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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:...

(Clockwise) Ethan Hansen, George Effertz, Braden Lamley, Callen Eskew, Eli Rourke, Kevin Sullivan, Nathan Lamley, Cooper Scott, Brady Maher and Luke Johnson

Breaking Bread: Team Dinners Seek to Form Unbreakable Bonds

Eli Rourke, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

"What’s for dinner?" Asking a teammate this question means one thing: team dinner. While many teams will go out to eat after practices or games, gathering together at a teammate’s home to share a...

Starting the "Prep" at a College Prep School

Starting the “Prep” at a College Prep School

Sam LaSala, Staff Reporter January 24, 2024

"I think it's too early for me to start thinking about college yet, but maybe as a junior or senior." "I started looking at colleges around a year ago." "I have thought about college, but I’m still...

Survey Finds 3 Policies Stand Out as Least Popular

Charlie Porto, Staff Writer November 28, 2023

Like all schools, Rockhurst runs on a system of policies and rules. These policies keep students and teachers in line and give Rockhurst structure and order. Almost all of these policies are understood...

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