Eagle Newsletter Fall 2015
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Eagle Newsletter Fall 2015
The SJA Eagle Volume 19 ST. JOHN’S ACADEMY, JAMESTOWN, NORTH DAKOTA FALL 2015 Number 2 St. John’s Academy Celebrates 125 Years Bishop Folda with fourth graders Bishop Folda blesses children and new playground equipment Bishop Folda receiving 125th Anniversary gift from Msgr. Wald Celebrating the Mass at SJA Sixth Grade Class Fifth grade class Kindergarten Principal’s Corner What an exciting way to start the 2015-16 school year at St. John’s Academy. In early August we had new playground equipment installed. The majority of the playground’s expense was covered by our loyal alumni and their estate funds. We are blessed to have received these estate gifts. This brought a whole new level of excitement to SJA and the kids have absolutely loved it. On Mark Wiest September 3rd we celebrated our 125th birthday with a full day of activities. The day started off with Bishop John Folda blessing our new playground and our new processional cross which was donated by the Michael Ebertz family in memory of his mother, Glory Ebertz, Class of 1945. This cross is used at the All-School Masses. After the blessings, Bishop Folda along with Monsignor Wald and Father Mulligan visited all the classrooms to say hello and take pictures. What a blessing this was for our students. After lunch Bishop led Mass at SJA which was very well attended. At the conclusion of Mass birthday cake was enjoyed by all students, teachers and guests. Two weeks later SJA celebrated Grandparent’s Day with a beautiful Mass at the Basilica led by Monsignor Wald. At the conclusion of Mass we had a great turnout for lunch at the Academy. Our next exciting event for the fall was the 25th Annual HOPE Dinner & Auction. What a wonderful evening this was for all of us. After months of preparation by our HOPE Committee it all came together wonderfully. We had another sell-out crowd along with many unique auction items and an outstanding dinner provided by the Knights of Columbus. We had an amazing turnout of volunteers throughout the whole event which is of utmost importance to make this event a success. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the auction. This is now my sixth year as principal and my experience continues to be so rewarding. My family and I are so blessed to be a part of this special community. My oldest son is now in 9th grade at Jamestown High School and my other son is now in 8th grade at the Jamestown Middle School. My daughter is currently a fourth grader at St. John’s Academy. My two sons are still very involved with the school and spend quite a bit of time here volunteering and attending Faith Formation. SJA welcomed two new teachers to our staff this fall. Melissa Mutschler was hired as a fifth grade teacher after completing her student teaching at SJA last fall and working in the Kids’ Kingdom classroom in the spring. Melissa is a Jamestown native and a recent graduate of the University of Jamestown. Our new sixth grade teacher is no stranger to Jamestown or St. John’s Academy. Yvette Yatskis was hired last spring after spending 14 years in the Jamestown Public School District. Yvette is a SJA alum and all of her children attended SJA. Please welcome Melissa and Yvette to our staff. The Kids’ Kingdom program continues to excel working with students ages 3-5 led by Jill Mahoney and Kirstie Dobson. Jill is in her 16th year as the pre-school teacher and Kirstie is in her first year as the pre-school aide after spending last year as the assistant cook. Kids’ Kingdom has 47 students in the program. The Pre-Kindergarten program is now in its seventh year with 30 students enrolled. Through six years we have had approximately 200 students go through this program. It has greatly benefited students and prepares them very well for kindergarten. I am very pleased and excited with our overall enrollment numbers as we have 178 students in Kindergarten through grade 6 which leads to our highest enrollment since the late 1990’s with 255 students. We are happy to have so many families attending our school and appreciate all the support we get from everyone involved with the school and community. This is our fifth year of St. John Academy’s ChildCare program, directed by Courtney Oliver in her first year. We had 45 children attend during the summer and have 82 children using our services during the school year. We are very excited about the program as it offers our families a reliable and trustworthy service. Feel free to contact Courtney or myself if you would like to learn more about the program. Last winter we completed our Technology Challenge with $140,000 donated for the purchase of new technology, specifically iPads for the classroom and improving our wireless infrastructure. Shortly after completing the challenge, we purchased over 100 iPads with each teacher being issued an iPad and students in 5th and 6th grade going one-to-one. Each classroom, K-4 has 6 iPads for their classrooms. This summer we completed our last stage with new access points placed throughout the building. This has been a wonderful addition to our school as the teachers utilize the iPads daily with their students. Thanks to all of you for your wonderful donations. Our students continue to utilize the 23 Simple Touch Nooks with Glow lights for the library/media center. We also have 24 computers in the computer lab with our teachers utilizing it daily to help explore the world. Our teachers do a great job of continuing education and are always bettering themselves so they can provide their best to the students. We have a very dedicated and committed staff and they share their love for St. John’s Academy daily. For any alumni thinking about ways to donate to the school, please feel free to call Peggy Etzold at 252-0119. Feel free to stop in and visit at any time. I always enjoy listening to stories and traditions pertaining to St. John’s Academy. In closing, I would like to thank everyone for making me feel so welcome during my four years on the job. I can’t believe how fast it has gone, but I am enjoying every minute of it. I am blessed that we have so many caring people who love and support this school. Enjoy this issue and have a great year! God Bless, Mark Wiest Development Corner This fall we celebrated the kickoff of our 125th Anniversary of St. John’s Academy! What a special day it was with Bishop Folda here to bless our new playground equipment and celebrate the mass with us. This gift was made possible through the generosity of alumni estate gifts. Also, this fall the last graduating high school class, Class of 1965 at St. John’s Academy celebrated their Peggy Etzold 50th reunion too! What a joy it was St. John’s Academy/ to host a tour and lunch for them St. James Basilica all. The Class of 1955 also came for a tour and fellowship at SJA! I hope future SJA classes come back for a reunion, as you are the foundation of who we are today! Please feel free to contact me and I will help with your reunion plans. We continue to pray for our alumni and friends each day and we hope can continue the tradition of offering a Catholic education for generations to come! May God Bless you abundantly for your kindness and giving heart! Enclosed is our St. John’s Academy Annual Fund brochure, please help us secure the future of St. John’s Academy by supporting us by making a gift to the annual fund or give to the Giving Hearts Day online 2016 at www.impactgiveback.org. Your gifts truly do make a difference in lives of our students at SJA. “There were generations of people who made the faith their own and handed it down to the next generation. To hand on the faith is to hand on what faith brings, which is hope and love.” FACE’S “100 By 40” Campaign: We’re Almost There! The Foundation for Advancement of Christian Education was founded in 1976 as a locally-controlled endowment fund with a single mission: Securing the future of St. John’s Academy. Because it is dedicated to SJA’s long term success, FACE has preserved the charitable contributions received from our generous donors over the last 39 years. Only income from investments is given to SJA. The capital donations will continue to create funding for the many generations of SJA students to come. FACE’s annual contribution is often, and accurately, referred to as “the eternal 5 percent.” Since its founding, FACE has given St. John’s Academy a total of nearly $2 million. Those gifts have been used primarily to fund tuition scholarships, so that the benefits of a Catholic Christian education are available to all families in our area, regardless of their financial circumstances. For the 2015-16 school year, FACE’s board authorized a pilot program to provide assistance to families utilizing the Pre-K program. FACE grants also have helped pay for classroom technology upgrades, teacher salaries, and construction of the Zebedee Center. In 2012, the FACE board embarked on the “100 by 40” campaign. The goal was to expand our capital base, so that FACE could provide $100,000 in annual funding to SJA by 2016, FACE’s 40th year. The board is extremely pleased to report that FACE met its goal for the 2015-16 school year. However, FACE’s president Walt Nieland says the “100 by 40” campaign is not done yet. “We got to $100,000 this year because the stock market was so strong in 2012, ’13, and ’14. But the market goes down, too,” Walt said. “We’ve raised about 80% of our original capital goal. We’re almost there, but we need that last 20% to ensure that FACE can give at least $100,000 to St. John’s every year.” Helping FACE can help you, too. All donations are deductible on federal and state taxes. Even better, North Dakota residents who give $5,000 or more to FACE may qualify for a 40% credit against their state income taxes. Depending on your tax bracket, the net cost to the donor can be well under 50% of the gift amount. Please consult your personal tax advisor. To obtain an informational brochure on “100 by 40” and the potential tax advantages of a donation to FACE, please call the FACE office at (701) 252-1178 or email us at [email protected]. In Memoriam St. John’s Academy remembers our alumni, friends and family in loving prayer. We apologize for any omissions. Darlene (McCurdy) Cadieux died Aug. 24, 2014 - St. John’s Academy Class of 1955 Colleen M. (Foster) Matthews died June 11, 2015 – St. John’s Academy Class of 1953 Carol (Hamm) Denesiuk - died June 26, 2015 – St. John’s Academy Class of 1968 Lucille Stecker - died July 21, 2015 – St. John’s Academy Class of 1955 Victor Donegan - died August 2, 2015 – St. John’s Academy Class of 1955 Raymond Greenwood - died Sept. 6, 201 – St. John’s Academy Class of 1960 Colleen Harrington Rekdal died Oct. 1, 2015 – St. John’s Academy Class of 1963 Charlotte Klose Anderson - died Nov. 5, 2015 – St. John’s Academy Class of 1965 Mary Faith Young 95 - died Nov. 14, 2015 – St. John’s Academy Class of 1938 Excited For First Day Of School I can do All things with Christ which Strengthens me. Philippians: 4:13 2014-2015 “We Believe As Mary Hill Did” Annual Fund Report THANK YOU for your generous donations to St. John’s Academy “We Believe - As Mary Hill Did” Annual Fund campaign for this past year. Through your generous support, we raised $41,755. Your gifts enable us to continue to provide a quality Catholic Christian education to the students of St. John’s Academy! God Bless YOU! Angel’s Club ($2,500- & up) Larry & Darlene Kropp Earl Redman Dirk & Elaine Fischer Saint’s Club ($1,500-$2,499) Dominic Reinpold Class of 1953 Gravel Products Midwest Industrial X-Ray Inc. Principal’s Club ($1,000 - $1,499) Alvin & Tiny Exner Carol & Tim Kachel (Matching gift Aramark) Keith & Barbara Marschke Paul & Jennica Yatskis (Matching gift Rockwell Collins) Sponsor’s Club ($500 - $999) CLASS of 1964 Bernard & Marilyn Anderson Richard Hamkens Frank & Stephanie Jensen Kevin Larson Dennis Murphy Paul & LaRissa Wiley Merit Club ($250 - $499) Nels & Ileene Albin Brian & DeAnn Amen Mark & Melanie Anderson David & Lisa Barnick Kristie Gibson Joyce & Dwaine Heinrich Burt & Laura Martin Geary & Jeane McCleery John & Mary O’Meara Proseed Dwane & Joan Wanzek Century Club ( $100 - $249) Chris & Erica Althoff Jane & Joel Backstrom Marcella Behles Brent & Emeline Burkett Fr. Al Bitz Dan & Lindsey Cramer Mary Lou Craig Patrick Delmore Jason & Tonya Falk Gabriel & Kristee Flynn Mary Ellen Frey Kent Fronk Agnes Gasal Helen Geinert Daniel Goerger Carol Goldade Matthew & Michelle Gross Ken & Cheryl Grossman Jon & Joey Hansted Donna Heer Arlen Hjelmstad Rodney Hubbard Mike & Rita Jarrett Ev (Klose) Kappel Stuart & Marilyn Kaplan Jodi Kjellberg Lemoine & Patsy Klose Monica & Gerald Klose Judy Kulla Larry & Mary Ann Leier Deb & Francis Lee Lisa Wilhelm Lindberg Pat & Jerry Linn Marilyn Lobsinger Phyllis J. Lowe Sam & Evelyn Lowe William & Michelle Lytle Phyllis (Boehm) Machtel Richard & Carma Maddock Richard & Patricia Malley Tom Matchie Thomas McCormick Paul & Janel Monson Rita Naze Anne Nelson Walt & Jane Nieland Nodak Oil Co. Jetstream Carwash ( Ray Mering) Darron & Barb Orr Bob & Jacinta Piatz Frank & Jeannette Redlin Rhonda Roaldson Rudnick Electric Mary & Allan Sargeant Jane (Baenen) Schneider Dorothy Schwehr Mike & Joleen Scott Brad & Tammy Skari Todd & Jolene Sjostrom Mike & Marilyn Smyth Scott Smyth & Carrie Kern Kent & Jeanne Sortland Students at St. John’s Academy Joanne D. Swan Jerry & Pam Szarkowski Jeanne Tews RaeAnn & Jim Vandrovec Monsignor Jeffrey L. Wald Richard & Julie Welding Mark & Kresha Wiest Fred & Liza Wolff Donn & Velma Yatskis David & Lori Zimney Academy Club ($1 - $99) Nancy (Schley) Albrecht Gordon Bartholomay Dale Behles Class of 56 Ellen & Donald Berg Steve & Ruth Brubakken Jim Brunner Anthony Carlascio Jr. Lee & Tiffany Dick Joseph Ebertz Winifred W. (Bill) Ebertz Corinne Engelman Darrel & Vonnie Entzminger BJ & Jenna Etzold Emmett & Peggy Etzold Blaine & Marlys Fix Lillian J (Morris) Fuechtmann Eleanor Glenney Rose Marie (Wanzek) Gonser Michael & Sandra Greenwald Howard Herseth Leo & Lilian Joh Mel & Alice Kachel George L. & Amanda Kelly Abby (Tews) Koropatnicki Charlie & Marge Kourijan John Landscoot Marilee Lasch Shirley Laugeness Jim & Angela Madsen Kathryn Mikwold Cathleen (Enderle) Nelson Rod & Judy Olin Albert Pankow Betty & Richard Ringuette Alvina & Juanita Rudolph Beverly Schaack Jeremy & Meredith Schmidt John & Rose Skroch Scot & Jennifer Sloan James & Karen Smith Bernard & Cecilia Sundeen Keith & Diana Swartz Leonard Swentik James & Eva Teske Marie Ukestad Al & Cindy Valenta Kay Vogel Ryan & Lacie Wegner Wayne & Julie Wenner 2014-2015 Annual Fund Honorees Gifts in Honor of In Honor of Bishop John Folda by Monsignor Jeffrey Wald In Honor of Fr. Al Bitz by Donny & Gary Zespy In Honor of the Students and Staff of St. John’s Academy by Rick & Carma Maddock In Honor of Jacob, Emily & Abigail by Brian & DeAnn Ament In Honor of all parents who cherish their children by Brent & Emeline Burkett In Honor of Augustin Schmaltz by Shirley Laugeness (grandfather of Reece Kleinknecht) In Honor of our Grandchildren by Michael & Sandra Greenwald In Honor of Zach Hanson 7th Birthday by Mary Lou Craig In Honor of Paul & Cil Jarret by Mike & Rita Jarrett In Honor of Tim & Agatha Matchie by Tom Matchie Thank you for your gifts honoring a family member or friend. 2014-2015 Annual Fund Memorials Gifts in Memory In Memory of deceased Classmates of Class of 1964, Dennis Schall, Judy Flint Murphy, Betty Hotten Wanzek, & Bob Hansen by the SJA Class of 1964 In Memory of Betty Hotten Wanzek by Ellen & Donald Boyle In Memory of Frank Rudnick by Rudnick Electric In Memory of Naomi Wanzek by Mary Ellen Frey In Memory of Donald Boyle by Peggy & Bud Etzold In Memory of Sr. Rosa, 4th grade teacher in the 1950’s by Ev (Klose) Kappel In Memory of Eva Schmaltz by Albert Pankow In Memory of Georgette Iverson by Alvin & Juanita Rudolph In Memory of Randy Goldade by Carol Goldade In Memory of Thomas E Caulfield by Anthony J Carlascio Jr. In Memory of Deacon Anothony P. Naze by Rita Naze In Memory of Evelyn Swentik by Leonard Swentik In Memory of Tracy Lawrence Entzminger by Darrel & Vonnie Entzminger In Memory of Patricia Wanzek Falck by Rose Marie (Wanzek) Gonser In Memory of James Lowe Class of 1953 by Darlene & Larry Kropp Jim & Angela Madsen Marilee Lasch Sam & Evelyn Lowe Phyllis J. Lowe Tom Matchie In Memory of John L. Behles by Dale Behles, Class of 1956 In Memory of Dick McGarvey & Beth McGarvey by John & Rose Skroch In Memory of Harold Herseth by Howard Herseth In Memory of Rose Anne Hamkens Jakubic by George L. & Amanda Kelly In Memory of Rose Anne Hamkens Jakubic by Monica & Gerald Klose In Memory of Charles Frey by Mary Ellen Frey In Memory of Dick Kuperschmidt, Class of 53 by Tom Matchie In Memory of Robert Szarkowski & Reuben & Iola Scherbenske by Jerry & Pam Szarkowski In Memory of Mary Rabideaux by Peggy & Bud Etzold In Memory of Doris, Floyd, Jim, John, & Peter Schley by Nancy (Schley) Albrecht In Memory of Edna Koenig by Earl Redman In Memory of Don Anderson, Andrea Hournbuckle grandfather by Marlys & Blaine Fix In Memory of Russ Dressler, Peggy Etzold step-brother by Marlys Fix In Memory of Andy Axtman by Marlys & Blaine Fix In Memory of David Thomas Lenhardt by Rod & Judy Olin In Memory of Ruth Ann Willey by Ray Mering- Nodak Oil Co. Jetstream In Memory of Bill Krueger by Ray Mering – Nodak Oil Co. Jetstream In Memory of Blanche Readel by Ray Mering – Nodak Oil C. Jetstream In Memory of Arlean Lipetzky by Rod & Judy Olin In Memory of Arlean Lipetzky by Karen & James Smith In Memory of Mary Rabideaux by Tiffany & Lee Dick In Memory of Kenneth Henke by Rod & Judy Olin In Memory of Ruth Ann Willey by Al & Candy Valenta In Memory of Jeremy Orn by Tiffany & Lee Dick Thank you for your memorial gifts in memory of your loved ones or friends. Courtney Oliver New Staff Director of SJA Day Care Hello! I’m Courtney Oliver. I came to Jamestown from Mankato, Minnesota in 2009 as a college sophomore with a track scholarship and big dreams of becoming the next Erin Andrews on ESPN. I graduated from Jamestown College in 2013 with a bachelors degree in communication. I began nannying two little girls while the reporter job search began and discovered a new-found love for children. After that experience, I decided childcare was the place I needed to be. I started working for Bright Beginnings Learning Center in the fall of 2013 as a preschool age teacher and loved every minute of it. In addition to childcare, I’m also very involved in coaching gymnastics at the Jamestown Gymnastics Club. I’m excited to bring my passion for enriching children’s lives to SJA. Tara Steel Head Custodian Hi! My name is Tara Steel. I recently moved to Jamestown and I am so excited to be starting my first year at St. John’s Academy. Everyone has been so warm and welcoming! I have 3 beautiful children named C.J., Sarah and Jayson. I am also engaged to a wonderful man named Adam. My hobbies include cooking, singing, spending time with my family and going to the movies. I look forward to many happy years here in Jamestown. God Bless! Melissa Mutschler 5th Grade Teacher Hello! My name is Melissa Mutschler. I am originally from Jamestown but ventured off to Scottsdale, Arizona for a few years, only to return to back home to raise my son, Roman, closer to friends and family and finish college at the University of Jamestown. While attending the University of Jamestown I was able to do my student teaching here at St. John’s Academy. It was such an enriching and rewarding experience I decided I didn’t want to leave and am now teaching alongside Mrs. Mahoney in the Kids Kingdom program! In obtaining my degree in Education, I spent a lot of time in many different schools in the area but there’s a few things about St. John’s Academy that really stood out for me and that’s the feeling of family and faith. One of my most memorable experiences was the very first time I attended an all school Mass. Listening to all the children sing the bible hymns, pray for guidance and protection while putting their Faith in God was such a moving experience. Each and every one of the staff members have been so kind, helpful and welcoming. I am very blessed to be a part of St. John’s Academy! Yvette Yatskis 6th Grade Teacher When I attended St. John’s Academy as an elementary student from 1974-1980, I would have never guessed that one day I would come back as the 6th grade teacher! I am thankful and blessed that my journey has brought me back to SJA! I graduated from Jamestown High School in 1986. I attended the College of St. Benedict for one year until I followed my future husband, John, to NDSU where I graduated with a major in English Education. We married in 1989 and returned to Jamestown in 1990. I taught 9th grade English at JHS for one year and then moved to the 7th grade. I knew I had found my niche; I love working with middle schoolers! As much as I adore teaching, I took some time off to raise my children. I went back to the classroom when my children were school age and was fortunate to find myself back with 7th graders. After teaching a total of 14 years for the public school, I was overjoyed to have the opportunity to make a huge change in my career. All of the things I truly love are embodied in my new position at SJA. I love to teach, and now I will be able to teach all subjects to my students...what an exciting adventure! I’ve mentioned my love for middle schoolers, so 6th graders? Awesome!! I have always dreamed of being able to teach at a Catholic school...dreams do come true! My love and passion for teaching and learning drive me to be an energetic and creative teacher. My goal is that my students will find joy and success in pushing themselves to accomplish more than they ever thought possible. We will encounter challenges and work hard, no doubt, but we will also have an amazing time together! Sara Jensen Cafeteria Hey there! My name is Sara and I'm the new assistant lunch lady for St. John's Academy. I live in the country near Montpelier where I graduated HS from. Baking and cooking is something I always enjoy and working with and seeing the children everyday at the school puts a smile on my face! I am blessed to have such a wonderful job. New Playground Equipment What an excitement it was for our students as they got to play on the new playground equipment. Thanks to the estate gifts from alumni and a $15,000 donation from our PTO we were able to purchase our new playground equipment! Estate gifts from alumni/family and friends are so important to our students at St. John’s Academy. Thank you for helping us secure the future of St. John’s Academy. Class of 1955 St. John’s Academy Class of 1955 Left to right: Kay Vogel, Daryl Hubbard, Angela Madsen, Cliff Orr, Mary Jo Mosbacker, Elaine Jaskowski. SJA SCHOOL SONG Saint John’s Saint John’s Hats off to thee. To our colors we will always be. Firm and strong, united are we. Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Rah, Hats off to the Saint John’s Class of 1965 - 50th Class Reunion Our reunion is now over, and I will never forget it! Patt McKenzie Germann and I began trying to find our classmates on the internet just after the first of the year, and were so excited each time a classmate would contact us. This would be our first reunion since graduation, and many of us hadn’t seen each other in 50 years. Our class will always hold the title of being the last high school class to graduate from St. John’s Academy. The year was 1965. We were given this sad news in the spring of our sophomore year. It was a real shock for many in Jamestown and our whole school. Several students transferred to the public high school that following fall including the entire class behind us. Our anticipation was high as we met for a Meet and Greet, September 18th. We chose the KC Hall, where we once had physical education classes and played basketball. Items of memorabilia were brought back by many and were so much fun to look at. Conversation and friendships picked right up where we left off 50 years ago. I couldn’t help but think, as I looked at everyone what nice people I graduated with and they were all so much fun to be with again. The rest of the weekend included a tour of St. John’s given by Peggy Etzold. For all of us it was like walking back in time. As we entered each classroom and walked the halls we shared memories we hadn’t thought of in years. You couldn’t help but wish some of the teachers, priests, nuns, and support staff would have been there just waiting for us. Saturday evening a dinner was held at Sabir’s Buffalo Grill and The Most Nostalgic Trophy was awarded to Fred Eagleson for still having and being able to wear his 1965 Letter Jacket. Sunday we attended Mass at St. James Basilica in a group, which we dedicated to our deceased classmates. As I look back now, I feel such gratitude for my Christian education, and to my classmates for their friendship and support growing up. I know St. John’s will always holds a special spot in each of our hearts. One can only wonder why we waited so long to have our first reunion, but the wait sure made it special! Thanks to everyone for coming and making it happen. Randy Murphy Ebertz St. John’s Academy Class of 1965 Front row: Pat Dewey, Mary Ellen Funda Dewey, Mary Jean Exner McCartney, Sharon Johner Vollmer, Tony Wanzek. Second row: Lynda Grothe Barton, Kathy Flannery Dunn, Patt McKenzie Germann, Kathy Westman Blumhagen, Tom Thielges, Bobbi Kramer Reed, Randy Murphy Ebertz. Third row: Jim Nogosek, Dick Szarkowski, Fred Eagleson, Greg Schirber, Bill Tanata, Jeanne Johnson Andrews, Jan Mrozek Lindblom, Rich Strankowski. SAINT JOHN’S ACADEMY 215 5th STREET SE JAMESTOWN, NORTH DAKOTA 58401-4200 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit #4 Jamestown, ND 58401 Saint John’s Academy has been providing Catholic Christian education to children of the community since 1890 and will continue to: Prepare students spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically for life and foster the use of knowledge and faith. Building Spiritual Community. Social Networking at SJA Alumni Newsletter published twice a year: The SJA Eagle Editor: Peggy Etzold [email protected] St. John’s Academy - 215 SE 5th Street Jamestown, ND 58401 - 701-252-2434 www.stjamesbasilica.org/stjohn Principal: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Wiest [email protected] SJA Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heidi Sagaser [email protected] Pastor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monsignor Jeffrey Wald Parish Office - 701-252-0119 Follow us on Twitter @MrWiestSJA The newsletter can be viewed on our website under SJA Eagle Newsletter! School Board President: . . . . . . . . . . . Erin Romans [email protected] FACE President: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walt Nieland [email protected] FACE Secretary: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meggen Henke [email protected]