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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.
Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October
Ramsay Geater, Writer • October 15, 2024

Symphony and String Orchestra students are performing their fall concert on Oct. 29 in the Kennedy Auditorium.  Songs “Dance Diabolique” “Reverie” and “Ghost...

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Junior Ellison Pierce runs the ball during the annual Powderpuff game.
Homecoming Week Puts Kennedy Student Life on Display
River Borgerding, Ella Smith, and Anyah Stoppelmoor October 14, 2024

Homecoming is a tradition in high schools across the United States where students gather together in fancy attire and dance to music. At Kennedy, there are a variety of activities...

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Kennedy's "Elf The Musical Jr." set to hold auditions on Oct. 15-16.
Kennedy Announces Winter Musical "Elf Jr." to Auditions October 14 and 15
Onnika Hallam, Writer • October 11, 2024

This year's winter musical at Kennedy is the classic Christmas tale featuring Buddy the Elf, Elf The Musical Jr. This show takes the story of box office sensation Elf and...

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Kennedy Volleyball team huddles around bench during time out.
Kennedy Volleyball Welcomes New Coaching Staff
Maggie Goldberg and Lucy McCord October 9, 2024

Kennedy Volleyball did not have a strong season in 2023 with a record of 11-27. As the 2024-2025 season kicked off, things were different at the first game. The Cougars introduced...

Iowa's New attendance policy took effect on July 1.
Iowa's New Attendance Policy Takes Effect on Cedar Rapids Schools
Mimi Pezo, Writer • October 15, 2024

During the 2022-2023 school year, over 22.6% of enrolled Iowa students were considered chronically absent. To address this issue, Iowa has implemented Senate File 2435, enacting...

The crowded halls of Kennedy High School during passing time.
Chaos in Crowded Halls
September 30, 2024
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Hi, my name is Mimi. I am a junior and this is my first year in Torch. Outside of Torch, I enjoy reading and listening to music and I'm currently learning how to play the piano and the guitar.

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I'm Ramsay Geater and I'm a sophomore. I do photography and I run cross country and track. Outside of school, I enjoy activities being outdoors.

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Hi, my name is Ella Smith and I am a senior at Kennedy. This is my third year in Torch as a photographer. Outside of class, I spend my time dancing, playing tennis and hanging out with my friends.

Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.
Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October
Ramsay Geater, Writer • October 15, 2024

Symphony and String Orchestra students are performing their fall concert on Oct. 29 in the Kennedy Auditorium.  Songs “Dance Diabolique”...

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