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February 18
SSM Chapter of the Cum Laude Society Inducts New Members
Last Tuesday, faculty and staff elected eight seniors to membership in the SSM Chapter of the Cum Laude Society, the ceremony and celebration of which took place over Zoom.
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February 1
SSM Soccer, Engineering Alum, Releases Debut Single and Continues Musical Success Online
Jonah Kagen ’18, an alum of both the Boys Soccer and Engineering Centers of Excellence, is reaching new heights of Instagram and TikTok fame for another passion of his: music. While Jonah is currently a psychology major at Cornell University and continues to enjoy playing a key role on the Men’s Soccer team, he’s taken advantage of the solitude of the pandemic to continue pursuing his passion for creating music. -
January 28
Head of School Recaps Board of Trustee, Parents’ Association, and ISACS Meetings
Head of School Matt Cavellier discusses the virtual adaptation of the annual ISACs Heads Conference, and other virtual meetings among the SSM Community -
January 22
SSM Senior Receives Multiple Vocal Performance Accolades
Hannah Ray ’21, a senior in SSM’s Vocal Performance Program Center of Excellence, recently took first place in the vocal category of the Northern State University Department of Music’s 2021 Friends of the Arts/NSU Young Artist Competition. She was also chosen as a finalist for Luther College’s Outstanding Dorian Soloists Virtual Recital. -
January 20
Head of School Reflects on the Inauguration
Head of School Matt Cavellier shares his thoughts on the groundbreaking occasion of a woman taking on the role of Vice-President of the United States. -
January 19
SSM Students, Employees Recognize Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Community Events on and off Campus
SSM’s own Father Henry Doyle, Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations and Outreach, and Lotte Aga ’22 were invited to speak at the Faribault Diversity Coalition’s (FDC) 7th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, which took place virtually at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 18th, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. -
January 18
Head of School Welcomes Students Back to Campus
Head of School Matt Cavellier anticipates the first big snowstorm of 2021 as students arrive back on campus. -
December 31
SSM BioScience Student Publishes Research Paper in Professional Journal
Ao (Amber) Lu ’21, a member of the BioScience Center of Excellence, has published her paper entitled, “The Silent Majority – Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and South Asia Phenotype,” in the journal of the Conference of Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare.
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December 23
Shattuck-St. Mary’s Meets Community Fundraising Goals for the 2020 Holiday Season
‘Tis the season of giving, and the members of our Shattuck-St. Mary’s family gave wholeheartedly this year as the School held several annual fundraisers for the wider Faribault community.
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December 14
SSM Alum Named 35 Under 35 Rising Executive by The Hollywood Reporter
Last month The Hollywood Reporter announced its annual list, “35 Under 35 Rising Executives,” which recognizes standout up-and-comers in the entertainment industry. Shattuck-St. Mary’s 2005 alum, John Agbaje, is among the list’s impressive players, which includes agents, managers, lawyers, and executives. -
December 9
Multiple SSM Alumni Recognized in Forbes “30 Under 30” Lists
It was an exciting week for Shattuck-St. Mary’s alumni when it was announced that not one but two of our female alumni had achieved Forbes “30 Under 30” recognition in two of the 20 different categories. Grace Paulsen ’09 was featured in the “Energy” category, while Kelly Kiewel ’10 was featured in the “Games” category.
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December 7
SSM Hockey Alum Noëlle Needham ’04 On Track for Success in NHL
While some may have said her hockey career was over when she tore her ACL, MCL, PCL, and meniscus at the age of 15, Shattuck-St. Mary’s Hockey alum Noëlle Needham ’04 has surely proved naysayers wrong. After a successful prep and collegiate playing career, and an entrepreneurial spirit creating opportunities for young female hockey players, she now has her sights set on becoming the first female General Manager in NHL history.
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December 3
Head of School Applauds Positive Thinking at the SSM Alumni Holiday Party
Head of School Matt Cavellier thinks about the ways that our challenging times still provide opportunities for positive growth and celebration, as see at the annual SSM Holiday Party, which was held virtually this year. -
December 1
SSM BioScience Students Impact the World of Health Science
This past summer marked the 10-year anniversary of the Shattuck-St. Mary’s BioScience Center of Excellence, and while we couldn’t celebrate and reunite exactly how we wanted to at the time, our current BioScience students and alumni have no shortage of important work to highlight.
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November 12
Head of School Shares News of Vocal Performance Program Alumni
Head of School Matt Cavellier shares a conversation he had with Peter Schleif, Director of the Vocal Performance Program, about Mr. Schleif’s recent series of interviews with VPP alumni. -
November 12
19 Shattuck-St. Mary’s Student-Athletes Sign NLIs on National Signing Day
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, 19 Shattuck-St. Mary’s student-athletes made their commitment to play their respective sports at the next level as they signed their NCAA National Letters of Intent to play at the Division I or II levels. -
November 9
SSM 6th Grader Earns Minnesota High School Cycling League’s 2020 “Racer with Heart” Award
Claire Wisdo ’27, an avid mountain-biker with the Cannon Valley Composite Mountain Bike Team, has received the Racer with Heart Award for the 2020 Minnesota High School Cycling League season.
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November 5
Head of School Reflects on Adaptation in the Face of Challenge
Head of School Matt Cavellier writes on our ability to pivot and adjust in the face of adversity, particularly in light of new challenges posed by COVID-19. -
November 4
SSM Alum and Board Member Wins Race for Minnesota State Representative
After historic voter turnout and one of the most intense and in some cases still undecided election nights we’ve ever seen, Shattuck-St. Mary’s School alum Esther Agbaje ’03, a member of our Board of Trustees, has won her campaign to represent House District 59B in the Minnesota state legislature. -
October 22
Head of School Faces the Week’s Challenges
Head of School Matt Cavellier thanks everyone in our community for the way they’ve tackled our School’s latest challenges this week. -
October 15
Head of School Anticipates Upcoming Holiday Season
Head of School Matt Cavellier looks ahead to the changing seasons and thinks about what we can do to make the holiday season slightly more of a return to normalcy. -
October 15
SSM’s Vocal Performance Program Director Shares Insights on Vocal Education in the age of COVID During “Musician Talk” Interview
Shattuck-St. Mary’s own Pete Schleif, Director of the Vocal Performance Program Center of Excellence, was recently featured on KYMN’s “Musician Talk,” in which Northfield artist Pauline Jennings interviews local musicians. -
October 9
Four Former SSM Sabres Selected in 2020 NHL Draft
Though the usual pomp and circumstance of a filled arena and big, bold displays had to be done in a more creative way this year due to COVID-19, the 2020 NHL Draft still held a great amount of excitement for 217 young men looking to take one step closer to the NHL, including four former Shattuck-St. Mary’s Sabres. -
October 8
Head of School Celebrates Colleagues on World Teachers Day and National Coaches Day
Our school leader shares his appreciation for the extremely talented and devoted faculty and coaching staff that make Shattuck-St. Mary’s one of the best Schools in the nation. -
October 5
SSM Junior Works with Faribault Diversity Coalition for Local International Festival
Lotte Aga ’22, a student in Shattuck-St. Mary’s The Major Center of Excellence program, has partnered with the Faribault Diversity Coalition (FDC) to help prepare for this October’s International Festival. Lotte, who moved to Faribault with her family from Belgium last fall, was contacted by newly appointed FDC Project Manager, Peter van Sluis, for help. -
October 1
Head of School Shares Greetings from the Board of Trustees
Head of School Matt Cavellier shares his thoughts on the discussions held at the recent Board of Trustees meetings. -
October 1
SSM Employees Share Personal and Professional Benefits of Local Nature Center
Last week, Faribault’s River Bend Nature Center (RBNC) celebrated its 39th Annual Fundraising Event, called Ramble Week, which was filled with virtual and socially distanced in-person events and several testimonials from Shattuck-St. Mary’s School community members.
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September 24
Head of School Reflects on the Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Our school leader discusses the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the possible impact that one life can have on so many others. -
September 24
Multiple Shattuck-St. Mary’s Seniors Named National Merit Commended Students
Four of this year’s seniors have been named National Merit Commended students by the National Merit® Scholarship Program.
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September 17
Head of School Discusses Leadership and Humility on the Arizona Cardinals
Head of School Matt Cavellier discusses Minnesota native, Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. and his dedication to his NFL team, the Arizona Cardinals.