Saint John’s Prep Ties for 4th Place in Physics Bowl May 15, 2017 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 May 3, 2017 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 May 2, 2017 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 April 12, 2017 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 April 12, 2017 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 April 12, 2017 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 March 30, 2017 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 […]
Three SJP Students Place in the Top 20 of the Drake University Physics Challenge March 22, 2017 Senior Amelia Broman places 3rd in the Drake University Physics Contest Three Saint John’s Prep Students Place in the Top 20 Saint John’s Preparatory School is proud to recognize the outstanding performance of its students in the Drake University physics contest. Each year Drake holds the contest for high school physics students in Iowa, Minnesota, South […]
In Memoriam – Bishop John J. McRaith, ’52 March 20, 2017 OWENSBORO, KY — A prominent figure in the Catholic Church passed away. Bishop John McRaith served the Diocese of Owensboro for over 20 years. He passed away around 3:30 Sunday morning, March 19, 2017. He was 82 years old. Bishop McRaith was appointed on Oct. 23, 1982, and served as the third Bishop of Owensboro. […]
In Memoriam ~ Vernon John Berning, ’43 March 14, 2017 Vernon John Berning, ’43 December 10, 1924 – March 8, 2017 Buffalo, Minnesota Vernon John Berning, age 92, of St. Michael passed away on Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 at his residence. He was born on December 10, 1924 in St. Michael the son of Oscar & Anna (Endres) Berning. Vernon engaged in farming for many […]
