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In Memoriam – Emmett Mulcare ’49

Emmett Mulcare ’49 Emmett Louis ‘49 age 93, of Crystal, MN, passed away on September 21, 2023, surrounded by family. Emmett attended Saint John’s University and Saint John’s Preparatory School, served in the army, and was a member of Local 653. He worked hard at many jobs over the course of his life, a jack of […]

In Memoriam – Larry Blaylock ’58

Lawrence John Blaylock ’58September 5, 1940 – September 17, 2023 Lawrence John Blaylock, “Larry” age 83 of Farmington, MN passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023. Larry was born in Minneapolis, MN on September 5, 1940 to Earl and Helen Blaylock. Larry attended Saint John’s Preparatory School in Collegeville, MN, and graduated from Saint John’s […]

In Memoriam ~ wayne zenk ’68

Wayne Robert Zenk ’68 Wayne Robert Zenk, age 73, passed away July 27, 2023.  He was preceded in death by parents Paul and Myrtle Zenk, brother Jerome (Jerry) Zenk, and daughter Rachel Zenk. Wayne was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, and was quick to find ways to help his loved ones.  His […]

In Memoriam ~ Jack Strowbridge ’56

  John (Jack) Strowbridge ’56John (Jack) Strowbridge resident of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Bemidji, MN, passed away in Fargo, ND. He lost his battle with pneumonia and health complications, July 11, 2023, with his wife and family at his side. Jack attended St. Philips in Bemidji, Saint John’s Preparatory School in Collegeville, MN, and […]

Sean Chen ’23 Earns Drake Physics Scholarship

Prep 2023 Graduate Earns Prestigious $200,000 Drake Physics Scholarship Saint John’s Prep is proud to congratulate Sean Chen ’23 for earning the Drake Physics Scholarship. This is a four-year, full tuition scholarship for physics or astronomy majors who attend Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Sean earned the scholarship after placing third in the nation […]

New PartnerShip Creates New Scholarships

New Partnership with Flaherty Family Foundation Creates New Scholarships for Prep Students Saint John’s Prep is proud to join forces with the Flaherty Family Foundation to provide scholarship funds to high-potential students with economic need. This spring, Prep will offer up to seven new Flaherty Family Foundation scholarships for incoming high school students. The scholarship […]

Loren ’56 and Mary Ann Gross receive Benedictine Award

Loren ’56 and Mary Ann Gross are the 2022 Benedictine Award recipients from Saint John’s Preparatory School. The Benedictine Spirit Award is given in recognition of someone who has demonstrated long-term dedication to the mission of Saint John’s Prep. Their exceptional commitment continues to further our tradition of providing an exceptional Benedictine education as we prepare […]

Pat Held ’69 receives Compass Award

Head of School Jon McGee is proud to recognize Pat Held “69 as the 2022 recipient of the Compass Award. The Compass Award is given in recognition of an individual(s), business partner, or charitable foundation for their leadership, engagement, and support, which has provided direction and guidance for Saint John’s Prep. Below are the remarks […]