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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Onlookers gather in the Kennedy auditorium.

Kennedy Spring Musical Choice “Hairspray” Sparks Controversy

Madelyn Gilchrist, Writer February 16, 2024

In late January, the musical Sweeney Todd was chosen over Hairspray by the Kennedy Theater Department for the spring production. The original announcement of Hairspray created a stir among the students...

Photos: Speech Practice January 18th

Eden Lutz, Photographer January 26, 2024

For more, check out our Flickr!

Happiness inc. members pose for a group photo at the 2023-2024 Yellow Jacket Ceremony.

The Origins of Happiness Inc.’s “Yellow Jackets”

Charlotte Thephravong, Writer December 19, 2023

Every year, Kennedy High School’s varsity show choir Happiness Inc. dresses in bright yellow jackets to promote upcoming performances. Happiness Inc. has an annual “jacket ceremony” for incoming...

The Concert Band performs “Summit Fanfare” by William Owens.

The Kennedy High School Performing Arts’ Winter Showcase

Aanya Tripathi, Writer December 19, 2023

The Kennedy High School Performing Arts are hosting the Winter Showcase on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The annual fundraiser is meant to support Kennedy’s music programs and will begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. “All...

Dodging a swipe, Nala leans backward during a tussle with Simba.

Photos: Playtime Poppy Presents Kennedy’s “The Lion King Jr.”

Isaac White and Piper White December 11, 2023

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Junior Charlotte Thephravong performing for Happiness Inc.

Cocoa and Carols Groups Perform December 9

Onnika Hallam, Writer December 8, 2023

The annual Cocoa and Carols concert is this Saturday, Dec. 9 at 1 and 4 p.m. Each performance will host different middle schools and elementary schools with Taft, Hiawatha and Franklin performing at the...

Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.

Kennedy Sends 22 Musicians to Perform at the All-State Music Festival on November 18

Haile Miller, Writer November 17, 2023

After the conclusion of auditions for the annual All-State Music Festival on Oct. 21, the Kennedy Music Department will send 20 accepted musicians as well as 2 alternates to perform on Nov. 18.  The...

Loan begins their solo in a bar.

Kennedy’s Anxiety Project Performs at the Iowa Thespian Festival 

Onnika Hallam, Writer November 3, 2023

Iowa’s Thespian Festival started in the mid-1970s and has been hosted at the University of Northern Iowa for 13 years. The festival hosts over 30 schools from around Iowa.  The festival hosts three...

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