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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez places first at the Iowa State Brain Bee.

Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez Places First at State Brain Bee

Madelyn Gilchrist, Writer March 6, 2024

On Feb. 10, senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez won the state championship for Iowa’s Brain Bee. She will represent Iowa in the U.S. National Brain Bee Championship in Florida, April 19- 21. Jimenez...

Sophomore Divya Ramadugu places first in International Exemptuous Speaking at districts.

Sophomore Divya Ramadugu Wins District Speech, Set to Represent at Nationals

Annabelle Ovel, Writer March 4, 2024

NSDA is the largest interscholastic speech and debate organization for middle and high school students in the United States. This tournament marks the capstone of its activities serving more than 140,000...

The Army Reserve promises basic and job training back to back after finishing senior year.

Planning for the Future: Kennedy Senior Bibesh Magar Enlists into the Army Reserve

Maggie Goldberg, Writer January 31, 2024

Enlisting into the military requires significant consideration for your future. There is a tedious process to ensure that being in the military is a good path for your future. At Kennedy, there are multiple...

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...

Shirts created for Cougar Bandana to promote mental health.

Cougar Bandana: Spreading Awareness for Mental Health

Aanya Tripathi, Writer November 17, 2023

Kennedy's Cougar Bandana Club offers peer-to-peer mental health support to students who seek help or display signs of need. The group has recruited more than 100 student advocates this year. “The...

Kennedy’s Key Club is a group effort.

Kennedy Key Club Makes a Comeback

Talia Hutchison, Writer November 16, 2023

Key Club is a student-led organization where members perform acts of service in their communities that has reopened its Kennedy chapter this year. These acts of service are called “projects” that any...

The AP exam is given by the College Board to any student who signs up.

How Do AP Classes and Exams Affect Student Performance?

Brooklyn Gilchrist, Writer November 6, 2023

Advanced Placement (AP) exams are offered to students at Kennedy. They measure how well students have retained the information and skills of the AP course material. “The entire process of preparing...

Scream Acres is open for its final weekend, Oct. 27-28, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.

Scream Acres: Four Fright-Filled Attractions Offering Scares and Delight

Emma Rood, Writer October 27, 2023

If you happen to live in or visit Iowa during the month of October, take a trip to Bloomsbury Farm's Scream Acres Haunted Park in Atkins. Whether you go with your friends or family, you’re guaranteed...

Sophomore Sam Bloomquist holds up the Best Buddies sign, accompanied by his buddy.

Best Buddies: Developing Relationships and Forming Experiences

Miya Parker, Writer October 12, 2023

Best Buddies is an international club that focuses on providing disabled children with a friend and elevating the amount of social interaction in their lives. Kennedy's chapter is advised by Mary Gibney,...

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