best of Business Awards in the Education, Private School category. Congrats to our entire community:parents, educators, alumni, donors, administration & our AMAZING students!
Our very own Joe Creer was named the
@Twins
Education Hero for the month of August! Joe is BSM's Traffic & Student Supervisor as well as a coach, & he supports our students & community in many ways. We're lucky to have him & thankful for all that he does for our school!❤️
#OneBSM
"Last year, Benilde-St. Margaret’s sent five of its graduating students to military academies."
@WCCO
caught up with them over the holiday weekend. Thank you for your service. Truly an incredible accomplishment.
#BSMProud
Joe Marinaro tallied a couple of big sacks and scored the game-winning touchdown for Class 4A
#3
@bsmredknights
in the fourth quarter!
#FVPMVP
📺 Watch the game on demand:
Congratulations to the
@bsmgirlshockey
team on being awarded the Team Academic Award for the 6AA section: “It takes great dedication in the classroom from the players to win this award. Coaches and the schools these girls represent should be proud.” Way to go ladies!
#BSMProud
Congratulations on a tremendous season,
@BSMFootball
! You hard work, grit, and determination have inspired us all. Finishing the season with a 9-1 record is an amazing accomplishment, and you have made your entire Red Knight family
#BSMProud
. You have bright futures ahead of you!
Congrats to Emma Peschel ‘22 who was recently named to the 2022 USA Women’s U18 National Hockey Team! Emma is one of only 23 players who will represent
#TeamUSA
in the International Ice Hockey Federation U18 Women’s World Championships set in Sweden this January.
#BSMproud
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Go Kelly, go! This morning,
@bsmgirlshockey
cheered on their coach
@kpannek
‘14 during
#TeamUSA
’s 1st game of the Beijing
#WinterOlympics
against Finland. Captains Emma Hoen ‘22, Emma Peschel ‘22, & Sophia Melsness ‘22 chatted w/
@kare11
about playing for a 2-time Olympian. 🏒❤️
A heartfelt moment at the end of today's Liturgy as Mr. Mike J led seniors in a sing-a-long to the song "Friends." You will be missed, Class of 2019! 🎓🎓🎓
The
@BSMBoysHockey
Team is headed to the section 6AA finals! Pre-purchase your tickets to watch them face off against the
@edinahornets
@ Mariucci Arena on Wed., Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. Follow the link to secure your spot today. Good luck, Red Knights!
#BSMProud
A HUGE congratulations to the
@BSMGirlsSoccer
team who beat Blake 3-1 this weekend to be named the Section 5A Champions!! What a fantastic season, Red Knights!
#BSMproud
❤️⚽🏆 *Thank you,
@TeMoPhoto
, for capturing these great photos.
I had always dreamed of signing an NHL contract. Unfortunately, that dream was taken away 8 yrs ago. Today, I’m proud to share that I’ve started a full time job with the
@LAKings
as a Content Coordinator & working in podcasting, radio and TV! Thank u to all who have helped me.
We’re in the Christmas spirit at Benilde-St. Margaret’s! To celebrate the season, we’ve produced a short Christmas carpool karaoke music video to the tune, “Jingle Bells." From our classrooms and our cars, Merry Christmas and God Bless from BSM!
#carpoolkaraoke
#merrychristmas
FRIDAY KNIGHT LIGHTS👏🏆 BSM football is headed to the MSHSL Football State Tournament after defeating Academy of Holy Angels 20-15 Friday Knight in the Section 5AAAA Championship! We are
#BSMPROUD
.
Read more & get tickets to support the team:
2019 Boys Lacrosse State Tournament
Championship
Prior Lake vs. Benilde-St. Margaret's
Saturday, June 15th, 2019 | 6:00pm | Chanhassen High School
Watch Live:
Updated State Tournament Guide:
Congrats to the
@BSMfootball
team for being awarded the Gold Standard for Team Academic All-State 2020 in Class 4A! Additionally, Nick Marinaro ‘21 was selected for the Individual Academic All-State honor by the MN Football Coaches Association!
#BSMproud
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STATE CHAMPS! Congrats to the Knightettes on their 1st place finish in the Class AA State Jazz Tournament. Way to leave it all on the floor! S/O to Lolo Landry ‘22 & Emily Zagaros ‘22 for making the All-Tournament Jazz Team.
#BSMproud
#StateChamps
#DanceTeam
🏆❤️️🎉
Red Knights swept 3-0 in their
@MSHSL
state semifinal matchup against Kasson-Mantorville High School!
@BSMVolleyball
will play in the State Championship game against Marshall High School tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Learn more: ❤️
Congrats to BSM’s Ms. Megan Hansen who will be inducted into the
@UofStThomasMN
Athletics Hall of Fame next month for her accomplishments on the Track & Field Team including 1 National Championship, 1 runner up, being a 12 time All-American, & assistant coaching for 10 years!🏆🏃🏽♀️
On this Motivational Monday, Senior Kylie Krumenauer encourages her peers to finish the year STRONG. You’ve got this, Red Knights!
#letsgo
#motivationalmonday
#eKnights
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We’re spotlighting various coaches throughout the year so our community can learn more about individuals who encourage Red Knights outside of class! Meet Joe Creer, strength & conditioning coach, football coach, BSM traffic controller, & past BSM parent: ❗
Best wishes to BSM seniors Joe Marinaro & Louis Hyde who will be representing
@BSMfootball
at the Annual MN All-Star Football Game this Saturday
@usbankstadium
! Kickoff is at 1:05pm. We are
#BSMproud
of these 2 talented Red Knights! ❤️🏈
We hope you will join us for a night of hockey, Tues, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. where we will be retiring Olympic gold medalist Kelly Pannek's ('14) jersey: "the first female hockey player to have her jersey retired by Benilde-St. Margaret's."
#BSMProud
@StarTribune
Congrats to the latest winner of
@kare11
's Hot Highlights! The awesome play by Benilde-St. Margaret's
@bsmredknights
earned them this $1,000 donation to go toward their athletic program. We’re glad to be able to support your school!
We are
#BSMproud
of Red Knight Carly Greene ‘21 who has been named a Senior Goalie of the Year Finalist! Recipients of this award are recognized for their on-ice performance, coachability, academics, co-curriculars, and citizenship. Way to go, Carly! 🏒❤️️Photo:
@TeMoPhoto
We are
#BSMproud
of our 11 senior student-athletes who signed National Letters of Intent this morning as they commit to pursuing athletics at the collegiate level! Read more and see which teams these Red Knights will be joining: ❤️️
Congratulations to BSM senior Frida Fortier who has been named a finalist for Class A’s Ms. Soccer 2019. This recognition is presented by the Minnesota High School Soccer Coaches Association to a player who stands out on the field and as a person. Way to go, Frida!
#BSMproud
Congratulations to the
@BSMBoysHockey
team for being named Metro West Conference Champs! This is the program's 22nd conference title. Way to go, Red Knights!
#BSMproud
🏒❤️ (photo:
@T3Morris
)
Congrats to Joe Marinaro & Frida Fortier who were named Homecoming King & Queen today! This year’s candidates included: Maggie Anderson, Morgan Anderson, Lexi Borgelt, Kaitlyn McTigue, Liv Schmitz, Stevie Birch, Ryan Gregerson, Luke Mathwig, Mason McHugh, & Jack VanOverbeke.
The Red Knight football team wrapped up their season over the weekend in the section semifinals against SMB, losing in a close game 10-3. We are
#BSMproud
of our football program’s hard work and determination this season. 🏈❤️️
Congrats to Coach Michael Becker who was named Head Coach of the Year for Section 6AAA Volleyball and to Coach Callianne Olson who was named Assistant Coach of the Year for Section 5AA Girls’ Soccer! What well-deserved recognitions!
#BSMproud
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Don’t miss your chance to watch
@BSMBoysHockey
compete in the Section 6AA Finals TOMORROW at 6pm at 3M Arena at Mariucci. Buy your tickets in the BSM Athletics Office today from 8am - 4pm, or tomorrow from 8-11:30am. Adult tix: $13 & student tix: $8. Photo c/o
@T3Morris
#BSMProud
Brought to you by
@TeMoPhoto
, check out a few heartfelt moments of the
@BSMBaseball
Team at the State Championship. Included is Head Coach Andy Judkins giving his medal to junior Zach Carden, who was out all season with an ACL surgery.
#BSMProud
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We are
#BSMproud
of Red Knight Johan Dominguez-Lopez ‘21 who has earned the Act Six Scholarship, an impressive 4-year full-tuition leadership scholarship, to attend Concordia College, Moorhead. The future looks bright. Congratulations, Johan! ❤️️
The
@BSMGirlsSoccer
team received the number 3 seed in the 2018 State Girls Soccer Tournament-Class A. The Red Knights will play their first game on Wednesday, October 24, 5:30 p.m. at Prior Lake High School vs. Rochester Lourdes. Good luck ladies!
#BSMProud
BSM’s stadium lights shine brightly once again in honor of the Class of 2020! We love & miss you, Red Knights! Retweet & turn your house lights on to show your support! Post photos to your Instagram story tagging
@BSMRedKnights
. 💡❤️
#BeTheLightMN
#BSMProud
It's been a wild day at BSM! After a great-horned owl was found trapped in a BSM soccer net, Science Teacher Mr. John Porisch & Phy. Ed Instructor Mr. Casey Hanson used their expertise to safely untangle and set our new owl friend free!
#HootHootHurray
! 🙌🏻 🦉
Congratulations to Rose Bransford (’21) and Iris Pflum (’21) on qualifying for the FIS Junior World Snowboarding Championship in Rogla, Slovenia! They will be a part of the team representing the USA from March 31 – April 5. Way to go, ladies!
#BSMProud
Congrats to senior Red Knight girls basketball player, Aiana Whitfield ('19) on hitting her 1,000th career point last night! The Red Knights defeated Totino-Grace High School 55-53. Way to go Aiana!
#BSMProud
🏀🛡‼️
@ke_sports
Today, we're celebrating the birthday of a very special member of our BSM community. Mr. Mike "J" Jeremiah has been part of our BSM family for 44 years & continues to lead us in faith, fellowship, & friendship. RT with your birthday wishes & memories. Happy Birthday, Mr J.!
Today, seniors were surprised with gift bags to honor their time at BSM - including their cap, gown, tassels, yearbook, a tumbler from the PA full of Spirit Shop candy, a Taher treat bag, & an alumni t-shirt. Thanks to the volunteers who stuffed & delivered the goodies! ❤️
BSM’s new turf is in! And it’s being put to good use with Red Knight summer training camps starting back up this week. Looking forward to all the great moments that will occur on this field!
#BSMproud
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STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
@BSMGirlsLax
defeated Edina 11-10 in the Class A State Championship, taking home the 1st championship trophy in BSM girls’ lacrosse history. We are beyond proud of these ladies for their outstanding play and teamwork! More:
As part of our
#eKnights
social media campaign, we’ll be sharing motivational video messages throughout the week! To kick things off, here’s Senior Class President Joe Marinaro coming to you LIVE from his home to share words of encouragement & tips on staying active! Thanks, Joe!
We are thrilled your daughter is joining us
@JulieNelsonKARE
on this life changing mission trip. We can't wait to hear about the incredible experiences she & fellow Red Knights are about to embark upon. Sending the group prayers and well wishes this morning!
#BSMProud
Congrats to Grady Gordon, a BSM senior, whose team placed 2nd in the 36th Annual Courage Kenny Classic - a national wheelchair basketball tournament. Grady also made an appearance on
@KSTP
where he spoke about his love for the game. Way to go!
#BSMProud