September 2012 Prep News by Peter Daly

PREP PREPNEWS NEWS ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL

9301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64114

Greenlease Memorial

This year is the 50th anniversary of the Greenlease campus, but who was Bobby Greenlease?

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$100,000 Opportunity for Rockhurst!

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Volume 70 Issue 1

Scholars achieve national success Peter Daly peterdaly@amdg.rockhursths.edu

Every year, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation chooses a select number of students across the country and deems them eligible to compete for scholarships as National Merit ists have been announced, and seven Rockhurst seniors have

NMS Qualifying Scores by States

John Fox Kansas South Dakota

Jacob Goe

International New Jersey Alaska

The requirements for semi-

Oregon Missouri

year to year and from state to state. This year, the seven Rock-

Kip Hart

*Scores out of 240

or higher on the PSAT, according to Studypoint.com. Every year, students who took the test are “I’m excited to be included in this group,” senior John Fox, opportunity to distinguish myself and potentially earn some scholarship money.” After students receive the high GPA, write an essay explaining why they should become a

Mark Lehr of the PSAT.

dents many perks. First, they are more likely to receive scholarship money from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as well as other corporations and colleges. Also, the achievestudents an advantage when searching for colleges, as the honor is very selective. One way students can prepare for the PSAT and try to aim -

Updates

Rockhurst

Microloans

The Human Dignity Club, which coordinates the Microloans program, has had good success so far with the initiative. Last year the club raised $750 to distribute to the poor, mainly from Carlitos’ Battle of the Bands. $301 has been paid back so far this year. The club is planning a “Homeless Night” and an undetermined fundriaser to raise money for the loans.

Drug Policy Despite the frequent conversations about drug use and testing that took place last year, as of now the school’s drug policy has not changed and can be found in the handbook. The school reserves the right to test and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for the selling of drugs by any Rockhurst student at school or a school-sponsored event.

Acceptable Use Policy

At the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year, Mr Greg Harkness, principal, released an updated “Acceptable Use Policy” to guide students thoroughly on how to properly use the new Google email accounts that each student has received and the upcoming school wide Wi-Fi. It is an addendum to the school’s handbook.

SGA Changes

Class of 2013 National Merit Semifinalists

Jordan Willis, SGA president, and Brody Nutt, SGA vice president, have made changes including the expansion of committees, the addition of more members to SGA, and revisions to the spirit contest. They hope these changes will result in better mixers, dances, pep assemblies and sporting events. So far, SGA has experienced postive results from the students.

Statistics courtesy of collegeconfidential.com

sition is by taking the summer PSAT course, which helps get students familiar with the test and type of questions it might present. “I think [the course] does help them to be a little more familiar with it and to be prepared,” Mr. Scott Duschen, assistant princi-

this year are not as high as they have been in the past, but this number does not always suggest a drop in academic achievement. “The PSAT changes every year, and that impacts the number,” Mr. Greg Harkness, principal, said. “While year-to-year comparisons are OK, it is not necessarily comparing apples to apples.”

Alex Lombardo

Ian Siercks Zach Snodell

“Behind the Scenes” ACT I: The I.T. Department

John Berrigan jberrigan@amdg.rockhursths.edu

In the space that was once the weight room, a team of three Information Technology (I.T.) experts works as well together as did any team that ever set foot in that space for a workout. ent, but the concept of “team” remains the same. Mr. Kevin Campbell, director of information services, Mr. Mark Bayhylle, academic technology coordinator, and Mr. J.W. Clark, class of 2000 and Information Specialist, make up the full-time IT department at Rockhurst. (Mr. Jones is working part time to help with iPad integration) Like any team, they are a -

alities, united by a shared vision. This vision: provide Rockhurst with the resources to make it the best educational institution it can possibly be. “What gets us motivated is when the teachers start using (new programs) and start telling us the really neat things they can do that they couldn’t do before and how it makes it easier for the students to learn. That’s our number one,” Mr. Campbell said. To accomplish this goal requires a blend of personalities and expertise. Mr. Campbell works on the administrative side of the department, meeting with Father Terrence Baum, SJ, president, weekly to discuss the technology budget and long-term projects. “My number one job is mak-

ing sure Mr. Bayhylle and Mr. Clark have what they need to be successful,” Mr. Campbell said. Mr. Campbell manages the resources allotted to introducing new software and maintaining the current infrastructure, including programs like Moodle. “One of the things that I learned quickly here is that you have to think outside of the box to provide a solution quickly and do it with very limited resources. That’s where Moodle came from. We could’ve spent a lot of money when Moodle is a completely viable solution that’s free,” Mr. Bayhylle said. Mr. Bayhylle, now in his seventh year at Rockhurst,

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Starring: Mark Bayhylle Academic Technology Coordinator

J.W. Clark Information Specialist

Kevin Campbell Director of Information Services

2 NEWS

September 14, 2012

ROCK Men on a mission near and far STOP Safe Driver Promotion In an attempt to promote safe teen driving, State Farm Insurance will be awarding $100,000 to high schools based on regions. The school in the area with the highest number of online votes will be awarded the money. Students can vote until Saturday and are encouraged to do so. To vote, go to www.celebratemydrive.com. Brennan Lee

Pacemaker Nomination For the second time in Rockhurst history, the Prep News was recentthe National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker award for the 2011-2012 school year. The Pacemaker is the highest award given by this national association. Rockhurst was nominated as a 2011 school year but did not recieve the award of Pacemaker. Winner of the Pacemaker award will be announced in November of this year.

Connor Prochnow

The 15th year of the Total Ignatian Experience (TIE) program exceeded expectations, according to Mr. Marvin Grilliot, director of Ignatian Service. “I was really excited going into this year, and I think all the trips followed through,” Mr. Grilliot said. This year’s program consisted of four mission trips, notably a new trip to Tennessee. The Tennessee trip was deniors. Attendees said the new trip was a great experience for several reasons, namely the good friendships made throughout the trip. “I know the guys who went with me better than any other group of people in the school,” tendee, said. The students on the Tennessee trip participated in a Habiwhich they worked for seven days and constructed two new houses.

Roughly one-tenth of a percent of students who take the ACT receive a score of 36. Rockhurst senior John Fox was among these select few. “Overall I was pretty

der said. He was not the only one to have those feelings. “I think being able to see the exposed them to what service really feels like,” Mr. Greg Harkness, principal, said. The traditional TIE trips to because of the rewarding experience of charity gained by students. THe TIE Kansas City trip exposed freshmen to poverty in their own city by working for in the greater Kansas City area.

isville, Ky., as part of an English that immersed them in the lives of new immigrants in the United States. Students were able to see the impact of the Mission Week funds while working in Mayan communities. “The best experience was

John Avery

javery@amdg.rockhursths.edu

In year two of a four-year technology plan, Rockhurst has that could change the direction of the school. In addition to the increased number of faculty members has also implemented a schoolwide emailing system and has installed Apple TVs, which allow several classrooms throughout the building. Rockhurst has also made the building Wi-Fi accessible, putting 101 wireless access points in the school, according to Mr. Kevin Campbell, director of information services. The school-wide Gmail accounts open a wider array of possibilities for students and

Technology Apple TVs allow teachers to mirror their iPad screens on the projector. The IT department installed 101 wireless access points throughout the school. Google Drive allows stutions when a document has been shared.

teachers alike. Google Drive allows teachers to upload docu-

In addition, students can access teachers’ class schedules on Google Calendar. However, Mr. Greg Harkness, principal, sees “We have noticed in the past

Matthew Watz

being able to see where exactly our Mission Week donations had gone,” senior Andrew Watts said. the Ignatian Service department says it is considering adding a trip to Mexico, but few details

that (students) have a hard time separating their private life online and their public life online... One of the things students have to learn to do is create a professional presence online. Teachers shouldn’t be getting an email from ‘skateboy82’,” Mr. Harkness said. tional technologist, said the Google accounts are seen as a “stepping stone” to something bigger. “As a one-to-one school, once everyone has technology in their hands, that is when things really “We’ve probably needed to do this for a few years anyway, but once every student has a device in his hands with a Google acdevice easier... and that’s when things really start to change.”

Spanish teacher contracts rare condition Andrew Dakan

Menorah Medical Hospital after

andrewdakan@amdg.rockhursths.edu

I had been taught and reviewed for. I just had to stay focused on not making silly mistakes and hope my scores came out well,” Fox said. Although Fox received this high mark, he understands it was only a test. “While the ACT scores are important, schools are admitting me as a whole person,” Fox said, “The ACT is only one part of the process.”

All photos courtesy of Mr. Marvin Grilliot

Top: The group poses for a picture in front of the house they are building. Bottom left: Students take a break from working on the construction. Bottom right: Jack Hilliard, Shea McEnerney, Jack McLeese, and Jacob Moore converse about the work they are doing.

Google brings fresh benefits

Sam Clifton

John Fox — Perfect ACT

connorprochnow@amdg.rockhursths.edu

students, had a near-fatal health a rare dermatological condition called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, or TENs, caused by a reaction to Ibuprofen. TENs forms burns on the skin and in mucous membranes such as the eyes, mouth, throat and in to separate the eye and the inside of the eyelid, which were also burned. The lenses not only provided protection but also helped to lubricate his eyes. Mr. to keep his skin from sloughing

initially dealt with a rash and low fever but woke up the Wednesters on his neck. Several doctors was eventually diagnosed with TENs. to the burn unit at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was put on an intravenous immunoglobulin, or IVIG, which assists the immune system, and which pumps small rapid bursts of air into a patient’s lungs. This causes the body to shake and ensures that the burned skin in the lungs does not settle and cause pneumonia. On the Sunday following

worsened. He crashed rapidly and was put into a medicallyinduced coma. A week later, he started to recover very quickly. Once he awoke, most of the treatment focused on his eyes. rough, and his eyes no longer self-lubricated. Along with the eye drops periodically throughout the day to keep his eyes moist. Many people in the Rockhurst community assisted the

co and Mr. Mike Wickenhauser.

... In times of need you do things for people you care for, and you’d expect that they’d do the

have been brought up. However, they have already made the decision to extend the Tennessee trip another week because of the positive reactions towards it. “It was the greatest experience of my Rockhurst career so

Local bishop indicted Hank Elbert

helbert@amdg.rockhursths.edu

Finn of the diocese of Kansas Cityvicted on one misdemeanor count of failing to report suspected child highest ranking clergy member to be convicted in an abuse scandal in United States history. The case began in 2010, when Father Shawn Ratigan was arrested for allegedly having lewd images of children on his personal the investigation to Monsignor Robert Murphy, the vicar general of the diocese. However, Msgr. Murphy waited multiple months to contact law enforcement about was the ultimate authority in the Diocese’s handling of the event, he was held responsible. Church authorities are ready to move on from this incident. “I regret and am sorry for the hurt that these events have statement provided to Catholic News Agency. As a Catholic school within the boundaries of the diocese, this ruling has been felt at Rockhurst. School administrators share the this was a sad event. “One thing I can say to you is that my Catholic faith, nurtured here at Rockhurst and in this diocese, gives me strength to endure times like these,” Mr. Greg Harkness, principal, said. Mr. Harkness added in his address to the students and parents a building but is living in each and every Catholic’s heart.

FORUM

September 14, 2012

Web of resources

Politics: only for the informed?

Illustration by Abram Hawkins

Google accounts provide better communication

accounts. So far, most of the students have recognized this and have received the accounts well. However, there have been concerns regarding the

The administration has issued Gmail accounts to how to use email professionally, contact their teachers and peers more easily, and prepare for the student iPads coming in the 2014-2015 school year. This was a welcome addition to the resources available to students

expected to use. From Moodle to NetClassroom—and Naviance for the juniors and seniors—the concern exists that students could be confused as to where they should look for their school news, grades and assignments. However, after a week or two, most students are more than capable of understanding where to look for needed information. and Google is still working on adding even more, such

One of the most useful upgrades is that students now have access to an address book containing contacts for every student and faculty member in the school. They also have access to an online cloud in Google Drive. This is es-

whether or not the program is downloaded to the computer in question. Additionally, when the school moves forward with its current plan and issues iPads to every student, the familiarity that the students will already personal interaction will make communication of messages and materials even easier via the digital medium

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Drive from any computer. Additionally, clubs and sports teams can take advantage of the group collaboration and calendar features. The Google accounts will also give Rockhurst students an edge outside of school. As the current youth that Rockhurst students have the ability to take full advantage of this technology. The ability to commufuture and is enhanced by the presence of these Google

The Google accounts have huge potential. If the mitment to understanding and taking full advantage of the accounts, they will better be prepared to use iPads and take Rockhurst to a higher level technologically.

School reaches top enrollment, handles high numbers well

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Rockhurst’s student population has swelled in recent years; this shows in long cafeteria lines, crowded hallways, and in the need to hire more teachers. While the gradually increasing size of Rockhurst has led to some problems, it is still a positive for the school if it is continually handled appropriately—as it has been thus far. Rockhurst currently has 1105 students enrolled, which is about 100 more than normal occupancy. This has required an increase in faculty members for both the math and science departments, as well as the addition of new counselors. The increase in faculty has been relatively smooth and has not had any tangible negative consequences.

While the administration is not engaged in any plans towards expanding the school, enrollment is still increasing because of the work of the students, many of whom have strengthened the reputation of the school and made it more appealing to parents of children considering the school. Rockhurst is getting applicants from schools from which it has never before received applications. The quality of students has not dropped with the higher enrollment, either. The composite HSPT scores of this year’s freshmen class are higher than they have been in decades. Rockhurst is not lowering its expectations; it merely has increasapplying—students that there is no reason to turn away. The retention rate of current students at Rockhurst has also re-

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mained strong despite the large enrollment. In other words, students are staying at Rockhurst. Though disciplinary problems do exist, the majority of students have stayed out of trouble and enjoyed their time at Rockhurst. So far, everything that has been done to handle this large number of students has been successful. While Rockhurst may someday have to consider capping enrollment, for now the school is handling things well. While the halls are becoming more crowded and the cafeteria lines are growing, Rockhurst’s enrollment statistics are in good shape. As long as the administration continues to make the necessary and successful changes to accommodate a larger student population, size issues should not plague the school in years to come.

Newspaper I Joseph Caruso, Samuel Clifton, Andrew Dakan, Peter Daly, Jack Franken, Robert Healy, Robert Hilliard, Carson Jones, Brendan McCann, Jack McHugh, Hudson O’Neill, Nicholas Privitera, Connor Prochnow, Nicholas Romano, Alexander Stubbendieck, Matthew Watz

Mr. Daniel Hrdlicka NI Adviser

Politics isn’t supposed to be a weapon. I don’t care who you are or what you know; you’ll never win a political argument by yelling more loudly. As the kid in grade school who was steadfast in defense of his parents’ beliefs, I now understand that it’s just stupid to think that I’m informed enough or that I’ve lived long enough to honestly hold my opinions over anyone else’s. “So are you a liberal or a conservative?” I’ve never seen two kids who claim to be Republican and Democrat, or even two adults for that matter, end a political debate with any sort of consensus or newfound agreement on an issue. If you have, then Berr you should’ve With recorded it so you By: Me could show your John grandkids how Berrigan people used to do this thing called “compromising.” “So who would you vote for?” The idea that anyone should care who we say we would vote for, if we could even vote, is arrogant and ignorant. I think there’s a good reason most high school kids, even we the multi-talented and, as we all know, extremely good-looking Rockhurst students, aren’t allowed to vote. We have no life experiences. We have no idea how would help us through tough times. We’re still kids, and it’s kind of degrading to just regurgitate everything your parents say at dinner without giving yourself a chance to make up your own mind. It’s basically a big-kid version of the “my dad is better than your dad” argument. “But, but, but!” And before you call me un-American and demand I be tarred and feathered in the streets, please just give me another second to make my point. “No!” And that’s just it! We’re so emphatically sure that we’re right and he’s wrong that we won’t even give our fellow classmate a chance to say three words. I think it’s important that we learn now and form our opinions later when we have some experience to back us up. I’m going to sit back, relax, and learn from the 2012 elections... Oh wait, I do have to vote this year…

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Reports

Underclassmen leaving games Students have been using football games to roam about the entire campus rather than remain in the student section. Not only does this pose a security issue, but it breaks with a decades-old tradition of keeping the student section full the entire game. Recognize that games are for supporting the team, not using the whole campus as a playground.

Homecoming scheduling conflicts This year, the annual homecoming dance is scheduled on the same weekend that both the swim and dive team and the soccer team will be at out of town competitions .

New parking lot banners

The new banners in the main parking lot are an excellent testament to the anniversery of the State Line Campus and Rockhurst’s Jesuit traditions.

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4 FEATURES

September 14, 2012

Marshalling ‘Magis’ in all areas Senior works to be a man for others

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Photo by Rudy Rodriguez

Photos courtesy of Julian Marshall

Top left: Marshall practices for a reading at mass. Top right: Marshall poses with two younger boyscouts at a scout meeting. Bottom left: Marshall works during the freshman retreat. Bottom right: Marshall poses in his boyscout uniform.

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now had to take the back seat to being there for his son.

his son Nathan to be diagnosed with cancer.

Nathan is now cancer-free

time it feels like things are back

FEATURES

September 14, 2012

Jack McHugh jonathanmchugh@amdg. rockhursths.edu

Mr. Greg Owsley speaks no French. Strange, considering he spent a week in France this summer. Mr. Owsely’s week-long stint in France was just part of his journey through Europe that included four countries, three juggling conventions, and just one night in a hotel. “One of the French guys even asked me, ‘Why do you come to the French juggling convention when you don’t speak any French?’” Mr. Owsley said. His response was simple. “I speak juggling.” Although juggling made him place, Mr. Owsley’s journey was about much more. In addition to learning new juggling tricks, he returned to Kansas City as a more authentic person. gling while in college at the University of Rochester and continues the activity today as moderator of the Rockhurst Juggling Club. He was interested in attending the European Juggling Convention (EJC) this summer, but the price for a plane ticket to Europe was too expensive for solely the one week convention. Mr. Owsley’s goal was to maximize his time in Europe while keeping the cost of the trip down. With the help of Mr. Harkness, he discovered that a Jesuit

retreat was being held in Ireland the week before the EJC. Two other juggling events, the French National Juggling Convention and a smaller festival in Austria to take place in the two weeks previous to the retreat. Mr. Owsley decided to combine the four events into one massive trip. “That eleven hundred dollars (for the plane ticket), instead of being good for one week, was good for almost six weeks,” Mr. Owsley said. Mr. Owsley planned for his trip minimally, concentrating on only major details, and letting other things play out on their own. He didn’t carry a watch or phone and had little to no pre-made transportation plans throughout the whole trip. “All of my trip was pretty extensive, but there was very little planning involved,” Mr. Owsley said. “I tried to plan a certain amount, and just let the rest happen naturally.” He believed in focusing on the larger concept of enjoying the trip itself rather than worrying about smaller details. events—a week long festival Austria, and the French Juggling Convention in Toulouse, France —Mr. Owsley traveled to Ireland for an eight day silent retreat at Manresa, a Jesuit retreat center in Dublin. The retreat was completely si-

lent; conversation was only permitted for 30 minutes a day between Mr. Owsley and a spiritual director. His daily schedule consisted of Mass and four hours of prayer. He was encouraged to juggle on the retreat because Ignatian spirituality encourages creativity and imagination. The retreat prompted Mr. learn more about himself. “Due to the retreat, I feel like I have a better understanding of what it means to be an Ignatian educator,” he said. “More than anything, I think I’m more authentic; I know how to be me.” After the retreat, Mr. Owspent one night in Warsaw, Poland. His host, letting him drive her car, joined Mr. Owsley on the road to Lubin, Poland, for the EJC. The EJC, with over 2,000 performers in attendance, was the largest convention Mr. Owsley visited on his trip. A gym remained open 24 hours for all types of juggling, and other circus events took place in a second gym, with world-class shows taking place every night. A group of jugglers that Mr. Owsley had met at the French Juggling Convention and saw again at the EJC, questioned him about his experience on the re-

treat. “They were like, ‘So are you you changed?’ and I said, ‘No, I haven’t changed. If anything, I’m just more me,’” Mr. Owsley said. Mr. Owsley is not sure if he is going to the EJC next summer, not because he had a bad experience but because there are so many other places he wants to go. From a visit to the Taj Mahal to a 30-day silent Ignatian retreat to a marathon at the North Pole, the possible destinations for his next adventure are endless. However, he won’t have to wait until next summer for another epic experience. “Its not like I had this amazing experience, and now it’s over,” Mr. Owsley said. “I’m having an amazing experience right now, here at Rockhurst.”

Introductions: The new ASC volunteers Mr. Marc Radabaugh

Mr. Bradley Tharpe, English II teacher, learned about Alum Service Corps, or ASC, while attending St. Louis University High School.

Curran Steck

which I had in class during my four years at SLUH, so ASC had been in the back of my mind throughout college,” Mr. Tharpe said. He attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., where he received degrees in Writing Intensive English and Political Science. Mr. Tharpe says he is enjoying his stay in Kansas City, and that so far his favorite restaurant is Arthur Bryant’s, although he would like to try Oklahoma Joe’s soon. After this year he plans to continue teaching, hopefully at a Jesuit high school.

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Mr. Marc Radabaugh, freshman Theology teacher, graduated in May from Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio with a double major in Biology and Theology. After college, Mr. Radabaugh decided he wanted to do a year of volunteer work, and having known members of the ASC who taught him at Strake Jesuit High School, he knew that ASC was what he wanted to do. So far Mr. Radabaugh has enjoyed Kansas City, and his favorite restaurant is Waldo Pizza, where he enjoys the honey wheat pizza. “How long I stay at Rockhurst is in God’s hands. A big part of this year, personally, is discerning where the Lord is calling me to be next year. As of right now, however, I’m just thinking about what I’m going to teach tomorrow,” Mr. Radabaugh said.

Mr. Bradley Tharpe

Mr. Stephen Kuehner Mr. Stephen Kuehner, Spanish I teacher, also attended SLUH, and became interested in ASC in a very similar way as Mr. Tharpe. As he was taught in class and coached in cross country by ASC members, his interest in the program grew. After studying Spanish and Psychology at Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo, Mr. Kuehner decided to join the Alumni Service Corps. Along with teaching two sections of Spanish I, he is sistant coach for cross-country. So far, Mr. Kuehner has enjoyed Kansas City, especially the restaurants, and is enjoying living with the other ASC guys. “I have loved sampling the BBQ and other restaurants around town. Right now, I’ll have to say that Jack Stack is my favorite, but my freshmen have already given me a bunch of suggestions on where to go,” Mr. Kuehner said.

The XXII group of the Alum Service Corps poses for a photo as they prepare to depart to their individual schools to perform service.

Photos courtesy of the Alum Service Corps

for him and is undecided on where he’ll be next year.

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INDEPTH

September 14, 2012

Investigating 9301 State Line Road

A tragic story of planned kidnapping, chilling murder, and

heartwarming philanthropy

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Rockhurst celebrates 50 year anniversary at Greenlease campus Brennan Lee

Every morning, hundreds of students pull into the Rockhurst

ing her somewhere else in just a minute. The rather drunk Heady stumbled up to the front en-

Road. On the top of the northwest side of the building hang the letters declaring Rockhurst the Greenlease Memorial Cam-

greeted her at the door. Heady explained that she was a sister of Virginia Greenlease, Bobby’s mother, who

few know what it means. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Rockhurst’s Greenlease Memorial Campus on 9301

Heady said she was sent by the mother to bring Bobby to her in the hospital.

blee@amdg.rockhursths.edu

Without the help of Mr. Robert Greenlease, a wealthy car salesman, this campus may very well not exist today. Greenlease donated roughly $1.5 million of the $2.25 million required to construct the building. He donated the money in memory of his late son, Bobby Greenlease, who was kidnapped, held for ransom and murdered.

The Kidnapping

The two kidnappers, Carl Hall and Bonnie Heady, were well aware of the Greenlease’s fortune and began plotting a way to get a piece of it, stalking Mr. Greenlease to learn his daily routine, according to Zero at the Bone: the Playboy, the Prostitute, and the Murder of Bobby Greenlease by John Heidenry. Bobby and Robert C. Greenlease posing for a picture while on a European vacation in August 1953.

Permission of all photos are granted for use of information included in the Greenlease Family Website in behalf of and in loving memory of The Greenlease Family and Charles W. Fisher and Alvah Fisher.

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28, 1953. Mr. Greenlease followed his normal schedule, one with which Hall and Heady were very familiar. Hall had it all planned out. Around 10:55 a.m., a cab grade school.

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without question and grabbed Bobby from class, bringing him back to Heady. Bobby was unsure of what was going on, so he did not make any signs that Heady was not his aunt. The cab then brought them to a parking lot downtown where Hall awaited them and drove to a farmland in Johnson past the state line, parking in a After two failed attempts to child. Hall and Heady then proceeded to write a ransom note to Mr. Greenlease, telling him the Bobby was alive and providThe requested payment was $600,000, which Mr. Greenlease agreed to pay, all the while thinking Bobby was still alive. The ransom, about the equivalent to $10,000,000 today, was the largest ransom payout in

The Legacy

After word spread about Bobby’s death, the whole community rallied around the Greenlease family.

Mrs. Greenlease, a devout Catholic, turned to the Church following her son’s kidnapping and subsequent death. As a result, she developed a close personal relationship with Father Maurice Van Ackeren, president of Rockhurst College

became a source of condolence and support, a perfect tie to the Catholic roots to which Mrs. Greenlease was turning for support. As a result, the relationship the Jesuits had created with the Greenleases became something that the Greenlease family could times. In the early 1960’s, when Rockhurst College and Rockthe one campus for the two schools was no longer going to be able to accommodate everyone, the Greenlease family genstantial amount for a new high school campus. tember of 1961. Only one year classes were held at the new campus. “Without the very great generosity over many years of Mr. and Mrs. Greenlease, two wonderful friends of Rockhurst and the Jesuits,” Fr. Van Ackeren ticle, “this great work could not have been accomplished.” The new building had 28 classrooms, a chapel, a library, a gymnasium, a cafeteria and recreational areas. -

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tract students from both Kansas and Missouri. “Because of your [Fr. Van Ackeren’s] vision, because of your dedication and consecration, you today have taken anin helping to make Kansas City land for the education of children,” Mayor H. Roe Bartle said in his speech at the opening ceremony for the campus.

The Additions built in 1962, the Greenlease campus has been renovated and added onto numerous times. In 1991, one of the biggest additions was erected: the Rose ership of Fr. Thomas W. Cum-

two purposes: as a new parking lot for faculty and seniors and as From the winter of 2002 to the fall of 2003, major renovaum were completed. It recieved new track and a PA system. was constructed. It introduced two new practice gyms, a fulltling room. Without the generosity of the Greenlease family, Rockhurst would have been unable to establish its location at 9301 campus today may not resemble the one in 1962, it has continued to serve students in loving memory of Bobby Greenlease.

time, the renovation was made nancial support from donors. In 1996, the Millennium Masplan entailed gutting the entire building for installation of air conditioning, two science labs, Heart Chapel and a new arts center. Over the outside quad was dent Commons. It would cost a grand total of $18 million, which was raised through donations from alumni and other benefactors. A brand new Rockhurst was

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

September 14, 2012

Fall comedy drenched in experience

Play determined to fill thirst for big laughs

C ast - Zach Stollman - Zachary

Nickerson - Lorenzo Gatapia Carlos Nunez - William Walton - Laurence Freeman Emma Welch, Bishop Miege - Erica Punch, Blue Valley North - Randy Willnauer Trecen Peeler Tom Leis - Kate Sanders, St. Teresa’s Academy

Hank Elbert helbert@amdg.rockhursths.edu

The Dark Knight Rises to legend with latest film Hank Elbert helbert@amdg.rockhursths.edu

With this summer’s release of “The Dark Knight Rises,” arguably the most anticipated movie of the season, Batman fans repher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy and the much awaited sequel to the 2008 blockbuster “The Dark Knight.” match the near perfect spectait still gives fans much to enjoy. Epic action, entertaining characters, and superb storytelling ring throughout the show. From its exposition of an exiled Bruce Wayne to its portrayal of the evil Bane’s seemingly irreversible rise to power in Gotham, the movie takes viewers on a wild ride, one that gave this Batman a well deserved The movie’s strongest bits

American tourists arrive seeking asylum; local police are chasing them, accusing them of spying, due to their picture-taking The play is primarily the story of the upheaval that ensues during the tourists’ time at the embassy. And in that upheaval come some of the funniest bits of theater available. “It’s kind of a screwball comedy. So much goes wrong for the characters, and even in the more subdued moments, there is this great verbal wit,” Mrs. Annie

PREPVIEWS lie in the middle. Christian Bale gives an emotionally charged performance as a broken Batman working to save a city that he, and moviegoers, will inevitably see as completely lost to destruction. Anne Hathaway and Joseph Gordon-Levitt join the cast as Selina Kyle (Catwoman) and John Blake, a young, idealistic member of the Gotham police force. Their strong performances, couprovided a strong lineup of supporting characters. Though some arguments have been put forth that the too chaotic and that certain elements are cliché, praise should not be deducted from this masterpiece. It was not “The Dark Knight,” but it was an exciting movie full of despair, triumph, and classic Batmanstyle baddie bashing. For those who have not seen it, I recommend you buy a ticket as soon as possible. And work on your Batman voice.

Abram Hawkins

Crossroads, unique concert experience Michael Reardon mfreardon@amdg.rockhurst.edu

Nestled behind Grinders restaurant, just south of downtown Kansas City, Crossroads KC concert venue was home to a diverse group of musicians in this summer’s concert series. Whether one enjoys the mellow sounds

of the Avett Brothers, the heavy beats and energetic raps of Tech N9ne, or local groups Quixotic and She’s A Keeper, there truly was a concert for everyone. Crossroads KC, holding a maximum occupancy of around 1500, is a rather intimate venue, much smaller than other outdoor concert venues in Kansas City like Starlight and City Market. Patrons are able to get very close to the stage while main-

Photos by Hank Elbert

Top left, Zach Stollman works at perfecting his role as Axel Magee. Top right, cast members recite their lines in front of Mrs. Barney. Bottom left, Emma Welch strives to become Marion.

Barney, theatre director, said. Allen has created a bumbling comedy that, though it has key emotional moments, is at heart to Mr. Daniel Hrdlicka, assistant theatre director. Cast members agree that it is the humor that truly makes this play shine. “It honestly is the funniest

play I have ever done. People should come because it really is so outright, absolutely funny,” Stollman said. The production will be performed by a cast that is a mix of veterans and underclassmen. The majority of the lead roles, however, are taken by the experienced junior and senior actors. The casting process produced very strong results.

“The casting is really quite excellent. Physically, mentally, emotionally, personally, all of well,” Mr. Hrdlicka said. Due to the cast members’ experience in performing improv, the humor of the play has potential to be elevated to new heights by the skill of the actors and their comedic delivery. The show promises to deliver good storytelling and big laughs when it debuts in early November.

Setting energetic beats for students Jack McHugh jonathanmchugh@amdg. rockhursths.edu

Hundreds of Rockhurst students wait in formation at the top of the hill, before the drumsticks in hand, drums at the ready, stand in front of the mob. Beneath blue paint, anxious faces stare out over the stadium, Photo by Rudy Rodriguez waiting to begin Percussionists lead the students at the first football game the famed march Many members are self“ E v e r y gram’s strengths. down the hill. The taught drummers who play in day for a “Not all members are clasbands and create music with week, for sically trained,” Mr. Wilson cracks through their friends. about an said. “Many members are selfthe air. As the stuhour and a taught drummers who play in dents whoop and -Mr. Andrew Wilson, asst. half, we just bands and create music with holler their way director of drum line go through their friends.” into the stadium, old music Regardless of skill level, the the drumline leads while also drumline’s ability to instantly the way, acting as t e a c h i n g create an exciting atmosphere a steady heartbeat the new kids the pieces,” Shea is their primary service to the that unites the entire student McEnerney, junior drummer, Rockhurst community. body. said. “The walk down the hill with Through careful pracThese practices allow for the entire student body gives tice, the Rockhurst drumnew drummers to learn ba- me goosebumps every time,” line works to create exciting sic pieces and more experi- McEnerney said. music that can immediately enced drummers to get back in Goosebumps also appeared energize a crowd, especially rhythm. on the arms of the other bluethroughout the football seaMr. Andrew Wilson, assis- clad Rockhurst students as son. tant director of pep band and they marched down the hill to The drumline starts predrumline, believes the varying the beat provided by the drumparing for the upcoming year skill and experience levels of line: a steady heartbeat, pumpabout two weeks before the the drummers is one of the pro- ing life into the student body.

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taining their own personal space. Being located near the heart of downtown Kansas City, tastic views of Kansas City’s skyline. At any point during a show, one can look up at the lighted skyline of historic downtown which sets an ambience for the shows playing. The establishment does a great job of supporting local musicians. During their summer

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The theater program recently began work on this year’s fall play, “Don’t Drink the Water,” a comedy which will be performed November 1-3 in the Rose Theater. “Don’t Drink the Water” was written by Woody Allen, a noted screenwriter and director in the motion picture world. It is one of several plays he wrote during his career. “Woody Allen is well known for his movies, but he really also has some spectacular plays— like this—out there,” said senior Zach Stollman, who plays the role of Axel Magee. The play takes place in an American embassy in an unnamed communist country. When the ambassador is forced away on business, he leaves his son, Axel, behind to keep things in order. However, before long, three

concert series, they held Red Rocks KC, which featured two bands with local ties, The Lonely Biscuits and She’s A Keeper. Also playing during the summer months was Quixotic, an electronic-dance group based in Kansas City. For students looking for an excellent concert at a cheap price, Crossroads KC is the place to be. They make it a priority to get a diverse group of acts each weekend to serve all the musical tastes of Kansas City.

U pcoming Concerts

: Gotye with Chairlift : Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros : Citizen Cope

SPORTS

September 14, 2012

Winning in the trenches Third and goal from the one yard line, Rockhurst takes the into the endzone to tie up the game against Bentonville High School. actly what it must do, push the

“We all grew up in high school together through football, and we know that we all have to be best friends in order to trust one another on the

a hole, albeit small, for the running back. Senior center Dalton Prins snaps the ball to the quarterback, and the entire line immediately works in unison to get a forward push. They smash the overmatched defensive tackles and ends, forcing them to take a step back. This leaves just enough room for senior running back Connor Kuhlmann to punch the ball into the endzone, tying the game up in the third quarter, 7-7. The spotlight shines on Kuhlmann as the supporting cast of

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nitely best friends on the team bematter what, we always only two linecause we spend have fun together. men are returnso much time ing starters together dur-Joseph Gibson, from last year’s ing practice and Right Guard line, accordgames, or just ing to Mr. John hanging out at school or in the sive line coach. locker room,” Gibson said. “Sometimes we don’t know However, they know when to turn it on and focus on the task 100 percent of what we’re supat hand. “The personalities of the

Team starts out 1-2, trying to recover

“We anchor the team because it starts with us. The running back cannot run and the quarterback doesn’t have time in the pocket if we don’t execute our blocks and do our job,” Gibson said. High expectations from the themselves serve as a catalyst to be the anchor of the team. “We will dominate up front. Coach Mo expects nothing less, so we don’t ask questions. We just do what we do,” Hannon said.

Freshmen working towards improvement Jack Franken

is 0-2, B team is 1-1, and A team is 0-1. But for the freshman players, Everyday the freshman foot- who decide to play football for ball players, nearly 40 on each team, strive to make a name for cord isn’t everything. “My favorite part about playthemselves. With over one-third of the freshman class, 118 stu- ing football is being able to expedents, playing football this year, rience a sport dedicated not only to what you do but what the rest sticking out is no easy task. “We do our best to try and of your team does along with give everyone an opportunity you,” freshman Jackson Terry, Ato play,” Coach Jim DeGraw, B- team kicker, said. According to the players, team coach, said. “Yet our goal is reasons for parto win.” ticipating freshAfter disapman year include pointing starts wanting to meet for all three I think we will be people, teams, with the pretty good. We can new wanting to have A and B teams still come back. fun, or simply playing for the game and the C love of the game. team losing their -Nick Nachbor “I just want to C-team player play because I reteams hope to ally like the game bounce back. of football,” “It’s early ,and Nachbor said. we have a good The season stretches from stretch of games coming up in the next few weeks. We can be early August to late October, giva competitive team,” Coach De- ing the players plenty of time to improve. There is no tournament Graw said. The A and B teams both play at the end of the season, so the eight games this season, and the regular season is all that will C team plays seven. With only a count. However, just because handful of games left, the team’s there is no incentive doesn’t records will be hard to improve. “By the end of the year we “I think we will be pretty good. We can still come back,” hope to be a very cohesive unit freshman Nick Nachbor, C-team and do those things that will create success,” Coach DeGraw player, said. The C team’s current record said. johnfranken@amdg.rockhursths.edu

Jack Franken johnfranken@amdg.rockhursths.edu

ties, and restricting anyone from touching the quarterback, all of which serve as catalysts for the

From left: left tackle Eric Perry, left guard Meyer Freeman, center Dalton Prins, right guard Joseph Gibson, and right tackle Zach Hannon.

‘Rock’y beginning for varsity football

photo by Micheal Lipford

Junior back Javon Goodman tries to elude the Blue Springs defensive line

have seen how bad we can be, and the only way we can go is up,” senior defensive lineman Henry Mascaux said. Before last Friday’s game numbers against Blue Springs, the varsity team had not lost a home game since the 2009

against East St. Louis 20-12 y the at home, the team seemed to be on the right track for state. But the last two games have been rough for the team, losing to Bentonville 24-7 and the Blue Springs Wildcats 38-24. Despite the losses, the team is trying to stay positive. “We always learn from our mistakes, so it’s actually a good thing we lost these games. We

good,” Coach Morris said. Among the many goals the line has each game, some in-

Photo courtesy of Henry Mascaux

one another in the background.

At the beginning of the season, the varsity football team had one goal: winning state. Despite their 1-2 record, the team remains true to their plan. “Our goal is to get to St. Louis and bring a home championship,” junior Mitch Koeppen, cornerback, said.

posed to be doing, but once we

against Blue Springs 23-21. Also, the 1-2 record is the worst start for Rockhurst in over a decade, but the team is not looking to dwell on these facts. “We just have to move on,” Koeppen said. “We can’t change the past.”

Tonight’s game against the 2-0 Hutchinson Salthawks sparks a new beginning for the Hawklets. The number one ranked team in Kansas, Hutchinson has defeated its two opponents by a Hutchinson is ranked 94 national compared to Rockhurst’s 503 national ranking, according to MaxPreps.com. The game is over three hours away from Kansas City in Hutchinson, Kan. However, the seniors are looking to lessen the tage as they will be traveling to Hutchinson to support the team on their annual senior trip. “Everytime we see a crowd, freshmen all the way to seniors, that just motivates us to go and get the job done,” Mascaux said.

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Michael Reardon mfreardon@amdg.rockhursths.edu

Perry at left tackle, Meyer Freeman at left guard, Dalton Prins at center, Joseph Gibson at right guard, and Zach Hannon at right tackle. named themselves “Alpha Squad” and “Seal Team 5” to represent their unity, believe their closeness translates to suc-

group all vary, but no matter what, we always have fun together and get serious when it’s time to get serious,” Hannon said. Despite the The personalities of line consisting the group all vary, but no

Their chemistry comes from being around each other all the time, whether on

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Senior line leads team to new heights

The game of football is won and lost in the trenches. For Rockhurst, the trench consists

10 SPORTS PN Kicking past the competition September 14, 2012

Captain leads team with effort, dedication Ben Burch

bburch@amdg.rockhursths.edu

Matinn Miller

Senior Brendan Marquart in pursuit of the ball against SMW.

B ehind the scenes

‘Behn’ around the pool and back Senior stands out with smile on his face

Nick Privitera

nicholasprivitera@amdg.rockhursths.edu

Giamo Jackson-Carter

Senior Louis Behnen swims the 100 yard backstroke at Redbridge YMCA

Swimming seeks unprecedented ninth-straight title -

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We have the talent, leadership, and the heart to win

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Matthew Watz matthewwatz@amdg.rockhursths.edu

-Mr. Paul Winkeler, head coach

SPORTS

September 14, 2012

Driving the ‘Van’ with experience tain for this season.

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He fully understands what it means to be a leader.

Jack Hilliard roberthilliard@amdg.rockhursths.edu

Last fall, seven runners raced an historic season, raising the

gel said.

test.

-Michael Dierks Head Coach

to do it,” Schloegel said. This returning runner is senior divided in grade levels, tory.

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Senior strives to continue team success

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the Prep News,

age has not said.

those guys are gone,” i s t r y of this

cross country coach, said.

McAnany have graduated,

Schloegel. as a leader.”

XC team looks to improve upon first meets Samuel Clifton

samuelclifton@amdg.rockhursths.edu

X C Team

Herriott has graduated. varsity level,” Schloegel said. “The end goal

Soccer filling holes left from Sporting KC junior team Alex Stubbendieck alexstubbendieck@amdg.rockhursths.edu

R ock Soccer that

should

conclusion to last season, the according defeat. So far, they have gone

son. Also, senior

at the end of the season last

photo by Ryan Lewis

Senior Garrett Loehr dives to block a hard shot on goal

regain their status this year as a

dan Marquart

coach, said.

Garrett Loehr, goalie, said.

order to achieve its goals for the season.

BACK PAGE The many dancers of Rockhurst

In the months following the Blue and White Mixer, the Prep News evaluated hours of footage of Rockhurst students’ various dance styles. Our dance experts managed to classify the different types of dancing into four categories: Mosher, Awkward, Try-hard, and Flirt. With Homecoming on the horizon, it has never been more important to channel a dance style that will thoroughly impress your date.

Mosher

Awkward Special Ability: Hide in Corner

SKILL

Flirt Special Ability: Hip Gyration

SKILL STYLE

STYLE

SKILL

Special Ability: Physical Injury

Hailing from rock concerts across the nation, “the mosher” is known for his raw and aggressive style. He is not scared to throw a few elbows, yell some obscenities and flex his sub-par biceps. Donning a slightly crooked Ed Hardy hat and a TapOut Tshirt that’s two sizes too small, he’s been known to receive jeers from the crowd such as “tool” or “meathead,” but haters are going to hate.

Try-hard

STYLE “The awkward” is as his name states: awkward. While most girls find him repulsive, he does have a wonderful personality and wants a girl who has one, too. She also needs a World of Warcraft account. He loves mixers because they allow him the time to convene with other like-minded people and have long talks about politics. His choice mixer attire is a Star Trek T-shirt, and he is proud of it.

STYLE

Special Ability: Sweating The epitome of everything relaxed people hate, “the tryhard” is obsesed with being the best. He owns almost every instructional video on how to “dougie” and has taken multiple classes on how to properly recreate the “stanky-leg.” His favorite part about mixers is the ability to show off all the new moves he has learned. He may not be the best dancer yet, but practice makes perfect.

“The flirt” enjoys long walks on the beach, bubble baths with rose petals, and seductive dancing. While he does have, by far, the most “swag” in the building, he is extremely modest and does not need to show off. He does not always drink pop (sometimes milk, CapriSun or San Pellegrino—but never together), but when he does, he pours his date a drink first because chivalry is not dead.

IT’S NOT JUST DOING HOMEWORK.

Sorry Frank

IT’S DOING WORK THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE, TRANSFORMING AMBITION INTO ACHIEVEMENT.

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