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Saint John’s Prep Announces the Top Ten Graduates of 2017

Saint John’s Preparatory School in Collegeville will hold its 160th commencement ceremony Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the Saint John the Baptist Abbey Church, beginning with a 10 a.m. with a Baccalaureate Mass, followed by the presentation of diplomas to fifty graduates. Seniors selected Mr. Charles Miller, a Saint John’s Prep Physics instructor, to deliver […]

In Memoriam ~ James Louis Traxler, ’54

Traxler, James Louis age 81, of Bloomington. Survived by loving wife, Sharon; children, Steve (Debbie), Tim (Bev), Katie (Thomas) Hosley; step-children, Anna (Glenn) Saben and Susan Hill; grandchildren, Tessa, Jayson, Justyn, Trey, Zoe and Hazel; best friends, Joe Peroutka and Louie Hastert. Knights of Columbus Marian council member. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Mass […]

SJP Senior is Awarded a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship

Saint John’s Preparatory School is proud to congratulate Amelia Broman ’17 for receiving a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship. Amelia will attend Carleton College in the fall. Saint John’s Prep Senior Amelia Broman is the daughter of Bruce Broman and Evelyn Erickson of Saint Cloud. Amelia is also the twin sister of SJP senior Nathan Broman […]

Saint John’s Prep Ties for 4th Place in Physics Bowl

Saint John’s Prep tied for fourth in the 2017 Physics Bowl exam. Physics Bowl is a 40-question, 45-minute timed, multiple-choice test hosted by the American Association of Physics Teachers and taken by approximately 10,000 of the best physics students worldwide. There are 14 geographical regions worldwide for the Physics Bowl competition. Saint John’s Prep is in Region 14, which includes Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, […]

In Memoriam ~ Ralph Braun ’47

Ralph Braun ’47 was born on February 19, 1929 and passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Ralph was a resident of Minnesota at the time of passing. Ralph graduated from St. Cloud Teachers College, served in the Korean War and worked for Northern States Power Company for many years. Visitation Friday, May 12 at […]

In Memoriam ~ Father Mark Thamert, OSB, ’69, former Headmaster

Father Mark Lee Thamert OSB ’69 Feb. 6, 1951 – April 29, 2017 Mark Lee Thamert and his twin sister, Mary, were born in Owatonna, Minnesota, on February 6, 1951, to Melvin and Marie (Deml) Thamert. Mark and Mary, along with his other siblings, Virginia, Richard and Robert, grew up on the family farm. Mark […]

Vespers with Janet Chvatel and Marc Gremm April 30

Vespers with Janet Chvatel and Marc Gremm A Concert Honoring Donald Chvatel ’58 The Great Hall April 30, 2017 2:00 p.m. Free, All are Welcome Saint John’s Preparatory School is proud to partner with the alumni of the Class of 1958 to welcome world-renown soprano, Janet Chvatel, and her husband, Marc Gremm. Janet is the daughter […]

Holy Week Message from Fr. Jonathan Licari, OSB

Holy Week Message April  2017 Blessings, As we prepare to celebrate the most sacred week on the Christian calendar, a week we mark the life, death and resurrection of Christ, I find myself reflecting on how the life of the Prep School reflects this narrative. Jesus’ life, while short in years, was filled with many experiences […]

MathCounts Competition Results

Congratulations to all of our students who competed in the MathCounts competition at Saint Cloud State University. This was the 50th Annual SCSU Mathematics Contest. MATHCOUNTS is a national enrichment, coaching and competition program that promotes middle school and junior high mathematics. Volunteer members of the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers (MnSPE) coordinate the program in Minnesota. […]

Saint John’s Prep Matthew Bolton Heading to National Geographic State Bee

Saint John’s Prep seventh grader Matthew Bolton is heading to the state geography competition in Manakato. Matthew was Named National Geographic State Bee Semifinalist by National Geographic Society. Matthew Bolton has been named by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2017 Minnesota National Geographic State […]

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