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Defending world champion Royals struggle late in the season

A nine-game winning streak in Mid-August brought the Royals back into playoff contention, but a recent slump has the defending champs struggling to make up ground in the standings. After an 8-5 win over the Yankees on August 29, the Royals (74-69) have gone just 5-7, putting them a full four games behind the second wild card spot and nine out in the AL Central. … Continue reading Defending world champion Royals struggle late in the season

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Red Friday allows students to wear red and give back to local communities

Last Friday, the halls of Rockhurst were seas of red. It was Red Friday, and the students at 9301 State Line Road were celebrating the return of Chiefs football with the rest of Kansas City. However, for Rockhurst, it was more than just a day of excitement. It was a day to help the less fortunate in the community. Rockhurst was one of 25 locations … Continue reading Red Friday allows students to wear red and give back to local communities

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Homecoming: How to Prepare for a Night to Remember

This story was a collaboration written by Declan Shea, Clayton Anderson and Kirk Whalen. As Homecoming approaches, the thought on most high schooler’s minds is, “Where will my group and I have the after party? Where will my group eat? Where will we take pictures? Who am I going to take?” As most Rockhurst students get excited for Homecoming, some are left wondering if it’s … Continue reading Homecoming: How to Prepare for a Night to Remember

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New third floor construction offers students new learning opportunities

Over the summer of 2016, Rockhurst High School made renovations to the third floor where the library used to be. These renovations include new classrooms and a new study area for students. The library has since moved to Xavier Hall. Some of the new classrooms on the third floor are “active learning classrooms,” which most students seem to enjoy. “The design of each classroom really … Continue reading New third floor construction offers students new learning opportunities

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New construction changes landscape of the building

This piece was published in the August 2016 print edition of the Prep News. Rockhurst has seen many changes to its building this year, but most notable have been the newly renovated areas of the building on the third floor, annex and dean’s office. The relocation of the library to Xavier Hall is temporary until the new learning commons is built during the upcoming summer. One of … Continue reading New construction changes landscape of the building

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Hurtado Scholars join freshman class

This piece was published in the August 2016 print edition of the Prep News. Since 2012, the Hurtado Scholars program has prepared middle school students for the academic rigors of a college preparatory education. This program assists students who want to reach higher levels of academic success but experience certain socio-economic circumstances that make this goal harder to attain. Scholars are instructed on everything from study … Continue reading Hurtado Scholars join freshman class

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New ASC teachers arrive

This piece was published in the August 2016 print edition of the Prep News and was co-written by Sam Curran and Kirk Whalen. The Alumni Service Corps Program (ASC) gives graduates from Jesuit universities an opportunity to give back to their respective communities and serve as a faculty member in Jesuit education for one year. The three ASC teachers for the 2016-17 school year are Mr. Nicholas … Continue reading New ASC teachers arrive

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New classes being offered for 2016-17 school year

This piece was published in the August 2016 print edition of the Prep News. This past spring, many students may have been overwhelmed by the amount of classes that were available during course selection. This year, a multitude of new classes and electives have been added. The communication arts have added Advanced Competition Speech and Debate, Introduction to Graphic Design and Broadcasting II. The fine arts have added Visual Art … Continue reading New classes being offered for 2016-17 school year

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Rockhurst welcomes new faculty and staff

The following piece was published in the August 2016 print edition of the Prep News. Every year, Rockhurst High School welcomes new members to its faculty and staff. This year, the staff has gained multiple teachers with experience in many fields. While many of these new teachers are brand new to Rockhurst’s community, several have previously spent time here. Returning after a year in the … Continue reading Rockhurst welcomes new faculty and staff

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Winter Sports Preview

This piece was published in the December 2015 issue of the Prep News and was co-written by Jack Niemuth and Jack Agnello ———————————————————————————————————————————– Basketball Entering the season with just three players with varsity experience on the roster, the basketball team is looking to grow. Senior Ben Pautler and juniors Carter Selzer and Chris Teahan are the only returning members of the team, which has begun … Continue reading Winter Sports Preview

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