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Apr
12
Fri
Discovery Day April 12 @ Saint John's Prep
Apr 12 @ 7:45 am – 12:30 pm

A Discovery Day at Saint John’s Prep is a great way for students in grades 5-11 to experience our co-ed school.  You are invited to spend the day on campus with a current student and attend our innovative classes, meet our teachers, and be immersed in our community.

Coming to a Discovery Day is also a great way for parents to learn about Variable Tuition, our academic programs, go on a campus tour, learn about the Benedictine tradition, and more!

We look forward to meeting you!

         Schedule your visit       
Our upcoming Discovery Days:
  • Monday, November 6
  • Friday, December 1
  • Monday, January 22
  • Friday, February 16
  • Monday, March 18
  • Friday, April 12

Have questions? Call or email Amanda Henry at 320-363-3332 or ahenry001@sjprep.net

Apr
25
Thu
Alumni Social at Wandering Leaf Brewing @ Wandering Leaf Brewing Co
Apr 25 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Alumni Social
April 25, 2024
Wandering Leaf Brewing
St. Paul

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Join us at Wandering Leaf Brewing in St. Paul for an alumni social! This causal party will be in the early evening. We’re working out the details and will share more information very soon!

Apr
27
Sat
Grand Tour of Nations 2024 @ Gorecki Center
Apr 27 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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April 27, 2024
Gorecki Center
5:30-9:30pm
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Grand Tour of Nations is a party for parents, grandparents, alumni and friends to come together and support Saint John’s Prep. Proceeds from Grand Tour provide vital funding for student scholarships and programs. This fundraiser will be held on April 27, 2024 at the Gorecki Center on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict. We are excited to host a spectacular event with a delicious dinner, silent auction, live auction and giving moment. We hope you will join us on this spectacular evening to support our school and students!

Our destination this year is India! Our volunteers are already working on spectacular décor and a delicious menu to transport our Grand Tour Guests to India on April 27.

Thanks to your participation and generosity at the 2023 event, Grand Tour raised over $250,000 for student programs and scholarships! We hope to surpass that amount in 2024! If you would like to be a part of the 2023 event’s success, contact Jill Pauly, Director of Communications and Events via email jpauly@sjprep.net or Sara Gabrielson, Annual Giving Manager, at sgabriels001@sjprep.net.

DONATE AN ITEM OR BECOME A SPONSOR

You can ensure the success of Grand Tour of Nations by contributing to the silent or live auction. Take a look at our wishlist for donation ideas. If you aren’t sure what to donate, you could contribute money and our volunteers will create a basket in your name. You can drop items off at school or request that a volunteer picks it up. Have sports tickets, concert tickets or other experiences? Our volunteers would love to offer them in the live or silent auction! Contact Jill Pauly for further details.

Sponsors are such an integral part of Grand Tour of Nations. Your support directly impacts the educational experience of our students by providing scholarship and programming funding. Sara Gabrielson, Annual Giving Manager, at sgabriels001@sjprep.net to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!
For business owners, advertising through Grand Tour can really help get the word out to potential clients. We hope you will consider becoming a sponsor!

$10,000 CASH RAFFLE

Our Grand Tour of Nations raffle has a $10,000 cash grand prize in 2024! We’ll host the raffle live during our Grand Tour of Nations program on April 27, 2024 at the Gorecki Center on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, MN. Tickets are $100 each and only 350 will be sold.
(Only 350 tickets will be sold at $100/ticket. Prizes include a $10,000, $2,500, $1,000, & $500. The Grand Prize winner is responsible for all applicable taxes. Ticket holders need not be present to win)
You can purchase your raffle ticket today by calling 320-363-3316 or mail a check noting your desire to purchase a raffle ticket to:

Saint John’s Prep School Attn: Advancement Office
2280 Watertower Road
Box 4000
Collegeville, MN 56321

You may also purchase a raffle ticket online using an electronic bank transfer. Click here to order your raffle tickets online!

Jun
28
Fri
Alumni Weekend 2024 @ Saint John's Prep
Jun 28 @ 10:00 am – Jun 30 @ 5:00 am

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Please join us for Alumni Weekend 2024 at Saint John’s Prep!
June 28-30, 2024
Register for Meals and Activities

We are planning special events for alumni of all ages on campus June 28-30, 2024. We hope you will join us for this fun day of campus tours, great food and lots time to reminisce! Below is a tentative list of events we are planning. If you would like help plan the weekend or need assistance getting your class together, contact Alumni and Community Engagement Manager Hazel Anderson-Larson

Accommodations
On-campus accommodations are available through Saint John’s University Events. Follow this link to book a Saint John’s University dorm room on campus. Rooms are available in Benet Hall and the Flynntown Apartments.

There are some rooms available at the Abbey Guesthouse (singles and doubles).  Please call the Abbey Guesthouse receptionist at 320-363-2573 for availability. Make sure to mention you are attending the Prep School Alumni Weekend! (Contact Fr. Cyril Gorman, OSB ,the Guest House group reservations manager, with questions about accommodations.)

A room block is available at the Hilton Garden Inn in Waite Park, near the Park Event Center. Registration for these rooms is now available using this link. You may also call the hotel and directly at 320-640-7990 and use group code: SJP. Please reserve your room in the block by May 27.

Tentative Alumni Weekend Agenda- more events will be added soon!

Friday, June 28

Class of 1964 60th Class Reunion: Dinner at the Quad (Room 170)

Class of 1974 50th Class Reunion: Social at Bad Habit Brewing in St. Joseph

Class of 2004 20th Class Reunion Dinner at the Cold Spring home of Kris and David Fremo

Class of 1984 40th Class Reunion: Happy Hour at the Estates and party at the American Legion

Saturday, June 29

Collegeville Bike Ride with Head of School Jon McGee pre-registration required
9:00am
Weber Center (details will be shared with registrants about a week ahead of the event)

Tour Saint John’s Prep and the Saint Michael Hall Residence (The newly renovated dorm)
9:00am
Meet in the Weber Center

Celebrating 50 Years of Women on Campus
10:00am Details to be shared very soon!

BBQ Lunch pre-registration required
11:30am
Weber Center 

Class Photos
1:00pm
SJP Front Lawn

Afternoon Activities

  • Hang out at Saint John’s Prep
  • Lake Sagatagan Beach
  • Tour HMML Bible Gallery
  • Tour Saint John’s Abbey Woodshop
  • Walk to Stella Marais Chapel
  • Self Guided Tour of the Saint John’s Cemetery 

Alumni Dinner pre-registration required
5:30pm Social
6:00pm Dinner
Br. Willie’s Pub in SJU Sexton Commons, Cash Bar Provided

Sunday, June 30

Mass with the Monks of Saint John’s Abbey
10:30am
Saint John’s Abbey Church

Brunch no reservations needed
11:00am
Saint John’s Refectory

Class of 1964 60th Reunion Celebration @ Saint John's Prep
Jun 28 @ 3:00 pm – Jun 30 @ 10:00 am

Class of 1964 60th Reunion
June 28-30, 2024
REGISTER FOR JUNE 29 AT SAINT JOHN’S PREP

The Class of 1964 is planning an exciting 60th class reunion! Please save the date of June 28-30, 2024 for this wonderful event to reconnect and reminisce. We have planned a Friday night dinner just for the Class of ‘64 in the old Alumni Lounge (Quad 170). There will be a piano available in case anyone would like to play and sing at the same time?! I wonder who that could be? The fee for the dinner is $60 per person and includes dinner, beer, wine and soft drinks. Click here to register for our dinner and all of the great events scheduled for the weekend.

In addition, we have made arrangements to “tour” the old dorms on the 5th floor of the Quad.  We hear that it is still much the same, but we want to verify that in person. Besides the Friday activities for the Class of 64, the “all-school” events are scheduled for Saturday, including lectures, tours of the “new” dorm Saint Michael Hall, group pictures, and a big frolicking dinner at Sexton Commons.  You may know that the Class of ‘74 is celebrating 50 years of women at the Prep School, so that will be a special celebration.

Looking forward to seeing you and your spouse/partner on June 28th. Registration online is at www.sprep.net/events.

Bob Kessler, Tom Moyer, Jim Cox, John Sipe, Phil Ledermann, and Brother Walter Kieffer

If you have questions about Alumni Weekend, please contact Alumni and Community Engagement Manager Hazel Anderson-Larson

Accommodations
On-campus accommodations are available through Saint John’s University Events. Follow this link to book a Saint John’s University dorm room on campus. Rooms are available in Benet Hall and the Flynntown Apartments. Please make sure to indicate you are on campus for our 50th reunion!

There are some rooms available at the Abbey Guesthouse (singles and doubles).  Please call the Abbey Guesthouse receptionist at 320-363-2573 for availability. Make sure to mention you are attending the Prep School Alumni Weekend! (Contact Fr. Cyril Gorman, OSB ,the Guest House group reservations manager, with questions about accommodations.)

A room block is available at the Hilton Garden Inn in Waite Park, near the Park Event Center. Registration for these rooms is now available using this link. You may also call the hotel and directly at 320-640-7990 and use group code: SJP. Please reserve your room in the block by May 27.

TENTATIVE ALUMNI WEEKEND AGENDA- MORE EVENTS WILL BE ADDED SOON!

Friday, June 28

Class of 1974 50th Class Reunion Social at Bad Habit Brewing in St. Joseph

Saturday, June 29

Coffee and Community, a Conversation with Head of School Jon McGee
9:00am
Weber Center

Tour Saint John’s Prep and the Saint Michael Hall Residence (The newly renovated dorm)
9:00am
Meet in the Weber Center

Celebrating 50 Years of Women on Campus
10:00am Details to be shared very soon!

BBQ Lunch pre-registration required
11:30am
Weber Center 

Class Photos
1:00pm
SJP Front Lawn

Afternoon Activities

  • Hang out at Saint John’s Prep
  • Lake Sagatagan Beach
  • Tour HMML Bible Gallery
  • Walk to Stella Marais Chapel
  • Self Guided Tour of the Saint John’s Cemetery 

Exclusive Class Tour of the Quad
2:30pm
Great Hall

Alumni Dinner pre-registration required
5:30pm Social
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm SJP Trivia
Br. Willie’s Pub in SJU Sexton Commons, Cash Bar Provided

Sunday, June 30

Mass with the Monks of Saint John’s Abbey
10:30am
Saint John’s Abbey Church
or
Mass with the sisters of Saint Benedict’s Monastery
10:30am
Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Joseph

Brunch no reservations needed
11:00am
Saint John’s Refectory
or
11:00am
The College of Saint Benedict’s Gorecki Center

Class of 1974 50th Reunion Celebration @ Saint John's Prep
Jun 28 @ 3:00 pm – Jun 30 @ 10:00 am

Save the Date!
Class of 1974 50th Reunion
June 28-30, 2024
REGISTER FOR EVENTS 

The Class of 1974 is planning their exciting 50th class reunion! Please save the date of June 28-30, 2024 for this wonderful event to reconnect and reminisce. The Class of 1974 will host an event at the La Playette in the evening of June 28. Contact Frank Brown ’74 for details.

Accommodations
On-campus accommodations are available through Saint John’s University Events. Follow this link to book a Saint John’s University dorm room on campus. Rooms are available in Benet Hall and the Flynntown Apartments. Please make sure to indicate you are on campus for our 50th reunion!

There are some rooms available at the Abbey Guesthouse (singles and doubles).  Please call the Abbey Guesthouse receptionist at 320-363-2573 for availability. Make sure to mention you are attending the Prep School Alumni Weekend! (Contact Fr. Cyril Gorman, OSB ,the Guest House group reservations manager, with questions about accommodations.)

A room block is available at the Hilton Garden Inn in Waite Park, near the Park Event Center. Registration for these rooms is now available using this link. You may also call the hotel and directly at 320-640-7990 and use group code: SJP. Please reserve your room in the block by May 27.

TENTATIVE ALUMNI WEEKEND AGENDA- MORE EVENTS WILL BE ADDED SOON!

Friday, June 28

Class of 1974 50th Class Reunion Social at the La Playette Bar in St. Joseph

Saturday, June 29

Coffee and Community, a Conversation with Head of School Jon McGee
9:00am
Weber Center

Tour Saint John’s Prep and the Saint Michael Hall Residence (The newly renovated dorm)
9:00am
Meet in the Weber Center

Celebrating 50 Years of Women on Campus
10:00am Details to be shared very soon!

BBQ Lunch pre-registration required
11:30am
Weber Center 

Class Photos
1:00pm
SJP Front Lawn

Afternoon Activities

  • Hang out at Saint John’s Prep
  • Lake Sagatagan Beach
  • Tour HMML Bible Gallery
  • Tour Saint John’s Abbey Woodshop
  • Walk to Stella Marais Chapel
  • Self Guided Tour of the Saint John’s Cemetery 

Alumni Dinner pre-registration required
5:30pm Social
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm SJP Trivia
Br. Willie’s Pub in SJU Sexton Commons, Cash Bar Provided

Sunday, June 30

Mass with the Monks of Saint John’s Abbey
10:30am
Saint John’s Abbey Church
or
Mass with the sisters of Saint Benedict’s Monastery
10:30am
Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Joseph

Brunch no reservations needed
11:00am
Saint John’s Refectory
or
11:00am
The College of Saint Benedict’s Gorecki Center

If you have questions about Alumni Weekend, please contact Alumni and Community Engagement Manager Hazel Anderson-Larson

Class of 1984 40th Reunion Celebration @ Saint John's Prep
Jun 28 @ 3:00 pm – Jun 30 @ 10:00 am

Save the Date!
Class of 1984 40th Reunion
June 28-30, 2024
REGISTER FOR EVENTS 

The Class of 1984 is their exciting 40th class reunion! Please save the date of June 28-30, 2024 for this wonderful event to reconnect and reminisce.

On Friday, June 28, the Class of 1984 will host a happy hour event at the Estates Bed and Breakfast in St. Joseph , followed by a celebration in the party room of the American Legion.  Contact Tony Randall for more details.

Accommodations
On-campus accommodations are available through Saint John’s University Events. Follow this link to book a Saint John’s University dorm room on campus. Rooms are available in Benet Hall and the Flynntown Apartments. Please make sure to indicate you are on campus for our 50th reunion!

There are some rooms available at the Abbey Guesthouse (singles and doubles).  Please call the Abbey Guesthouse receptionist at 320-363-2573 for availability. Make sure to mention you are attending the Prep School Alumni Weekend! (Contact Fr. Cyril Gorman, OSB ,the Guest House group reservations manager, with questions about accommodations.)

A room block is available at the Hilton Garden Inn in Waite Park, near the Park Event Center. Registration for these rooms is now available using this link. You may also call the hotel and directly at 320-640-7990 and use group code: SJP. Please reserve your room in the block by May 27.

TENTATIVE ALUMNI WEEKEND AGENDA- MORE EVENTS WILL BE ADDED SOON!

Friday, June 28

Class of 1974 50th Class Reunion Social at Bad Habit Brewing in St. Joseph

Saturday, June 29

Coffee and Community, a Conversation with Head of School Jon McGee
9:00am
Weber Center

Tour Saint John’s Prep and the Saint Michael Hall Residence (The newly renovated dorm)
9:00am
Meet in the Weber Center

Celebrating 50 Years of Women on Campus
10:00am Details to be shared very soon!

BBQ Lunch pre-registration required
11:30am
Weber Center 

Class Photos
1:00pm
SJP Front Lawn

Afternoon Activities

  • Hang out at Saint John’s Prep
  • Lake Sagatagan Beach
  • Tour HMML Bible Gallery
  • Tour Saint John’s Abbey Woodshop
  • Walk to Stella Marais Chapel
  • Self Guided Tour of the Saint John’s Cemetery 

Alumni Dinner pre-registration required
5:30pm Social
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm SJP Trivia
Br. Willie’s Pub in SJU Sexton Commons, Cash Bar Provided

Sunday, June 30

Mass with the Monks of Saint John’s Abbey
10:30am
Saint John’s Abbey Church
or
Mass with the sisters of Saint Benedict’s Monastery
10:30am
Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Joseph

Brunch no reservations needed
11:00am
Saint John’s Refectory
or
11:00am
The College of Saint Benedict’s Gorecki Center

If you have questions about Alumni Weekend, please contact Alumni and Community Engagement Manager Hazel Anderson-Larson

Class of 2004 20th Reunion Celebration @ Saint John's Prep
Jun 28 @ 3:00 pm – Jun 30 @ 10:00 am

Class of 2004 20th Reunion
June 28-30, 2024
REGISTER FOR JUNE 28 AT THE FREMO’S
REGISTER FOR JUNE 29 AT SAINT JOHN’S PREP

The Class of 2004 is in the planning stages of their exciting 50th class reunion! Please save the date of June 28-30, 2024 for this wonderful event to reconnect and reminisce.

The Class of 2004 will host a casual dinner on Friday, June 28 at the home of Kris and David Fremo in Cold Spring, MN. Their beautiful lakeside home is just a few minutes from the Prep School and features an amazing patio and outdoor brick fire oven. To attend this event, please RSVP.
Contact Paul Sullivan at paulsully@gmail.com, Chris Miller at christopherjesudasmiller@gmail.com, or Megan Kelly at mmckelly@gmail.com for more information!

Accommodations
On-campus accommodations are available through Saint John’s University Events. Follow this link to book a Saint John’s University dorm room on campus. Rooms are available in Benet Hall and the Flynntown Apartments. Please make sure to indicate you are on campus for our 50th reunion!

There are some rooms available at the Abbey Guesthouse (singles and doubles).  Please call the Abbey Guesthouse receptionist at 320-363-2573 for availability. Make sure to mention you are attending the Prep School Alumni Weekend! (Contact Fr. Cyril Gorman, OSB ,the Guest House group reservations manager, with questions about accommodations.)

A room block is available at the Hilton Garden Inn in Waite Park, near the Park Event Center. Registration for these rooms is now available using this link. You may also call the hotel and directly at 320-640-7990 and use group code: SJP. Please reserve your room in the block by May 27.

TENTATIVE ALUMNI WEEKEND AGENDA- MORE EVENTS WILL BE ADDED SOON!
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS AT SAINT JOHN’S PREP

Friday, June 28

Class of 1974 50th Class Reunion Social at Bad Habit Brewing in St. Joseph

Saturday, June 29

Coffee and Community, a Conversation with Head of School Jon McGee
9:00am
Weber Center

Tour Saint John’s Prep and the Saint Michael Hall Residence (The newly renovated dorm)
9:00am
Meet in the Weber Center

Celebrating 50 Years of Women on Campus
10:00am Details to be shared very soon!

BBQ Lunch pre-registration required
11:30am
Weber Center 

Class Photos
1:00pm
SJP Front Lawn

Afternoon Activities

  • Hang out at Saint John’s Prep
  • Lake Sagatagan Beach
  • Tour HMML Bible Gallery
  • Tour Saint John’s Abbey Woodshop
  • Walk to Stella Marais Chapel
  • Self Guided Tour of the Saint John’s Cemetery 

Alumni Dinner pre-registration required
5:30pm Social
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm SJP Trivia
Br. Willie’s Pub in SJU Sexton Commons, Cash Bar Provided

Sunday, June 30

Mass with the Monks of Saint John’s Abbey
10:30am
Saint John’s Abbey Church
or
Mass with the sisters of Saint Benedict’s Monastery
10:30am
Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Joseph

Brunch no reservations needed
11:00am
Saint John’s Refectory
or
11:00am
The College of Saint Benedict’s Gorecki Center

If you have questions about Alumni Weekend, please contact Alumni and Community Engagement Manager Hazel Anderson-Larson