Katie Bergstrom ’83 to Serve as Interim Principal February 26, 2018 Interim Principal 2018-2019 School Year Headmaster Fr. Jonathan Licari, OSB has named Katie Bergstrom ’83 as the interim principal for the 2018-19 school year. Katie currently serves as Chair of our Saint John’s Prep Board of Regents and will resign that role while serving as interim principal. This year, Fr. Licari and the Board of […]
In Memoriam – Bernard Ostertag ’55 February 21, 2018 Bernard Ostertag ’55 Bernard was born on April 25, 1937 and passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Bernard was a resident of Hampton, Minnesota at the time of passing. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 24, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 8433 239th Street East, New Trier, MN […]
Athletics and Activities Update February 20th February 20, 2018 Math Meet Coach Mary Rueter Way to go Math Team! The SJP math team won their last regular season divisional meet. This was truly an amazing team effort! Two of the varsity competitors left school sick on Monday and were unable to compete at the meet, Steve Wang ’19, and Christine Xu ’19 stepped in […]
Athletics and Activities Update February 12th February 12, 2018 Girls’ Hockey Coach Amanda Monkman Way to go Jordyn ’18! The River Lakes Stars opened the Section 6A playoffs with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Northern Lakes (a cooperative sponsorship between: Crosby-Ironton, Pequot Lakes, and Pine River-Backus High Schools). SJP Senior Jordyn Tomaszewski played another incredible game in goal-holding Northern Lakes to only one goal-and stopping […]
In Memoriam ~ Wendy Fischer, Wife of Augie Fischer ’57 February 6, 2018 Wendy Fischer, Wife of Augie Fischer ’57 Wendy was born on August 30, 1943 and passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Wendy was a resident of Parker, Colorado at the time of passing. In lieu of flowers, donations in Wendy’s memory are suggested to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, […]
Athletics and Activities Update February 5th February 5, 2018 Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach Bryan Backes & Henry Smith, Jr. The’Johnnie’ girls’ basketball team had their most challenging week of the season, playing 3 games against the toughest opponents on this year’s schedule. If that wasn’t enough, flu, colds and other ailments made their way to the team. Despite it all the team had a […]
In Memoriam ~ Donald V. Miller ’48 February 2, 2018 Donald V. Miller ’48 Beloved Dad, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa Donald Vincent Miller, age 87 of Sauk Centre, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at his home in Fairway Pines in Sauk Centre, Minnesota with his family at his side. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 24 at […]
In Memoriam – Richard Appelgren ’55 January 31, 2018 Richard A. Appelgren ’55 Richard A. Appelgren, age 80, of Minnetonka, passed away unexpectedly in El Paso, Texas, Tuesday January 9, 2018.He is preceded in death by his wife Rebecca (Olson) Appelgren, parents Lawrence and Goldie Appelgren. He is survived by daughters, Michelle (Kim) Stark, Kara (Karl) Knudson and Kirsten (Patricio Celleri) Appelgren: grandchildren, Ricardo, […]
Athletic and Activities Update January 29th January 29, 2018 Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach Bryan Backes & Henry Smith, Jr. The Johnnies celebrated ‘Senior Night’ on January 18 to honor Senior Captain A’ishah Smith’s 4-year basketball career with Saint John’s Prep. The school spirit was evident with an enthusiastic fan section and the team responded delivering its best game of the year-a thrilling back and […]
Saint John’s Prep is Ready to Celebrate Catholic Schools Week January 22, 2018 Catholic Schools Week January 29-February 2, 2018 Next week is Catholic Schools Week! Among our special events is an all-school Mass on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. in the Saint John’s Abbey Church. Parents, grandparents and siblings are welcome to join us for this special Mass with Fr. Robert Rolfes, Vicar General of […]
