Scholarships Aid Current, Past, and Future Hawklets YOUNG ALUMNI ORGANIZE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Two members from the great Class of 2016 continue to live out their commitment to service - a calling they began heeding while attending Rockhurst High School.

Nick Jianas ’16 and David Sandvig III ’16 are dedicated members of a Kansas City men’s philanthropic group called OE Ellis, working toward the betterment of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The organization supports the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City through various means, including a golf tournament. After an eight-year hiatus for the tournament, Jianas and Sandvig volunteered to resurrect the tournament in 2022. They have offered countless hours of work to benefit the families supported by the Ronald McDonald House.

“Rockhurst did a great job in really shaping me into the person that I am today,” reflected Jianas. “After spending a lot of time in high school working and volunteering at organizations such as the Ronald McDonald House, Guadalupe Center, and Notre Dame de Sion Lower School, I found myself wanting to do more. Rockhurst really teaches you to be a ‘man for others’ and I took that to heart after graduation and haven’t looked back since.”

Last year’s 2022 tournament was a learning curve for the first-time organizers, but they still led an event that raised $6,100. They were motivated to improve in year two.

The 2023 OE Ellis Classic was held on April 24 at Falcon Ridge Golf Course with a sold-out field of 124 golfers. Adding a presenting sponsor, hole sponsors, and a post-tournament auction, Jianis and Sandvig led the efforts that generated $16,000 for the Ronald McDonald House.

“I have always been a big supporter of the Ronald McDonald House because of what they do to keep families together during some of their toughest times while their children are in the hospital. We love supporting this amazing organization and look forward to growing this charity golf event each year,” commented Sandvig.

Named Investment Funds (commonly referred to as scholarships) and Named Intent Funds (providing significant pass-through support of programs and financial assistance) provide highlyimpactful support to Hawklets today and tomorrow. Contributions, pledges, and legacy commitments are gratefully accepted to continue growing each of the established funds listed here.

To inquire about establishing a Named Investment Fund or Named Intent Fund of your own or to honor another, please contact Dr. Diane Marty, Vice President of Philanthropy & Engagement, at 816.363.2036 x538 or dmarty@rockhursths.edu.

Named Investment Funds 2022-2023

Named Investment Funds provide critical financial support in the form of annual scholarships from their combined invested earnings. These funds - established as Board-Designated Funds - are legally entrusted donated asset(s) to Rockhurst High school for permanent pooled investment. In the current year, the minimum threshold to establish a Named Investment Fund is $225,000. At this level, after a year of healthy investment, a single fund might provide up to $11,250 in scholarship assistance, calculated on the current 5.00% (2022-2023) spending rate. We remain grateful for the significant investment and trust placed in Rockhurst High School by the individuals and families indicated in the following roster.

Albert & Mary Kleinman Memorial Scholarship Fund

Alfred and Anita Valenzula Memorial Scholarship Fund

Andrew A. Klughartt Memorial Scholarship Fund

Arrupe Jesuit Community Memorial Scholarship Fund

Beach H. Tuckness Memorial Endowment Fund

Bernard J. Glynn Scholarship

Bernie and Sue Dierks Memorial Fund

Bessenbacher Family Endowment Fund

Bickimer/Franck Memorial Scholarship

Bill Rockers Fund

Bourk Family Endowment Fund

Bowen Family Memorial Scholarship

Br. Lawrence W. Eilert, S.J. Scholarship

Brenneman Family Endowment Fund

Brian M. Anselmo Memorial Scholarship Fund

Brian P. Euston Memorial Endowment Fund

Brosnahan Family Endowment Fund

Brown Family Scholarship Fund

Bryan A. Gromowsky Memorial Scholarship

Bryan Funk Memorial Scholarship

Cavanaugh Family Scholarship Fund

Charles and Mary Regan Endowment Fund

Charles G. Haake, Jr. Scholarship

Christopher R. Camarena Memorial Scholarship

Class of 1956 Endowment Fund

Class of 1962 Financial Aid Fund

Class of 1962 Financial Aid Fund

Class of 1968 Endowment Fund

Class of 1970 Scholarship Fund

Class of 1978 Endowment Fund

Cosentino Family Scholarship

Daniel W. Campbell Memorial Scholarship Trust

Dehaemers Family Scholarship Fund

Dominic L. Passantino Memorial Scholarship Fund

Don and Evelyn Foley Fund

Donald Joseph Clarkson Memorial Scholarship Fund (restricted)

Donnelly Family Scholarship

Ed & Vi Stein and Children’s Endowment Fund

Edward J. Reardon Memorial Scholarship

Elizabeth and John Travelent Endowment Fund

Emmett & Barry Scanlan Scholarship

Evans Family Endowment Fund

Find A Way Scholarship Fund

Honoring Tony and Marilyn Severino

Forster-Powers Scholarship Fund (restricted)

Frederick W. Hess, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Gabriel M. and Michael A. Rieke Memorial Endowment

Gabriel T. Van Boven Endowment Fund

Gary C. Batz Memorial Fund

Gene and Mary Lib McGannon

Scholarship Fund

Gene and Peggy Freeman Scholarship Fund

General Endowment Fund

George B. Byrnes Scholarship

George P. Reintjes Memorial Scholarship

Goppert Endowment Fund

Greg A. Wilkerson Memorial Scholarship