St. John's College
Alumni Association
PO Box 376
1502 E. 6th Ave
Winfield, KS 67156
Phone: 620-221-1572
Email: sjcaa1@cox.net
Office Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday
8:00am - 3:00pm
Office Staff:
Larry Junker, Executive Director
Wallace Behrhorst, Reporter Editor
Beth Smith, Administrative Assistant
From the Executive Director
I trust many of you have received the recent Annual Fund mailing in which I stated that I was going to retire in July of 20256. If that is true, then I would be older than Methuselah, and I’m sure that the good Lord is not going to let me live that long. Since starting at SJCAA in July of 2006, the last twenty years is the longest amount of time that I’ve worked anywhere. So retirement will be July of 2026!!! Yes, it is time for me to step back from SJCAA, and time for Kris and I to knock off some of those things on our bucket list. It has been my pleasure to assist SJCAA in carrying out its mission and to help in keeping the Johnnie Spirit alive and well, and in some small way, I hope I have contributed to the success of SJCAA.
The 2025 Winfield Johnnie Reunion was attended by almost 100 Johnnies. Memories were renewed and lots of stories about the “good old days at SJA/SJC” were brought back to life. A special thank you to all who participated in the weekend activities as you all helped make the Winfield Johnnie Reunion so special - JeremyPera, M’70; Rev. James Carretto, M’75; Rev. Dr. Leon Rosenthal, M’70; Barbara Geuy, P’66; Elaine Rather, P’78; Keith Chuvala, M’85; and Rev. Ron Rather, M’75. Also, a special thank you to the Reunion Committee for their help. Now, mark your calendars. Next year’s reunion will take place on June 5-7, 2026, and the honored classes will be those ending their graduation year in 1’s and 6’s; i.e. 51, 56, 61, 66, 71, 81, and two special classes: 1986 - the last class to attend and/or graduate from SJC - and the 50th anniversary class of 1976. Make your plans now to attend the 2026 Winfield Johnnie Reunion!
In the area of Financial Aid, there were 42 students who applied - 26 renewals and 16 first-time applicants. The Scholarship Endowment had good earnings, and we are able to provide a total of $103,000 in aid to these students. Of the 42 students, 31 are enrolled in church worker programs, and 11 in non-church worker programs. We thank God for these students and we wish them God’s richest blessings as they pursue their education.
Election to the Board of Directors of the Association will take place in September. If you would like to be a candidate for this all important Board, please send the Association an email indicating your intent. Currently, the Board is composed of nine members, three of which are elected each year. The term of office for each member is three years. Our email address is sjcaa1@cox.net. We look forward to receiving your information.
Now some financial news. The Scholarship Endowment continues to grow. The St. John’s College Alumni Association, with YOUR help, will continue to keep the Johnnie Spirit alive and well as it has since 1909. Earnings from this endowment are used for financial aid for students who can trace their direct lineage back to someone who attended the Academy or the College, or former faculty and staff members. As of June 30, 2025, the market value of this endowment is $3,194,070, up from $827,973 nineteen years ago. Since 1965, awards to students have totaled $1,818,536. The Operational Endowment grew in much the same manner. As of June 30, 2025, the market value of this endowment stands at $1,179,928, compared to $629,259 in 2006. The earnings of this endowment help defray the day-to-day operational expenses of the Association.
Finally, the Annual Fund of the Association has reached $26,509 as of June 30, 2025, towards a goal of $41,225, or 64.3% of our goal. It is only through YOUR support, as alumni and friends of St. John’s, that has allowed the work of the Association to continue. This support is through YOUR prayers - which by the way, is the most important way to support your Alumni Association - and also through YOUR financial support. Our Fiscal Year started November 1, 2024, and it ends October 31, 2025. Won’t you help us reach our ANNUAL FUND goal of $41,225?
Blessings always,
Blessings always
Larry R. Junker
I trust many of you have received the recent Annual Fund mailing in which I stated that I was going to retire in July of 20256. If that is true, then I would be older than Methuselah, and I’m sure that the good Lord is not going to let me live that long. Since starting at SJCAA in July of 2006, the last twenty years is the longest amount of time that I’ve worked anywhere. So retirement will be July of 2026!!! Yes, it is time for me to step back from SJCAA, and time for Kris and I to knock off some of those things on our bucket list. It has been my pleasure to assist SJCAA in carrying out its mission and to help in keeping the Johnnie Spirit alive and well, and in some small way, I hope I have contributed to the success of SJCAA.
The 2025 Winfield Johnnie Reunion was attended by almost 100 Johnnies. Memories were renewed and lots of stories about the “good old days at SJA/SJC” were brought back to life. A special thank you to all who participated in the weekend activities as you all helped make the Winfield Johnnie Reunion so special - JeremyPera, M’70; Rev. James Carretto, M’75; Rev. Dr. Leon Rosenthal, M’70; Barbara Geuy, P’66; Elaine Rather, P’78; Keith Chuvala, M’85; and Rev. Ron Rather, M’75. Also, a special thank you to the Reunion Committee for their help. Now, mark your calendars. Next year’s reunion will take place on June 5-7, 2026, and the honored classes will be those ending their graduation year in 1’s and 6’s; i.e. 51, 56, 61, 66, 71, 81, and two special classes: 1986 - the last class to attend and/or graduate from SJC - and the 50th anniversary class of 1976. Make your plans now to attend the 2026 Winfield Johnnie Reunion!
In the area of Financial Aid, there were 42 students who applied - 26 renewals and 16 first-time applicants. The Scholarship Endowment had good earnings, and we are able to provide a total of $103,000 in aid to these students. Of the 42 students, 31 are enrolled in church worker programs, and 11 in non-church worker programs. We thank God for these students and we wish them God’s richest blessings as they pursue their education.
Election to the Board of Directors of the Association will take place in September. If you would like to be a candidate for this all important Board, please send the Association an email indicating your intent. Currently, the Board is composed of nine members, three of which are elected each year. The term of office for each member is three years. Our email address is sjcaa1@cox.net. We look forward to receiving your information.
Now some financial news. The Scholarship Endowment continues to grow. The St. John’s College Alumni Association, with YOUR help, will continue to keep the Johnnie Spirit alive and well as it has since 1909. Earnings from this endowment are used for financial aid for students who can trace their direct lineage back to someone who attended the Academy or the College, or former faculty and staff members. As of June 30, 2025, the market value of this endowment is $3,194,070, up from $827,973 nineteen years ago. Since 1965, awards to students have totaled $1,818,536. The Operational Endowment grew in much the same manner. As of June 30, 2025, the market value of this endowment stands at $1,179,928, compared to $629,259 in 2006. The earnings of this endowment help defray the day-to-day operational expenses of the Association.
Finally, the Annual Fund of the Association has reached $26,509 as of June 30, 2025, towards a goal of $41,225, or 64.3% of our goal. It is only through YOUR support, as alumni and friends of St. John’s, that has allowed the work of the Association to continue. This support is through YOUR prayers - which by the way, is the most important way to support your Alumni Association - and also through YOUR financial support. Our Fiscal Year started November 1, 2024, and it ends October 31, 2025. Won’t you help us reach our ANNUAL FUND goal of $41,225?
Blessings always,
Blessings always
Larry R. Junker