The Catholic, Jesuit College Preparatory School for young men in Kansas City. "For All Boys // To Build Whole Men" For varsity sports updates: @GoHawklets AMDG

Kansas City, Missouri
Joined January 2010
Rockhurst High School meets the needs of boys and their families seeking an excellent education while being formed into men of competence, conscience, and compassion. Rockhurst is also proud to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for its students.
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Thanks to Leah and Doug Kramer ‘89 and Jim Scott Polsinelli’88 for hosting our alumni gathering tonight in Washington DC. Go Nation’s Capitol Hawklets! AMDG
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The Class of 2030 embarked on its second of four Freshman Days For Others of the school year yesterday. All freshmen gathered for Mass in the Rose Theater and then were assigned to one of 14 organizations throughout the city to spend the morning in service. (1/2)
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Blessings Abound, Catholic Charities, Elmwood Cemetery, First Hand Foundation, Kanbe's Markets, KC Dream Center, KC Parks & Rec, Lead To Read, St. John's Catholic Church, Project CURE, St. Mary's House, St. Therese Little Flower, Uplift KC, W.E.B. DuBois Learning Center. AMDG
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All seniors in the Class of 2027 enjoyed the 4th Day Retreat on Wednesday. Started in 2023, the 4th Day Retreat is a follow-up to the Kairos Retreat during junior year. The seniors spend the day at one of six local parishes, grouped with their fellow Kairos retreatants. (1/2)
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The day is broken down into three movements: Where Am I Now?, Gratitude/Growth, and Where Am I Going? Thanks to the RHS alumni who volunteered to serve as panel members to share their post-Rockhurst experiences of "Living the 4th Day." AMDG
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The RHS community gathered yesterday to celebrate the culmination of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 each year. An all-school prayer service was led by Fr. Carlos Esparza, SJ, and 9 Hawklets who offered Gospel readings, petitions, & reflections. (1/2)
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On Friday, there will be a student-moderated Hispanic Heritage Month Panel featuring several alumni, including Bob Rodriguez '80, Omar Alvarez '21, and Rockhurst teacher and coach Dan Calderon '99. AMDG
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Rockhurst High School’s annual season of giving is highlighted by Rock Giving Day on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The 2026 Rock Giving Day campaign has a goal of $200,000 in support of the young men of Rockhurst. You can make a difference in the life of a Hawklet and help shape his future.
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Please consider joining our Rock Giving Day efforts! We look forward to sharing more about Rockhurst's commitment to forming men striving for Excellence, Virtue, and Faith in the coming weeks. AMDG rockhursths.edu/rock-giving-…
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Members of the RHS Choral Program auditioned for the Kansas City Metro All-District Choir. More than 500 students from the KC area participated in the auditions, and 14 Hawklets were selected to perform at the All-District Choir Festival on Oct. 28 at Blue Springs South! (1/2)
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Valerian Huston '28, Robert Milligan '28, Ronan Ursick '28, & Tommy Wynne '29 earned selection into the KC Metro All-District SATB ensemble and are eligible to audition for the All-State Choir. This is the highest number of Rock Singers selected for the SATB ensemble! AMDG
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Congratulations to members of the Rockhurst Chess Club for their 1st Place finish this weekend at the Washburn Rural High School Chess Tournament in Topeka! Six Hawklets earned medals, including Michael Jacob '29 who placed 3rd overall!
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(L-R) Luke Kratofil '30, Zac MacLagan '30, Riley Ambrose '30, Michael Jacob '29, Nathaniel Schiele '30, Sudipto Bhowmik '27, and Eric Miller '29. Rock State! AMDG
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Come learn about life at The Rock! The Rockhurst Admissions Team invites all grade school students and their families to Open House on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., with the last tours leaving at 2:30. (1/2)
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Current students will lead tours throughout campus, sharing why Rockhurst is right for you. Learn more and sign up at rockhursths.edu/admissions AMDG
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Rockhurst's Choral Program hosted its first concert of the school year, the Fall Choral Concert, on Thursday evening. (1/3)
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The four choirs (Freshman, Advanced, Concert, Chamber Singers) each performed several songs under the direction of Dr. Kevin Coker, Ms. Greta Sonnenberg, and accompanist Mrs. Kym Gibbs in front of a packed Rose Theater audience. (2/3)
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The program's next performance will be the annual Christmas Concert at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 13. AMDG
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Congratulations to Coach Phil Helt '07, who received the 2026 Speech & Theatre Association of Missouri (STAM) Loren Reid Service Award! This honor recognizes outstanding service to STAM and within the speech/theatre professions. (1/3)
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He was just elected VP-elect of STAM after serving three terms on the STAM Board of Governors. Coach Helt also offers his time as Chair of the Show Me District of the NSDA, Director of the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese Chapter of the National Catholic Forensic League... (2/3)
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and President of the Kansas City Parliamentary Debate League, as well as the Missouri Regional Partner of the Ronald Reagan Great Communicator Debate Series. Thanks for all that you do, Coach Helt, and congrats on this well-deserved honor! AMDG
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