In Memoriam ~ Robert William Doyle ’52 August 2, 2019 Robert William Doyle ’52 See note below from W. Jerry Streeter ’52 With a heavy heart I am sad to report the loss of a close (even from afar) and friendly classmate, Robert William Doyle. Bob died on August 2, 2019 in Beijing, China. Bob was born on September 29, 1934. He was a member […]
In Memoriam – Fr. Corwin Collins, OSB July 29, 2019 Fr. Corwin John Collins, OSB ’48, Past Faculty 1957 – 72 John Collins was born in Port Chester, New York, on October 3, 1930, to John Peter and Mary Ann (Tarpey) Collins, who were born in Ireland. His family included seven children—five boys and two girls. His mother was a homemaker and his father a […]
From the Head of School’s Office: An Introduction July 24, 2019 A Message from Jon McGee Dear Parents, Having now had a few weeks to get settled in, I want to formally introduce myself. On July 1, I became the Head of School at Saint John’s Prep. After more than 20 years at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, and a career spent […]
In Memoriam ~ Rev. Sylvester Matthias Kleinschmidt ’43 July 18, 2019 Rev. Sylvester Matthias Kleinschmidt ’43 Rev. Sylvester Matthias Kleinschmidt, age 97 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Fairway Pines Senior Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk […]
New Teacher Joins SJP Middle School July 17, 2019 Renckens Comes to Prep after Teaching in Germany and Sweden Cassie Renckens, a recent graduate from the College of Saint Benedict, is joining the middle school team to teach mathematics to seventh and eighth grade students. Ms. Renckens comes to Saint John’s Prep after teaching internships in both Augsburg, Germany and Edsbyn, Sweden. Ms. Renckens […]
Ryan Brandon Named Director of Residential Life July 11, 2019 Brandon joins SJP in late July Saint John’s Prep is proud to welcome Ryan Brandon as our new Director of Residential Life. Ryan comes to Saint John’s Prep from the Minnesota State University-Moorhead where he served as a Residential Life Area Director. Ryan is working towards his Doctorate in Education, with a focus in higher […]
In Memoriam ~ Jean M. Leighton July 9, 2019 Jean M. Leighton Mother of Bob ’79, Mary Jo ’80, Judy ’84, Jeff ’88 and Lynn (SJP Board of Regents) Grandmother of Kristin Leighton ’07, Rebecca Leighton ’11, Alex Abdella ’13, Max Abdella ’15, and Emma Leighton ’22 Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Church […]
In Memoriam ~ Kenny M. Klassen ’68 June 30, 2019 Kenny M. Klassen ’68 , of Belgrade died on Sunday, June 30, at his sister’s home in Alexandria under the care of hospice. July 25, 1950- June 30, 2019 Kenny M. Klassen, 68, of Belgrade died on Sunday, June 30, at his sister’s home in Alexandria under the care of hospice. Kenny was born on […]
All School Reunion 2019 June 24, 2019 Saint John’s Prep Welcomes Back Alumni of Ages for the 2019 All School Reunion June 14-16, 2019 was a fun weekend in Collegeville! Saint John’s Prep welcomed more than 130 alumni, family members, faculty and friends to campus. The Class of 1969 was inducted into the Twin Towers Club by members of the Class […]
“It’s June 19th, and I already miss teaching at my school, Saint John’s Prep.” June 19, 2019 A Short Reflection from Ms. Fitch… It’s June 19th and I already miss teaching. It’s true. More specifically, though, it’s June 19th and I already miss teaching at my school, Saint John’s Prep. These first few weeks at home have given me some space to think about why it is I continue to teach at […]
