The last day of class hits differently when you can name what a place gave you and what you helped build while you were there. We’re joined by Rockhurst seniors Langston Humphrey and Davis Long, two student leaders who’ve helped strengthen the Black Student Union while balancing speech and debate, mock trial, and athletics. They walk us through the real texture of senior spring, from finals and AP tests to the emotional shift of realizing the “lasts” are piling up fast. 

Next, we zoom out to what comes after Rockhurst High School. Davis shares why Howard University fits his goals in finance, political science, and pre law, and Langston talks about reporting to the United States Naval Academy and preparing for basic training and a demanding first year. Their college decisions connect directly to Jesuit college prep values: discipline, service, and learning how to lead when it’s uncomfortable. If you’re a student making your own college plan or a parent searching for Kansas City private school outcomes, their reflections land with clarity. 

We also dig into what belonging takes, especially for African American students adjusting to a new environment. The conversation includes the BSU visit to KC Pickle Club, the importance of alumni support, and why representation in the classroom can change a student’s confidence sooner than we realize. Add in stories from senior service projects, from a week in Guatemala to witnessing food insecurity at Lee’s Summit Social Services, and you get an honest look at how service learning shapes perspective. 

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