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’s sister Kayla Manka, Maria’s parents Jack and Mary Nona Surma, and support from several other Prep alumni.

While Joram and Maria’s financial commitment helped initiate this project, it was Joram’s active leadership in creating a vision that brought the project together, resulting in a remarkable space for our students, faculty, and staff. 

Students have enjoyed using the new weight room during supervised sessions during their lunch hours and after school. During Interim Week one group focused on fitness and used the time to learned how to use the machines and equipment.

The Manka Fitness Center will provide a tremendous opportunity for our entire Prep School community to improve their overall fitness. We are grateful for the Manka family’s leadership and support!

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Saint John’s Prep is celebrating ! There are special activities throughout the week for students and staff. ÃÛÌÒÉçs Week offers a meaningful opportunity to celebrate our mission of providing a Catholic, Benedictine education while uniting students, families and staff in shared values and purpose.

ÃÛÌÒÉçs Week (CSW) is a week-long celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It takes place each January. ÃÛÌÒÉçs Week recognizes the unique opportunities of Catholic education for young people and their families.

Saint John’s Prep will welcome St. Cloud Diocese Bishop Patrick Neary to celebrate Mass on Friday, January 31 at 9:20am. Parents, siblings, and grandparents are welcome to join us for this very special event. Prep will also welcome the 5th and 6th grade students from Holy Family School in Sauk Centre for Mass as well.

Students are invited to take part in special dress-up days as part of this special week. Themes include pajama day, school spirit day, and beach day. On Thursday, all students will take part in a special letter writing campaign to send thank-you notes to parents, grandparents, alumni and other supporters of Saint John’s Prep.

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