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In Memoriam: James “Jim” Borgestad ’64

James “Jim” Thomas Borgestad ’64January 6, 1947 鈥� May 19, 2025 Jim passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on May 19, 2025. Jim was born to Matt and Ann Borgestad, and raised on St. Paul鈥檚 Rice Street. From 1960-68, he attended Saint John鈥檚 Prep and University, in Collegeville, MN, where he captained the hockey […]

Two Seniors Sign College Athletic聽Commitments

Congratulations Miranda ’25 and Louise ’25! Saint John鈥檚 Prep is proud to congratulate two seniors who have committed to compete in athletics at the collegiate level. Miranda Meyer ’25 and Louise Ruzanic ’25 announced their decisions in an official signing ceremony in front of their coaches, parents, and classmates. Prep Athletic and Activities Director Bryan […]

Prep Announces the Honors Graduates for the Class of 2025

Twelve Class of 2025 Graduates Earn Academic Honors Saint John鈥檚 Prep is proud to announce students who are graduating with honors on May 23, 2025. These students are the highest academic achievers of the Class of 2025. To graduate with an honors diploma from Saint John鈥檚 Prep, students must achieve a minimum of three academic […]

Pat Marrin ’63 bids farewell to Pope Francis and the comic strip he inspired

“The real Pope Francis will be the focus of many official and scholarly examinations, but Francis,” with a little help from Pat Marrin ’63, “will also have a place among other beloved cartoon characters that live forever.” As author and illustrator of “Francis, the Comic Strip,” Marrin published nearly 1,400 images in the National Catholic […]

Grand Tour Raises Nearly $250,000 for Scholarships and Student Programming

We are so grateful for the incredible generosity and unwavering support at Grand Tour of Nation 2025! Thanks to your remarkable contributions, we are absolutely thrilled to announce that we raised $248,000! This phenomenal achievement will have a profound impact on our students and the entire Prep community. These vital funds will directly support scholarships […]

Carmen Fernholz ’61 named 2025 Siehl Prize Recipient

Awarded by the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, the Siehl Prize honors those “who have made extraordinary contributions to agriculture.” “Carmen Fernholz has long been a leader in Minnesota鈥檚 farming community” writes the University of Minnesota. “He established A-Frame Farm in Madison, Minnesota, in 1972, and is an organic […]

In Memoriam ~ Richard C. Volz ’49

Richard C. Volz, 93, of Fond du Lac, passed away on April 30, 2025, at the Hospice Home of Hope. He was born on August 23, 1931, in La Crosse, WI to Bernard J. and Thelma (Haines) Volz. Rick grew up in La Crosse. He attended St. John鈥檚 Preparatory School in Collegeville, MN and graduated […]

Historic Gift Propels Saint John鈥檚 Prep $10 Million Campaign Over Goal

Alumna and Husband Make Largest Gift in School鈥檚 168-Year History Saint John鈥檚 Preparatory School announces the largest gift commitment in its 168-year history, made by alumna Ann Marie Stock 鈥�78 and her husband David Campagna. The couple鈥檚 transformative support has helped propel the school鈥檚 comprehensive fundraising campaign beyond its $10 million goal. Launched in April […]

Head of School Jon Mcgee receives SJU Colman j. Barry Award

Saint John鈥檚 Prep Head of School Jon McGee is among the Catholic school educators who will be honored on April 25 by Saint John鈥檚 University. He鈥檚 one of eight SJU Johnnies who lead Catholic high schools in Minnesota and North Dakota. Mr. McGee will receive the Colman J. Barry Award for Distinguished Contributions to Religion […]

In Memoriam ~ Father Roger Botz ’51

Roger Botz was the youngest of two sons and one daughter born to Peter Botz and Anna (Monn) Botz in Freeport, Minnesota, on December 10, 1933.  His father worked as a rural mail carrier, and his mother was an elementary school teacher. After his school years at Sacred Heart School in Freeport from 1939鈥�1947, a […]

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