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TWO Prep Seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Congratulations Evan ’24 and Patrick ’24! Saint John’s Prep Seniors Evan Danielson ‘24 and Patrick Duffy ‘24 are semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Evan and Patrick are two of the 16,000 students nationwide to earn the honor as semi-finalist. They are among the academically talented high school seniors who now have the opportunity […]

2 seniors Chosen for all-state Music Camps

Every year the Minnesota Music Educators Association invites the top high school musicians from across the state to audition for selection in the All-State Ensembles. Out of the hundreds of students who apply every year, Lincoln ’24 and Levi ’24 were selected for state honors.

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 […]

Two Rising Seniors Participate in Boys’ and Girls’ State Leadership Week

Miranda Louis ’24 and Patrick Duffy ’24 participated in a week long government and leadership conference for young men and women. They were selected for the Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary Girls’ State and the American Legion Boys’ State based on citizenship, character, grades, and service. Patrick attended Boys’ State at Saint John’s University. Miranda attended Girls’ […]

first day of School is August 23

Saint John’s Prep will launch our 167th school year on August 23, 2023. The day will begin with the annual convocation ceremony in the Saint John’s Abbey Church at 8:30am. The program includes a march of flags, blessings, words of wisdom and inspirational messages.

In Memoriam ~ Genevieve Ludowese

          Genevieve Ludowese Mother of Jim ’69, Pat (SBHS ’71) Mark ’72, Kay (SBHS ’73) Br. Kevin ’75   Gen, age 100, was welcomed into the world on February 27, 1923, by her parents, Sylvester and Catherine Lang at their hillside farm near Richmond, Minnesota. The first of four girls, her […]

Physics Teacher Receives Inaugural Teaching Excellence Award

Saint John’s Prep Physics Teacher Charles Miller has been named as the first recipient of the Twomey Family Teaching Excellence Award. The honor, created and endowed by the family of Darla and Chris ’66 Twomey, recognizes the extraordinary commitment our faculty make to their students, to the school, to their discipline, and to their profession. […]

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