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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.

Music of the Cougars

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer May 23, 2023

Music programs have always been part of high school culture. As Kennedy celebrates its 55th anniversary, so does its music department. Directors of the Kennedy Music Department discussed how it’s evolved...

Senior Maggy Jellison dances at the Senior Night football game.

Dance Team Auditions Scheduled for Next Week

Emma Rood, Writer May 10, 2023

The Kennedy Dance Team is holding tryouts for the 2023-2024 season. There will be an information meeting on Thursday, May 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Kennedy cafeteria for those interested in joining the team. The...

Molly Martin showcases her promposal to Kaitlyn Dolphin

The Declining “Promposal” Phenomenon

Madisen Maxa May 10, 2023

Long throughout high school traditions, prom has always been a significant part of any student's year. It’s a night of dancing, lights, formal wear, and romance. For such an important night, every student...

Ellie is coming to Kennedy to work as a service dog.

Kennedy Welcomes Ellie the Service Dog

Claire Frank, Writer April 24, 2023

Ellie and her handler, freshman Rihanna Baldwin, are being welcomed to Kennedy. Ellie helps Rihanna with prediabetes, fainting spells, seizures, mental health concerns and long-term health problems. Service...

Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.

Ami Jacobo: Spreading the Positivity

Madisen Maxa, Writer April 24, 2023

Junior Ami Jacobo can be seen all around the school, spreading their positivity into every activity they participate in, and every piece of art they create. They are involved across the school, becoming...

Myles Scheckel poses during the 2022 spring pep assembly.

Junior Myles Scheckel Named Honorary KCRG Athlete of the Week

Molly Martin, Managing Editor April 12, 2023

Described as a student with an “infectious personality” by head basketball coach Jon McKowen, junior Myles Scheckel can always pass along his bright smile. Scheckel has just been named an honorary...

Japanese exchange students pose for a photo in their uniforms.

Japanese Exchange Students Experience American High School

Louise Morand, Writer March 31, 2023

On Monday, March 20, 15 students and three teachers from the Japanese high school Narita Kokusai arrived in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Welcomed at the airport with the host families holding posters, each student...

Junior Micah Schlaak reaches to block a Pleasant Valley basket.

Kennedy Boys’ Basketball Achieves High Honors

Haile Miller and Merideth Langton March 22, 2023

During the state tournament's quarter-finals, Kennedy Boys' Basketball fought hard, coming up with a loss and concluding their season with an overall score of 22-1. The team was recognized for a record-breaking...

Senior Grace Braden competes in a hurdles event during the 2022 track season.

Spring Brings the Return of Kennedy’s Outdoor Sports

Kaitlyn Dolphin, Writer March 21, 2023

As winter winds down, Kennedy athletes look toward the upcoming spring sports season. Boys' and girls' tennis, soccer, and track and field, as well as girls' golf, all start their 2023 season. The practice...

Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.

MyPath: Is it Worth it?

Emma Rood, Writer March 14, 2023

CRCSD implemented MyPath lessons as a requirement for all high school students as of January 2023. Students are required to complete 20 minutes of reading and math lessons per week to achieve a sufficient...

Seniors Jaxon Robinson and Lucas Dolphin pose with their medals after achieving second and third at the state bowling competition.

Bowling Makes Kennedy History, Taking Second and Third at State

Emma Rood, Writer February 21, 2023

Two Kennedy bowlers finished as finalists during the state bowling competition on Monday, Feb. 20. Seniors Jaxon Robinson and Lucas Dolphin took home second and third place respectively. Dolphin scored...

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