Rockhurst High School
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Catholic Jesuit Preparatory School in Kansas City In 1908, Rev. Michael P. Dowling, S.J., wrote to his superiors telling them that he had selected a site at 52nd Street and Troost Avenue for the Jesuit school that was to be built in Kansas City. He called it “Rockhurst,” drawing inspiration from legendary Stonyhurst College in England, because the grounds were stony and a grove of woods nearby inspired him to use the word “hurst.”
The school was officially chartered by the State of Missouri on August 30, 1910. Four years later, on the morning of September 15, 1914, forty-two students enrolled in the freshman and sophomore classes at the new school. Greeted by three Jesuit faculty members, they became the first of thousands of young men to be educated at Rockhurst and graduates of the class of 1917.
The school’s original prospectus defined the education and purpose of The Academy of Rockhurst College as follows: “to turn out young men whose mental faculties have been so developed and formed that they may successfully enter upon the immediate preparation of any career.” The first Jesuit faculty accomplished this by offering a course of classical studies with equal emphasis on moral formation and religious instruction, noting “it is men who are to be trained, not mere minds.” The Academy of Rockhurst College became Rockhurst High School in 1923, though it remained as part of the original corporation that included both the college and the high school.
In 1962, Rockhurst High School became a new and separate corporation when it moved to its present site at 9301 State Line Road. The Robert C. Greenlease family became the high school’s principal benefactor and the name “Greenlease Memorial” was added to the school’s official title.
Rockhurst High School enjoys a national reputation of excellence. “Rockhurst Hawklets” have achieved countless scholastic honors, sports titles, and have consistently contributed in positive ways to the world community in business, government, and social sectors as alumni. With a student body of 1,075, today’s Hawklets are poised to write the next chapter in a storied history of excellence.
Rev. Terrence A. Baum, SJ was named the school’s sixteenth president on February 1, 2004. Under his direction, and through the dedication of alumni, parents, faculty and friends, Rockhurst High School continues to be a place where young students learn to become “men for others” who distinguish themselves for the greater glory of God.
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facebook.comFirst home football game tonight since the addition of the Hawklets Center! Rockhurst will host Blue Springs South at 7:30 p.m. Come cheer on your Hawklets! Tomorrow morning the cross country team begins its quest to repeat as State Champs! They race in a quad meet at Longview Community College starting at 8 a.m. The soccer Hawklets have jumped out to a 3-0 start to the season with three straight shutouts! The next take the field on Monday at Liberty. And the Aquahawks pulled off a 94-92 dual victory over Park Hill on Tuesday to start the year! They're back in the pool tomorrow for the Blue Springs South Invitational. Let's go Hawklets! Rock State! AMDG
Special thanks to Filmmaking Entrepreneur Nathan Kincaid who spent time this morning in the Academic Learning Commons speaking with members of the new "Entrepreneurship for Others" elective course! This class is part of a partnership with UMKC's Small Business & Technology Development Center. In its first semester it is led by Rebecca Gubbels, who was selected as the 2017 Small Business Coach of the Year. Next semester, it will be led by Rockhurst teacher Martin Radosevic, Sr. Thanks for sharing your story with us, Nathan! AMDG
What a great experience for our school today! We are constantly in awe over God's creation. AMDG
Over the summer at the Missouri Choral Directors Association annual meeting, Rockhurst's Choir Director, Mr. Sam Anderson, was named 2017's Outstanding Director for Kansas City! This honor is awarded based on the voting of all his professional colleagues in the area. Congratulations to Mr. Anderson, who is in his tenth year heading the continually-growing choir program at The Rock! AMDG
Loving the new signage around campus! The Grad at Grad qualities in the atrium, history of Greenlease Memorial Campus by the State Line entrance, the Service Desk in the Barry Commons, and the unveiling of interactive screens that take visitors through Rockhurst history! AMDG
The Football and Soccer Hawklets hit the road this weekend to open their regular seasons! This afternoon, the soccer team will face Pembroke Hill at 4:30 p.m. at Pembroke. Tomorrow, the football team heads to Columbia to take on Rock Bridge at 1:00 p.m. at Battle High School. Follow @GoHawklets on Twitter for updates. And you can also listen to the live football radio broadcast on 1660 AM The Score, or download the 1660 The Score app to tune in. Rock State! AMDG
A few more photos from our freshmen working in the community on Tuesday. They volunteered at Avenue of Life, Giving the Basics, Elmwood Cemetery, Harvesters, KCKPAL, Hlllcrest Transitional Housing, Brush Creek, and Community Linc. They are learning the ways of being "men for others." AMDG
After last night's rainout, the Soccer Blue/White Scrimmage will be hosted tonight. Varsity and JV will play at 4:00, followed by Freshmen and Sophomores at 5:30. AMDG
Forever grateful for the Brian M. Anselmo Foundation and its continued support of Rockhurst High School and Jesuit formation! Yesterday, Mr. Jerry Anselmo and Mrs. Mary Ellen Anselmo visited the "Brian Anselmo '99 Friendship Commons," the portico on the second floor of the new Hawklets Center. AMDG
The 2016 Cross Country Hawklets won the first State Championship in program history. What are the 2017 Rock runners doing to defend their title? Tune into KMBC 9 News Kansas City tomorrow evening at 6:00 p.m. to find out! AMDG
New year. New Academic Learning Commons. AMDG
Freshman Orientation included just about everything Rockhurst stands for: Spirituality - Freshman/Parent Mass last night; Brotherhood - Senior Brothers were first to greet their freshmen this morning; Service - all freshmen were sent to a community site to assist with work; School Spirit - freshmen learned chants for sporting events; Fun - ice cream and yard games We look forward to developing these ideals more deeply with the Class of 2021 over the next four years! AMDG
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