Rock Talk
Rock Talk is the official podcast of Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri — where we explore the voices, values, and vibrant life of our Jesuit, college-prep community. Hosted by the Admissions and Marketing team, each episode features conversations with students, faculty, alumni, and special guests as we share stories of academic excellence, faith formation, brotherhood, and service. Whether you're a prospective family, a proud alumnus, or simply curious about what makes Rockhurst unique — this is your inside look at life at The Rock.
Episodes
16 episodes
Two Seniors: Our Last First Semester Reflections
The mics are hot and the pace is real: We sit down with our SGA president and senior class president to unpack a semester that never touched the brakes. From a raucous district championship turnout to a weekly video series that became appointme...
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22:43
Thanksgiving Gratitude From The Rock
Gratitude changes how a community breathes. On Thanksgiving, Steve Redmond, our Director of Admissions and Marketing, steps behind the mic to offer a heartfelt thank-you to the people who make Rockhurst High School’s mission real—faculty, staff...
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10:44
Inside Rockhurst: How Jesuit Education Forms Men With Purpose
What if the best measure of a school isn’t just where graduates go, but who they become? We sit down with President David Laughlin to unpack how Rockhurst High School forms young men who work hard, love well, and aim their gifts toward somethin...
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34:48
Home That Never Leaves You
A school’s true test isn’t just grades or trophies—it’s whether the people it forms keep coming back to lift the next class. That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with executive leader and alum parent, Diane Marty, who shares how Rockhurst s...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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39:33
From Class Of ’67 To Freshman Mentors: How Alumni Keep Rockhurst’s Mission Alive
A small choice can define a lifetime: Jim Kopp and John Oades, two friends from the Class of ’67 sit down with us to share how Rockhurst formed their faith, sharpened their character, and gave them a brotherhood that still shows up—at service s...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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37:54
A Legacy of Giving: Why Parent Involvement Shapes Young Men
What if a few hours of your time could unlock a scholarship, spark a student’s purpose, and strengthen a community for years? We invited two Parents Club leaders, Lyndy Volker and Julie Walker Browne, to share how Rockhurst’s culture of service...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:39
Inside Rockhurst: Community, Faith, and the Engine of Giving
Doors open wider when a community decides they should—and that belief is on full display at Rockhurst. We sit down with Director of Engagement Moira Healy and Director of Community Engagement (and alumnus) Martin Radosevic Jr. to explore how pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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38:44
Barbecue, Bible, and Brotherhoood: Yes, That’s A Class
A humming activity period sets the scene as we sit down with three alumni who chose to come back to Rockhurst High School and teach theology. What unfolds is a grounded, energizing look at how faith formation actually works in a Jesuit college ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:44
Seeing God in All Things: Adult Formation at The Rock
Ever wonder what makes a Jesuit education different? Rich Sullivan, who has devoted 27 years to Rockhurst High School as a teacher, coach, and now Director of Ignatian Identity, reveals the heart of what makes "The Rock" unique."Our goa...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:51
Beyond the Classroom: Where Faith Meets Action
Alan Ratermann's journey from Alumni Service Corps volunteer to Director of Ignatian Service at Rockhurst High School embodies the school's mission of forming men for others. In this revealing conversation, Alan takes us behind the scenes of a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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38:45
Anchored in Rock: How Student-Led Retreats Shape Brotherhood
What does it take to transform awkward freshmen into confident, faith-filled leaders? At Rockhurst High School, the journey begins with the Freshman Retreat—but this experience impacts far more than just the new students.Senior co-chair...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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35:52
The Spiritual Foundation of Brotherhood
What makes a truly good leader in today's world? Is it enough to be powerful, or must power be guided by something greater? In this profound conversation with Father Stephen Kramer, Rockhurst High School's new principal, we explore the heart of...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:40
Forging Futures: The Camino Ignaciano Project
Have you ever wondered what truly sets exceptional students apart in today's competitive world? It's not just grades or test scores—it's the ability to articulate who they are and what they stand for.In this eye-opening episode of Rock ...
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Episode 3
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40:48
Brotherhood Begins: Welcoming Freshmen to Rockhurst High
Step inside the thoughtful, intentional process of welcoming freshmen to Rockhurst High School through this revealing conversation with Chris Bosco, Assistant Principal for Student Life. Discover how this Jesuit college preparatory school has c...
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Episode 2
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37:01
Student Government: Energizing Rockhurst High School
In this episode, we welcome Student Government President Brendan Ortbals and Senior Class President Jack McShane for a conversation about the unique brotherhood that defines Rockhurst High School. They share insights on the...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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