In Memoriam ~ Robert Schenk ’64 March 21, 2025 Robert Schenk ’64 died on March 17, 2025, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on Sept. 21, 1946, in Hutchinson, Minn., son of the late Richard M. Schenk and Frances A. (Smith) Schenk. His childhood was spent in Stewart, Morton, and Little Falls, Minn. He married Germaine Bole in Chicago on Dec. 27, […]
Prep Forward Campaign March 18, 2025 Prep Forward Campaign From our founding in the mid-19th century by an immigrant monastic community to our contemporary identity as a nationally leading college preparatory school, Saint John鈥檚 Preparatory School has provided an exceptional education in the Catholic Benediction tradition. Saint John鈥檚 Prep today enrolls nearly 300 extraordinary students in grades six to 12 from […]
In Memoriam ~ Jacklyn Enke March 12, 2025 Mother of Andrew ’02, Steven ’04, and Jay ’07 Enke Jacky, 71, of St. Joseph, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, surrounded by family at the St. Cloud Hospital, after a courageous 2 陆 year battle with ALS. Jacky was born in St. Croix Falls, WI to Roger and Darlene (Hopkins) Ekstrand. She graduated […]
Wellness Week: You are Enough. March 7, 2025 During the first week of March, Saint John’s Prep celebrates Wellness Week. This is a time to prioritize student mental health, well-being, and self-care. Faculty members, counselors, and administrators organize a variety of fun and engaging sessions for students that include healthy lunches, morning teas, yoga, art therapy, weightlifting, improv workshops, meditation and prayer sessions, […]
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鈥檚 sister Kayla Manka, Maria鈥檚 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 鈥�29, Ben Zahasky 鈥�28, and Theo Reisinger 鈥�29 participated in the MNSOTA 7-9th Grade Honors Orchestra MN String and […]
