Archive for category: Arts

  • Concert Choir brings state honors home

    Concert Choir brings state honors home

    Arts April 12, 2012 1:31 pm no comments

    After their state performance at Lee’s Summit West High School on March 31, members of the Concert Choir were already confident about their presentation before receiving official judgment. “After we performed, Charlie Ferber and I overheard a girl say that the Rockhurst choir was freaking amazing” John Reichmeier, senior and [...]

     
  • Sweet talkers: success for team

    Sweet talkers: success for team

    Arts April 12, 2012 1:26 pm no comments

    After competing in the State District Championships on Mar 16-17, and the National Forensics League District Championships on Mar 9-10, the Rockhurst debate team has begun to wrap up their 2011-2012 season. The NFL districts are a separate league than the MSHAA state districts, containing different competition requirements and rules. [...]

     
  • Z-Rex and the Velocirappers – Rockhurst Student Music

    Z-Rex and the Velocirappers – Rockhurst Student Music

    Arts, Multimedia March 7, 2012 11:51 am no comments

    Rockhurst Student Music – all rights go to their respective owners

     
  • Studio theater provides useful, versatile space

    Studio theater provides useful, versatile space

    Arts March 1, 2012 2:34 pm no comments

    The bell rings, signaling the end of activity period. Two students headed to Theatre Tech push open the heavy door just as the Improv club is wrapping up their final exercise. The two students walk through the room and enter the Theatre Tech workshop. As another bell rings, proclaiming the [...]

     
  • Art teacher, known for calm classroom environment, works for quality projects

    Art teacher, known for calm classroom environment, works for quality projects

    Arts March 1, 2012 2:22 pm no comments

    From first glance, it is apparent that Mr. Tate Owens is a far cry from the stereotype of a teacher. Combined with his usually muffled hair, Mr. Owens was  once seen walking the halls in a Star Wars themed outfit. In many ways, this unorthodox appearance is a metaphor for [...]

     
  • Mr. Ramsey is a true ‘diamond’

    Mr. Ramsey is a true ‘diamond’

    Arts March 1, 2012 11:58 am no comments

    Towering over scurrying students, Mr. Don Ramsey spends passing periods calmly moving from his room to the faculty studio. He swiftly passes through openings, parting the student sea. This may be due mostly to the intimidating attitude Mr. Ramsey projects. And yet for 48 years, Mr. Ramsey has taught  students; [...]

     
  • The Gentleman – 1

    The Gentleman – 1

    Arts, Multimedia February 26, 2012 2:20 pm no comments

    Rockhurst Student Music – All Rights Belong to Respective Owners

     
  • Perfectly timed

    Perfectly timed

    Arts February 5, 2012 2:35 pm no comments

    “All In The Timing”, the first student-directed play of the year, debuted last night, Feb. 2, and will continue through Feb. 4. The production features five short plays written by Mr. David Ives, all of which are based on the often comedic ambiguity of the English language and the hilarity [...]

     
  • Carlitos’ Battle of the Bands XXIV

    Arts February 3, 2012 2:37 pm no comments

    Schedule 6-6:20 The Gentlemen   6:25-6:45 MQ4   6:50-7:10 Z-Rex and the Velocirappers   7:15-7:35 Squibs   7:40-8 Evergreen   8:05-8:25 Two Stories Six bands will compete for glory in tomorrow night’s Battle of the Bands. The battle will begin at 6 p.m and end at 9 p.m. Teacher judges will [...]

     
  • Mr. Nickson to join theology department

    Arts February 3, 2012 11:50 am no comments

    Since he joined the Rockhurst teaching staff almost 7 years ago, Mr. Matt Nickson has become a crucial member of the arts department. As the teacher of the yearbook, photography, and introduction to mass media classes, Mr. Nickson shoulders quite a load. But next year, Mr. Nickson will be taking [...]