Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas! December 24, 2021 Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flocks. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I […]
In memoriam ~ James Ryan ’56 December 22, 2021 James Patrick Ryan ’56 Brother of Mike ’53 and Jack ’58 James Patrick Ryan, age 83 of Aitkin, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at his home from complications of Alzheimer’s and the onset of Parkinson’s. He was born February 13, 1938 in Brainerd to Joseph and Caroline (Hassman) Ryan. He attended Mary Hill Academy […]
6th Graders Support Toys for Tots with Candy Cane Sales December 16, 2021 Candy Canes for Christmas During Advent, the 6th graders put together candy cane greetings to sell to their fellow Prep students. This special delivery effort was a sweet way to help others! The 6th graders put together, sold, and delivered around 150 candy cane grams. Together they raised over $300 from candy cane sales. […]
Saint John’s Prep Middle School Students Raise $2,054 for Anna Marie’s Alliance December 10, 2021 White Elephant Auction Teaches Students About Auction and Helps Families in Need Saint John’s Prep students are supporting families in need this Christmas by raising over $2,000 for Anna Marie’s Alliance. With the help of Col. Frank Imholte of Black Diamond Auctioneers, the students took part in a “white elephant” auction to raise the funds. […]
Senior Receives Full Scholarship to Grinnell College Through National Program December 10, 2021 Saint John’s Prep Senior Receives Four-Year Full Tuition, Room and Board Scholarship from Questbridge Senior Noelle Buehrer has earned a 4 year scholarship to Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa through the Questbridge college match program. The full four-year scholarship covers tuition, room and board, and books. Noelle is the daughter of Barth and Michelle Buehrer […]
In Memoriam – Veronica Fust, mother of Ted Fust ’80 December 8, 2021 Veronica Fust Mother of Ted Fust ’80 Veronica (McNiff) Fust was born and raised in Preston, MN. She grew up on a farm just south of town with her four sisters and was raised in the Catholic faith. She graduated in 1950 from Preston High School where she was active in band, theatre, and softball […]
Students Support St. Joseph Families with a Thanksgiving Food Drive November 24, 2021 Prep Students Raise more than $2,300 in annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Saint John’s Prep students, faculty and staff are sharing the spirit of Thanksgiving by donating food and money to the St. Joseph Community Food Shelf. SJP Campus Ministry Director Tricia Lyngen and the SJP Service Club loaded 20 boxes and bags of food into […]
There’s no Better Season for Gratefulness November 22, 2021 A Message of Thanksgiving from Head of School Jon McGee Thanks are the highest form of thought, and gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. GK Chesterton For me, every hour is grace. And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile. Elie Wiesel […]
Soccer Coach Kris Fremo Named Section 8A Coach of the Year October 25, 2021 Coach Fremo Named Section 8A Coach of the Year Girls’ Soccer Coach Kris Fremo has been named the Section 8A Coach of the Year by the Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association. Coach Fremo’s 2021 Johnnies finished the season with a 9-6-1 record and a #1 seed in section 8A. This is Coach Fremo’s […]
Jaedyn Nydeen ’22 Named to All-State Team October 25, 2021 Johnnie Soccer Player Receives State Recognition Jaedyn Nydeen ’22 has been named to the Class A girls’ soccer all-state second team. All-state award winners were recognized at a St. Paul banquet on Oct. 24th along with those teams who qualified for the state tournament. Jaedyn is the daughter of Lance and Pam Nydeen of St. […]
