Preble High School Students Honor Alumnus Killed in Minneapolis Shooting

A memorial banner with inspirational messages hangs at the school to remember Alex Pretti.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 5:55pm

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Students at Preble High School in Green Bay, Wisconsin have created a memorial banner to honor their fellow alumnus Alex Pretti, who was killed in a shooting in Minneapolis earlier this month. The banner, filled with words of encouragement, has been placed in front of the school as a way for the community to grieve and remember Pretti. Students say the incident hit close to home and they wanted to provide an outlet for their emotions.

Why it matters

The tragic death of a Preble High School graduate has deeply impacted the local community, who are struggling to process the loss of one of their own. The memorial banner serves as a way for students, staff, and residents to come together and honor Pretti's memory.

The details

The memorial began earlier this week with flowers, messages, and candles placed at the school. Students Emalae Mitchell and Danna Wozniak organized the banner, saying they felt it was important to provide an outlet for the community to express their grief and find closure. The banner has also been sent to Minneapolis to share with the community there.

  • The memorial began earlier this week after Pretti was killed in a shooting in Minneapolis earlier in the month.
  • The memorial for Pretti will remain up at Preble High School until Saturday.

The players

Alex Pretti

A Preble High School alumnus who was killed in a shooting in Minneapolis earlier this month.

Emalae Mitchell

A senior at Preble High School who helped organize the memorial banner for Alex Pretti.

Danna Wozniak

A classmate of Emalae Mitchell at Preble High School who also helped organize the memorial banner.

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What they’re saying

“It was heartbreaking. I couldn't get myself to fully process it at first; it hit too close to home, and even though it wasn't in the state, knowing he was a Preble alumnus, it hurt a lot knowing that he walked the same halls as us. It was devastating to say the least.”

— Emalae Mitchell, Preble High School senior

“The community struggled so much to accept this loss and to process these emotions, and I think that my friend and I found that it was very, very important for people to have an outlet to express their emotions.”

— Danna Wozniak, Preble High School classmate

What’s next

The memorial banner will remain up at Preble High School until Saturday, providing the community with a place to grieve and remember Alex Pretti.

The takeaway

The tragic death of a Preble High School alumnus has deeply impacted the local community, who are coming together to honor his memory and provide an outlet for their grief. The memorial banner serves as a powerful symbol of the community's resilience and support for one another during this difficult time.