Saint John’s Prep Student Chosen to Participate in State Boys’ Honor Choir December 15, 2017 Ninth grade Saint John’s Prep student Jack Skahen, son of Sean and Jennifer Skahen of St. Joseph, has been chosen by the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota (ACDA-MN) to participate in the State 9-10 Boys’ Honor Choir. This is the third year for Jack has earned the honor. The Honor Choir will give a […]
Two Reasons Why Saint John’s Prep Is An Affordable Boarding School December 15, 2017 A Saint John’s Preparatory School education is an investment in your child and their future. We provide an all-inclusive, quality education at our boarding school which includes experiential learning and extracurricular activities at no additional cost. While a public school is paid for by tax dollars, our private boarding school is supported by alumni donations […]
Saint John’s Prep Sixth Grade Students Raise Money to buy gifts for Toys for Tots December 14, 2017 Hard work creates some merry results for our 6th grade Toys for Tots campaign.These creative kids turned root beer floats into Christmas presents for families in need. They’re Saint John’s Preparatory School‘s Santa’s helpers! Whiffle ball sets, footballs, craft kits, books, puzzles and board games are all delightful Christmas treats Prep sixth graders picked out for […]
Saint John’s Prep Middle School Students Raise $1,400 for Families in Need December 13, 2017 Saint John’s Prep Middle School Students Raise $1,400 for Anna Marie’s Alliance Christmas will be very Merry for several Central Minnesota families this year, thanks to the Saint John’s Prep Middle School. Saint John’s Prep is proud to congratulate the 7th and 8th grade students for raising $1,400 for Anna Marie’s Alliance. The students raised […]
Athletics and Activities Update December 11th December 11, 2017 Robotics Team Coach Steve Larson This past week the Robotics Team met at Apollo High School. This was the first of two meets this year, and really the first opportunity both teams have had to test their robots. Team A (YaBoi) had technical challenges from the start, and were continuously working to better the robot […]
In Memoriam ~ Deborah Ann (nee Andert) Ratté, sister of Fr. Tom Andert December 9, 2017 Deborah Ann (nee Andert) Ratté, sister of Fr. Tom Andert, former SJP Headmaster Born on May 4, 1952 Passed Away on December 9, 2017 Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard & Joan Andert. Survived by her loving husband of 36 years Tom Ratté; son Dan (Jenni) Ratté, grandchildren Samantha & Gabriel. Also survived […]
In Memoriam ~ Norman Plourde ’65 December 7, 2017 Norman Plourde ’65 Norman Plourde, 70, passed away at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls, on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Norm was born on August 3, 1947, in New Richmond, WI. He graduated from St. John’s Prep School in Collegeville, MN, in 1965, and from the University of Eau Claire in 1973, with a […]
Athletics and Activities Update December 4th December 4, 2017 Girls’ Basketball Coach Bryan Backes Assistant Coach Henry Smith, Jr. The Johnnies opened their season with a come-from-behind 31-28 victory over the Saint Cloud Christian School ‘Warriors’ on Friday night. Captain A’ishah Smith ’18 made 4 crucial second half free throws-while grabbing 6 rebounds, 2 steals and handing 2 assists. Reid Nydeen started the comeback-hitting a […]
In Memoriam ~ Paul Jennissen ’61 November 27, 2017 Paul M. “Pitchfork” Jennissen, age 74 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at his home in Kandota Township, Todd County, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 1 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre […]
Athletics and Activities Update November 27th November 27, 2017 Girls’ Hockey The River Lakes Stars girls’ hockey team opened the season last Tuesday against Buffalo and were defeated 6-4 playing without SJP senior goalie Jordyn Tomaszewski. Jordyn ’18 returned to the line-up Saturday against powerhouse Roseau. In the game Jordyn had 51 saves and kept the team in the game throughout. One spectacular save […]
