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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Hiawatha Library roaches out to local teens through activity nights.
Hiawatha Library Offers Teen Involvement Program
Mimi Pezo, Writer • October 17, 2024

The Hiawatha Public Library offers a community program that encourages students to participate in various activities such as writing nights, therapy dog nights, programming...

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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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Kennedy's "Elf The Musical Jr." set to hold auditions on Oct. 15-16.
Kennedy Announces Winter Musical "Elf Jr." to Audition 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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Kaitlyn Dolphin
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Hey! I’m Kaitlyn, this is my third year in Torch. I run and make graphics for our social media and design for all of our newspapers and magazines. Outside of Torch, I'm in Happiness Inc. and Eclipse at Kennedy. In my free time I like to hang out with my friends, read and listen to music.

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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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Hello! My name is Lara Secl and I'm a senior at Kennedy High School. This is my fourth year working with the Torch. I specialize in graphic design and visual pieces. Outside of Torch, I march in the marching band, perform indoor percussion, play in the concert and symphonic bands, participate in robotics and take several AP and Kirkwood classes.

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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