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 […]
Saint John’s Prep Raises $70,000 on Give to the Max Day November 22, 2017 Grateful. Grateful. We are profoundly grateful for your help in raising over $70,000 for Saint John’s Prep students on Give to the Max Day, November 16, 2017. 145 alumni/ae, parents, faculty and friends gave via our website, on the phone and in the mail. By 2:00 p.m. on Nov. 16, with the help of our […]
In Memoriam ~ William Cofell, Father-in-law of Patrick Dwyer November 20, 2017 William L. Cofell, 97 St. Joseph, MN Father-in-law of Patrick Dwyer Grandfather of Emerson Cofell-Dwyer. Liam Cofell-Dwyer & Kieran Cofell-Dwyer Nov. 22, 1919 – Nov. 13, 2017 Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 20, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Abbey Church in Collegeville for William L. Cofell, age […]
Athletics and Activities Update November 20th November 20, 2017 Boys’ Soccer Awards Granite Ridge All-Conference Honorable Mention Ben McGee ’19 – Ben’s calm and steady play at the center midfield position resulted in solid control of many matches. Zander Haws ’18 – Zander often had the unenviable task of defending the opposition’s biggest threat. Zander played consistently tough the entire season. Nick McGee ’18 […]
Athletics and Activities Update November 13th November 13, 2017 Girls’ Swimming and Diving Head Coach Jen Daiker The Girls’ Swim and Dive Team have had a busy week with sectionals held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday! Thursday night the girls had their section preliminaries to qualify for finals on Saturday. While the team as a whole did fantastic, Justine Meyer ’20, Sophie Hwang ’22, Ari […]
4 Reasons Saint John’s Prep Is The Best Private School November 10, 2017 Let us show you why Saint John’s Prep is the best private school in Central Minnesota, and how we can help your student join! Once you’ve read our blog, be sure to get in touch with the admissions team to learn more and answer any of your questions. Two students jumping during their private school […]
