A senior’s year can feel like a sprint, but Jeremy Smith shows how to turn it into a purposeful stride. We meet a student who mixes AV production, revived music culture, and serious computer science chops—and somehow finds time to serve Kansas City by narrowing the digital divide. His story moves from the soundboard to the code editor to the service site, stitching together creativity, discipline, and community impact in a way that feels unmistakably Rockhurst.First, we dive into the heartbeat of campus culture: Album Club. Jeremy explains how weekly listening sessions become thoughtful critiques and how student-led showcases like Battle of the Bands and Rocking and Stockings give bands a stage and peers a reason to gather. The club is building a media presence, interviewing performers, and partnering with student news so more voices get heard. It’s a small example with big energy—reviving long-form listening and making room for new talent in Kansas City’s music scene.Then we pivot to computer science, where curiosity meets real-world application. Jeremy traces his path from early Python experiments to hackathons at KU and a visit to General Mills, where code drives supply chains and manufacturing at scale. With coursework spanning cybersecurity, hardware, and software, plus certifications that matter to employers, Rockhurst’s CS track mirrors industry reality while keeping collaboration front and center. College is next, with a focus on research, building, and finding teammates who want to ship meaningful products.Access and mission stay in view throughout. Jeremy credits The Hurtado Scholars Program for opening doors, offering Saturday Academy support, and connecting him with mentors from middle school through high school. That continuum now reaches into college completion and first jobs via compañeros and Rock Connect, reinforcing the belief that talent should never be limited by zipcode or circumstance. For senior service, he’s heading to PCs for People, a national nonprofit refurbishing donated tech and expanding connectivity for families—an elegant blend of sustainability, equity, and hands-on CS.Looking for a story that balances passion with purpose, tradition with innovation, and music with mission-driven tech? Press play, then share it with someone who believes schools can grow both skill and character. If this resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: which school tradition would you bring back next?

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