Lights down, crowd roaring, seniors rushing the freshmen section—that spark of brotherhood sets the stage for a conversation that travels from the track to the broadcast booth to the heart of what makes Rockhurst different. We sit with the Burns brothers—senior Ivan, sophomore Felix, and freshman Baron—as they share how a Jesuit college prep turns curiosity into opportunity and classmates into lifelong friends.
Ivan pulls back the curtain on student media: how an intro class led to newspaper, then to launching student-led sports broadcasts with coaches and mentors backing the vision. He explains why moving Prep News from print to digital unlocked richer storytelling with video interviews and faster coverage, and how recruiting younger students keeps the booth buzzing. Felix opens up about the grind and joy of sprinting—the 100, the 200, and relays—and how a once-hated race became his best. He connects that growth to the Human Dignity Club and a simple truth: love for the work beats chasing outcomes. Baron, eyeing the 400 and the jumps, talks about stepping in, meeting people, and embracing the brotherhood from day one.
We also explore the path from Visitation to Rockhurst, the power of showing up for pep rallies, Mass, and games, and the practical steps to find your lane—start the club, join the team, grab the mic. Then the lens shifts to life after graduation. Our host shares how alumni ties work in real life, why a call to a fellow Hawklet so often gets a yes, and how teachers and coaches paired high expectations with deep care during hard times. That mix—AMDG in action, shared language, and a network that stays warm—turns four fast years into a foundation that lasts.
If you’re a prospective family, a current student, or an alum looking for a reminder of why this place matters, you’ll hear it here: resources that meet initiative, mentorship that invites leadership, and a brotherhood that doesn’t fade. Listen, share with a friend, and tell us what moment lit your spark. Subscribe for more stories, leave a review to help others find us, and join the conversation—what passion are you ready to pursue next?
