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Senior class president Colin Komenda talks about the Carmalite Convent in San Andres Itzapa in Guatemala during the Mission Week kickoff assembly on Feb. 23, 2024. The convent is where senior class donations will go to during Mission Week. Many members of the senior class stayed at the convent during their senior service projects in Guatemala, which is why they wanted to support the group.

A Guide to Mission Week

Charlie Porto, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

With the end of the third quarter quickly approaching, some might be excited for spring sports, warmer weather, spring break, and many other fun spring activities. However, here at Rockhurst, all eyes...

The game pieces for each class pose together for a photo before the Board Game begins on March 10, 2023. (Left to right) John Tancona, Tate Scanlon, Drew Mozena, Gray King and Nico Rodriguez Martinez

Seniors Make the Right Moves, Convincingly Win Mission Week Board Game

Ted Truebner, Staff Reporter March 2, 2023

During a week when Rockhurst really emphasizes the "Men for Others" mantra, one of the highlights is often a board game. But this isn't just any board game. It features life-sized game pieces as well as...

Senior Tate Slaymaker laughs as classmate Hayden Spachman cuts his hair during the Mission Week Board Game on Feb. 10, 2023. The cut turned out a bit uneven, but seniors still won the competition en route to winning the Board Game overall.

Photos: Mission Week Board Game Hair Cut Competition

February 17, 2023

The hair cut competition was one element of the Mission Week Board Game. The seniors came out victorious despite what would objectively be described as an uneven cut.     Related - Photos:...

Junior Charles Long (along with his classmates who are not pictured) strains to keep the seniors from winning the tug of war match during the Board Game on Feb. 10, 2023. The seniors would win this matchup as well as the overall Board Game competition.

Photos: Mission Week Board Game Tug of War

February 17, 2023

A tug of war competition between classes was one part of the Mission Week Board Game. A total weight limit for participants was imposed on all the grades. While the juniors, sophomores and freshmen...

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