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Sophomore class president Tristan Batobalani talks about the organization their donations will support, Catholic Charities, during the Mission Week kickoff assembly on Feb. 7, 2025.
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Adjusted Mission Week(s) Underway
Cohen Hochstein, Staff Writer • February 18, 2025
Adjusted Mission Week(s) Underway
Cohen Hochstein, Staff Writer • February 18, 2025
Unused Lockers Being Pulled, Space Repurposed
Luke Wachtel, Staff Reporter • February 8, 2025
Senior forward Callen Eskew shoots a free throw during the third quarter of the rivalry game against Shawnee Mission East on Jan. 31, 2024. Eskew led the Hawklets in scoring with 16 as Rockhurst controlled the game against the Lancers and pulled away to win 68-52.
Hawklets Use Dominant 4th to Take Down East for Third-Straight Season
Ivan Burns, Staff Writer • February 10, 2025

Rockhurst basketball squared off, yet again, against one of their biggest—if not the biggest—rival, Shawnee Mission East, on Jan. 31....

Junior Kevin Sullivan elevates for the dunk during the second half of Rockhurst's big win over Lee's Summit North on Dec. 16, 2024. Sullivan contributed 10 points as the Hawklets won by 25.
Rock Basketball Has Sights Set Higher in 2025
Ivan Burns, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025

When the confetti fell in 2013, the Rockhurst Hawklets basketball team hoisted the Missouri state championship trophy. Since then, it has been...

The Rockhurst cross country team and coaches pose for a picture with their  trophy after winning the Missouri Class 6 cross country championship on Nov. 8, 2024.
Cross Country Runs Off Historic Season in 2024
Charlie Porto, Editor • December 19, 2024

The 2024 season was a record-breaking, historic one from the Rockhurst cross country team. First, came yet another district championship, won...

Senior Henry Acorn raises his hands in victory as he nears the finish line of the Missouri Class 6 cross country championship on Nov. 8, 2024. Acorn finished first, more than eight seconds ahead of the nearest competitor.
One of a Kind: How Henry Acorn Separated Himself from the Rest of Rockhurst’s Storied Runners
Ivan Burns, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024

Thousands of student-athletes have played a sport at Rockhurst High School. The rich tradition of grit and passion fostered through athletics...

Baklanov’s Impact Ripples Through Rockhurst Swim and Dive
Baklanov’s Impact Ripples Through Rockhurst Swim and Dive
Jake Bond, Staff Writer • December 6, 2024

As the Rockhurst swim and dive season drew to a close at the St. Peter’s Rec-Plex on Nov. 15, one of the most remarkable careers in program...

Rock Ramblings for Nov. 25 - Thanksgiving Edition!
Rock Ramblings for Nov. 25 – Thanksgiving Edition!
Michael Boersma, Prep News TV • November 25, 2024

Rock Ramblings is a feature that let's us get to know our Rockhurst family a bit better. Students, staff and faculty are interviewed randomly...