Al Reger Winners Model
Strong Leadership Breah Banks Since arriving in seventh grade, Breah Banks has continuously exemplified what it means to be academically focused, collaborative, and emotionally attuned to her peers. Breah is an AP student and a member of the National Honor Society, the National Language Honor Society, and the National History Honor Society. In addition to her scholarly achievements, Breah excels in co-curricular activities. She ably represented BSM at both the state and national speech qualifier tournaments, earning sixth place and fourth place respectively, and served as captain in her senior year. Building on her public speaking experience, Breah also served as captain of the Mock Trial team and earned fourth place at the state tournament. With her plans to study law, Breah also participated as an extern with the Juvenile Justice Court and the United States District Court of Minnesota. This year, during what has become one of the most transformational periods in our national history, Breah applied her astuteness, sensitivity, and commitment to equity in her work as a student facilitator for the students of color affinity group. She co-founded the Female Affinity Meeting, a group for young female minority students in our community. Throughout her time at BSM, and on multiple fronts, she has helped bridge crucial dialogue between students and administrators. Furthermore, Breah pursued her commitment to equity outside of the classroom through her involvement with the Minneapolis chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc, serving as both vice president and president.
Breah was the recipient of the Patti Healy Weber Scholarship award this year and will begin the next phase of her education at Spelman College. She plans to study political science and psychology, with post-graduate plans to attend law school. Her journey is sure to be marked by excellence and thoughtfulness.
Al Reger winners Breah Banks and Joe Marinaro posed “socially distant” by the Norway spruce that was the gift of the Class of 2020.
The BSM community is very proud of the 2020 Al Reger Award winners. Thank you Joe and Breah for your effectiveness as team captains and for your leadership and service within the Benilde-St. Margaret’s community. You have served as incredible role models by embodying the spirit of what it truly means to be a Red Knight.
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