Class of 2023 Colleges and Universities June 5, 2023 The members of the Class of 2023 are officially alumni of Saint John’s Preparatory School! They are now preparing for their next adventures at colleges and universities all over the world. Saint John’s Prep proudly hosted the Baccalaureate Mass and commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 on May 26 in the Saint John’s Abbey […]
Class of 2023 Commencement June 2, 2023 Saint John’s Prep proudly hosted the Baccalaureate Mass and commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 on May 26 in the Saint John’s Abbey Church. Saint Cloud Diocese Bishop Patrick Neary and Saint John’s Abbey Abbot John Klassen ’67, OSB presided at the Baccalaureate Mass, with Principal Dr. Christine Glomski and Head of School Jon […]
Prep Students Spend Summer in Japan June 2, 2023 Three Johnnies are spending part of their summer in Japan. Emma Zaun ’24, Scout Swanstrom ’24 and Victoria Grandy ’23 are living at Kaisei Gakuin High School, Prep’s partner school in Hokkaido, Japan. The one-month study opportunity offers Johnnies the chance to learn about another culture and immerse themselves in the Kaisei Gakuin community as […]
In Memoriam ~ Roger Linnemann ’49 June 2, 2023 Roger Linnemann, MD ’49 Father of Thomas ’70, Kathryn, Roger Jr. Kurt, Nickolas ’84 Born in St. Joseph, MN January 12, 1931, he passed quietly at home on May 29, 2023. Roger is survived by his wife Heidi Hayford Bell and five children: Thomas Linnemann, Kathryn Bracke (Kip), Roger E., Jr. (Chip), Kurt, Nickolas, as […]
Sean Chen ’23 Earns Drake Physics Scholarship June 1, 2023 Prep 2023 Graduate Earns Prestigious $200,000 Drake Physics Scholarship Saint John’s Prep is proud to congratulate Sean Chen ’23 for earning the Drake Physics Scholarship. This is a four-year, full tuition scholarship for physics or astronomy majors who attend Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Sean earned the scholarship after placing third in the nation […]
In Memoriam ~ Willard Frederick “Fred” Kiesner ’55 May 31, 2023 Willard Frederick “Fred” Kiesner ’55 This is a tribute to Fred from the Loyola Marymount website. Fred was a faculty member there for many years. Message from the President: Dear LMU Community: I am saddened to share that Fred Kiesner, Ph.D., emeritus professor of entrepreneurship, passed away […]
In Memoriam ~ Jim Sifferle ’49 May 31, 2023 James “Jim” Sifferle ’49 James L. “Jim” Sifferle, age 92, of Bloomington passed away on May 17, 2023. Preceded in death by loving wife Mary Pat, parents Edward F. and Mae Sifferle, sister Rita Maley, and brothers Edward J. and Michael Sifferle. Survived by beloved sister Judy Hillstead, daughter Patricia, sons William (Kari), Gregoryand David, grandchildren […]
Class of 2023 Top Ten Students May 25, 2023 Saint John’s Preparatory School Announces Top Ten 2023 Graduates Saint John’s Preparatory School in Collegeville will hold its 166th commencement ceremony Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Saint John’s Abbey Church. It will begin with a 3:00 p.m. Baccalaureate Mass with Saint Cloud Diocese Bishop Patrick Neary and Saint John’s Abbey Abbot John Klassen ’67, […]
In Memoriam ~ Hayat Deeb, Former employee May 22, 2023 Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 PM Thursday, May 25, 2023 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Hayat Deeb, 79, of St. Cloud who passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the Good Shepherd Home in Sauk Rapids. Fr. Tom Knoblach will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Wednesday […]
In Memoriam ~ Franklin Knoll ’58 May 18, 2023 Franklin J. Knoll, age 83 of Plymouth, passed away May 18, 2023. Survived by wife, Margot; children, Elizabeth Knoll (John Heigis), Caroline Fullerton (Robert) and Jonathan Knoll (Katherine); grandchildren, Emma Stomberg, Jemma Heigis, Liam Heigis, Evelyn Heigis, Mae Fullerton, John Fullerton, Ella Fullerton, Mary Knoll and Thomas Knoll; sister, Helen Fitzgerald (David); deeply loved nieces, nephews, […]
