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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Ramsay Geater, Writer • October 27, 2024

Kennedy students were featured in Coe College’s first Crandic High School Art Show on Oct. 25 in the Sinclair Auditorium building. Judges doled out awards for Best of...

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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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Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.
Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State
Mela Baccam, Writer • November 1, 2024

Today, Nov. 1, two athletes will run at the state cross country meet at the Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The two qualifying runners are juniors Slader...

Voter registration forms were brought for students.
Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School
Samuella Kasha, Writer • November 4, 2024

At the start of October, Kennedy Principal Jason Kline aimed to register 90% of eligible students to vote, while also encouraging those who are 17 or turning 17 within the...

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Hi! My name is Emma, I'm a junior and this is my third year in Torch. In school, I'm part of the dance team and also dance in my free time outside of school. My main interest in Torch is writing.

Hello my name is Claire Frank this is my fourth year in Torch. I am involved in Varsity Cheer, Happiness Inc., winter and spring musicals, Cougar Bandana, Key Club and NCYL. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, watching movies and hanging out with friends.

Hi! My name is Mela Baccam I am now a junior at Kennedy. This will be my first year in Torch! My main focus is writing but I am open to many other mediums this year. I am so excited to see what this year brings me.

Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.
Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups
Mela Baccam, Writer • October 30, 2024

Halloween has arrived. With activities from pumpkin carving to Halloween parties, people struggle to brainstorm costume ideas that include trends...

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