In Memoriam ~ Dean Carlson ’75 March 6, 2025 Brother of Hugh ’72 and Gary ’73 Carlson Dean Carlson ’75, son of Leonard and Lorraine Carlson and brother of Hugh ’72 and Gary ’73 Carlson, peacefully passed away at his home on March 5, 2025 at the age of 67. Dean was an avid car guy – collecting and drag racing. He loved working […]
Wellness Week: Matching Gift March 4, 2025 Wellness Week at Saint John’s Prep This week we are hosting our first annual Wellness Week at Saint John’s Prep! The week prioritizes student mental health, well-being, and self-care. Faculty members, counselors, and administrators have organized a variety of fun and engaging sessions for students that include healthy lunches, morning teas, yoga, art therapy, weightlifting, […]
Alumni Support Creates New SJP Weight Room February 24, 2025 Alumni Support Makes Weight Room a Reality This semester we opened the Manka Fitness Center! The fitness center is located in the Saint Michael Hall gym. The project was made possible by Joram Manka ’97 and Maria Surma Manka, Joram’s sister Kayla Manka, Maria’s parents Jack and Mary Nona Surma, and support from several other […]
Senior Amanda Bolton Named National Merit Finalist February 24, 2025 Amanda Bolton ’25 Named National Merit Finalist Congratulations to Amanda Bolton ’25, who has been named a National Merit Finalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program! Amanda is the daughter of Nicole and Aaron Bolton of Sartell. She is the sister of Matthew ’22 and Sarah ’25 Bolton. Amanda has attended Saint John’s Prep […]
SJP Musicians named to Middle School Honor Band February 23, 2025 Middle School Honor Band Several middle school band members were recognized for outstanding musicianship by the Minnesota Band Directors’ Association this winter! Riley Brookshire ’29, Caiden Danielson ’29, Connor McMahon ’29, and John Ruzanic ’29 participated in the Central MBDA 6-8 Honor Band on January 18 at Elk River High School. They were nominated and […]
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 […]
