In Memoriam ~ Phabe Wartman ’51 April 8, 2025 Phabe Wartman ’51 of Shorewood, MN, born June 20, 1933 in Victoria, MN, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Phabe was a graduate of St. John’s Prep School and St. Johns University in Collegeville, MN. Served in the Army and returned to MN. Prior to a […]
In Memoriam ~ Leon Schefers ’65 April 7, 2025 Leon H. Schefers ’65 passed away at the age of 77 on March 15, 2025 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born Nov. 30, 1947 in St. Cloud to Norbert and Cecilia (Maus) Schefers.He married Elizabeth (Betsy) Liedl April 8, 1989 in Wolverton, MN. He attended St. John’s Prep and High School and […]
Saint John’s Preparatory School Establishes Endowed Chair in Theatre April 4, 2025 Honoring Saint John’s Abbey’s Br. Paul Vincent Niebauer, OSB Saint John’s Preparatory School announces the establishment of the Br. Paul Vincent Niebauer, OSB Endowed Chair in Theatre, a milestone in its commitment to the performing arts. The endowed chair is the direct result of the school’s $10 million comprehensive Prep Forward: Our Time is Now […]
SJP Presents Disney’s Little Mermaid March 27, 2025 Saint John’s Prep Theatre is diving deep with “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” premiering at the Gorecki Family Theatre on the College of Saint Benedict campus March 28! Our talented students are showcasing their skills by participating in the cast, crew, and pit orchestra. The shows run March 28-30 & April 3-5, 2025. For the first […]
In Memoriam ~ Joseph Condoluci March 27, 2025 Parent of Tim ’73, Jim ’78, and John ’80 Condoluci Joseph Condoluci, formerly of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025 at the age of 96. Joe was preceded in death by wife Juanita, parents Dominik and Marie, sisters Florence Brown, Gloria Clifton, and Geraldine Hoard. He is survived by children Tim ’73 (Marilyn), […]
Character-Focused Education and Different Faiths March 26, 2025 Character-Focused Education and Different Faiths:Info Session for Prospective FamiliesWednesday, April 9 6:30-8:30 pmWeber Center at SJPRegister at https://forms.csbsju.edu/CE4246O0HQ Are you seeking a challenging and supportive academic environment but unsure how a Catholic school fits your family’s faith background? This event is designed to answer your questions and share how our school welcomes and supports students from all […]
In Memoriam ~ Robert Schenk ’64 March 21, 2025 Robert Schenk ’64 died on March 17, 2025, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on Sept. 21, 1946, in Hutchinson, Minn., son of the late Richard M. Schenk and Frances A. (Smith) Schenk. His childhood was spent in Stewart, Morton, and Little Falls, Minn. He married Germaine Bole in Chicago on Dec. 27, […]
Prep Forward Campaign March 18, 2025 Prep Forward Campaign From our founding in the mid-19th century by an immigrant monastic community to our contemporary identity as a nationally leading college preparatory school, Saint John’s Preparatory School has provided an exceptional education in the Catholic Benediction tradition. Saint John’s Prep today enrolls nearly 300 extraordinary students in grades six to 12 from […]
In Memoriam ~ Jacklyn Enke March 12, 2025 Mother of Andrew ’02, Steven ’04, and Jay ’07 Enke Jacky, 71, of St. Joseph, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, surrounded by family at the St. Cloud Hospital, after a courageous 2 ½ year battle with ALS. Jacky was born in St. Croix Falls, WI to Roger and Darlene (Hopkins) Ekstrand. She graduated […]
Wellness Week: You are Enough. March 7, 2025 During the first week of March, Saint John’s Prep celebrates Wellness Week. This is a time to prioritize student mental health, well-being, and self-care. Faculty members, counselors, and administrators organize a variety of fun and engaging sessions for students that include healthy lunches, morning teas, yoga, art therapy, weightlifting, improv workshops, meditation and prayer sessions, […]