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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...

Rockhurst Director of Campus Security David Loar in his office. This is Loars first year at the Rock after a 27-year career with the Kansas City Police Dept.

Loar Brings Almost 3 Decades of Law Enforcement Experience to Rockhurst

Ted Truebner, Staff Reporter November 9, 2023

From patrolling the streets of Kansas City to walking the hallways of Rockhurst. David Loar, the school's new Director of Campus Security, brings almost three decades of law enforcement experience to the...

Head coach Billy Thomas gives instructions during the freshman portion of the first day of basketball tryouts on Oct. 30, 2023. After finishing second at districts last season, expectations are high in this year, Thomas third year. This year will be the culmination of [the first two years], because the players have fought injuries and they have bought into our culture. We’re looking forward to this year being the best year yet.

Thomas’ Basketball Journey Brings Him to ‘Culmination’ Year at Rockhurst

Eli Rourke, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

Year 3 of the Billy Thomas era is underway at Rockhurst. Tryouts began Oct. 30, about a month before the team's first game. Thomas' journey to this point is one of opportunity, humility and determination. He...

Junior Truman Lawhead (blue sweatshirt) and senior Anthony LaSala man the Future Doclets of America table at the Freshman Club Fair on Sept. 21, 2023.

Clubs Hoping for Bounce-back in Participation

Sam LaSala, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

Clubs are a large part of student life at Rockhurst. This year, group leaders are hoping for a resurgence in participation. Clubs at Rockhurst provide opportunities for students that they can’t necessarily...

Prep News Sit-Down: Adam Kopulos

May 22, 2023

Adam Kopulos is the SGA president for the 2023-2024 school year. During this interview with Prep News TV's Drew Mozena and James Porter he talked about the experience of running his first pep rally, his...

Rockhurst Athletic trainer Paul McGannon watches as the lacrosse team takes on SLUH on April 30, 2023. McGannon has been a constant at most Rockhurst athletics events since coming aboard in 2010.

McGannon’s Work, Experience Appreciated by Hawklet Athletes, ‘He’s just that guy’

Mitch Forbes, Staff Reporter May 1, 2023

Since 2010, a healing hand has roamed the halls of Rockhurst High and the Hawklets Center. Paul McGannon, the school’s athletic trainer, is a Rockhurst icon that has helped thousands of student athletes...

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