In Memoriam ~ Rev. Sylvester Matthias Kleinschmidt ’43 July 18, 2019 Rev. Sylvester Matthias Kleinschmidt ’43聽 Rev. Sylvester Matthias Kleinschmidt, age 97 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Fairway Pines Senior Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk […]
New Teacher Joins SJP Middle School July 17, 2019 Renckens Comes to Prep after Teaching in Germany and Sweden Cassie Renckens, a recent graduate from the College of Saint Benedict, is joining the middle school team to teach mathematics to seventh and eighth grade students. Ms. Renckens comes to Saint John鈥檚 Prep after teaching internships in both Augsburg, Germany and Edsbyn, Sweden. Ms. Renckens […]
Ryan Brandon Named Director of Residential Life July 11, 2019 Brandon joins SJP in late July Saint John鈥檚 Prep is proud to welcome Ryan Brandon as our new Director of Residential Life. Ryan comes to Saint John鈥檚 Prep from the Minnesota State University-Moorhead where he served as a Residential Life Area Director. Ryan is working towards his Doctorate in Education, with a focus in higher […]
In Memoriam ~ Jean M. Leighton July 9, 2019 Jean M. Leighton聽 Mother of Bob ’79, Mary Jo ’80, Judy ’84, Jeff ’88 and Lynn (SJP Board of Regents) Grandmother of Kristin Leighton ’07, Rebecca Leighton ’11, Alex Abdella ’13, Max Abdella ’15, and Emma Leighton ’22 Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Church […]
In Memoriam ~ Kenny M. Klassen ’68 June 30, 2019 Kenny M. Klassen ’68 , of Belgrade died on Sunday, June 30, at his sister’s home in Alexandria under the care of hospice. July 25, 1950- June 30, 2019 Kenny M. Klassen, 68, of Belgrade died on Sunday, June 30, at his sister’s home in Alexandria under the care of hospice. Kenny was born on […]
All School Reunion 2019 June 24, 2019 Saint John’s Prep Welcomes Back Alumni of Ages for the 2019 All School Reunion June 14-16, 2019 was a fun weekend in Collegeville! Saint John’s Prep welcomed more than 130 alumni, family members, faculty and friends to campus. The Class of 1969 was inducted into the Twin Towers Club by members of the Class […]
“It’s June 19th, and I already miss teaching at my school, Saint John’s Prep.” June 19, 2019 A Short Reflection from Ms. Fitch… It鈥檚 June 19th and I already miss teaching. It鈥檚 true. More specifically, though, it鈥檚 June 19th and I already miss teaching at my school, Saint John鈥檚 Prep. These first few weeks at home have given me some space to think about why it is I continue to teach at […]
Class of 2019 Earns 100% College Acceptance Rate June 18, 2019 Congratulations to the Class of 2019! Members of the Class of 2019 were all accepted to a 4- year college or university. The class earned more than three million dollars in scholarships from all of the colleges from which they were accepted. Saint John鈥檚 Preparatory School in Collegeville held its 162nd commencement ceremony Saturday, May […]
Saint John鈥檚 Preparatory School Announces Top Ten 2019 Graduates May 25, 2019 Congratulations to the Class of 2019! Saint John鈥檚 Preparatory School in Collegeville will hold its 162nd commencement ceremony Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Saint John鈥檚 Abbey Church, beginning with a 10:00 a.m. with a Baccalaureate Mass, followed by the presentation of diplomas. 39 students will receive diplomas this year. Seniors selected Mr. Eric Yanke, […]
In Memoriam – George Hinger ’45 May 24, 2019 George Hinger ’45聽 聽 George Hinger, beloved husband, friend, and spiritual mentor to many, left this life on May 24, 2019, and continues his journey into Sacred Mystery. George was born to Leo and Agatha (Deinhammer) Hinger on Dec. 18, 1927, in Eau Claire. He attended St. John Preparatory School and St. John’s University in […]
