Annunciation Catholic School Principal Matt DeBoer speaks outside Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis following Wednesday’s shooting there. AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn

The strong faith and character of the principal of tragedy-stricken Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis is well understood by those who knew him at his own alma mater, St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin.

That includes its own principal, AnnMarie Woj-Dufelmeier, who was six years older than Matt DeBoer and even babysat him and his sister long before his graduation from the high school in 2004.

“We lived near each other and I have such fond memories of their family and especially Matt's grandfather,” Woj-Dufelmeier said. “So hard to believe he is leading a community through this tragedy. His work

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