Thank you to all the alumni that attended the All School Reunion Weekend.  We had a wonderful turnout and with a lot of luck and prayers we were able to get through the tricky parts without buckets of rain coming down.  The weekend kicked off with a Twin Towers dinner celebrating 50 years for the class of 1960.  On Saturday there were some "back-to-Prep-school" classes and the polka mass, a must do.  As usual The Country Polkateers did not disappoint. Immediately after mass the Big Event began filling the Weber Center and outdoor tent, with everyone caming away a winner from the casino.  Check out this year's photos.

 

It's already time to think about next year.  Look out classes 1961-1966-1971-1976-1981-1986-1991-1996-2001 and 2006 your class agents have a mission to get you back here for all the fun!  As always, any and all classes are more than welcome!  Mark your calendar for June 24,25 & 26, 2011.

By now you should have found the latest PrepLife in your mailbox! We hope you enjoy it and welcome your feedback.  We have heard from many alums who know of more veterans that either served or died in the Vietnam war.  A sincere thank you to the many of you who shared this information so we can accurately update our records.

 

How about the next issue?  Know any outstanding women of Prep?  They can be young, old, rocket scientists, volunteers, stay home moms, movie stars or whatever!  We're looking for extrodinary stories of women in the Prep community that deserve some ink.  If you think you have an idea to share, please email Marti Jacobs at mjacobs@csbsju.edu or call 320-363-3112.

We wrapped up our Annual Campaign on June 30th and can officially call it a success!  Through the amazing generousity of our constiuents, we were able to suprass our goal!  This is great news for the students of the upcoming 2010-11 school year.  Last year more than $808,000 in financial aid was awarded, and individual awards ranged from $500 to $12,000.  This year is expected to be even more.  So, thank you, from the bottom of our Benedictine hearts for all the support and generousity.

Your golf swing, that is.  It's time to think Prep Classic at Madden's.  This is a fabulous fundraising golf tournament that sells out annually.  So get yourself in (golf) fighting shape this summer and bring your game to The Classic golf course at Madden's in Brainerd, MN, September 21, 2010.  

 

You have your choice of either 18 holes (The Classic course) or 9 holes(social golf).   Afterwards, enjoy an amazing meal on the 19th hole, prepared by the resort and hosted by SJP alum Brian Thuringer '68 and his wife Deb.  Click here for more information and registration.