Alumni Reunion Week

Please scroll down to the bottom of the page for more information on individual class celebrations, how to register, and class captain contact information.

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
5:00 p.m. - Golden Hawklets Celebration at the Hawklets Center

Honoring the great Classes of 1973 and Earlier - FREE to attend!
Register HERE or contact Meredith Suarez at msuarez@rockhursths.edu or 816.363.2036 x537 to be added to the guest list

Thursday, October 10, 2024

10:45 a.m. - Student-Led Campus Tours followed by Alumni Lunch in Dining Commons

Meet at the front entrance near the Sacred Heart Chapel for check-in and visitor badge. Tours will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Register HERE

Friday, October 11, 2024

5:00 p.m. - Alumni Reunion Tailgate on Al Davis, Jr. Field

--Blue wristband grants FREE entry into the game

--Picnic buffet and beverages included
--Register HERE

5:45 p.m. - Alumni Recognition on Al Davis, Jr. Field

Rockhurst Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2024 Hall of Fame Class
--Tim Mauck '90 (Football)
--Matt Darby '00 (Soccer)
--Kevin Ward '00 (Golf)
--Nick Vignatelli '06 (Swim & Dive)
--Michael McGee '09 (Golf)
--Nathan Scheelhaase '09 (Football)
Read more about each inductee HERE

2024 Alumnus of the Year
Mark Teahan '78

2024 Emerging Hawklet
Cornell Ellis '08

7:00 p.m. - Home Football Game - Rockhurst vs. St. Thomas Aquinas
--Blue wristband gets you into the game
--No alcohol is permitted in the stadium

Halftime - Hall of Fame Athlete Recognition on Field

Saturday, October 12, 2024

12:00 p.m. - Alumni Soccer Match at Dasta Memorial Stadium
To play in soccer match, register HERE

If you'd like to attend the match as a fan you do not need to register. There will be a gathering on the Anselmo Friendship Commons patio following the match.

4:00 p.m. - Alumni Mass and Reception to follow
--Rockhurst's Chapel of the Sacred Heart
--Open to all alumni and their guests
--Register HERE

Individual Celebrations
The Class Captains and Reunion Committee members will inform Rockhurst of individual off-campus celebrations happening throughout the week. If you do not see your class or Class Captain listed below and have questions, please contact Meredith Suarez to be directed to the Class Captain for your class to determine if class events are planned.

1954 - David Biersmith (dave.biersmith@gmail.com)
• Reserve your seat at the Golden Hawklet Celebration Class of 1954 table! Sign up HERE or contact Meredith Suarez at msuarez@rockhursths.edu or 816.363.2036 x537 to be added to the list.
1964 - Tom Weiford (tweiford@everestkc.net)
1969 - Mark McGilley (markmcgilley@gmail.com)

• Class of 1969 Events Sign-Up HERE
1974 - Kevin Cunningham (kcunningham@ncmassociates.com; 913.568.9399)
• Class of 1974 50th Reunion Activities Sign-Up HERE
1979 - Chris Looney (chrislooney79@gmail.com)
1984 - Joe Runyan (jrunyan@hangerskc.com)
1989 - Hamp Henning (hamphenning@gmail.com)

• Class of 1989 35-Year Reunion

Oct. 11 at 8:30 p.m. after the Homecoming Game: Back Room of Lew's in Waldo

7539 Wornall Rd., KCMO 64114
1999 - Conor Kelly (conorkelly80@gmail.com)
2004 - Ryan Summers (ryanpsummers@gmail.com; 913.269.7955)
2009 - Daniel Brocato (dbrocato@blockandco.com) & Jacob Davis (jacob.p.davis09@gmail.com)
2014 - Nile Cobb (nile.k.cobb@pwc.com)
• Class of 2014 10-Year Reunion

Oct. 11 at 8:30 p.m. after the Homecoming Game: Brooksider - Basement Bar

6330 Brookside Plaza, KCMO 64113