Rockhurst High School

Congratulations to senior Aidan Davis, who has committed to continuing his academic and athletic careers at Benedictine College! Aidan did a little bit of everything for the Football Hawklets - playing tight end, defensive end, and special teams. Way to go, Aidan - Rock State! AMDG

Merry Christmas from Rockhurst High School! Although we could not host our Choir Christmas Concert this year, Mr. Anderson and Mr. Lawlor put together a virtual concert featuring performances from previous years, as well as solo performances from a current singer and violinist. Enjoy the work of these talented Hawklets, as well as the commentary from Mr. Anderson and Mr. Lawlor! AMDG... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKE-KmvZMEg&feature=youtu.be See more

Congratulations to senior Liam Coughlin, who signed to continue his academic and athletic career at Central Oklahoma! Liam has been a key member of the Golf Hawklets since freshman year, helping the team finish 3rd at State in both 2018 and 2019 (2020 season was cancelled). Individually at the State Tournament, Liam placed 17th as a freshman and 7th as a sophomore. He was also Sectional Champion as a sophomore. We are looking forward to a great senior season - Rock State! AMDG

Wishing you a blessed Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Grateful for the opportunity to join together (via Rockhurst Pastoral Department's livestream) to celebrate Mass as a community this morning. AMDG

Senior Tommy Tietjen is in the Fundamentals of Research course, and last night collected images of the Jupiter/Saturn Conjunction! Tommy set up the equipment on Rockhurst's baseball field and captured these amazing photos - while on his Christmas Break! AMDG

Proud to be recognized as the #1 Best Catholic High School in Kansas City Area by Niche, for the second straight year! This is a testament to the work of our faculty & staff and the commitment to excellence by our students! AMDG

Congratulations to sophomore Clarence Alexander for winning Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate at the Raytown "Last Blast" Speech & Debate Tournament last weekend! AMDG

Congratulations to senior Brett Harris, who has committed to continuing his academic and athletic careers at Missouri State University! Brett was a two-year starter on the offensive line for the Football Hawklets. Way to go, Brett - Rock State! AMDG

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When you had to tell a group of kids some of the worst news they’ve probably ever heard, and this was their reaction... you know you have a special group. Thank you, Senior Football Hawklets. AMDG

Principal Fr. Giacabazi, SJ, and President Laughlin invite you to "Rock The Masters"! The only way that watching The Masters could get better is by winning $5,000... and now you can! Register for $250 to pick your team of 8 golfers and you can win the grand prize! AMDG www.rockhursths.edu/masters

We are proud to partner with the parents and guardians of nearly 1,000 students, from 95 zip codes, and 115 feeder schools. Hear from a few of them on their experience as part of the Rockhurst High School community. AMDG #TestimonialTuesday

Photos from Rockhurst High School Theatre Department's production of "Agamemnon" over the weekend! You can watch a recorded version here: https://vimeopro.com/user8858614/agamemnon AMDG

Fall sports postseasons begin this week! The soccer team (14-2-1) has one regular season game left before Districts, where Rockhurst is the #1 seed. The Football Hawklets (5-3) are the #4 seed in the District and will host Joplin on Friday night. The cross country team competes at Districts on Saturday in hopes of qualifying for State. This week is Rockhurst Athletics is sponsored by Longboards. Rock State! AMDG

Hawklet Hockey is back in action! Rockhurst had its first games of the 2020-21 season over the weekend. Hockey is one of two club sports here at Rockhurst, along with volleyball in the spring. AMDG

Good luck to the Football Hawklets tonight, as they face Blue Springs tonight at 7:00 at Blue Springs! This is the 55th meeting of the programs since 1981, with Rockhurst leading 30-24. It's Coach Kelly Donohoe's 33rd career game in the series - and his first on the Rockhurst sidelines! You can listen live on 1660 AM The Score, or watch the Wildcat livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbq9cyOOBQCNYMhaJ7ru0Fw... Let's go Hawklets - Rock State! AMDG

The Rockhurst Speech & Debate Team had a successful weekend at the Newburger Novice hosted by Park Hill High School last weekend. The Team took 2nd Place in Overall Sweepstakes, and "closed out" both Lincoln-Douglas Debate and Public Forum Debate! Full results below. AMDG

Future Ready Friday! Take a behind the scenes look at our communication arts classes and literary productions. This film was produced by Aidan Pittman '21. DYK: Our students create and produce The Prep News (newspaper), The Quarterly (magazine), The Rock Collection (literary compilation), and The Quarry (yearbook). AMDG

The Rockhurst High School Theatre Department production of "Agamemnon" will run at 7:00 p.m. tonight, Friday, and Saturday. Our actors will perform as the Greeks did: outdoors and in masks! Socially-distanced seating is first come, first served. Masks required. Free admission! AMDG

Thanks to Jack Blake '11, who spoke with our Entrepreneurship For Others (EFO) students yesterday via video chat! Jack is a self-employed content creator with a focus on adventure filmmaking. AMDG