Written by Marketing & Communications EPIC interns Lucia Hoyt ’25 and Luke Savelli ’25

The annual Red Knight Homecoming week was in full swing, with Red Knight spirit at an all-time high! Filled with friendly competitions and fun-filled community events, students, faculty, and staff were swept up in red and white spirit throughout the week of activities. 

Kicking off the week on Monday, seniors enjoyed their beloved Senior Sunrise, completed by delicious donuts, and country music, with many Red Knights taking pictures and creating memories on the football field. Students participated in the “groutfit” (all gray) dress-up theme and attended the coronation ceremony. After exciting introductions and dances from the nominees, the senior Homecoming King and Queen were announced: Gabriella Jonczyk ‘25 and Max Kloss ‘25. “I still can’t believe it, I love this school and I love to represent it with pride,” said Kloss moments after being crowned.

Tuesday was USA Day, featuring the BSM-famous boys’ volleyball game, coached by the girls’ volleyball team. Eight teams, representing each grade in the senior high, competed in an exciting March Madness-style bracket. With the entire school cheering them on, the junior class blue team came out as this year’s championship winner through highly competitive matches. “I had so much fun with my team, and I’m happy we could compete against students from different grades,” said Javion Kellogg ‘26.

Celebrating Mass as a school community is deeply rooted in Benilde-St. Margaret’s Catholic tradition. On Wednesday, students dressed their best for the Homecoming Mass, and the choir had a new addition… the boys’ football team! The Mass was filled with reverence and prayer, led by Father Michael Sullivan of St. Joseph the Worker Church in Maple Grove. There was a shared feeling of love and excitement for what the rest of Homecoming Week was to bring to our community. “I really enjoyed the Homecoming Mass. It makes me feel part of something bigger than myself when we celebrate as a community,” said Annika Olson ‘25. 

A swarm of Adam Sandlers took over the school as students participated in Thursday’s dress-up theme. Though everyone was wearing relaxed clothes, the girl’s Powderpuff game was anything but. The senior high student body came together for a heated flag football competition, showcasing athleticism and passion. Meanwhile, students in the junior high participated in a road race competition of their own, filled with fun activities, and winning prizes for tasks like balancing coins, leapfrog games, and cup flips. It was a day of fun and connection for everyone.  

On Friday, BSM was decked out in red and white as students, faculty, and staff wore spirit wear. The crowd went wild at the Pep Fest as teachers and students faced off in fun, competitive games against each other. The dance team performed, and the senior boys joined them for a special routine. Pep Fest got everyone excited for the weekend ahead. 

Saturday brought the Homecoming tailgate, with food trucks, dunk tanks, a selfie station, and other fun activities. This led up to the Homecoming football game where the Red Knights played a hard-fought game against the Academy of Holy Angels. Despite the loss, senior captain Luke Guggenberger shared, “We were happy that we played our hearts out and that the student section was popping with red and white.” The week concluded with the grand finale of “A Knight in Hollywood” Homecoming dance, where students danced with a DJ and enjoyed frozen yogurt.

As the eventful week came to an end, it left behind a stronger sense of community among BSM students and shared memories that will last a lifetime.