NIck Hansen and Olivia Pauly are 2024 AAA AWARD Honorees January 8, 2024 Seniors Nick Hansen and Olivia Pauly are the 2024 Saint John’s Prep recipients of the “Triple A (Academics, Arts and Athletics) Award” by the Minnesota State High School League. According to the MSHSL, the purpose of this program is to recognize and honor high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, on the athletic […]
In Memoriam ~ Susan H. Palucci January 3, 2024 Susan H. Palucci Mother of Staff Member Jill Pauly Grandmother of Olivia Pauly ’24 and Sofia Pauly ’27 Susan Marie Hespen Palucci of St. Louis, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and sisters at 5 o’clock somewhere (St . Louis) on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Sue’s life was lived as a […]
In Memoriam ~ Kelly Bitzan Zittlow ’02 January 3, 2024 Kelly Bitzan Zittlow ’02 October 23, 1983 – December 18, 2023 Kelly Marie Bitzan Zittlow, cherished daughter, sister, cousin, aunt and friend, passed away at the age of 40. Kelly’s compassionate spirit, tender heart, sense of humor and delight in nature will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. She was an […]
Saint John’s Prep Middle School Students Raise $1,882 for Families in Need December 15, 2023 Saint John’s Prep middle school students are supporting families in need this Christmas by raising over $1,800 for Anna Marie’s Alliance. With the help of Col. Frank Imholte of Black Diamond Auctions, the students took part in a “white elephant” auction to raise the funds. This fun tradition has been a part of the Prep […]
Student Perspective: Experiencing and Sharing Hospitality December 15, 2023 “All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Proper honor must be shown to all, especially to those who share our faith and to pilgrims.” Rule of Benedict, Chapter 53 Student Perspective: Experiencing and Sharing HospitalityJaden Weniger ‘26 In […]
In Memoriam – Richard Mahowald ’64 December 14, 2023 Richard Mahowald ’64 May 9, 1946-December 8, 2023 Richard Butler Mahowald passed away from congenital heart failure on December 8, 2023. Richard was born on May 9, 1946, to Dr. Ralph & Dorothy (Butler) Mahowald in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He attended St. Mary’s grade school. Richard graduated from Saint John’s Prep in Collegeville, Minnesota in […]
Student Perspective: Tis’ the Season… for Moderation November 30, 2023 ModerationBy Liam Spychala ’25 The following essay was shared during the November 30, 2023 Prayer Service by Liam Spychala ’25. Saint John’s Prep hosts prayer services three times a month in which students learn about a faith focused topic. Students and faculty are invited to share their perspectives on the topic. The November 30 prayer […]
Thanksgiving 2023: Gratitude and Gratefulness November 22, 2023 Be still, my soul, and steadfast.Earth and heaven both are still watchingthough time is draining from the clockand your walk, that was confident and quick,has become slow. So, be slow if you must, but letthe heart still play its true part.Love still as once you loved, deeplyand without patience. Let God and the worldnow you […]
In Memoriam – William “Bill” Schneider ’51 November 20, 2023 William “Bill” J. Schneider July 28, 1933 – November 15, 2023 William “Bill” J. Schneider, age 90, of Victoria passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at St. Victoria Catholic Church (8228 Victoria Dr) […]
Prep Junior earns All-State Honors with 11th place finish at State Cross Country Meet November 8, 2023 Saint John’s Prep is proud to congratulate Louise Ruzanic ’25 for placing 11th in her first ever State Cross Country State Meet! The race was held on November 4, 2023 at the Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights, MN with 160 athletes competing.
