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 […]
Bechtold and Demars are 2025 Triple A Award Recipients January 14, 2025 Saint John’s Prep School Students Earn AAA Award Collegeville, MN: Seniors Sylvie Bechtold and Michael DeMars are the 2024-25 Saint John’s Prep recipients of the “Triple A (Academics, Arts and Athletics) Award” by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). According to the MSHSL, the purpose of this program is to recognize and honor high […]
In Memoriam ~ John F. Albright III ’69 January 14, 2025 John F. Albright III ’69 of Eden Prairie sadly passed away Friday January 10, 2025 at the age of 73. John Forrest Albright was born April 29, 1951 in Minneapolis the son of John F. Albright Jr. and LaVonne (Roethler) Albright. John could make you laugh like none other. He had an incomparable sense of humor […]
