Benilde St Margarets School - Sangraal / Benilden Yearbook (St Louis Park, MN)

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Homecoming Well, Rcnildc made it through another Homecoming. There was a lot of doubt, however, whether it would even pull off. But finally, about two weeks before the big event, the Student Council Executive Board grabbed the reins of leadership, and organized an excellent schedule of events. Helped mostly by outstanding individual efforts, the necessary preparations were completed just in time for the night of the big dance which was held the evening after the game against St. Thomas. Although the field was dampened b a freezing drizzle, the football team’s hopes were not. In spite of the rain, a fairly large crowd turned out to cheer the gridders on. Their efforts were in vain, however, as the Knights lost a squeeker to the Tommies. Benilde touchdowns were scored by senior QB Gary Scanlon and junior John Scherer with a highly potent defense helping out. The final score was 14-13 in favor of St. Thomas. Entertained by Salt. Pepper, and Spice, the couples attending the dance (those that did manage to come) watched as Barb Cushman of Regina was crowned Queen. Benildc’s Homecoming for 1971 brought forth many questions on the need for formal dances, since the Student Council incurred a S400 debt in the process. Nevertheless, it was an entertaining experience for all those who attended.

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Cross Country This year's Cross-Country team was the best Bcnilde has seen in a few years. They placed second in the State Meet and were Conference Champions for the fourth straight year. The Team was led by co-captains Mark Graham, who was the individual State champ for the second time, and Mike Fas-ching. This year Bcnilde had four of its members chosen for the C.C.C. All Conference Team. They were Mike Fashing. Mark Graham, Jim Clifford, and Tom Linnihan. Next year's team will have only four returning lettermen. The co-captains will be Jim Clifford and Rick Francis.