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Month: December 2017

In Memoriam ~ Dennis James Nolan ’66

Dennis James Nolan ’66 Dennis James Nolan, Dennis James age 69, of Friendly Fridley, passed away Dec. 29, 2017 into eternal peace after many years of illness. Preceded in death by his parents Ann and James Nolan and brother James. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Survived by loving wife Carolyn of 39 years, […]

Saint John’s Prep Seniors Earn AAA Award

Collegeville, MN:  Seniors Cullin Egge and Sonja Johnson are the Saint John’s Prep recipients of the “Triple A (Academics, Arts and Athletics) Award” by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL).  According to the MSHSL, the purpose of this program is to recognize and honor high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, on […]

Athletics and Activities Update December 18th

Saint John’s Prep Triple A Award Winners Each year the Minnesota State High School League honors students from member schools with the Triple A Award (Arts, Academics, Athletics). This year’s Triple A Award female and male award winners from Saint John’s Prep are Sonja Johnson and Cullin Egge.  Sonja is the daughter of Stephanie and Whitney […]

Two Reasons Why Saint John’s Prep Is An Affordable Boarding School

A Saint John’s Preparatory School education is an investment in your child and their future. We provide an all-inclusive, quality education at our boarding school which includes experiential learning and extracurricular activities at no additional cost. While a public school is paid for by tax dollars, our private boarding school is supported by alumni donations […]

Saint John’s Prep Sixth Grade Students Raise Money to buy gifts for Toys for Tots

Hard work creates some merry results for our 6th grade Toys for Tots campaign.These creative kids turned root beer floats into Christmas presents for families in need.  They’re Saint John’s Preparatory School‘s Santa’s helpers! Whiffle ball sets, footballs, craft kits, books, puzzles and board games are all delightful Christmas treats Prep sixth graders picked out for […]

Saint John’s Prep Middle School Students Raise $1,400 for Families in Need

Saint John’s Prep Middle School Students Raise $1,400 for Anna Marie’s Alliance Christmas will be very Merry for several Central Minnesota families this year, thanks to the Saint John’s Prep Middle School. Saint John’s Prep is proud to congratulate the 7th and 8th grade students for raising $1,400 for Anna Marie’s Alliance. The students raised […]

Athletics and Activities Update December 11th

Robotics Team Coach Steve Larson This past week the Robotics Team met at Apollo High School. This was the first of two meets this year, and really the first opportunity both teams have had to test their robots. Team A (YaBoi) had technical challenges from the start, and were continuously working to better the robot […]

In Memoriam ~ Deborah Ann (nee Andert) Ratté, sister of Fr. Tom Andert

Deborah Ann (nee Andert) Ratté, sister of Fr. Tom Andert, former SJP Headmaster Born on May 4, 1952 Passed Away on December 9, 2017 Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard & Joan Andert. Survived by her loving husband of 36 years Tom Ratté; son Dan (Jenni) Ratté, grandchildren Samantha & Gabriel. Also survived […]

In Memoriam ~ Norman Plourde ’65

Norman Plourde ’65 Norman Plourde, 70, passed away at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls, on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Norm was born on August 3, 1947, in New Richmond, WI. He graduated from St. John’s Prep School in Collegeville, MN, in 1965, and from the University of Eau Claire in 1973, with a […]