ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 23, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• judicious (adj.) having or exercising sound judgment

• The SBASG executive board is well-respected for their JUDICIOUS decision-making.

• Attention Costa Rica Travelers! Check your email for new information, flight times, destination guide and packing lists!  Read this information carefully so you will have what is needed to participate in all of the exciting activities!  Only 64 days until we take off!!  The next meeting date will be announced soon!

• Our next international trip will take place over Spring Break 2027 for the classes of 2027 & 2028!  We’re going to Belize! See the posters on the first floor & in the science hallway for an itinerary and a list of amazing activities planned for this trip!  Date & time for trip details and enrollment meeting will be announced soon!

• Mark your calendars - our next Last Supper Club outing will be on Thursday, November 13 to Tony’s Butt Shack in Hollowayville! Dinner will be served buffet-style, so grab a plate and join us! Signup will be outside Mr. Steben’s office next week. All are welcome!

• The first girls' TEC is this weekend and it's not too late to sign up. If you would like to strengthen your faith and make new friends, TEC is for you! See Fr. Dom or Mr. Davy for a registration form.

• We'll be making our food pantry delivery this week--thank you for your donation! But we need to start collecting for Thanksgiving dinners for local families. We'd like to concentrate on a single food item—canned corn. Our goal is 375 cans of corn, and we need them by November 14th. Bring a can or two—-or a case!—and help feed needy families for the holiday.   

• Are you interested in television production or culinary arts? Fr. Dom is shooting a PBS cooking segment on campus November 12 and needs a few interns. This is a great opportunity for juniors and seniors to add to their resume. See Fr. Dom for more details.

• AP forms and payment DUE SOON!

• Need extra help in Honors or AP Chem? A previous St. Bede grad is looking to help you out! Contact Mrs. Nambo for more information.

• $5 sweatpants day TOMORROW! Sweatpants must be in good repair and school appropriate. Wear a St. Bede top (t-shirts, crew necks, long sleeve or quarter zip) no hoodies please!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Tula Rue, Karson Kelly, Payton Davis, Terry Chen & Eric Du please see Ms. Bernabei.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Volleyball senior night is TONIGHT! Come cheer on the seniors and the Lady Bruins as they take on Midland.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, October 20, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• hardy (adj.)robust, capable of surviving through adverse conditions 

• I would have expected my plants to be dead by now, but apparently they’re very HARDY.

• Heritage Club would like to wish everyone a happy and bright Diwali! To commemorate this celebration of light over darkness and good over evil, students are invited today to room 204 during homeroom or after school to color their own diya to hang in their locker. 

• Olivia Raef, Lila Koehler, Chloe Brandt, Ashlan Heersink, Shane Rounds and Chipper Rossi please read and reply to email sent by Mrs. Griggs twice last week.

• Tomorrow is PSAT test day!! 9th, 10th & 11th graders need to check the room assignment list posted outside of the Principal’s office and Mrs. Wright’s office.  Be sure to check this today.  Room assignments have been updated from Friday. Be sure to get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast so you can do your best on the test!  See Ms. Bernabei if you have any questions!

• WHAT TO BRING ON TEST DAY: 

• Fully charged Chromebook Charge your Chromebook Overnight the night before the test!!! If your Chromebook is not working correctly you need to see Mr. Hancock TODAY for a loaner.

• Chromebook charging cord

• Calculator – TI-84 or a 4 function calculator. Any other calculator must be approved by your math teacher.

• Pen or pencil - scratch paper will be provided.

• All teachers and students: please log in to BlueBook today to make sure it is up to date for tomorrow’s testing.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None scheduled.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Please refer to the Rolling Schedule.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 16, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• None - shortened schedule

• There will be a Podcast Club meeting Friday after school in room 213. New members are always welcome. We hope to see you there!

• Please add the following to today’s announcements: If anybody is looking for service hours, please see Mrs. Rapp today or tomorrow after school to help stuff envelopes for the annual appeal mailing.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None - shortened schedule

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, October 15, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• frank - (adj) open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpleasant matters.

• Feeling she was being treated unfairly, Miranda had a FRANK conversation with her friends and voiced her concerns.

• If you received an email about Last Supper Club, please get your money to Mr. Steben by the end of the day today.

• Attention Boys Basketball players: the season is coming up quickly! We will have Open Gym Thursday, October 16 from 6:00-7:30pm.

• Maggie Arkins, Alp Arslan, Lily Bosnich, Noah Buck, Anna Cyrocki, Isaac Kang, Jillian Pinter, Xana Song, and Larissa Zhang – Your Common App is due in 14 days and requires a letter of recommendation from your counselor. You need to complete and submit your Academic Resume to Ms. Bernabei by the end of this week or your letter will end up being very general.  See your email for the link.

• All softball players that played last year and freshman interested in playing this spring have been sent an email with a google form to complete.  If you did not receive an email from Mrs. Griggs, please send her an email so she can add you to the list and send you the google form. 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• AMC math competitors will meet today (10/15) at 2:45 in Room 210 (Mrs. Morrow’s room)!  See you there!

• Brady Blomquist, see Mr. Steben.

• Ian Durdan, Tula Rue, Nolan Siebert, Randall Simone, Cayden Smith, Gino Taylor, Lily Tielebein, Luke Vogelgesang see Ms. Bernabei now and bring your Chromebook.

• Kale Jasiek come to room 204 NOW!

• Bryson Boudreau, Danny Huang, Jamon Guo, Jack Duncan, James Arkins, Henry Duttlinger, Jan Maldonado, Caleb Heersink, Genavyve Barnes, and Harrison Fess, please check your emails for a message from Mr. Steben. Now, immediately, post-haste.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Tonight is the first ever home soccer match for St. Bede Academy on our own campus! The field is lined, and the lights will be bright! Come join us tonight at 6:00 as the Bruins take on A-Town!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, October 14, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• None - PTC schedule

• If you received an email about Last Supper Club, please get your money to Mr. Steben by the end of the day tomorrow, Wednesday 10/15.

• Attention Boys Basketball players: the season is coming up quickly! We will have Open Gym Tuesday, October 14 and Thursday, October 16 from 6:00-7:30pm.

• Mr. Davy is looking for ten students to help form a leadership team for the upcoming blood drive. If you are interested, please see Mr. Davy ASAP. This is a great way to gain leadership experience, help our community, and build up a resume for college! 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None - PTC schedule

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Congratsulations to the Boys and Girls cross country teams for their outstanding running performance yesterday at the 53rd annual Columbus Day Invitational. The guys were led by RJ Hermosillo and Chris Gedraidis who were 58th and 64th. They were followed by Bryce Keckler, Mason Haskell, and Dominik Avila who were 68th, 80th, and 83rd. Rounding out the scoring was Adrian Hermosillo and Graham Ross who were 84th and 88th. The guys team finished 12th. For the ladies they were led by Jemma Finley who finished 30th and Yesenia Avilia 102nd. The F/S Boys and in an Open race Joe Savitch was a medal winner at 18th and Jonathan Ma was 27th. In the Open Eric Du and Devin Steil were 13th and 19th. It was a great day for the Bruins CC team.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, October 8, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• decorous (adj.)socially proper, appropriate 

• Being grateful, Dr. Lawrence displayed DECOROUS behavior toward his host.

• If you signed up for Last Supper Club, please be sure to get $20 to Mr. Steben ASAP.

• Congratulations to Emma Slingsby for winning Daughters of the American Revolution and Weston Heersink for winning Sons of the American Revolution. The DAR/SAR Citizenship winners exemplify the following qualities: Leadership, Dependability, Service, and Patriotism in school, home, and community. Well done, as this is a big honor! We are so proud of you!!!

• Attention Golfers: golf bags will be collected Tuesday after school in the golf room.

• Mr. Davy is looking for ten students to help form a leadership team for the upcoming blood drive. If you are interested, please meet in Room 227 tomorrow during homeroom. This is a great way to gain leadership experience, help our community, and build up a resume for college! 

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Gavin Lamboley, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, October 7, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• captivate (v.)to get the attention of, hold 

• The fireworks CAPTIVATED Connor, who had never seen such things before.

• After announcements on Tuesday, October 7th, there will be a wrestling meeting in the basement classroom 31 for all wrestlers and anyone considering joining this season. The meeting will take place during homeroom.

• If you signed up for Last Supper Club, please be sure to get $20 to Mr. Steben ASAP.

• Heritage Club invites everyone to the Loft during homeroom today to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival! Please join some of our international student body as they teach you about the origins of the festival and share food and crafts to celebrate today.

• Although we will not be in school Friday, our new Bible study group, "Sacro Speco" will be meeting on Friday at 3 p.m. in the Abbey Church. We'll be studying the scripture passages that will be proclaimed at Mass on Sunday, so you will be better prepared to hear God's message through his holy word. See Fr. Dom for more information.

• Do you like pizza? Do you want to become a better Christian and a better leader in school and elsewhere? Sign up for our "Pizza Retreat with Papa Dom" this Saturday right here at Saint Bede. You'll find info on posters around the school. You can also sign up with Fr. Dom in the chaplain's office. Cost is $25, but scholarships are available. Don't miss out on this delicious opportunity!

• Mrs. Griggs would like to thank everyone that participated and attended  the variety show Friday night.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• All returning wrestlers, and new potential wrestlers, please come to room 31 in the basement now.

• All Ambassadors report to the Fishbowl.

• Come celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in the Loft! All are welcome and encouraged to stop by and celebrate.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, October 6, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• None - Late Start

• Mid-Autumn Festival is coming next Monday! Since we don't have homeroom on Monday, the activities are moved to Tuesday homeroom in the Loft. Mooncake slices will be served for whoever attends! If you are a pitch-up winner, you will receive a full mooncake!  Come to the Loft on Tuesday during Homeroom! More interesting activities are waiting for you! 

• After announcements on Tuesday, October 7th, there will be a wrestling meeting in the basement classroom 31 for all wrestlers and anyone considering joining this season. The meeting will take place during homeroom.

• AP forms and payments deadline is next month! Please get those in ASAP. If you have any questions see Mrs. Nambo.

• Seniors, keep an eye out for an email from Mrs. Nambo this week regarding Prom Committee.

• Lisa Huang please see Mrs. Rynkewicz before you leave TODAY!

• If you signed up for Last Supper Club, please be sure to get $20 to Mr. Steben ASAP.

• Ryan Zusefin: Please see Mr. Hancock and bring your chrome book.

• Danny Garcia see Ms. Bernabei E1 today.

• Ambassadors: we will meet tomorrow 10/7 during Homeroom.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None - late start

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, October 3, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• balk (v.) to stop, block abruptly 

• Jillian’s boss BALKED at her request for another raise.

• Students participating in today’s parade, keep in mind you are a representative of St. Bede. Show the community what the Spirit of St. Bede is and refrain from obnoxious, inappropriate yelling and throwing candy with excessive force. If you are playing music on your float make sure it is appropriate. Keep all of your garbage gathered and held down so it is not flying into the streets. Treat your drivers and their equipment with respect and thank them for their time. Be loud, Be proud and Be Bruin!

• Cross Country and Soccer teams need to be at the shelter BY 4:00 pm to be picked up by the City of Peru trucks for parade line up.

• All other teams should arrive to the parade lineup at Washington Park in Peru by 4:30 AT THE LATEST unless you want to arrive earlier to decorate your float. DON’T FORGET CANDY!

• Faculty/Staff: please check your mailbox after your lunch for a message about the Variety Show tonight.

• SBASG members- there will be emails today and TeamReach app notifications throughout the weekend. Please be checking!

• Mid-Autumn Festival is coming next Monday! Since we don't have homeroom on Monday, the activities are moved to Tuesday homeroom in the Loft. Mooncake slices will be served for whoever attends! If you are a pitch-up winner, you will receive a full mooncake!  Come to the Loft on Tuesday during Homeroom! More interesting activities are waiting for you! 

• After announcements on Tuesday, October 7th, there will be a wrestling meeting in the basement classroom 31 for all wrestlers and anyone considering joining this season. The meeting will take place during homeroom.

• Ella Lamboley, Lila Koehler, Chipper Rossi, and Ariana Villava, please check your email for a message from Mr. Steben.

• All students are welcome at the homecoming dance! We want you there having fun and making memories with your classmates. You can still sign up. See or email Mrs. Theisinger! Please don’t let a financial hardship or not having a date stop you from going! The dance is this Sunday from 7:00p-9:00p. We’ll have raffles and a caricature artist! Come join the fun!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• A large homecoming spirit wear photo will be taken during homeroom in the science center.  Students and faculty please come down for a photo!

• Kevin Chang, Gavin Guo, and Cate Moench please come to room 204 NOW during homeroom.

• Ty Carls please see Mrs. Theisinger during homeroom.

• All Girl's Basketball players to Room 324 during Homeroom.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Attention ALL STUDENTS. Please enjoy all activities this weekend. Homecoming is a time for students to make lifelong memories centered around their school with their friends. Please fill the student sections, take tons of pictures, and show us what the Spirit of St. Bede is all about!!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, October 2, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• None - worship schedule

• Congrats to the seniors on your big win at PowderPuff last night! Next up on our homecoming events will be the parade tomorrow evening! Can’t wait to see you there!

• All Girl's Basketball players to Room 324 during Homeroom on Friday, October 3rd. If you have a study hall periods B, D, E1, or F, you may also swing by anytime this week to fill something out during those periods instead. 

• Larissa Zhang, Willy Sramek & KJ Mudge please see Ms. Bernabei sometime today.

• Ms. Bernabei will be available in the Loft again today for a College Application Workshop.  Bring your Chromebook and your lunch.

• What is the Mid-Autumn Festival? Stop by the Loft Tuesday during Homeroom and find out!

• After announcements on Tuesday, October 7th, there will be a wrestling meeting in the basement classroom 31 for all wrestlers and anyone considering joining this season. The meeting will take place during homeroom.

• Congratulations to Bruin Golfers on a great session representing the Academy the way it should be done. Good luck to our 2 sectional qualifiers Jacob Flavin and Caden Carls - good luck on Monday.

• All students are welcome at the homecoming dance! We want you there having fun and making memories with your classmates. You can still sign up. See or email Mrs. Theisinger! Please don’t let a financial hardship or not having a date stop you from going!

• The following students need to see Mrs. Theisinger at some time today: Ty Carls, Ariana Villava, Lillian Wray, and Bryce Stuepfert.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None - worship schedule

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, October 1, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• absolution (n.) freedom from blame, guilt, sin 

• Once all the facts were known, the jury gave Dr. Lawrence ABSOLUTION by giving a verdict of not guilty.

• It’s PowderPuff time at St. Bede Academy! Keep the Homecoming fun rolling tonight at 6:45 at the football field, as the Juniors take on seniors for the annual PowderPuff Football Game. Concessions will also be available. All students should show up and show out - you won’t want to miss this showdown! 

• ​Ambassadors: check your emails for a message from Mr. Steben.

• Congratulations to the Ladies Golf team on a great season. Good luck to your 3 Sectional qualifiers Aliyanna Arteaga, Anna Cyrocki and Mae Hagenbuch. Thanks to all the spotters on the course the regionals ran smoothly thanks to your help. Great job!

• Reminder to seniors who are signed up to attend a Rotary meeting: You must be in good standing in your E and F period classes or you may not be allowed to go.

• Seniors – The FAFSA is now available. This is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You will need to submit this form to get student loans, free grant money and scholarships awarded by your college.  Every senior going to college after graduation should submit the FAFSA. Go to this link: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support. You will need your parents' help to do this.

• IVCC students, check your email for your Lunch & E period schedule for Friday, Oct 3rd.

• All Girl's Basketball players to Room 324 during Homeroom on Friday, October 3rd. If you have a study hall periods B, D, E1, or F, you may also swing by anytime this week to fill something out during those periods instead. 

• Seniors, come to the College Application Workshop today during E1 and E2 in the Loft. Bring your Chromebook and your lunch.

• Yannis Yong see Ms. Bernabei in the Loft today during E1. Bring your Chromebook.

• Variety show rehearsal tonight will begin at 8pm.  (immediately following the powder puff game) Everyone participating must  be present for this rehearsal and it will be run in show order with MC introductions.  Once you have performed you may leave.  The order will be posted in the google classroom later today.

• All students are welcome at the homecoming dance! We want you there having fun and making memories with your classmates. You can still sign up. See or email Mrs. Theisinger! Please don’t let a financial hardship or not having a date stop you from going!

• If you did not receive your Homecoming shirts please see Mr. Makransky.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Caiden Kolodziej, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

• Would the following students please meet Mrs. Rapp in the Loft: Aliyanna Arteaga, Brady Blomquist, Gretchen Carden, Damien Dissell, Jonathan Garcia, Kahne Gentert, Kiley Gentert, Caleb Heersink, Adrian Hermosillo, Bryce Keckler, Jan Maldonado Guzman, Maliya Massamba, Ian Maurer, Isriel Monterastelli, Landon Moss, Fernando Orozco, Jyllian Pozzi, Lily Tielebein and Yaneli Walker.

• Anyone that is dressed alike and did not get their photo taken today by a yearbook staff person or Mrs. Griggs and would like to have a yearbook photo taken, please meet in the science center for a photo opportunity.

• Harrison Fess, Noah Buck, Jillian Pinter, Mae Hagenbuch, Lily Bosnich, Maggie Arkins see Ms. Bernabei now. Bring your Chromebook.

• Will the following students please see Mrs. Theisinger during homeroom: Ty Carls, Ariana Villava, Lillian Wray, Bryce Stuepfert, Gus Burr, Willy Sramek, and KJ Mudge.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Congrats to the girls and boys Cross Country teams for their participation at the Tri-County Conference meet yesterday. Leading the way for the Ladies was Jemma Finley who was All-Conference by placing 4th overall. Also scoring for the ladies was Yesnia Avila who was 17th. The Guys they were led by R.J. Hermosillo Jr. who place 6th overall and received an All-Conference selection. Also scoring for the guys was Adrian Hermosillo, Dominik Avila, Bryce Keckler, Mason Haskell, Chris Gedraitis, Graham Ross, Preston Vasquez, Joe Savitch, Eric Du, Jonathan Ma, and Devin Steil. The Boys team finished 3rd. Overall.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, September 30, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• None - pep assembly schedule

• Pre-season Girls Basketball Meeting for all players interested. Meet in the gym right after school on Tuesday, September 30th at 2:40 PM.

• Ian Durden, Jonathan Garcia, Karson Kelly , Maliya Massamba, Sunshine Camacho please meet Ms. Bernabei in the Loft at the beginning of E1. Bring your Chromebook.

• ATTENTION AMC MATH COMPETITORS:  There will be a meeting at 2:45 on Wednesday this week (10/1) in Mrs. Morrow’s room (room 210).

• Today is the last day to buy tickets during lunches! Please see Mrs. Theisinger if you need other arrangements made. Several of you were sent an email yesterday explaining that you were either missing a guest form or a payment. Please check that ASAP!

• Freshmen and sophomore SBASG members- be on the lookout for an email today regarding Powderpuff tomorrow night!

• Bronko Withey, please come to the main office NOW.

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• None - no homeroom today

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, September 29, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• zealous (adj.) fervent, filled with eagerness in pursuit of something 

• The seniors gave Yannis a ZEALOUS welcome upon seeing him in class.

• Pre-season Girls Basketball Meeting for all players interested. Meet in the gym right after school on Tuesday, September 30th at 2:40 PM.

• Mid-Autumn Festival is coming on October 6th! Heritage Club members are needed for assisting in the loft during homeroom on October 6th, Monday, and October 7th, Tuesday. Service hours will be offered to Heritage Club members who participate in helping! Anyone who has any question or wants to sign up, please email Lisa Huang.

• You can still get your homecoming tickets today and tomorrow during lunch! They are $20 each. See Mrs. Theisinger with any questions!

• A special thank you to the following SBASG members who spent most of their Sunday decorating for Homecoming: AJ Hermes, Ariana Villava, Bruno Baker, Bryce Stuepfert, Carson Riva, David De La Torre, Ella Lamboley, Elsie Soliman, Emerald De La Torre, Grace Gahan, Hanna Waszkowiak, Jack Hermes, Johnny Michael, Jose De La Torre, Landon Balestri, Lila Koehler, Lily Bosnich, Macy Strauch, Maggie Arkins, Mary Simonetta, Parker McClain, Stella Denny, Stuart McGunnigal, Weston Heersink, and Yannis Yong. They worked hard to create an exciting atmosphere so please be respectful of their efforts by leaving all decorations where they are!

• If you are dressed for Home of the Free today, please report to the PSC stairs for a group photo!

• ATTENTION AMC MATH COMPETITORS:  There will be a meeting at 2:45 on Wednesday this week (10/1) in Mrs. Morrow’s room (room 210).

• Variety show rehearsal tonight from 7-9 in the gym.  You may come and practice any time, Wednesday's rehearsal will go in order and will run with MC’s.  Everyone participating in the show must be at tonight and Wednesday’s practice.

• Be on the look out for yearbook staff this week.  They will have cameras to take photos of all of the creative theme day costumes! A large group photo will be taken today in the science center during homeroom of all students dressed in their country’s colors. Please come for a photo!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Lena Sartin, Nevaeh Mavis, Ella Mudge, Gino Ferrari, Carson Riva, & AJ Hermes, see Mr. Steben in his office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, September 26, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• wallow (v.) to indulge in an emotion or experience, often in a self-indulgent or prolonged way

• My roommate can’t get over her breakup with her boyfriend and now just WALLOWS in self-pity.

• SBA’s Podcast Club will be having its first meeting today after school in room 213. If you are interested in telling stories, interviewing people, or even just talking about your favorite topics, Podcast Club might be the place for you. Students of all experience levels are invited. Interested parties should join the Google Classroom page with the code: 36mkjabb

• Pre-season Girls Basketball Meeting for all players interested. Meet in the gym right after school on Tuesday, September 30th at 2:40 PM.

• Are you hoping to deepen your prayer life and live your faith more fully? Consider making a TEC retreat. Teens Encounter Christ is a local retreat program. The first Girls' TEC is the weekend of October 25-27. See Fr. Dom or Mr. Davy for more information.

• Congratulations to Bruin golfers earning All-Conference honors - Anna Cyrocki, Mae Hagenbuch, Gavin Lamboley, Jacob Flavin and Zach Husser. Great job, good luck at Regionals next week.

• Homecoming tickets will be on sale this week and next during lunches! They are $20 each. You can also pick up your guest request forms during lunch or in the main office if you are planning to bring a guest from a different school! You cannot buy a homecoming ticket for a non-SBA student until you have turned in your guest request form. See Mrs. Theisinger with any questions!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Fiona Robinson, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

• Stage Rats come see Ms. Staggs in room 213 now.

• Jill Pinter and Maggie Arkins, please see Mrs. Pearse in the development office.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• JV Football won last night 32-12 over Burlington Central. The athletes played extremely well and are maturing. The future is bright!

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, September 25, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• vacillate (v.) to fluctuate, hesitate 

• I prefer a definite answer, but my boss kept VACILLATING between the options available to us.

• SBA’s Podcast Club will be having its first meeting this Friday after school in room 213. If you are interested in telling stories, interviewing people, or even just talking about your favorite topics, Podcast Club might be the place for you. Students of all experience levels are invited. Interested parties should join the Google Classroom page with the code: 36mkjabb

• Pre-season Girls Basketball Meeting for all players interested. Meet in the gym right after school on Tuesday, September 30th at 2:40 PM.

• Homecoming tickets will be on sale beginning this week and next during lunches! They are $20 each. You can also pick up your guest request forms during lunch if you are planning to bring a guest from a different school! You cannot buy a homecoming ticket for a non-SBA student until you have turned in your guest request form. See Mrs. Theisinger with any questions!

• Junior and Senior girls- an email was sent yesterday from Mrs. Theisinger regarding Powder Puff to those who are planning to either play or be in attendance. If you think you should have received this email but did not, please see or email Mrs. Theisinger ASAP!

• There will be an SBASG meeting during homeroom today in the Fishbowl for all members including our newly elected freshmen!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Stage Rats and anyone curious about what a Stage Rat is come see Ms. Staggs in room 213.

• Reid Lenhausen, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

• Would the following students, please see Mrs. Rapp in the Loft: Emma Mavity, Ayla Yeske, Landon Boggio, Daniel Garcia, Kamila Oritz, Dominik Avila, Michael Benge, Isabella Camacho, Isaac Caracheo, Nicholas Del Pilar, Sadie Dugosh, Quinn Entrican, Hunter Freeman, Nicolette Hanck, Olivia Hunter, Areesah Joop, Jyzel Martin, Olivia Raef, Addison Raffety, Josephine Trujillo and Hanna Waszkowiak.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• St Bede finished 4th at a multi-team meet in Oregon last night. The team was led by Dominik Avila and Adrian Hermosillo finishing 16th and 17th. Also helping the Bruins were RJ Hermosillo 19th, Bryce Keckler 21st, Mason Haskell 22nd, Joe Savitch 26th, Jonathan Ma 30th, Chris Gedraitis 32nd,  Eric Du 33rd, Graham Ross 34th, Preston Vasquez 38th, and Devin Stiel 44th.  For the Lady Bruins they were led by Jemma Finley who finished 3rd, and Yasenia Avila 16th. Next meet is Saturday at the Boiler Invitational in Kewanee.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Wednesday, September 24, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• utilitarian (adj.) relating to or aiming at usefulness 

• The beautiful, fragile vase couldn’t hold flowers or serve any other UTILITARIAN purpose.

• The Rule of Saint Benedict says that one of the tools of good works is to relieve the poor. Show the Spirit of Saint Bede by bringing in your food donation for the local food pantry.

• Homecoming tickets will be on sale beginning this week during lunches! They are $20 each. You can also pick up your guest request forms during lunch if you are planning to bring a guest from a different school! You cannot buy a homecoming ticket for a non-SBA student until you have turned in your guest request form. See Mrs. Theisinger with any questions!

• Junior and Senior girls- an email was sent from Mrs. Theisinger regarding Powder Puff to those who are planning to either play or be in attendance. If you think you should have received this email but did not, please see or email Mrs. Theisinger ASAP.

• Ambassadors. Check your email now for a message from Mr. Steben.

• SBA’s Podcast Club will be having its first meeting this Friday after school in room 213. If you are interested in telling stories, interviewing people, or even just talking about your favorite topics, Podcast Club might be the place for you. Students of all experience levels are invited. Interested parties should join the Google Classroom page with the code: 36mkjabb

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Jillian Pinter, Kate Duncan and Chloe Brandt, please see Fr. Dom in his office during homeroom.

• Would the following students please see Mrs. Rapp in the Loft: Landon Boggio, Ashton Gonzales, Weston Heesink, Nevaeh Mavis, Ella Mudge, Kamila Oritz, Trajan Raffety, Lena Sartin, Devin Steil, Battista Verucchi, Ayla Yeske, Yesenia Avila, Demian Baker, Daniel Garcia, Ashlan Heersink, RJ Hermosillo, Emma Mavity, Erin Sartin, Macy Stauch, Judith Torres, Maleigha Trench, Ariana Villava, Kerstin Williams and Lillian Wray.

• These students need to see Mr. Hancock during homeroom: Dominic Avila, Ty Carls, Jameson Daley, Nicholas Del Pilar, Jacob Inman, Preston Vasquez, Alec Tomsha, Ranbir Saini, and Maks Baker.

• Brennen Hirst, Niko Pappas and Ishvir Singh report to the Chemistry lab during homeroom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Tuesday, September 23, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• tractable (adj.) easily controlled 

• The horse was so TRACTABLE, Jillian didn’t even need a bridle.

• Join Heritage Club as we learn how to make elotes and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! All materials will be provided for you, so all you need to do is show up ready to try the delicious treat. There will also be a chance to win a $15 gift card to La Michoacana in LaSalle during the event. See more information on Heritage Club's Google Classroom page: kg3yg4g. Sign up by today!

• College Information Night for Parents & Students at every grade level – Tonight, Tues, Sept 23 in the PSC, 6-7:30 pm. This presentation is geared toward seniors but there will be important info for students at every grade level. It's never too early to start planning for college!  There will be lots of specific info for seniors currently working on their college apps! See Ms. Bernabei with questions.

• SBA’s Podcast Club will be having its first meeting this Friday after school in room 213. If you are interested in telling stories, interviewing people, or even just talking about your favorite topics, Podcast Club might be the place for you. Students of all experience levels are invited. Interested parties should join the Google Classroom page with the code: 36mkjabb

• Homecoming tickets will be on sale beginning this week during lunches! They are $20 each. You can also pick up your guest request forms during lunch if you are planning to bring a guest from a different school! You cannot buy a homecoming ticket for a non-SBA student until you have turned in your guest request form. See Mrs. Theisinger with any questions!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Maggie Arkins, Anna Cyrocki, Emerald De La Torre, Mae Hagenbuch, Ruby Michels, and Jill Pinter, please see Mr. Steben in his office.

• Everyone participating in the homecoming variety show please meet in choir room for a quick meeting during homeroom today. There is still time to sign up to participate in the homecoming variety show.  If you are thinking about it, please come to the meeting today during homeroom and sign up.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Congrats to the JV golf team finishing 2 at the Bureau Valley JV Invite yesterday. The Baby Bruins were led by individuals placing in the top 12, Ian Durdan 9th, Henry Burr 7th, and Henry Duttlinger 3rd.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Monday, September 22, 2025

SAT Word of the Day:

• serene (adj.) calm, untroubled 

• Miranda stood in front of the Mona Lisa, puzzling over the famous woman’s SERENE smile.

• Join Heritage Club as we learn how to make elotes and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! All materials will be provided for you, so all you need to do is show up ready to try the delicious treat. There will also be a chance to win a $15 gift card to La Michoacana in LaSalle during the event. See more information on Heritage Club's Google Classroom page: kg3yg4g. Sign up by Tuesday, Sept. 23

• The Spirit of Saint Bede was on display over the weekend! On behalf of the Knights of Columbus Father Marquette Council #1775 - A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to the Saint Bede students who gave up a big part of their Saturday & Sunday this past weekend to raise money for the State wide KC Tootsie Roll Drive ! The donations collected will benefit special charities in the Illinois Valley.

• College Information Night for Parents & Students at every grade level – Tomorrow night, Tues, Sept 23 in the PSC, 6-7:30 pm. This presentation is geared toward seniors but there will be important info for students at every grade level. It's never too early to start planning for college!  There will be lots of specific info for seniors currently working on their college apps! See Ms. Bernabei with questions.

• The first variety show rehearsal is tomorrow night in the gym from 7-9 pm.  If you are signed up, you must come between 7-9 to perform your act.  It does not need to be perfect.

• There will be a meeting in the choir room during homeroom Tuesday for ALL participants in the homecoming variety show.  Seniors may send 1 representative for their skit to the meeting.

• Homecoming tickets will be on sale beginning this week during lunches! They are $20 each. You can also pick up your guest request forms during lunch if you are planning to bring a guest from a different school! You cannot buy a homecoming ticket for a non-SBA student until you have turned in your guest request form. See Mrs. Theisinger with any questions!

HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Will the following Golfers see coach cummings in the art studio during homeroom to get the golf app working: Caiden Kolodziej, Henry Burr, and Ian Durdan.

• Carson Riva come to room 204 NOW.

• The following students need to report to Mrs. Theisinger during homeroom today: Sara Ruiz, Shane Rounds, Lucy Maus, Faith Ankiewicz, Matilda Mitchell, Pristeen Baker, Ariana Villava, and Judith Torres.

BRUIN SPORTSCENTER

• Congratulations to all the St. Bede Cross Country runners who ran Saturday at the Dale Donner Invitational. The F/S finished 4th and were led by Dominik Avila 23rd, Adrian Hermosilo 24th, Joe Savitch 35th, Mason Haskell, Bryce Keckler 40th, Jonathan Ma 59th, For the Varsity Boys they were led by R.J. Hermosillo 89th, Chris Gedraitis 101st, Graham Ross 120th, Preston Vasquez 123rd, Eric Du 146h and Devin Steil 171st. For the Varsity girls Jemma Finley was 24th, and 124th. Great job.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday, September 19, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

  ➢ replete (adj.) full, abundant

  ■ The unedited version was REPLETE with profanity.

  ❖ We need to spill the tea! Join Tea Club! Google classroom code is pr2rsvy7, or see Mr. Fess.

  ❖ Attention all students interested in the AMC Math competition that will be held at St. Bede in

  November, please join our google classroom with code: d7uznagj as soon as possible. All competition

  information will be relayed through this site.

  ❖ Join Heritage Club as we learn how to make elotes and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! All

  materials will be provided for you, so all you need to do is show up ready to try the delicious treat. There

  will also be a chance to win a $15 gift card to La Michoacana in LaSalle during the event. See more

  information on Heritage Club's Google Classroom page: kg3yg4g. Sign up by Tuesday, Sept. 23

  ❖ Mrs. Nambo’s G period class please report to Mrs. Horst’s room 211!!!

  ❖ Last Supper Club will be going to Tee Box in Spring Valley on Thursday, October 16. If you want to

  attend, but missed Wednesday’s meeting, please sign up outside Mr. Steben’s office.

  ❖ It’s not to late to sign up for the variety show! Information I posted on bulletin boards and has been

  emailed. First rehearsal is this Tuesday at 7pm in the gym. Google Code to sign up is g7i54mxx

  ❖ Junior and senior girls- the last day to purchase powderpuff shirts is today during homeroom, lunch, or

  your study hall! They are $15 a piece and you have to pay for your shirt when you sign up. No

  experience is needed to play, but you are running out of time to sign up. See Mrs. Theisinger ASAP if

  you are unable to sign up during any of these times!

  ❖ Elections for the class of 2029 representatives are TODAY. The ballot will be sent to your inbox at the

  start of homeroom. Be prepared to vote as soon as you see it sent!

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

  ❖ Ambassadors, please meet in the Loft. Bring your planners!

  ❖ Savannah Bray to the main office now please.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Thursday, September 18, 2025

• SAT Word of the Day:

• quell (v.) to control or diffuse a potentially explosive situation 

• The skilled leader deftly quelled the rebellion.

• The Diocese is offering a day retreat for High School girls, hosted by Sister M. Karolyn Nunes at the ISU Newman Center in Normal on Saturday, September 27. There is NO COST, and the deadline to register is a week from today, Thursday, 9/25.  The QR Code and the link to register in on posters around the school.

• Let's begin our annual food collection for Homecoming! The Big Blue Cart is waiting for your donation of canned or boxed goods.  

• Haven't been to confession in awhile? Remember that the sacrament of Reconciliation is available by appointment with Fr.Dom, or just drop by the chaplain's office in room 216.

• We need to spill the tea!  Join Tea Club!  Google classroom code is pr2rsvy7, or see Mr. Fess.

• Ambassadors will meet tomorrow during homeroom. Bring your planners!

• Get your homecoming shirts now. Store closes today at midnight. Link is in the announcements! Click here to order shirts!

• Junior and senior girls- powderpuff shirts are available for purchase this week during lunch in the loft! They are $15 a piece and you have to pay for your shirt when you sign up. No experience is needed to play, but you are running out of time to sign up. The shirt order will be placed tomorrow.

• Elections for the class of 2029 representatives are this Friday, 9/19. The ballot will be sent to your inbox at the start of the homeroom. Be prepared to vote as soon as you see it sent! It’s not too late to turn in your petition or your google slide. Please see Mrs. Theisinger with any questions!

• Attention all students interested in the AMC Math competition that will be held at St. Bede in November, please join our google classroom with code: d7uznagj as soon as possible.  All competition information will be relayed through this site.

• Students—please make sure you are in the proper school uniform. All students are expected to dress appropriately at all times. Regular School Uniform from School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger is required for all incoming freshmen and transfer students for the 2025–2026 school year and beyond. Not Permitted: Cargo shorts and rolled-up skirts are not allowed. Thank you for doing your part to represent St. Bede Academy with pride and professionalism

  HOMEROOM MEETINGS

• Emma Huffaker to the main office.

• Andrii Rudenko, please see Mr. Steben in his office in room 128.