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St. John’s College — Freshman Year Revisited

Patrick Ferry — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:52:33 +0000

Recently I had the opportunity to talk about Faith in the Freshman for the St. John’s College Alumni Reunion in Winfield, Kansas. Even though our alma mater closed in 1986, Johnnies continue to return to the campus each year for these alumni gatherings.

I have been back to Winfield several times through the years, and each time brings back memories. Tammy grew up in that town, and so her reflections include much more than just her college experience. We drove around town, took a long walk, and stepped inside some of the places that were part of our lives once upon a time.

I did not anticipate how poignant it would be to retell the story of my freshman year in the setting where it all started. Among those present were some classmates, including one former teammate. Mark Schotte has been principal of Trinity Lutheran School for 19 years. Our freshman year he was nabbed out of the concession stand to help us finish out our disasterously remarkable season.

Also present were several former faculty who have retired to Winfield or who returned for the reunion. Among them was Dr. Roland Mueller, who is probably the foremost historian of the story of St. John’s College. Thankfully, he read my manuscript and picked out a few errors that needed attention before publichation. Included is a picture with Roland and his wife, Donna. Also, a photo of Prof. Don Bromlow, and Prof. Lloyd and Alice Miller.

When St. John’s closed after 93 years, the history of the school did not conclude. “Hail, Saint John’s College, Hail!” our school song concludes, “Ne’er will thy spirit die, we’ll sing thy praise. Hail! Saint John’s College, hail! through endless days.”

Patrick Ferry at Next Chapter Bookstore (Feb 2, 2010)

Patrick Ferry — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:50:45 +0000

I recently had the privilege of visiting Next Chapter Bookstore. They put the event up on their YouTube channel and I have embedded it below. It has been separated into parts click the Read More link for the rest.~Pat

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Patrick Ferry on Wisconsin on Demand

Patrick Ferry — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:03:20 +0000

I recently appeared on Wisconsin on demand channel 411 (Time Warner Cable) to discuss the book. See the video below.

Interview on WTMJ4

Patrick Ferry — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:39:09 +0000

A recent interview about the book on Milwaukee’s WTMJ4.

Little Read Book

Patrick Ferry — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:47:02 +0000

The Little Read Book Store is in the heart of Wauwatosa Village. As a Tosa resident, I often run or ride my bike along the path near the center of the village and adjacent to the book store. On Sunday, December 6, the afternoon was sunny and warm enough to be outside — especially since the Packers weren’t playing until Monday night. Instead we were indoors where friends and neighbors gathered to hear a few excerpts from the book and hear some stories. Here are a few photos from the event.

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“Meet the Author” this Weekend

lynne.schroeder — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:07:32 +0000

If you live in or around the Milwaukee area, you’re invited to “meet” the author in three different ways this weekend:

Listen to “Lake Effect” on WUWM tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. (or 11 p.m.) There will be a link to the interview after it airs.
Visit with him on Saturday, December 5 at 1 p.m. at Books and Company, 1029 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc.
Visit with him on Sunday, December 6 at 2 p.m. at Little Read Book Store, 7603 W. State St., Wauwatosa.

Meet the Author – Nov. 2009

Patrick Ferry — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:00:05 +0000

Here are a few photos from the recent book signing at Concordia. I wore my red Chuck Taylor Converse basketball shoes in honor of the event.

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In case you missed it, there are two more opportunities to attend readings and signings in December — December 5 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Books & Company in Oconomowoc and December 6 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Little Read Books in Wauwatosa.

Pick up Faith in the Freshman for someone on your Christmas list!