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Back to School: Four Alumni Join Faculty and Staff in 2025
Back to School: Four Alumni Join Faculty and Staff in 2025
September 19, 2025
Phones hang in a phone 'tree' in a Rockhurst classroom. Each room in the school has one of these phone holders in which students are expected to leave their phones at the beginning of every class.
While Other Schools Face Potential Phone Bans, Rockhurst Leans into Enforcing Existing Policy
September 17, 2025
The New Buzzzzz Around Campus
The New Buzzzzz Around Campus
April 7, 2025
The Jesubots' robot in the midst of competition during the Central Missouri Regional in Sedalia, Mo. The Rockhurst robotics team competed there March 3-5, 2025. They finished ranked 11th and were part of an alliance eliminated in the third round of the semifinals.
Rock Robotics Looking to Punch Their Ticket to Worlds Yet Again
March 27, 2025
In-person, Virtual or Snow Day? How the Decision is Made
March 7, 2025
Senior Anthony Totta and junior Xavier Clemons practice together on Nov. 12, 2024. Both are expected to be leaders on this year's team.
Wrestling Mainstays Totta and Tholen Walk Away with Memories, Lessons Learned
March 28, 2025
Head coach Will Gorden winds up to pitch during tryouts on March 3, 2025. This is Gorden's first season as the man in charge of Rockhurst's baseball program, but it's not his first time coaching for the Hawklets. He was an assistant from 2008-2011.
Gorden’s Road That Led Him Back to the Rock
March 19, 2025
Juniors Henry Acorn (2) and Andrew Davis (5) compete in the 1600m run finals of the Shawnee Mission North Relays on May 3, 2024. Acorn would finish third in 4:15.86 with Davis right behind him in fourth (4:16.81).
Track is Back and Eyeing More Than in ’24
March 17, 2025
Coach Billy Thomas talks with his team during a timeout in Rockhurst's game against Lee's Summit North on Dec. 16, 2025. The Hawklets beat the Broncos 73-48 to move to 6-1 on the season.
Playoff Preview: Rockhurst Returns to State Playoffs with Unfinished Business
March 14, 2025
Junior Cohen Robinson sizes up what to do next after senior Callen Eskew set a screen for him during their March 5, 2025 opening game of districts against William Chrisman. The Hawklets were too much for the 3-24 Bears, winning 76-34.
Rockhurst Tips Off Districts with Dominant 76-34 Win
March 7, 2025
Asende Welongo, Meghan Flavin, Mo Abdalla, Tierney Flavin and Bahar Ahmed (Photo provided by Meghan Flavin)
Civil War, 8,000+ Mile Journeys, and an Unbreakable Bond: Inside the Unique Journey of 3 Rock Seniors
September 11, 2025
Fr. Stephen Kramer SJ leads a reflection at Jesuit High School in New Orleans
A Conversation with Fr. Stephen Kramer SJ, the new Principal of Rockhurst High School
May 22, 2025
Father Vincent Giacabazi, SJ is in his last semester as principal at Rockhurst High School. “I feel like St. Paul in some ways,” Giacabazi said, “as he’s saying goodbye to his Christian friends.”
Giacabazi Reflects on Leaving Rockhurst, Becoming President of Jesuit Tampa in Fall
February 2, 2025
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
December 11, 2024
Baklanov’s Impact Ripples Through Rockhurst Swim and Dive
Baklanov’s Impact Ripples Through Rockhurst Swim and Dive
December 6, 2024
CFP & Heisman Podcast - Final Picks
CFP & Heisman Podcast – Final Picks
December 13, 2024
Rock Fantasy Football Podcast - Awards Season!
Rock Fantasy Football Podcast – Awards Season!
December 13, 2024
Sit-Down with Coach Thomas
Sit-Down with Coach Thomas
December 11, 2024
Rock Ramblings - Week of Dec. 9
Rock Ramblings – Week of Dec. 9
December 9, 2024
Rock Talk for Dec. 6
Rock Talk for Dec. 6
December 6, 2024
Senior Campbell Luzar raises his hands to signify he finished the "Hungry Hungry Hippos"-style game during the first pep assembly on Aug. 29, 2025. Representatives from each class took part in the game that involved a student on a scooter eating powdered sugar donuts off a plate without using his hands. Luzar was the first to complete the task, besting junior Oliver Arnold (right) in the process.
Photos: First Pep Assembly of the Year
September 16, 2025
Senior Leo Faulkner (979) competes in the 200 meter dash at the Shawnee Mission North Relays on May 3, 2024. Faulkner would run a season-best 22.66 in the event and finish 17th. He would also compete in the 400 meters, which he won in 48.93.
Photos: Track Wraps Up Regular Season at North Relays
May 10, 2024
Swim and dive head coach Paul Winkeler talks about his athlete, Evan Crim (far right), during the signing day ceremony on April 24, 2024.
Photos: Nine Sign to Continue Their Athletic Careers in College
April 30, 2024
Senior Brady Maher (gray shirt) gives directions to the student team during the Faculty/Student Basketball Game on Feb. 27, 2024. Maher was one of members of the basketball team who led the student team. For the first time in a long time, the students emerged victorious in the contest, 39-34.
Photos: Students Top Faculty in Annual Mission Week Basketball Game
March 1, 2024
Freshman Matthew Monroe (right) waits for an opening to strike in his boxing match against sophomore Gentry Curtis during the pep rally on Jan. 26, 2024. Curtis would win the three-round match and advance to fight the junior class representative. The boxing was one of the games played during the pep assembly ahead of the rivalry basketball game against Shawnee Mission East.
Photos: Pep Rally Ahead of East Basketball Game
February 2, 2024
The Definitive Ranking of Rockhurst Bathrooms
The Definitive Ranking of Rockhurst Bathrooms
September 5, 2024
Best of the (Lunch Time) Ballers
Best of the (Lunch Time) Ballers
November 28, 2023
Top 10 Lunches at Rockhurst
Top 10 Lunches at Rockhurst
January 28, 2023
The Definitive Ranking of Rockhurst Water Fountains
The Definitive Ranking of Rockhurst Water Fountains
November 23, 2022

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Back to School: Four Alumni Join Faculty and Staff in 2025
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Back to School: Four Alumni Join Faculty and Staff in 2025
Jake Bond, Editor • September 19, 2025
Phones hang in a phone 'tree' in a Rockhurst classroom. Each room in the school has one of these phone holders in which students are expected to leave their phones at the beginning of every class.
While Other Schools Face Potential Phone Bans, Rockhurst Leans into Enforcing Existing Policy
Leo Menghini, Staff Writer • September 17, 2025
Asende Welongo, Meghan Flavin, Mo Abdalla, Tierney Flavin and Bahar Ahmed (Photo provided by Meghan Flavin)
Civil War, 8,000+ Mile Journeys, and an Unbreakable Bond: Inside the Unique Journey of 3 Rock Seniors
Ivan Burns, Editor • September 11, 2025
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Back to School: Four Alumni Join Faculty and Staff in 2025
Jake Bond, Editor • September 19, 2025
While Other Schools Face Potential Phone Bans, Rockhurst Leans into Enforcing Existing Policy
Leo Menghini, Staff Writer • September 17, 2025
The New Buzzzzz Around Campus
Ted Truebner, Editor • April 7, 2025
Rock Robotics Looking to Punch Their Ticket to Worlds Yet Again
Keenan Rourke, Staff Reporter • March 27, 2025
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Senior Campbell Luzar raises his hands to signify he finished the "Hungry Hungry Hippos"-style game during the first pep assembly on Aug. 29, 2025. Representatives from each class took part in the game that involved a student on a scooter eating powdered sugar donuts off a plate without using his hands. Luzar was the first to complete the task, besting junior Oliver Arnold (right) in the process.
Photos: First Pep Assembly of the Year
September 16, 2025

The first pep assembly of the school year took place Aug. 29, 2025 ahead of the football opener at St. Pius X.  

Senior Leo Faulkner (979) competes in the 200 meter dash at the Shawnee Mission North Relays on May 3, 2024. Faulkner would run a season-best 22.66 in the event and finish 17th. He would also compete in the 400 meters, which he won in 48.93.
Photos: Track Wraps Up Regular Season at North Relays
May 10, 2024

Swim and dive head coach Paul Winkeler talks about his athlete, Evan Crim (far right), during the signing day ceremony on April 24, 2024.
Photos: Nine Sign to Continue Their Athletic Careers in College
April 30, 2024

On April 24, 2024, nine Rockhurst student-athletes participated in a ceremony recognizing them for signing to play their respective sport at...

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Asende Welongo, Meghan Flavin, Mo Abdalla, Tierney Flavin and Bahar Ahmed (Photo provided by Meghan Flavin)
Civil War, 8,000+ Mile Journeys, and an Unbreakable Bond: Inside the Unique Journey of 3 Rock Seniors
Ivan Burns, Editor • September 11, 2025

Every day at Rockhurst, hundreds of students fill the bustling halls of the school. Each of these individuals has a unique story to tell. However,...

Fr. Stephen Kramer SJ leads a reflection at Jesuit High School in New Orleans
A Conversation with Fr. Stephen Kramer SJ, the new Principal of Rockhurst High School
Jake Bond, Staff Writer • May 22, 2025

Three months ago, I sat down with Fr. Vincent Giacabazi, SJ, the outgoing principal of Rockhurst High School to discuss his time on State Line...

Father Vincent Giacabazi, SJ is in his last semester as principal at Rockhurst High School. “I feel like St. Paul in some ways,” Giacabazi said, “as he’s saying goodbye to his Christian friends.”
Giacabazi Reflects on Leaving Rockhurst, Becoming President of Jesuit Tampa in Fall
Jake Bond, Staff Writer • February 2, 2025

At exactly 12:37 p.m. on Jan. 6, Rockhurst principal Father Vincent Giacabazi, SJ informed students that they had a snow day. The start of second...