A word from the Director of Alumni Engagement

Dear Rockhurst Alumni,

Another fantastic year draws to a close and because of you, we recall many delightful moments and memories. It has been my pleasure to work alongside you to strengthen our community and engage more and more alumni to participate in volunteering, giving, and the fun and friendship of alumni life. There are so many moments of gratitude I have for all of you and our community of Forever Hawklets who continue to bring energy, nostalgia, and excitement to our hallowed halls. From the traditional “boys in blue” at football games and reunion celebrations to the launching of the RockConnect alumni professional network this past April, you continue to re-energize our community throughout the year.

I am grateful for the dedicated service of Gerry Brenneman ’78, who will complete his service to the Alumni Board of Governors on June 30. Thank you, Gerry, for your longtime commitment to the Rockhurst mission and for the structure, heart, and fun you bring to everything you do!

Also departing the Alumni Board this year is longtime leader and President of the Alumni Board of Governors, Frank Allen ’05. Frank has served in a volunteer leadership capacity on the Board for over 10 years, and his impact is sure to impact our trajectory for years to come. Frank, I am honored to have collaborated with and learned from you. You are a visionary leader and dedicated steward of the Rockhurst mission with a kind and genuine heart. We will miss your thoughtful and strategic voice at the leadership table but appreciate you staying connected in new ways. A sincere thanks for all your gifts freely given to benefit Rockhurst High School. Thank you to all of you who have given your time, attended an event, shared expertise, mentored students or other alumni, or given of your financial means to support Rockhurst High School. You are our community and YOU make a difference.