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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 dates back to the founding of the school in 1910. Nearly 115...

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 history also came to an end. Andrew Baklanov ended his time...

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 about a variety of topics.  

Rock Ramblings – Week of Nov. 18

Michael Boersma, Prep News TV November 18, 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 about a variety of topics.  

Freshman Jack McGovern pushes towards the finish line while teammates urge him on during the varsity race of the Forest Park XC Festival 2024 on Sept. 14, 2024. McGovern would finish 13th.

Freshman Impressing, Enjoying Varsity Run

Cohen Hochstein, Staff writer October 31, 2024

Rockhurst cross country returned five of the seven varsity runners from the 2023 team that won its district and finished 2nd at state. With two probable openings on varsity and a strong stable of runners...

Rock Ramblings – Week of Oct. 28

Michael Boersma October 28, 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 about a variety of topics.  

Rock Ramblings – Week of Oct. 21

Michael Boersma October 21, 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 about a variety of topics.  

Rock Ramblings – Week of Sept. 23

Michael Boersma, Prep News TV September 24, 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 about a variety of topics.  

Director of Library Services Dr. Tiffany Rinne (left) watches as a Hurtado Scholars student presents his work on Sept. 23, 2023.

Summer Program Ramps Up for Hurtado Scholars

Timmy Ottomanelli, Staff Reporter May 28, 2024

While many middle school students around Kansas City are just launching into their summer, some will return to the classroom starting this week. They're part of the Hurtado Scholars Program, and they will...

Burke and Kai Somasegaran have already donated $4,000 to Veterans Community Project in Kansas City thanks to their coffee roasting business, Ad Astra Roasting KC.

Photo courtesy Ad Astra Roasting KC

Bringing the Heat: Rockhurst Student Supporting Veterans with Roasting Business

Charlie Porto, Staff Writer May 26, 2024

"Men for others." It’s a term printed on hundreds of pieces of Rockhurst merchandise, displayed throughout the halls and shown in fine print on every student's demerit card. While this message is...

Gaming in Class

Gaming in Class

Ted Truebner, Staff Reporter May 15, 2024

Gaming in class is something that almost all Rockhurst students can say they've done at some point during their time here. The iPads meant for school work can easily become gaming hubs instead. As fun...

A student follows through during a game of bowling at Ward Parkway Lanes on Oct. 31, 2022.

Lifetime Sports Builds Pin-credi-bowl Memories for Seniors

Mitch Forbes, Staff Writer March 18, 2024

There are many things to look forward to about senior year. Usually, a student’s class schedule is not at the top of that list. However, one class seems to interest Hawklet students above all others:...

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