Lenten Reflection: Caring for Others February 29, 2024 Junior Elizabeth St. Hilaire shared the following reflection about serving others during Lent. As we prepare to celebrate the resurrection at Easter, Lent is a time to consider sacrifice, prayer, charity, and helping others. “You will never regret helping someone.“ Charity and almsgiving are pillars of this Lenten season. Because I am myfather’s daughter, this task […]
Lenten Reflection: Giving Alms February 29, 2024 Physics Teacher and Esports Coach Charles Miller shared the following reflection about almsgiving (giving) is a way to live out our gratitude for all that God has given us, and as way of showing that we are responsible for each other. When I was a kid, my dad told me a quote that completely confused […]
Prep Alums Turn Poetry into Action February 16, 2024 Emiliana Cofell ’12 & Rebecca Hare ’11 Find Inspiration in Benedictine Values in Collaboration of Social Justice Publications Emiliana Cofell ’12 met Rebecca Hare ’11 in the halls of Saint John’s Prep in 2009 where they both discovered their love of poetry. Solo contributors to the school’s literary magazine, The Triangle, they didn’t become literary […]
Two Saint John’s Prep Seniors Named National Merit Finalists February 12, 2024 Saint John’s Prep Seniors Evan Danielson ‘24 and Patrick Duffy are finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
In Memoriam ~ Michael M. Donahue ’50 February 12, 2024 Michael M. Donahue ’50 Michael Martin Donahue, age 91, of Plymouth passed away on February 3, 2024, of natural causes. Michael was born in St. Cloud to Garrett and Erma Donahue. He attended St. John’s Preparatory School and Saint John’s University, graduating with an Economics degree. Michael married his childhood sweetheart Mary Donahue […]
AaA Awards Banquet: Pauly Advances to Section 5a January 19, 2024 This week the Saint John’s Prep MSHSL Triple A (Arts, Athletics and Academics) award recipients attended the conference banquet with Athletics and Activities Directory Bryan Backes. This honor recognizes seniors who have excelled in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in the fine arts. Nick ’24 and Olivia ’24 were among the 20 student […]
NIck Hansen and Olivia Pauly are 2024 AAA AWARD Honorees January 8, 2024 Seniors Nick Hansen and Olivia Pauly are the 2024 Saint John’s Prep recipients of the “Triple A (Academics, Arts and Athletics) Award” by the Minnesota State High School League. According to the MSHSL, the purpose of this program is to recognize and honor high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, on the athletic […]
In Memoriam ~ Susan H. Palucci January 3, 2024 Susan H. Palucci Mother of Staff Member Jill Pauly Grandmother of Olivia Pauly ’24 and Sofia Pauly ’27 Susan Marie Hespen Palucci of St. Louis, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and sisters at 5 o’clock somewhere (St . Louis) on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Sue’s life was lived as a […]
In Memoriam ~ Kelly Bitzan Zittlow ’02 January 3, 2024 Kelly Bitzan Zittlow ’02 October 23, 1983 – December 18, 2023 Kelly Marie Bitzan Zittlow, cherished daughter, sister, cousin, aunt and friend, passed away at the age of 40. Kelly’s compassionate spirit, tender heart, sense of humor and delight in nature will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. She was an […]
Saint John’s Prep Middle School Students Raise $1,882 for Families in Need December 15, 2023 Saint John’s Prep middle school students are supporting families in need this Christmas by raising over $1,800 for Anna Marie’s Alliance. With the help of Col. Frank Imholte of Black Diamond Auctions, the students took part in a “white elephant” auction to raise the funds. This fun tradition has been a part of the Prep […]
