ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, September 3, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• Genuine - adj. Authentic or real.

• His apology seemed GENUINE.

• Wanted: SBA students interested in Fall Theatre. Are you interested in acting? Would you rather work behind the scenes? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then come to the Fall Theatre informational meeting! Come to room 213 TODAY after school to learn more! If you are unable to attend the meeting, but still want more info, contact Ms. Staggs.

• Attention Heritage Club members! Complete the survey in Google Classroom TODAY so that we can start planning our events. Any students interested in joining Heritage Club should use the code kg3yg4g. The form is due Sept. 12.

• Students, you are doing a great job staying in the PSC until the 7:30 morning bell. Keep it up, we appreciate you!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• A set of air pods were left in the PSC yesterday. Please stop by during homeroom to see Mr. Hancock if you think they might be yours.

• Ian Maurer, please see Mr. Hancock Now.

  BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Catch the following competitions this week:

• Weds 9/3: Tennis @ Kewanee

• Weds 9/3: Boys & Girls Golf @ Midland vs. Wethersfield

• Thurs 9/4: Boys Golf @ Timber Ridge GC

• Thurs 9/4: Cross Country HOME

• Thurs 9/4: Soccer @ Alleman

• Thurs 9/4: Volleyball @ Marquette

• Fri 9/5: Football @ Eureka

• Fri 9/5: Golf vs. Hall

• Sat 9/6: Volleyball vs. Hinckley Big Rock

• Sat 9/6: Tennis @ Bradley - Bourbonnais

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, September 2, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• feral (adj.) wild, savage 

• That barn cat looks so FERAL that I would fear being alone with it.

• Wanted: SBA students interested in Fall Theatre. Are you interested in acting? Would you rather work behind the scenes? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then come to the Fall Theatre informational meeting! Come to room 213 this Wednesday, September 3rd after school to learn more! If you are unable to attend the meeting, but still want more info, contact Ms. Staggs.

• Golf today: the bus will leave school at 2:40.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Jose and Emerald De La Torre please see Ms. Bernabei now.

• Ezeriah Gore, please see Mr. Hancock and bring your chrome book.

• Will Niko Pappas-Anniballi and Kamila Ortiz please come to the main office now?

• Judith Torres, please see Mr. Steben.

  BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Congrats to soccer on their first win of the season over Somonauk HS! Isaac Kang and Mark Rudenko scored for the Bruins, with Michael Schulz serving as goalkeeper.

• Catch the following competitions this week:

• Tues 9/2: Girls Golf @ home

• Tues 9/2: Cross Country @ Ottawa HS

• Tues 9/2: Volleyball vs. Earlville

• Weds 9/3: Tennis @ Kewanee

• Weds 9/3: Boys & Girls Golf @ Midland vs. Wethersfield

• Thurs 9/4: Boys Golf @ Timber Ridge GC

• Thurs 9/4: Cross Country HOME

• Thurs 9/4: Soccer @ Alleman

• Thurs 9/4: Volleyball @ Marquette

• Fri 9/5: Football @ Eureka

• Fri 9/5: Golf vs. Hall

• Sat 9/6: Volleyball vs. Hinckley Big Rock

• Sat 9/6: Tennis @ Bradley - Bourbonnais

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, August 29, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• eulogy (n.) a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died.

• At the funeral, the widow gave a moving EULOGY describing her love for her husband.

• Do you have a sibling, cousin, neighbor, or paperboy who is in junior high? Invite them out to our Junior High Tailgate Party, right here at St. Bede, tonight from 5-7! We’ll have food, games, prizes, and a radio broadcast with QHit Music. All junior high students are welcome!

• Come support the Charity Club! We'll be selling delicious desserts at tonight's football game. Don't miss it!

• Wanted: SBA students interested in Fall Theatre. Are you interested in acting? Would you rather work behind the scenes? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then come to The Fall Theatre informational meeting! Come to room 213 next Wednesday, September 3rd after school to learn more! If you are unable to attend the meeting, but still want more info, contact Ms. Staggs. 

• Ambassadors: please check your emails ASAP for a message from Mr. Steben. It’s urgent about tonight’s Tailgate Party!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Isaac Kang, come to room 204 now. 

• Amber Cui, Ayla Coventry & Alp Arslan please see Ms. Bernabei now.

  BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Catch the following competitions this week:

• Fri 8/29: Football vs. Bureau Valley

• Sat 8/30: Volleyball Hall Tournament

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, August 28, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• defer (v.) to postpone something; to yield to another’s wisdom 

• Ron DEFERRED to Diane, the expert on musical instruments, when he was asked about buying a piano.

• Do you have a sibling, cousin, neighbor, or paperboy who is in junior high? Invite them out to our Junior High Tailgate Party, right here at St. Bede, tomorrow night from 5-7! We’ll have food, games, prizes, and a radio broadcast with QHit Music. All junior high students are welcome!

• Trajan Raffety see Ms. Bernabei today during your G period study hall.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Weston Heersink, Gino Ferrari, Kate Duncan, CeCe Giacalone, and Emma Mavity: please see Mr. Steben.

• Sean Brayton & Jose De La Torre see Ms. Bernabei now. 

  BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Catch the following competitions this week:

• Thurs 8/28: Cross Country @ Kewanee

• Thurs 8/28: Volleyball @ Dwight

• Fri 8/29: Football vs. Bureau Valley

• Sat 8/30: Volleyball Hall Tournament

• 8/30: Girls tennis vs. Bishop McNamara

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, August 27, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• caucus (n.) a meeting usually held by people working toward the same goal 

• SBASG organized a CAUCUS to determine dressup days for Catholic Schools Week.

• Reminder: All students who drive to school must register their car and display the parking hang tag in your car at all times.  Forms are available in the Business Office and tags are $20 for the entire school year.

• The main office has in their possession a pair of red sunglasses left from the dance, a retainer, a FORD key, and a ring.  If you are missing one of these items, please stop by the main office to claim.

• Mark your calendars: Tuesday, September 16 from 5:00-9:00pm, the St. Bede Girls Tennis Team will be fundraising at Chipotle in Peru. 25% of sales go to the team with presentation of flyers or using the code listed on the flier if ordering online or in the app. Check your emails for the flier, or see Mr. Steben or Mr. Armato.

• Mrs. Griggs and the yearbook staff are happy to share photos throughout the year with students and staff.  Please be respectful and do not copy or save pictures and use them in a hurtful way.  They are meant to share the positivity and fun from the activities throughout the year.  Students that misuse photo’s may be disciplined or photo’s will no longer be shared.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Maggie Arkins & Jillian Pinter, please see Mr. Steben now.

  BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Catch the following competitions this week:

• Wed 8/27: Soccer vs. Oregon @ Rotary Park

• Thurs 8/28: Cross Country @ Kewanee

• Thurs 8/28: Volleyball @ Dwight

• Fri 8/29: Football vs. Bureau Valley

• Sat 8/30: Volleyball Hall Tournament

• 8/30: Girls tennis vs. Bishop McNamara

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, August 26, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• boon (n.) a gift or blessing 

• The good weather has been a BOON for many businesses located near the beach.

• Pack the gym tonight for the volleyball home opener against El Paso-Gridley! Student section theme is WHITEOUT. Be there and be loud!

• Picture retakes are tomorrow. If you are looking to get your picture retaken, please be on the lookout for an announcement with details later today.

• The following Polar Plunge participants need to pick up their prizes in the PSC: Addie Raffety (large blanket), Emerald De La Torre (jacket), Kian Zeller (small blanket), and Carson Riva (stocking cap). Congrats!

• Happy Pumpkin Spice Latte Day, everyone! Love, Mrs. Rynkewicz 🎃☕

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ambassadors, please meet in the Fishbowl.

• The following students need to stop by the main office sometime today: Ishvir Singh, Mackenzie Stanbary, Chloe Swartz, Judith Torres, Carter Vasquez, Kerstin Williams, Lilly Wray, Alec Tomsha, and Kiley Gentert. 

  BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Catch the following competitions this week:

• Tues 8/26: Volleyball vs. El Paso-Gridley (white-out student section)

• Tues 8/26: Cross Country @ Rock Falls

• Tues 8/26: Boys Varsity/JV Golf @ Indian Bluffs

• Wed 8/27: Soccer vs. Oregon @ Rotary Park

• Thurs 8/28: Cross Country @ Kewanee

• Thurs 8/28: Volleyball @ Dwight

• Fri 8/29: Football vs. Bureau Valley

• Sat 8/30: Volleyball Hall Tournament

• 8/30: Girls tennis vs. Bishop McNamara

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, August 20, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• None - Worship Schedule

• Congratulations to your ladies golf team the Bruins earned a 3rd place finish in the Bruin Tee Off Classic yesterday the girls were led by Anna Cyrocki with a 6th place individual finish.

• If you want to learn more about different cultures from around the world--many represented by the diverse student body at Saint Bede Academy--should consider becoming a member of Heritage Club. Any students who are interested in joining Heritage Club should join our Google Classroom:  kg3yg4g. See Mrs. Rynkewicz in room 204 for more information.

• Any student who would like information about Illinois Association of Teachers of English's poetry, prose, art, & photography contest should see Mrs. Rynkewicz in room 204. Last year, Saint Bede students won awards for their entries and some will have their work printed in IATE's student work publication.

• Stop outside of the refectory today during both lunches if you aren’t sure which team you are on for dodgeball! These were sent to your school email last night!

• A reminder that dodgeball begins at 7:30. If you’re on a team, it would be helpful to get there between 7:15 and 7:20!

• Your spirit day shirt will be waiting for you when you get to your A period class tomorrow. If you have a car, you may take the shirt you wore out to your car. If not, you may put it in your locker. Once you are in the building for the day and in your spirit day shirt- you will not be permitted back into the building after Spirit Day. Please don’t wear a shirt that you will need later in the day as you will not be able to access it! Remember to wear bottoms and shoes that you are comfortable getting dirty!

• SBASG members please check your emails and remember to be out by the Powerhouse at 6:30am tomorrow morning!

• The following students need to stop by the main office sometime today: Aliyanna Arteaga, AJ Barto, Tegan Brandt, Ella Burke, Henry Burr,  Jack Duncan, Henry Duttlinger, and Jemma Finley.

• ACC students need to report to Mrs. Nambo’s room in the BLC during A period tomorrow! You will need to be in her room by 7:50 for attendance and to get your spirit day shirt!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• No Homeroom - Worship Schedule

  BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Catch the following competitions today:

• Thursday 8/21: Boys golf @ Kewanee 

• Thursday 8/21: Girls golf @ Bishop McNamara

• Thursday 8/21: Football Green and White Night - home

• Friday 8/22: Volleyball Green and White Night - home

• Saturday 8/23: Girls golf @ Winnebago

• Saturday 8/23: Boys golf @ Rock Falls

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, August 19, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• utopia (n.) an imaginary and remote place of perfection 

• Everyone in the world wants to live in a UTOPIA, but no one can agree how to go about building one.

• Fr. Dom needs volunteers to carry in the banners for the Spirit Week prayer service. One sophomore girl, one junior boy, one senior girl. Please come see him during homeroom in his office.    

• If you want to learn more about different cultures from around the world--many represented by the diverse student body at Saint Bede Academy--should consider becoming a member of Heritage Club. Any students who are interested in joining Heritage Club should join our Google Classroom:  kg3yg4g. See Mrs. Rynkewicz in room 204 for more information.

• Any student who would like information about Illinois Association of Teachers of English's poetry, prose, art, & photography contest should see Mrs. Rynkewicz in room 204. Last year, Saint Bede students won awards for their entries and some will have their work printed in IATE's student work publication.

• It’s not too late to sign up for dodgeball! Stop and see Mrs. Theisinger in Room 102 or send her an email!

• Does your thrift outfit tell a story? Mrs. Griggs would like to hear about it and take a photo for the yearbook.  If you would like to participate, please meet in the science center today during homeroom for a photo.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• The following students need to stop by the main office sometime today: Aliyanna Arteaga, AJ Barto, Tegan Brandt, Ella Burke, Henry Burr, Gretchen Carden, Jack Duncan, Henry Duttlinger, and Jemma Finley. 

• SBASG members please meet in the fishbowl during homeroom today!

  BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Catch the following competitions today:

• Tuesday 8/19: B/G golf - home

• Thursday 8/21: Boys golf @ Kewanee 

• Thursday 8/21: Girls golf @ Bishop McNamara

• Thursday 8/21: Football Green and White Night - home

• Friday 8/22: Volleyball Green and White Night - home

• Saturday 8/23: Girls golf @ Winnebago

• Saturday 8/23: Boys golf @ Rock Falls

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, August 18, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• torpid (adj.) lethargic, dormant, lacking motion 

• The TORPID whale floated, wallowing in the water for hours.

• If you see decorations up in the hallway, please do not pick at, tear down, or otherwise interfere with them. Student organizations work hard to decorate our school throughout the year and everyone deserves the opportunity to see our school looking its best. Thank you for your cooperation!

• Seniors interested in representing St. Bede by attending a Rotary meeting during the school year. See Ms. Bernabei or Mr. Steben to sign up and get a permission form.

• There will be a yearbook picture taken during homeroom for everyone wanting to participate. If you are dressed for blackout, meet on the steps of the gym outside. Students dressed for white out photo in the science center.  Please be prompt so you are not late to period D.

• Lady Bruins- just a reminder that on the spirit week flyer it very clearly stated that short shorts could not be worn. Several of you are already in violation of this. If this does not improve beginning tomorrow, you will not be allowed to participate in the rest of the themed days this week.

• If you want to learn more about different cultures from around the world--many represented by the diverse student body at Saint Bede Academy--should consider becoming a member of Heritage Club. Any students who are interested in joining Heritage Club should join our Google Classroom:  kg3yg4g. See Mrs. Rynkewicz in room 204 for more information.

• Any student who would like information about Illinois Association of Teachers of English's poetry, prose, art, & photography contest should see Mrs. Rynkewicz in room 204. Last year, Saint Bede students won awards for their entries and some will have their work printed in IATE's student work publication.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• The following students need to stop by the main office sometime today.  Gabe Bunch, Ayla Coventry, Areesah Joop, Payden Kelly, Parker McClain, Max Moreno, Nelle Potthoff, and Preston Vasquez.   

  BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Catch the following competitions today:

• Tuesday 8/19: B/G golf - home

• Thursday 8/21: Boys golf @ Kewanee 

• Thursday 8/21: Girls golf @ Bishop McNamara

• Thursday 8/21: Football Green and White Night - home

• Friday 8/22: Volleyball Green and White Night - home

• Saturday 8/23: Girls golf @ Winnebago

• Saturday 8/23: Boys golf @ Rock Falls

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, August 15, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• None - worship schedule

• If you see decorations up in the hallway, please do not pick at, tear down, or otherwise interfere with them. Student organizations work hard to decorate our school throughout the year and everyone deserves the opportunity to see our school looking its best. Thank you for your cooperation!

• The SBA volleyball team is hosting a pork chop dinner fundraiser this Sunday, August 17 from 3:30-6:30. $10 for a ticket that includes drink, chips, and dessert. See a volleyball player for a ticket!

• The SBA football team is looking for an assistant to the head of football film. This job entails setting up and assisting with in-game video for the year. If interested, contact Coach Jack Brady or Mr. Steben.

• Seniors interested in representing St. Bede by attending a Rotary meeting during the school year. See Ms. Bernabei or Mr. Steben to sign up and get a permission form.

• The following seniors need to report to the office sometime today:  Ava Balestri, Genavyve Barnes, Maddy Fabish, Harrison Fess, Nevaeh Mavis, Lili McClain, KJ Mudge, Kamila Ortiz, Jillian Pinter, Sara Ruiz, Lena Sartin, and Emma Slingsby.

• SBASG is working hard to plan a great spirit week! Students, faculty, and staff please be on the lookout for emails regarding themes, dodgeball tournament, and spirit day! Spirit Day is scheduled to be next Thursday, August 21!! Stay tuned for info regarding everyone’s favorite week!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None - worship schedule

  BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Catch the following competitions today:

• Friday 8/15: Boys Junior Varsity Golf @ Deer Valley

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, August 14, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• sedentary (adj.) sitting, settled 

• The SEDENTARY cat did little but lay in the sun.

• The SBA volleyball team is hosting a pork chop dinner fundraiser this Sunday, August 17 from 3:30-6:30. $10 for a ticket that includes drink, chips, and dessert. See a volleyball player for a ticket!

• The SBA football team is looking for an assistant to the head of football film. This job entails setting up and assisting with in-game video for the year. If interested, contact Coach Jack Brady or Mr. Steben.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• There will be a St. Bede Academy Student Government (SBASG) meeting in the fishbowl now.

• Noah Buck, Ruby Michels, and Chipper Rossi, please report to Mr. Steben’s office.

  BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Catch the following competitions today:

• Thursday 8/14: Girls Varsity Golf @ Dwight

• Friday 8/15: Boys Junior Varsity Golf @ Deer Valley

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, May 19, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• repose (n.) a state of resting after exertion or strain

• Hopefully you all are able to find REPOSE this summer and return to St. Bede refreshed!

• Ambassadors: we will meet in the Fishbowl after school. Coaches have been contacted and know you may be a little late to practice. Bring your phone and planner!

• Congratulations to Kris Penaverde and Lien Phan for winning their class keyboard championship. Chris won C-Period with a 65 WPM, and Lien won D-Period with a 73 WPM.

• The following students please see Mrs. Bosnich asap regarding driver's ed: Michael Benge, Hunter Freeman, Kennen Grisham, Nicolette Hanck, Sadie Leffelman, Aisha Morales, Maksymillian Niedzwiedz, Allyn Phillips, Nelle Potthoff, and Kini Yong

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• If you’re an Ambassador with a signed contract, please bring it to Mr. Steben now.

• Lily Bosnich, Noah Buck, Caden Carls, Lena Sartin, and Kian Zeller: please see Ms. Bernabei now.

• Epsorts and tea club meet in the PSC for a yearbook picture during Homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, April 30, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• surrogate (n.) one acting in place of another 

• The SURROGATE carried the child to term for its biological parents.

• If you have a brother or sister making first communion and would like to give them a nice handmade rosary, see Fr. Dominic. He can make a custom rosary for Mother's Day as well. 

• Senior, 27 out of 64 of you have submitted yearbook surveys. Mrs. Griggs has emailed you the link twice, please take a moment to complete so the information is correct.  They should be submitted by May 1

• If you are a student government member who picked up a petition to run for the executive board, please get those turned in to Mrs. Theisinger by the end of day today so that the ballot can be created!

• All students- be checking your email and the announcements closely for information about running as a class representative for the 2025-2026 school year. This election will take place in the weeks after the executive board is chosen.

• POWDERPUFF VOLLEYBALL GAME will be this Friday, May 2 @ 6:00pm in the gym! Come watch the senior boys play the junior boys in volleyball. Those seniors interested in playing should contact Phillip Gray and those juniors interested in playing should contact AJ Hermes!

• Ambassadors: we will take our yearbook picture outside on Friday during homeroom. Please bring your black quarterzip on Friday!

• If you are interested in being a photography intern this summer, please bring your availability sheet to Mr. Steben ASAP.

• Check out Bailey Engels’ signing day after school in the Perino Science Center at 3:00, as she signs to play tennis for Coe College. Congrats, Bailey!

• Thank you to the students, staff and faculty who donated blood or volunteered to work at the St. Bede Blood Drive!  We collected 62 units of blood yesterday. Combined with our February drive, we’ve collected a total of 110 units of blood, potentially saving up to 330 lives which is an incredible achievement. Because of this success, the Red Cross is not only awarding a $1,000 scholarship but an additional $500 scholarship. The drawing for seniors will be held on May 7th during graduation practice. Thank you for making a life-saving impact!

• Juniors and Seniors- Prom is THIS Saturday at the Auditorium Ballroom in downtown LaSalle. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner begins at 6:30. You will leave the venue at 9:30 p.m. and report directly to the Abbey Church for mandatory mass. T-shirts will be handed out after mass. You will not receive your t-shirt if you are not present at mass. Please be smart, make good choices and remember that you are representatives of St. Bede while out taking pictures, at the venue and interacting with our vendors.

• Students taking AP exams- on exam day you will meet outside the boarding dormitory doors (next to refectory). If your exam begins at 8:00 am be lined up and ready to go by 7:45. If you are taking a 12:00 pm exam be lined up and ready to go by 11:45 am. Please know your College Board username and password to get into Bluebook. Bring a No. 2 pencil and make sure your chromebook is FULLY charged.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All boarders please meet in the science center fish bowl during homeroom.  Please be prompt!

• Maddie Dittmar, Phil Gray, and Logan Pineda, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

• Prom Committee members please see Mrs. Nambo now

  BRUIN SPORTS CENTER

• Good luck to the following teams competing today:

• V boys tennis @ Washington H.S.

• SO baseball @ SBA

• SO softball @ SBA

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, April 25, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• penultimate (adj.) next to last 

• The English class just finished reading the book’s PENULTIMATE chapter.

• Sophomores selected for Ambassador interviews: please sign up for an interview time by the end of the day.

• If you are donating blood on April 29th, make sure you’re prepared by staying hydrated and eating iron and vitamin C-rich foods like meat, fish, beans and oranges.  There is still time to sign up, just stop by the Development Office. Walk-ins on the day are also welcomed.

• Stop by the picnic shelter Friday from 3-6pm and check out the St. Bede Boarding Students Flea Market. A variety of gently used items will be available from electronics to room decorations and clothing. Cash only.

• If you are a student government member who is interested in running for President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer, please stop and see Mrs. Theisinger for a petition or any questions. You are required to have 25 signatures from current students. Elections for these positions will be held on Friday, May 2. Petitions will need to be turned in by Wednesday, April 30 although encouraged sooner!

• All students- be checking your email and the announcements closely for information about running as a class representative for the 2025-2026 school year. This election will take place in the weeks after the executive board is chosen.

• Teachers- there are several 504 meetings coming up by the end of the school year. The majority of teacher input forms have been sent out! Thanks for filling them out especially if you’re a teacher who has multiple forms.

• Prom Committee will meet this Sunday at 6:00 pm in the PSC.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Stuart McGunnigal, please see Mr. Steben.

• Phillip Gray, Mason Ross, Frank Fan, Maddie Dittmar, Sadie Koehler and Emma Smudzinski please see Mrs. Rapp in the Development Office.

  BRUIN SPORTS CENTER

• Good luck to the following teams competing today:

• Track @ Rock Falls

• Softball Soph @ Rochelle

• Baseball Soph @ Marquette

• Softball V vs. Sandwich

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, April 22, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• mutable (adj.) able to change

• Because fashion is so mutable, what is trendy today will look outdated in five years.

• Thank you for your generosity with our Lenten collections! We're still counting coins and when that's done we'll announce our totals. 

• Remember. Families continue to need food assistance even after Easter. Let's continue our tradition of generosity and keep bringing food for the Blue Cart.

• Are you interested in photography and are looking for places to practice? Mr. Steben is looking for summer help taking pictures at our various summer camps and activities. If you want to be a photographer for the school this summer, we will have a short meeting in the Loft this THURSDAY during homeroom. Students in every grade level are welcome to attend to learn more!

• Our final Last Supper Club of the year will meet on Wednesday, May 14th at Koi Sushi & Hibachi at 6:00pm. Seniors will be welcome to join us. Mark your calendars and check out a menu today!

• Sophomores selected for Ambassador interviews can sign up for a time slot outside Mr. Steben’s office.

• The St. Bede Blood Drive is on April 29th from 12 to 5 PM at the Perino Science Center. If you would like to donate blood and save lives, sign up at the Development Office. And if you’re 16 or 17, don’t forget to grab a parent consent form from the Development Office. Let’s come together and make a difference!

• Students that participated in the book exchange for World Book Day, please report to Mrs. Rynkewicz's room on Wednesday April 23rd during homeroom.

• Congratulations to the following members of the WYSE team who participated at the state competition on Monday, April 14th at Eastern Illinois University.  Cindy Wu - 5th in Chemistry,    Noah Buck - 4th in Computer Science, Alp Arslan - 3rd in Computer Science, Abe Wiesbrock - 3rd in Math, Greyson Marincic - 4th in Math and 2nd in Computer Science and Gordon Chen - 1st in Math and 1st in Physics!

• There will be a paid Jeans Day on Friday.  Please bring $3.00 to support the Heritage Club.  Tops must be St. Bede spirit wear or uniform top. Jeans must be in good repair with no holes or rips.

• Congrats to Lily Bosnich for breaking the St. Bede 100 meter dash record, as well as the Rollie Morris 100m hurdle record! For full highlights of the Bruins stellar performance, please check out the Bruin Sports Center.

• Seniors: May 1st is the National College Decision Day deadline for students to submit their enrollment deposit to the college they plan to attend! If you miss the deadline you will lose the opportunity to attend that college.  Get your deposits in today if you have not already done so.

• Students attending the Costa Rica trip in December, please enter your passport information into your EF account by the end of this school year.  If you don’t have a passport get your application submitted asap so you can complete the interview process before school starts in August.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Gordon Chen, Maddie Dittmar, Frank Fan, and Tyler Jordan, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

• Geno Ferrari please see Mrs. Nambo during homeroom today.

  BRUIN SPORTS CENTER

• Congratulations to both girls and boys track teams for their outstanding showing at the Rollie Morris Invitational. Leading the lady bruins was Lily Bosnich who won four events. 100m, 100m hurdles, 200m and the 300m hurdles. Her 100m time set a new St. Bede track record and her 100m hurdle time set a new Rollie Morris event record. Kate Duncan was 2nd in the High Jump and 6th in the Triple Jump. The 4 x 100 relay of Emerald De La Torre, Leah Griggs, Bailey Engels and Kijah Lucas finished 2nd. Leah was a also 5th in the long Jump and 6th in the 200m. Kijah was 6th in the long jump. Maggie Arkins was 5th in the 800m and teaming with Emerald, Bailey, and Sara Ruiz they were 5th in the 4 x 400 relay. Rounding out the lady bruins third place team finish was Libby Huffaker and Lacey Griggs who were 9th and 20th respectively in the discus, Ella Lamboley was 11th in the 1600m, Areesah Joop 13th in the 400, and Sara 14th in the 800.
  For the Guys they were led by Greyson Marincic who won both the 110m and 300m hurdles, he teamed up with Kennon Grisham, Trajan Raffity, and Landon Balestri for a 7th in the 4x100 relay and Kennon, Jose De La Torre and Kaden Nauman for 5th in the 4 x 400 relay. Kaden also ran to 3rd place in the 800m, Kennon 4th and 7th in the 110 and 300 hurdles respectively and Jose was 4th in the Pole Vault. Wil Sramek was 4th in the Discus and 6th in the shot put. Rounding out the guy’s 8th place team finish was Trajan’s 6th and 9th place in the pole vault and 100m, and Jack Maschmann 13th and 18th in the discus and shot put.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, April 10, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• None - prayer service

• Ambassadors and Student Government, we will meet on this Friday, April 11 during homeroom.

• Mark your calendars — St. Bede will be hosting another blood drive on April 29th from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Perino Science Center. Let’s come together and save lives! Sign up at the Development Office, and if you're 16 or 17, don't forget to grab a parent consent form.

• JUNIORS AND SENIORS!!! There was a link sent to your email almost a month ago for you to join the shared google photo for the prom video. Join the link and add pictures by no later than THIS FRIDAY so that a member of Prom Committee can start making the video. Prom is going to be here before you know it and we need to have this done ahead of time.

• Juniors and Seniors you have TODAY AND TOMORROW to purchase your prom tickets. They will not be available to purchase after this week!Any juniors planning on taking a summer IVCC course need to see Ms. Bernabei to pick up an Enrollment form.

• Any juniors planning on taking a summer IVCC course need to see Ms. Bernabei to pick up an Enrollment form.

• Chipper Rossi, Sophia Ni, Kamila Ortiz, Miranda Torres, Genavyve Barnes, Lena Sartin see Ms. Bernabei.

• Congratulations to the Juniors for achieving perfect attendance during yesterday’s SAT test! Students were well-behaved, focused, and worked hard throughout the day. Great job demonstrating responsibility and dedication—keep it up! Huge thanks to the staff for your support and flexibility in making the day run smoothly!

• Celebrate World Book Day with the English department! For the people who joined the meeting last Friday, Don't forget to bring your book this Friday and go to Mrs. Rynkewicz' room during homeroom!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None - Prayer Service

  BRUIN SPORTS CENTER

• Good luck to the following teams competing today:

• V boys tennis @ Washington Park

• V boys/girls track @ Kewanee

• SO softball @ Yorkville

• V baseball @ SBA

• V softball @ SBA

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, April 9, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• Judicious (joo-DISH-iss) (adj.) having or exercising sound judgment 

• When the judicious king decided to compromise rather than send his army to its certain death, he was applauded.

• Ambassadors and Student Government, we will meet on this Friday, April 11 during homeroom.

• Mark your calendars — St. Bede will be hosting another blood drive on April 29th from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Perino Science Center. Let’s come together and save lives! Sign up at the Development Office, and if you're 16 or 17, don't forget to grab a parent consent form.

• JUNIORS AND SENIORS!!! There was a link sent to your email almost a month ago for you to join the shared google photo for the prom video. Join the link and add pictures by no later than THIS FRIDAY so that a member of Prom Committee can start making the video. Prom is going to be here before you know it and we need to have this done ahead of time.

• Mrs. Theisinger will be out of the building today for periods A-D to assist with SAT testing! Email would be the best way to reach her.

• Congratulations to Mae Hagenbuch who participated in the USA Curling U21 Junior Nationals with her sister Bella last week and won 3rd in the state! Your Bruin family is proud of you!

• Seniors: enjoy your Bruin Bowls today. Love, Mr. Pullara.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Lisa Huang and Frank Fan, meet with Mrs. Wagner now.

  BRUIN SPORTS CENTER

• Good luck to the following teams competing today:

• SO baseball @ SBA

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, April 8, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• inane (adj.) silly and meaningless 

• Some films are so INANE that the characters make absolutely no sense.

• Sophomores interested in being an Ambassador next year: applications are due TODAY. No late applications will be accepted. If Mr. Steben is not in his office when you come to turn in your application, please leave it on his desk or slide it under the door. 

• CP English 1 students in E2 and G periods need to BRING THEIR HEADPHONES to class today. 

• Prom Tickets will be on sale during lunch periods this week! Guest request form must be turned in to purchase a ticket for a date from another school. 

• Seniors, please submit the google form sent to you by Mrs. Griggs for the yearbook.  If you need the link again, please email her.

• Last call on Wizard of Oz music books. Mrs. Griggs is still missing 4.

• Visit Podcast Club's website today to listen to the first installment in a fantasy series written and performed by Johnny Michael! https://www.academycasts.com/johnny-s-soap-box 

• JUNIORS AND SENIORS!!! There was a link sent to your email almost a month ago for you to join the shared google photo for the prom video. Join the link and add pictures by no later than THIS FRIDAY so that a member of Prom Committee can start making the video. Prom is going to be here before you know it and we need to have this done ahead of time.

• Mrs. Theisinger will be out of the building tomorrow, April 9, for periods A-D to assist with SAT testing! Email would be the best way to reach her.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Ambassadors, we will meet in the FISHBOWL during homeroom. Bring your planners!

• Andrea Brander, Beatriz Vasquez, and Noah Buck please see Abbot Michael near the Loft during homeroom.

• Mae and Nolan Hagenbuch to the main office please.

• Those participating in the skit at Thursday prayer service should meet in Fr. Dom's 1st floor office during homeroom. Be sure to bring your scripts. 

• Will the following students please see Mrs. Theisinger during homeroom today- Landon Balestri, Jackson Bogatitus, Parker McClain, Val Mendez, Mary Simonetta, and Hanna Waszkowiak? Thank you!

  BRUIN SPORTS CENTER

• Good luck to the following teams competing today:

• V boys tennis @ Washington Park

• SO softball @ SBA

• V baseball @ Streator Woodland

• SO baseball @ SBA

• V softball @ Streator Woodland

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, April 4, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• grandiloquence (n.) lofty, pompous language 

• The student thought her GRANDILOQUENCE would make her sound smart, but no one in class bought it.

• We will be collecting for our Lenten charities today during lunch. Help your class meet your Lenten goals.

• Celebrate World Book Day with the English department! April 23rd is World Book Day, and we’re hosting a meaningful reading event today during homeroom. Plus, there will be exciting gifts waiting for you! If you are interested, join us today in Room 204 (Mrs. Rynkewicz’s room) and be part of this wonderful experience!

• Happy Birthday this weekend to our strong and wonderful principal - Mrs. Bosnich! Your Bruin family is wishing you a great birthday weekend. We are all so grateful for all that you do for St. Bede!

• It’s time to start thinking about joining Student Government next year if you haven’t already. Please be paying close attention to the announcements for more information regarding petitions, etc. If you have questions in the meantime, stop and see Mrs. Theisinger!

• Sophomores: if you were not here Tuesday, but still want to apply to be an Ambassador, please see Mr. Steben for an application. If you have an application in hand, remember that those are due by Tuesday, April 8. No late applications will be accepted!

• If you were in the musical and did not turn in your music books, they need to be turned in to Mrs. Griggs by Monday so they can be returned.

• Ashton Gonzales see Ms. Bernabei period D today. Bring your Chromebook.

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Check out the World Book Day event in room 204!

• The following people please meet with Fr. Dom during homeroom in the religion office next to Mr. Steben's office: Arthur Vandenberg, Landon Balestri, Chipper Rossi, Grace Gahan, Ariana Villava and Lucy Maus.

• Sarah Liu, Alyssa Savitch, Savannah Bray, Mae Hagenbuch please see Ms. Bernabei now. Bring your Chromebook.

  BRUIN SPORTS CENTER

• Good luck to the following teams competing today:

• V baseball @ SBA

• SO, V softball @ SBA

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, April 3, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• None - prayer service

• Celebrate World Book Day with the English department! April 23rd is World Book Day, and we’re hosting a meaningful reading event during homeroom. Plus, there will be exciting gifts waiting for you! If you are interested, join us this Friday, April 4 in Room 204 (Mrs. Rynkewicz’s room) and be part of this wonderful experience!

• All those on the boys and girls track team, athletes and managers please meet in the refectory today at 2:45 for a brief meeting. 

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None - prayer service

  BRUIN SPORTS CENTER

• Good luck to the following teams competing today:

• SO baseball @ Erie

• V baseball @ SBA

• SO softball @ Rock Falls

• V boys tennis @ IMSA