A History of Saint Michael Hall September 19, 2025 Article courtesy of the Saint John’s University Archives, 1965 The scholastic wing and the dormitory are the first two completed buildings of a larger complex planned by the architect for the St. John’s Preparatory School. The group of Benedictine monks who operate the school are members of St. John’s Abbey, which also conducts a university […]
Travel with Saint John’s Prep August 29, 2025 Saint John’s Prep is a global community and we love to explore the world! There are several great trips on the horizon for alumni, Prep students, and their families. We invite our alumni and community members to join us for one of these great adventures! Peru Service and Sightseeing TripJanuary 30-February 8, 2026Interim Week is […]
Colleges and Universities for the Saint John’s Prep Class of 2025 June 24, 2025 Saint John’s Prep is proud to present the impressive list of colleges and universities that our outstanding Class of 2025 will attend in the fall of 2025. This comprehensive list showcases the diverse range of academic interests and ambitions within our graduating class, reflecting their hard work, dedication, and the strong foundation they’ve built during […]
2025 Senior awards June 6, 2025 During our commencement ceremony each year, Principal Dr. Christine Glomski and Head of School Jon McGee award several senior awards to individual graduates. These outstanding young people have shown exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and contributions to the school community. The members of the Class of 2025 graduated from Saint John’s Preparatory School on May 23 […]
In Memoriam: James “Jim” Borgestad ’64 May 20, 2025 James “Jim” Thomas Borgestad ’64January 6, 1947 — May 19, 2025 Jim passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on May 19, 2025. Jim was born to Matt and Ann Borgestad, and raised on St. Paul’s Rice Street. From 1960-68, he attended Saint John’s Prep and University, in Collegeville, MN, where he captained the hockey […]
Prep Announces the Honors Graduates for the Class of 2025 May 8, 2025 Twelve Class of 2025 Graduates Earn Academic Honors Saint John’s Prep is proud to announce students who are graduating with honors on May 23, 2025. These students are the highest academic achievers of the Class of 2025. To graduate with an honors diploma from Saint John’s Prep, students must achieve a minimum of three academic […]
Pat Marrin ’63 bids farewell to Pope Francis and the comic strip he inspired May 6, 2025 “The real Pope Francis will be the focus of many official and scholarly examinations, but Francis,” with a little help from Pat Marrin ’63, “will also have a place among other beloved cartoon characters that live forever.” As author and illustrator of “Francis, the Comic Strip,” Marrin published nearly 1,400 images in the National Catholic […]
Grand Tour Raises Nearly $250,000 for Scholarships and Student Programming May 6, 2025 We are so grateful for the incredible generosity and unwavering support at Grand Tour of Nation 2025! Thanks to your remarkable contributions, we are absolutely thrilled to announce that we raised $248,000! This phenomenal achievement will have a profound impact on our students and the entire Prep community. These vital funds will directly support scholarships […]
