Rockhurst High School - Quarry Chancellor Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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PREP NEWS Vol. 20 No. 2 Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Missouri October 1962 Rockhurst Adopts New Coat-of-Arms Below is a copy of the new Rockhurst seal and coat of arms. In this column we shall try to explain its meaning. The left part of the shield consists of three gold bars on a green field. It indicates that Rockhurst is a Jesuit school and is devoted to the honor of the Blessed Trinity. Since this part is taken from the coat-of-arms of the family of the mother of St. Ignatius, founder of the Jesuit order, the three gold bars on a field signified that the family of St. Ignatius considered itself devoted to the honor of the Blessed Trinity; now this part of the shield has the same meaning for Rockhurst. Incidentally, this is the only part of Rockhurst College coat-of-arms that has been retained in the new Rockhurst High School coat-of-arms, thus showing the Large Crowds Defy Gloomy Weather To Attend Dedication Ceremonies History was made at Rockhurst, and such a day will not be repeated for at least fifty years. The historic occasion which took place on the last Sunday in September, 1962, marked Rockhurst High School as the newest Jesuit high school in the country. At 1 P.M. that day, after all the student ushers were in position, the first few people began to arrive for the dedication ceremonies. Due to the limited space in the school parking lot, most people had to park at some distance from the building and ride one of the several school busses that shuttled people back and forth between their cars and the high school. Upon the arrival of Bishop Helmsing the formal ceremonies began. The bishop vested and proceeded to the chapel where, with the assistance of Father Puricelli and Father Udick and the master of ceremonies, Father Deming, he blessed the chapel. A procession, formed by a retinue of Jesuit priests and scholastics, then passed through the main corridor of the school and ended with the blessing of a crucifix near the south entrance to the building. Although the sky was overcast and there was a persistant drizzle, the rain stopped as soon as the outdoor ceremonies started. Among the people that spoke at the dedication was Father Kloster, who filled the role of master of ceremonies; the Very Rev. Louis G. Mattione, S.J., president and rector of the new high school; the Very Rev. Maurice E. VanAckeren, S.J., president of Rockhurst College; the Very Rev. Linus J. Thro, S.J., provincial of the Mo. Province of the Society of Jesus; the Honorable H. Roe Bartle, mayor of Kansas City; and the Most Reverend Charles H. Helmsing, bishop of the Kansas City-St. Joseph diocese. Several other dignitaries were present and were introduced, including Mrs. Robert C. Greenlease, whose husband was unfortunately absent due to illness. The mayors of several surrounding communities were also introduced. By five o’clock that evening over two thousand people had passed though the halls and had inspected the various class and activity rooms. Thus ended a very successful dedication which began, we sincerely hope a very successful school. —Jim Grady similarity of purpose of the two institutions. The lower right part of the shield, consisting of seven white rocks on a blue field, represents Rockhurst, solidly built on the seven liberal arts, which traditionally lead students to wisdom, the goal of all education. Since Christian Wisdom has no meaning without Christ, the Greek letters, in the form of the liturgical symbol usually referred to as Chi-Rho, are placed in the upper right part of the shield. These letters are the first three letters in the name of Christ; and so the symbol represents Christ. The motto beneath the shield—Sapientia in Christo—Wisdom in Christ—reasserts that wisdom has no meaning without Christ. In summary, the coat-of-arms and motto proclaim that Rockhurst proposes to lead its students to wisdom founded on Christ; and, by its whole-hearted pursuit of wisdom, devote all its efforts to the honor of the Blessed Trinity. For a Jesuit, Catholic, Secondary High School, such is the fullness of life both in this and in the next world. 25th Anniversary 25

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(setefaiateA.. . 25 YEARS ,,, 0 t State dute Rockhurst High School officially celebrated its 25th anniversary on the State Line-Greenlease Campus in the 1987-88 school year. RHS separated from Rockhurst College in 1962. The following stories and photos appeared in the October 1962 issue of the Prep News, and not only create a sense of nostalgia but illustrate where we have come from and what we have achieved in the last 25 years. (above) Unloading books for library during summer moving to new school. Faculty and students pitch in. (right above) Fr. Kloster presides as Master of Ceremonies at the dedication ceremony. A New Look At an Old Structure We’ve all watched with expectation the building of our New School. We’ve waited while the plans were being drawn up, the foundation poured, and the actual building commenced to see our school completed. And, on that first day, when we walked through the new doors for the first time, we saw familiar faces set in a different atmosphere which met our expectations. But something was lacking and still is. The building is still unfinished and will remain so awhile even when the construction crews have left. On the outside new sod will be laid and the school will assume a familiar appearance—but only to us. For 9301 will still remain an address on State Line Road. We will start with that address and change it to Rockhurst High School by using that name when we compete with other area schools on the football field, the basketball court, in debate tournaments, and finally in the classroom. We have yet just a hollow building resting on the firm foundation of Jesuit training. Our job is to build on that foundation and to secure to it a school that really means something. We are the builders of our New School. If each of us does his share of work, we can build the strongest monument to education in the city. As yet the New Rockhurst is an unfamiliar word. We will give that word a meaning both for ourselves and for others by the results of our activities and studies. The advancing strides of education have created new needs for us. They require modern facilities to achieve new heights. We have out-grown old quarters to take a new generation of men and as young, untried men, a product of our times we must prove our worth. We must affirm the unchanging principles of Truth to a modern world. The only things remaining of the Rockhurst High School on Troost Avenue are the library and faculty. We have them now, the tradition or approach to our education. They arc the sprigs of a strong, venerable tree—the old Rockhurst spirit which we must plant and invigorate in a new surrounding. Because we are a school we will necessarily give the New Rockhurst its name and reputation. But it is our obligation to make that reputation impeccable. Only then can we justify the efforts which the proceeding generation of parents and teachers has made to provide the means for us to take in a modern world. Only then can we say that our education has been worthwhile as we set the goals for those who will follow us through these new doors and into these new halls. —Jim Heiman 24 25th Anniversary

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The Game Freshman Year Start What a bad way to start the year. Mother has to drive you to Homecoming. 2 EP’s 1 Congratulations, you are starting on i Freshman “A” j Football team. 1 JP 1 You caught the You get an A on Mr. You threw a paper winning touchdown Goben’s pop quiz. airplane and acci- in a football game. dentally hit Mr. 2 GG’s Ramsey in the 2 JP’s head. 1 CC Break your bowl in pottery class. 1 BG Miss a layup with four seconds left. Your team loses by one point. Congratulations, you make Freshman “A” team in basketball. 1 JP Call Mr. Davis, “Al.” Down slips come out. You receive four of them. 2 BG’s Get four A’s on the finals. 3 EP’s FREE Start Over 2 GG’s Get run over by a senior in “Rockrace 2000. 2 EP’s Soph Year This game represents a typical four-year tenure at Rockhurst. Players will need a token piece for their representation as well as a die for movement from space to space. A sheet of paper will also come in handy, keeping track of your points as well as your opponents. When a player lands on a space, which has no limit to number of players, mark down the correct point value assigned. A different point value is assigned to various spaces. There are JP’s (jock points), CC (class clown) + jug, GG’s (good grades), BG’s (bad grades), and EP’s (embarassment points). There are also a few rules concerning the points: six bad grades equals a loss of five jock points, in addition to starting the year over. Freshman class finds Voted MVP of basketball team. 2 JP’s out you have a “virgin” card. 2 EP’s Job interferes with your homework. 1 BG Unable to do forward roll in Gym class. 2 EP’s 4BG’s 26 The Game You take long-distance notes in Ryan’s biology class. 1 BG --------------------1 Mistaken for Freshman. 2 EP’s Girlfriend gets mad after you told her you’re going “Dutch” at Homecoming. 2 EP’s Made captain of football team. 3 JP’s Win Mr. Stark’s “GBQ” question. 1 GG Get all of your books stolen out of your locker. 2 EP’s Congratulations! You make it into Fr. Stark’s “Lucky 100 club” 2 BG’s Fill up six demerit cards in one year. Start over