Rockhurst High School
Sports Hall of Fame
Rockhurst High School is proud of its’ long athletic
tradition. It is one which not only has been a winning
tradition, but one which has, through the years,
worked to instill student/athletes the values which
apply not only to athletics, but to life.
Rockhurst athletics means much more than merely
winning; loyalty, pride, and integrity are virtues the
Rockhurst coach tries to instill in Hawklet athletes.
The athletic program employs coaches who not only
know their games, but moreover know and teach the
Christian values which we hold here at Rockhurst.
Rockhurst High School
Sports Hall of Fame
Patrick W. Mason
Class of 1917
Inducted 1991
Raymond T. McKee
Class of 1925
Inducted 1991
John S. Sullivan
Class of 1926
Inducted 1991
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Victor H. Zahner
Class of 1927
Inducted 1992
James J. Gleeson
Class of 1929
Inducted 1991
Raymond J. Sonnenberg
Class of 1930
Inducted 1992
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Owen F. Murphy Edward J. Reardon
Class of 1932 Class of 1933
Inducted 1992 Inducted 2003
Leonard P. Le Cluyse Paul T. Mc Gannon
Class of 1943 Class of 1944
Inducted 1992
Inducted 2005
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Robert J. Williams John J. Reichmeier, Sr.
Class of 1948 Class of 1949
Inducted 1992
Inducted 1992
Alonzo Robinson Joseph P. Teasdale
Class of 1953 Class of 1953
Inducted 2003
Inducted 2005
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Alex T. George
Class of 1955
Inducted 1998
T. Michael Lillis*
Class of 1956
Inducted 2004
*(posthumously)
Edward W. Mehrer
Class of 1956
Inducted 1998
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James H. Whitaker L. Robert Bauers
Class of 1963 Class of 1963
Inducted 1998 Inducted 2003
Joseph B. Groner Thomas F.
Class of 1964 Muehlebach
Inducted 2004 Class of 1964
Inducted 2004
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Kerry E. Reardon
Class of 1967
Inducted 2002
Christopher J. Muehlbach
Class of 1973
Inducted 2003
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Christopher J. Garlich
Class of 1975
Inducted 2004
Mark J. Goodspeed*
Class of 1975
Inducted 2004
*(posthumously)
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Class of 1976
Brad E. Budde
Jeffrey S. Crippen
Edward Jay Reardon
Cecil Stockdale
Inducted 2004
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Thomas W.Jantsch Timothy C. Jantsch
Class of 1977 Class of 1977
Inducted 2004 Inducted 2004
William A. Whitaker
Class of 1977
Inducted 2004
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David R. Poskin Mark Teahan
Class of 1978 Class of 1978
Inducted 2005 Inducted 2003
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David B. Cone
Class of 1981
Inducted 2005
Timothy G. Johnson
Class of 1980
Inducted 2005
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L. Alton Davis, Jr.
Coach/Athletic Director
Inducted 1998
Edward J. Halpin
Coach
Inducted 1991
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James J. Ryan Ronald L.
Coach Geldhof
Inducted 1998
Coach
Inducted 2004
Beach H. Tuckness
Coach
Inducted 2001
Janet Cauley
Stephenson
Friend
Inducted 2003
Rockhurst High School
Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2006
John Steck
1940 John Williams Ann Louise Grovenburg
1950 Volunteer/Friend
W. Robert Aylward Jerome Overton Jerome Culver
1945 1955 Coach
Rockhurst High School
Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2006
John Steck
Class of 1940
A posthumous induction, Mr.
Steck was considered one of
the most dominant players of
his era, excelling in football,
basketball, and baseball.
John was known as a leader
and role model to his team
and classmates, on and off the
field. John earned Catholic
League honors his final two
years.
Rockhurst High School
Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2006
W. Robert Aylward
Class of 1945
Mr. W. Robert Aylward was the
consummate Rockhurst High
School sports enthusiast. He
earned multiple letters in
football, basketball, and
baseball. Today, he continues to
positively influence Rockhurst
sports success with his
attendance at games and
charitable contributions to the
athletic program.
Rockhurst High School
Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2006
John Williams
Class of 1950
Mr. Williams is a posthumous
induction. John was the
complete package, excelling at
football, basketball, baseball,
and Golden Gloves boxing
three-of-his-four-years. Mr.
Williams was captain of the
undefeated championship
football team of 1949 and he
gained city and state awards for
his athletic prowess in multiple
sports.
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Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2006
Jerome C. Overton
Class of 1955
Jerry was truly one of the most
prolific performers in Rockhurst
High School sports history, his
abilities on the football field,
basketball court, and track were
recognized across the state. He
led the Hawklets to a Catholic
League Championships during
consecutive years from 1952 to
1954 with undefeated seasons.
He was known by his classmates
as “old reliable.”
Rockhurst High School
Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2006
Mrs. Ann Louise
Grovenburg
Volunteer and Friend
A posthumous induction for Mrs.
Grovenburg. She devoted over 30
consecutive years as a volunteer to
the athletic program from the early
1960’s until her death in 2003. All
five of her sons graduated from
Rockhurst High School. Louise
operated concessions stands at
athletic events, the school’s
carnival, and managed the
legendary Sale-O-Rama since its
inception.
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Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2006
Jerome C. Culver
Coach
Coach Culver is one of the
winningest head coaches in
Rockhurst High School football
history, with a 63-16 regular season
record, 79.7% winning percentage,
multiple playoff berths, a State
Championship First and Second
Place finish, in just seven seasons.
Jerry is considered one of the games
best strategists and fundamental
instructors. He was a faculty member
from 1969 to 1983. Currently,
Jerry’s grandsons are student at
Rockhurst.
Rockhurst High School
Sports Hall of Fame