In Memoriam ~ Fr. Magnus Wenninger, OSB – Class of 1937 February 20, 2017 Joseph Wenninger was born the second of eight children on October 31, 1919, to Henry and Josephine (Weber) Wenninger in Park Falls, Wisconsin. Joseph attended the local Catholic grade school of St. Anthony. At a young age Joseph expressed a desire to become a priest and on the advice of two cousins, Joseph entered Saint […]
In Memoriam ~ Oswald “Ozzie” Schmitz, ’42 February 16, 2017 Oswald “Ozzie” Schmitz, 92 May 30, 1924 – Feb. 14, 2017 Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2017 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Oswald “Ozzie” Schmitz, age 92, who died Tuesday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Entombment will be in the parish cemetery. Relatives and […]
Campus Ministry Director David Fremo Named to Creighton University Honor Society February 14, 2017 Saint John’s Preparatory School is proud to congratulate David Fremo for being honored with membership to the Creighton University’s Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society. This chapter recognizes students and alumni for their commitment to service, academics, and loyalty. Mr. Fremo was honored during a ceremony at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday, February 11. […]
Saint John’s Prep Robotics Teams competed at the VEX Robotics Competition February 7, 2017 The Saint John’s Prep Robotics Teams competed at the VEX Robotics Competition at St Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center in February 3-4. This was the area’s fifth consecutive world-qualifying event. It was a very exciting weekend with some very tough competitions and challenges. Team 1 finished as MN State semi-finalists.Team 2 finished 1-6, with two […]
In Memoriam ~ Timothy Paul Ojile ’66 February 6, 2017 Timothy Paul Ojile ’66 June 29, 1948 – January 31, 2017 Timothy Paul Ojile ’66 passed away peacefully on January 31, 2017. He was born in Minneapolis on June, 29 1948, to Geraldine and Frederick Ojile, Sr., who preceded him in death. He is survived by his partner-in-life, Darius Homayounpour, and his brothers and sisters […]
Caitlin Skahen Named to Minnesota Honor Jazz Band January 24, 2017 Saint John’s Prep is proud to congratulate sophomore Caitlin Skahen ’19 for being selected as a member of the MBDA State Jazz Honor band sponsored by the Minnesota Band Directors Association. She will be participating in the Jazz Honor Band featured performance on Friday, February 17 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Caitlin is the daughter […]
Father Thomas J. Ryan ’46, brother of James Ryan ’52 January 23, 2017 Father Thomas J. Ryan ’46 May 2, 1928 ~ January 17, 2017 The Reverend Thomas J. Ryan, a priest of the diocese of Sioux Falls, died in Johnston, Iowa on January 17, 2017 at the age of 88. His body was donated to the Creighton University Medical School of Omaha. His Memorial Mass will be […]
Saint John’s Prep Ranked In Top 10 Best Private High Schools In MN January 20, 2017 Thanks to our wonderful students and their parents, along with extraordinary work by our teachers and staff, Saint John’s Prep has been ranked #9 on the list of Best Private High Schools in Minnesota for 2017 by the school rankings website Niche! The list of best private high schools in Minnesota is based on a rigorous analysis […]
In Memoriam ~ John Niedzielski, Jr. ’47 January 16, 2017 John Niedzielski, age 87, of Gilman, died Monday, January 16, 2017 at Lakewood Health Care Center in Staples. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Thursday, January 19, 2017 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Gilman. The Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 […]
Cold Temperatures Don’t Deter Winter Wildlife! January 13, 2017 Wildlife sightings are common on the Saint John’s Prep campus- even in winter. Our school is located on the scenic 2,7000 acre Saint John’s Abbey Arboretum, so our students see animals in the woods, marshes and trails surrounding the school each day. This week an owl has taken roost nearby our main building. Prep parent Ann McGee snapped a photo of […]