A transformation, from a school building to a building that will house the memories and artifacts of the 131 history of St. John's. We are excited to begin the moving of artifacts into the newly remodeled building.
Walls have been removed, new lighting installed along with air conditioning units,security system, all rooms and outside painted, new flooring, and a face lift on the outside. This building will be a place of honor, recognizing all the Old Boys that have walked on the hallowed grounds of St. John's.
Soon, the moving of our beloved Muleskinner monument, Loy/Guernsey Memorial pillars, and the busts of COL. Ganssle, COL. Keith Duckers, COL. Remy Clem, D. Dale Browning and COL. Paul H. Kellogg will be given permanent residence next to the museum.
Even though this project has been a group effort, ranging from Old Boys, former staff and faculty from St. John's, and Board of Trustee members helping out, it is the work of three individuals that have dedicated their time and talents. Dale Browning, Mike Wagner and Kent Tretheway have spent countless hours overseeing the project, to make sure every detail is perfect as this will be a museum for all to be proud. Kent, project coordinator and museum curator, lives on campus for the time being and unlocks the buidling every morning at precisely 6:30 am and finishes approximately 5 pm. Mike spends a good part of his day on the phone, answering questions about the museum, and gathering volunteers for help on the project. Dale has spearheaded the project and met with administrators of St. Francis to ensure a museum for all Old Boys. Salute to Dale, Mike and Kent... Old Boys that take pride in their work and we appreciate them deeply for devoting their time to the brotherhood.
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The above story was reprinted with permission from the St. John's Military School Historical Museum. The story first appeared in the musuem's e-newsletter. If you would like to subscribe to the e-newsletter, click here. To stay up-to-date on the happenings of the facility, visit the museum website.