Loren ’56 and Mary Ann Gross receive Benedictine Award October 12, 2022 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 October 12, 2022 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 […]
In Memoriam ~ Fr. Raymond Monsour ’55 October 7, 2022 Fr. Raymond Monsour ’55 Ordained February 2, 1963 Age 85, died October 4, 2022 Fr. Raymond George Monsour died on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Sadie; and siblings, Tony, infant brother, Joe (Margo) and John (Shirley). Survived by loving sisters, Mary Ann (Darrel) […]
In Memoriam ~ David G. A. Turch October 7, 2022 David Turch, Non-Grad Sister of Catherine Turch Hall ’83 David G.A. Turch, 59, of Triangle, VA died on the morning of Thursday, October 6, 2022. David is survived by his son Eric G. Turch and his fiancée Wanda of Triangle, VA; his daughter Rebecca Pittman and her husband Donald of Cantonment, FL; parents […]
SJP Senior is Commended Student in National Merit Scholarship Program October 5, 2022 A Saint John’s Prep senior is being honored as a Commended Student in the 2022-23 National Merit® Scholarship Program. Kyumin “Kai” Kang is the son of Sun Hye Jung and Sang Yoon Kang of Seongnam near Seoul, South Korea. Kai is a stage manager and composer in the Saint John’s Prep Theatre Department. Kai is […]
In Memoriam ~ John Grobe September 20, 2022 John Grobe Father of Fr. Lew Grobe, OSB, Regent Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the Saint John’s Abbey Church in Collegeville for John F. Grobe, age 72, of St. Joseph, who passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at the St. Cloud […]
In Memoriam ~ John Kost ’58 September 20, 2022 John Gregory Kost ’58 John Gregory Kost, Esq, Captain USN ret, died on September 16th, 2022, at the age of 82. Born in Moorhead, MN to John and Ruth Kost. John attended school at St. John’s Preparatory School where he established many lifelong friendships. He then went on to the University of Notre […]
Saint John’s Prep Begins 166th year with a Growing and Diverse Student Population September 13, 2022 Saint John’s Prep enrolled 287 students in grades 6 through 12 this fall, the largest number since 2014 and nearly 15% more than in fall 2018. “We enroll a remarkably diverse student body,” said Jon McGee, Head of School. “This fall, our students hail from 16 countries, three states, and 29 different communities in Minnesota. […]
Three Decades of Johnnies Reunite on Ballfield September 13, 2022 Ted Fust ’80, Duane Dumonceaux ’90, Damien Dumonceaux ’00 All play for the Red West Legends, based out of Loretto, Minnesota. This is the Federal League of Minnesota 35+ Baseball League. Ted has played in this league for 18 years, and Duane and Ted have played together for 10+ seasons. Damien joined the team in […]
Pflueger ’00 returns to Prep as staff September 13, 2022 Sara Pflueger ’00 felt called home. Her siblings, Ben ’98 and Becky ’03, both recently moved back to the Saint Cloud area. Following the desire to be nearer to family, after almost two decades in Chicago, Sara headed west. However she did not move to the family farm in Collegeville where her forebears have farmed […]
