Senior Amanda Bolton Named National Merit Finalist February 24, 2025 Amanda Bolton ’25 Named National Merit Finalist Congratulations to Amanda Bolton ’25, who has been named a National Merit Finalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program! Amanda is the daughter of Nicole and Aaron Bolton of Sartell. She is the sister of Matthew ’22 and Sarah ’25 Bolton. Amanda has attended Saint John’s Prep […]
SJP Musicians named to Middle School Honor Band February 23, 2025 Middle School Honor Band Several middle school band members were recognized for outstanding musicianship by the Minnesota Band Directors’ Association this winter! Riley Brookshire ’29, Caiden Danielson ’29, Connor McMahon ’29, and John Ruzanic ’29 participated in the Central MBDA 6-8 Honor Band on January 18 at Elk River High School. They were nominated and […]
SJP Musicians Honored at Winter conference February 22, 2025 MN Music Educators Association Mid-Winter Conference We had several students take part in various state honors groups over the weekend as a part of the annual MMEA (MN Music Educators Association Mid-Winter Conference in Minneapolis. Emmaline Bushman ’29, Ben Zahasky ’28, and Theo Reisinger ’29 participated in the MNSOTA 7-9th Grade Honors Orchestra MN String and […]
In Memoriam ~ Juliana Howard February 14, 2025 Spouse of past Prep faculty member Jerry Howard, mother of Thomas Howard ’80, Ann Heymans ’82, and David Howard ’85, grandmother of Sophia Heymans ’08 and Chloe Heymans ’10 Juliana Howard passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at St. Cloud Hospital. Juliana was born in Dickinson, ND, on November 13, 1936, to the […]
SJP 8th Grader Wins Regional Spelling Bee February 12, 2025 Emmaline ’29 will now compete in Washington, D.C. Saint John’s Prep is proud to congratulate eighth grader Emmaline Bushman for earning first place in the regional spelling bee! On Tuesday Emmaline successfully spelled the word “Honorarium” to win the Central Minnesota spelling bee hosted by Resource Training & Solutions. Emmaline is the daughter of Catharine […]
In Memoriam ~ Fr. Stanley F. Wieser ’60 February 11, 2025 Reverend Stanley Francis Wieser ’60 passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Traverse Care Center, Wheaton, MN. Father Wieser was born on June 25, 1942, in Wheaton, MN. He was the son of Robert and Margaret (Crooks) Wieser. Father Wieser attended the Wheaton Public Schools through 9th grade, and Saint John’s Preparatory School, Saint […]
In Memoriam ~ Lorraine H. Cofell February 3, 2025 Past Staff Member and Grandmother of Kieran ’02, Emerson ’05, and Liam ’11 Cofell-Dwyer, Emiliana ’12, Leela ’14, and Fynn ’18 Cofell Lorraine Helen Westrup Cofell, born November 2, 1927, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was blessed to spend 66 of those years with William “Bill” Cofell, who she married on a sunny […]
Catholic Schools Week 2025 January 27, 2025 Saint John’s Prep is celebrating Catholic Schools Week! There are special activities throughout the week for students and staff. Catholic Schools Week offers a meaningful opportunity to celebrate our mission of providing a Catholic, Benedictine education while uniting students, families and staff in shared values and purpose. Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is a week-long celebration […]
In Memoriam ~ Jan Kubesh ’53 January 25, 2025 Jan Gregory Kubesh ’53 passed away on January 23, 2024 in Rising Sun Maryland at the age of 88. Born in Minneapolis, MN, on June 30, 1935, to Theodore L. and Della V. Kubesh, he was the devoted husband of 48 years to Heather D. Kubesh. Jan began his education in Hackensack, MN, graduated from […]
In Memoriam ~ Jim Connolly ’64 January 24, 2025 James Arthur Connolly, Jr. ’64 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2025. He was born in Duluth, MN on January 28, 1946 to the late James Arthur Connolly, Sr. and Joan White Connolly. James was a graduate of St. John’s Prep in Collegeville, MN and Cathedral High School, Duluth, MN. As someone who craved […]
