Saint John’s Prep Raises Over $15 Million in Historic Campaign May 12, 2026 Saint John’s Preparatory School announces the successful completion of its comprehensive capital campaign, exceeding its original $10 million goal by raising more than $15.1 million. “Prep Forward: Our Time is Now is the largest, most successful campaign in our school’s nearly 170-year history,” said Jon McGee, Head of School. “The funds raised will significantly increase […]
In Memoriam ~ Roger Schwieters ’54 January 21, 2026 Longtime Crosslake resident, Roger H. Schwieters, passed away January 10, 2026, at his winter home in Titusville, FL. He was 89 years old. Roger was born on May 10, 1936, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Nick and Helen (Gerding) Schwieters. He graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School in 1954 and went on to earn a […]
In Memoriam ~ LeMay Wagner Bechtold January 15, 2026 Eulalia May (LeMay) Wagner Bechtold, 98, died on September 2, 2025, at her farm home in Rockville, Minnesota. She was born June 10, 1927, in Wolf Point, Montana, to Thomas A. and Margarette Jackins Wagner. She grew up on a wheat and cattle ranch in Nashua, Montana, where she worked cattle on the prairie on […]
In Memoriam ~ Richard “Dick” Schaefer ’49 January 13, 2026 Richard was born August 10, 1931, in the new St. Cloud Hospital, to Richard R. and Hazel M. (Hebert) Schaefer of Albany, MN, on his dad’s 31st birthday, and his parents’ 10th wedding anniversary. He attended St. John’s Prep (49ers) and St. John’s University. Dick met the girl of his dreams, Rita M. Neeb, Sophomore […]
The Gifts That Bind Us: Family, Community, and Love November 24, 2025 The Thanksgiving message below is from Saint John’s Prep Head of School, Jon McGee. “Only one response can maintain us: gratefulness for witnessing the wonder, for the gift of our unearned right to serve, to adore, and to fulfill. It is gratefulness which makes the soul great.”Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, “I Asked for Wonder” Dear […]
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 […]
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 […]
