St. Paul Academy and Summit School Alumni/ae

09/18/2026

"Mike Foley made Shakespeare come alive." Nick Scott '75 remembers his introduction to Shakespeare and how Mike Foley's class inspired him even after his time at SPA. Come back for Reunion Weekend 2026, September 25-26, to celebrate all of the people and things at St. Paul Academy and Summit School that inspired you!

NEW this year - the Spartan Swap! Bring any old school gear taking up space in your closet and donate it to the Swap. You may even find some special vintage pieces that you'll want to bring back home with you. Who knows?

Come back to campus September 25-26 to be a part of the festivities on Friday night as all alumni/ae are invited to attend the Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony, the opening of the Alumni/ae Art Show, and the all-classes Blue & Gold Bash. The Goodrich Campus will be open for tours on Saturday morning and then classes ending in "1" and "6" will celebrate with class parties in the evening.

Full details and registration can be found on the Reunion Weekend Hub: https://www.spa.edu/alumni/events/reunion-weekend

This is our largest alumni/ae event of the year and we hope to see you there!

09/14/2026

Even moms love SPA! James Templeton '85 and his lovely mom Christina value their experiences at SPA and the friendships that have endured over 40 years later. Why is St. Paul Academy and Summit School special to you? Come back to campus from Reunion Weekend 2026 on September 25-26 and celebrate all of the memories and the friendships from your time here!

All alumni/ae are invited to the festivities on the Randolph Campus on Friday night as we host the Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony, the opening of the Alumni/ae Art Show, and the all-classes Blue & Gold Bash. The Goodrich Campus will be open for tours on Saturday morning and then classes ending in "1" and "6" will celebrate with class parties in the evening.

Full details and registration can be found on the Reunion Weekend Hub: https://www.spa.edu/alumni/events/reunion-weekend
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Hope to see you there!

09/03/2026

Eric Vegoe '97 remembers a great OT win at the Spartan Cup, the joy of his teammates, and the connections that he had (and still has) to SPA. We are looking for you to share your stories, your memories, and your thoughts on what makes St. Paul Academy and Summit School so special to you during Reunion Weekend 2026!

Come back to campus September 25-26 to be a part of the festivities on Friday night as all alumni/ae are invited to attend the Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony, the opening of the Alumni/ae Art Show, and the all-classes Blue & Gold Bash. The Goodrich Campus will be open for tours on Saturday morning and then classes ending in "1" and "6" will celebrate with class parties in the evening.

Full details and registration can be found on the Reunion Weekend Hub: https://www.spa.edu/alumni/events/reunion-weekend

Let's continue to make more SPA memories!

08/17/2026

Generations of alumni/ae, military elements, Drake Arena, The Rubicon, hockey, the school merger, the winter weather, Vogel's -- all of the memories! Geoff Buscher '80 shared some highlights from his time at SPA for our Living Scrapbook at last year's Blue & Gold Bash and you have the opportunity to do the same this year at Reunion Weekend 2026!

Join us as we welcome you back to campus September 25-26 and celebrate all things Summit School, St. Paul Academy, and St. Paul Academy and Summit School! All alumni/ae are invited to the festivities on the Randolph Campus on Friday night as we host the Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony, the opening of the Alumni/ae Art Show, and the all-classes Blue & Gold Bash. The Goodrich Campus will be open for tours on Saturday morning and then classes ending in "1" and "6" will celebrate with class parties in the evening.

Full details and registration can be found on the Reunion Weekend Hub: https://www.spa.edu/alumni/events/reunion-weekend

​We would love to see you there!

07/10/2026

Congratulations to Anil as he heads off on his first space mission!

Tune into the liftoff, docking, and hatch opening on the NASA+ website on Tuesday: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/

And be sure to follow Anil on Instagram as he shares his journey: https://www.instagram.com/astro_anil/?hl=en

10-9-8...Dr. Anil Menon '95 is ready for lift-off!

It's not every day that a Spartan heads to space and, for Anil, this is the culmination of his life's work. He'll begin his first journey to the International Space Station on Tuesday, July 14, and he'll serve as flight engineer and Expedition 75 crew member.

Jim McVeety, a former SPA teacher and coach, remembers Anil as "a brilliant, curious student, graced with humility and a fine sense of humor" and "always supportive of his classmates and teammates." McVeety noted that Anil was also a finalist for the Westinghouse Science Talent Search in 1995. In turn, former faculty member George Leiter remembers Anil as "a little bit of everything as a student. He was talented and hardworking, but focused on every subject equally."

Learn more about Anil's career here: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/astronauts/nasa-astronaut-anil-menon/

Check out the broadcast of the launch here: https://www.rocketlaunch.live/launch/soyuz-ms-29

Congratulations to Anil on an out-of-this-world accomplishment! 🚀

07/09/2026

Are you planning on joining us for Alumni/ae Day at CHS Field?

These custom limited edition SPA and St. Paul Saints hats are being sent off today and we hope to see many of them at the game on Sunday, July 19 as the St. Paul Saints take on the Louisville Bats! Former SPA athletic directors and coaches Mike Brown '66 and Dave Montgomery will also be there to regale you with stories from many SPA games past.

There are a very limited number of hats still available for purchase. (Any orders placed now are not guaranteed for arrival before July 19.)

We look forward to sharing an afternoon of baseball and SPA camaraderie with you. There might even be some fun alumni/ae swag available if you make it to the game!

Visit the event page for full details, to purchase tickets, and to order a hat: https://www.spa.edu/alumni/events/st-paul-saints

06/16/2026

Who remembers this kiln and all of the fun projects that came out of it?

06/11/2026

Some amazing achievements in scientific research from one of SPA’s newest alumni!

💡From SPA to ISEF and beyond! 💡

In May, Evan Morris '26 presented his project in cellular and molecular biology at ISEF, the world's largest and most prestigious youth science competition. His project, SILENCE, is "the first low-cost sonogenetic platform to rapidly optimize neuromodulatory therapies in vivo." In Evan's words? He's trying to identify and access the ideal simulation settings faster in an effort to help patients with epilepsy or other disorders faster.

🔬 Evan won first place in his category along with the Mary Sue Coleman Award for Life Science Innovation and Impact. But Evan's research isn't just an academic or professional pursuit — it's personal. He got interested in neurodegenerative diseases after observing people in his personal life struggling. He said that his goal is to "center the brain in what I do and find practical applications for applying our understanding of neuroscience."

The excitement doesn't stop there. Evan will travel to Washington D.C. this month to present at the National STEM Festival (one of just 55 people from across the country, and the only Minnesotan to boot). He also won the Dudley R. Herschbach SIYSS award, which is an all-expenses-paid trip to the Nobel Conference in Sweden. You can learn more about Evan's project here: https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/regeneron-isef-2026-grand-awards/

Congratulations, Evan! We can't wait to see what you accomplish.

Photo Credit: Lisa Fryklund/Licensed by Society for Science

06/05/2026

It's Commencement Week! This morning, seniors gathered for graduation rehearsal and the traditional college t-shirt class photo. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

The smiling faces of the Class of 2026! We're officially Commencement (and college!) ready. 🎓

05/05/2026

Spartans on the Road: San Francisco!

St. Paul Academy and Summit School and host Cack Ferrell Wilhelm '02 welcomed several Bay Area alumni/ae and friends at a reception last week in San Francisco. Head of School Dr. Luis Ottley provided an update on the school, we had some vintage athletics jerseys to give away, and guests connected and enjoyed a beautiful evening with wonderful views of the Bay Bridge as the backdrop. See more photos on our SmugMug: https://stpaulacademy.smugmug.com/AlumniaeandAdvancement/2026-San-Francisco-Regional-Reception

We are looking forward to getting back on the road next year to see even more alumni/ae in different cities! Where should we go next?