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Kennedy experienced numerous technical difficulties and photographer shortages during this years picture day.
The Picture Day Disaster
The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) is one of the competitions members of the club will participate in.
Kennedy Introduces Math Club at Club Fair to Compete in National Competitions
Stephanie Stores posing for a picture after being choose 4th overall to the Washington Mystics
Three Iowa Women’s Basketball Players Drafted to the WNBA
A student works on their math homework during class. Students are now able to join a math-focused honor society.
Kennedy Introduces Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
Ellie is coming to Kennedy to work as a service dog.
Kennedy Welcomes Ellie the Service Dog
Senior Kylie Johannes hits the ball, scoring a point.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Takes on Western Dubuque on September 12
Sophomore kicker, Andrew Richey kicks the ball to make the extra point.
Photos: Sophomore Football Dominates Against Washington, Going 52-7
On hole four, freshman Kale Haugen watches his ball after teeing off.
Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Ellis Golf Course on September 13
Sophomore #40 Joscelyn Stricker tosses up the ball to serve.
Photos: Kennedy’s Sophomore Volleyball Squad Takes a Defeat Against Western Dubuque
Kennedy Football Team rushes the field before Friday nights game against Washington.
Photos: Cougars Varsity Football Destroy the Washington Warriors 45-7
Kennedy experienced numerous technical difficulties and photographer shortages during this years picture day.
The Picture Day Disaster
Representatives discuss college options at the annual Kennedy Open House.
A Guide to Picking College
Cedar Rapids Marcus Theater. A popular place to see the many live action remakes and un orginal ideas.
The Stories That Just Won’t Die
Caitlin Clark displays the behavior that gained her a large portion of her notoriety.
How Can the Media Affect Women in Sports?
Movie cover for the new adaption of Disneys The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid: A Beautiful Story of Race, Deserving of Criticism?
Psi Alpha is the Psychology National Honor Society, a speciality honor society similar to Mu Alpha Theta and Science National Honor Society.
Kennedy Launches a New Honor Society for Psychology
Nick Brooks verbally commits to the University of Iowa in the Kennedy cafeteria.
Cedar Rapids Legend Nick Brooks Returns to Kennedy
Kennedy student applies for job shadow.
Kennedy’s Job Shadow Program Brings Students Closer to Real-World Experience
Representatives discuss college options at the annual Kennedy Open House.
A Guide to Picking College
John F. Kennedy tours the high school names after him.
Issues Week
Junior Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves one of her aces.
Kennedy Volleyball Player Maren Diedrich Nominated for Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week
Japanese exchange students pose for a photo in their uniforms.
Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School
Athletic director Aaron Stecker introduces athletes at one of Kennedys signature state send-offs.
Aaron Stecker: Always a Cougar
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Freshman Adam Gray runs five kilometers for cross country, a race in which he holds the freshman record.
A Kennedy First: Class of 2026 Adam Gray Breaks Two Freshman Records His First Year
Sophomores celebrate a successful challenge, earning their team a point.
Juniors Rock the Boat as Kennedy Kicks Off 2023
Kennedy Dance Team performs together during the pep rally.
Photos: Juniors Rock the Boat at the First Pep Assembly of the Year
Senior Erin Renshaw plays first chair base in Kennedys annual Symphonic Rock Concert.
Erin Renshaw: A Beast on the Bass
Movie cover for the new adaption of Disneys The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid: A Beautiful Story of Race, Deserving of Criticism?
Kennedy student answers the phone at St. Lukes Hospital in the 80s.
Fashion Through the Ages
Senior Kylie Johannes hits the ball, scoring a point.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Takes on Western Dubuque on September 12
Sophomore kicker, Andrew Richey kicks the ball to make the extra point.
Photos: Sophomore Football Dominates Against Washington, Going 52-7
On hole four, freshman Kale Haugen watches his ball after teeing off.
Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Ellis Golf Course on September 13
Sophomore #40 Joscelyn Stricker tosses up the ball to serve.
Photos: Kennedy’s Sophomore Volleyball Squad Takes a Defeat Against Western Dubuque
Kennedy Football Team rushes the field before Friday nights game against Washington.
Photos: Cougars Varsity Football Destroy the Washington Warriors 45-7
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Kennedy experienced numerous technical difficulties and photographer shortages during this years picture day.
The Picture Day Disaster
Rowan Hesford, Writer • September 22, 2023

Picture day is a tradition all students are familiar with. A day when students go to the gym, a quick photo is snapped and your ID is printed shortly after. This is how it...

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The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) is one of the competitions members of the club will participate in.
Kennedy Introduces Math Club at Club Fair to Compete in National Competitions
Aanya Tripathi, Writer • September 14, 2023

This year, Kennedy High School will begin a new math club. It will give students an opportunity to explore different problems involving math, that are not necessarily taught...

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Stephanie Stores posing for a picture after being choose 4th overall to the Washington Mystics
Three Iowa Women's Basketball Players Drafted to the WNBA
Samuella Kasha, Writer • May 8, 2023

Three Iowa Women’s basketball players were drafted to the WNBA on April 10. Monika Czinano, Ashley Joens and Stephanie Soares brought in the most Iowa WNBA draftees since...

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Many Iowan teens and parents are unaware of the curfew for all those 18 and under.

Iowa Has Curfew for Teens Under 18

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Nick Brooks verbally commits to the University of Iowa in the Kennedy cafeteria.

Cedar Rapids Legend Nick Brooks Returns to Kennedy

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Quick access to warm coffee could be a thing of the past for Kennedy teachers.

A Charged Removal of Teachers' Appliances

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Quiz: Which AP Class Should You Take?

Quiz: Which AP Class Should You Take?

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Junior Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves one of her aces.

Kennedy Volleyball Player Maren Diedrich Nominated for Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week

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Kennedy experienced numerous technical difficulties and photographer shortages during this years picture day.

The Picture Day Disaster

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Junior-Senior duo Jenna Younge and Sydney Cira-Debban jump up to block a spike.

Photos: 8/22 Volleyball vs Iowa City High

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Students complete MAP tests on their Chromebooks as teachers monitor them with GoGuardian.

MAP Testing: Monotonous, Aggravating and Pointless

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Stephanie Stores posing for a picture after being choose 4th overall to the Washington Mystics

Three Iowa Women's Basketball Players Drafted to the WNBA

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Students wond if they should take AP World of AP Euro.

AP World vs. AP Euro

Opinion
Kennedy experienced numerous technical difficulties and photographer shortages during this years picture day.
The Picture Day Disaster
Rowan Hesford, Writer • September 22, 2023

Picture day is a tradition all students are familiar with. A day when students go to the gym, a quick photo is snapped and your ID is printed shortly after. This is how it...

Representatives discuss college options at the annual Kennedy Open House.
A Guide to Picking College
September 12, 2023
Cedar Rapids Marcus Theater. A popular place to see the many live action remakes and un orginal ideas.
The Stories That Just Won't Die
July 25, 2023
Caitlin Clark displays the behavior that gained her a large portion of her notoriety.
How Can the Media Affect Women in Sports?
June 27, 2023
Sports
Senior Kylie Johannes hits the ball, scoring a point.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Takes on Western Dubuque on September 12
River Borgerding, Photographer • September 25, 2023

Find the full album on our Flickr!

Sophomore kicker, Andrew Richey kicks the ball to make the extra point.
Photos: Sophomore Football Dominates Against Washington, Going 52-7
September 25, 2023
On hole four, freshman Kale Haugen watches his ball after teeing off.
Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Ellis Golf Course on September 13
September 22, 2023
Sophomore #40 Joscelyn Stricker tosses up the ball to serve.
Photos: Kennedy's Sophomore Volleyball Squad Takes a Defeat Against Western Dubuque
September 22, 2023
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Eden Lutz
Photographer

Hi, my name is Eden. I’m a sophomore at Kennedy and this is my first year in Torch. I am interested in doing photography this year and am looking forward to having new opportunities to take pictures at Kennedy activities.

Kiera Zwack
Kiera Zwack
Photo Editor

Hi, my name is Kiera Zwack! I'm a junior, this is my second year in Torch and my first year being Photo Editor. I love being able to capture moments that happen in time. I live off coffee, books and dressing up is my specialty :)

Brooklyn Gilchrist
Writer

Hi! My name is Brooklyn Gilchrist and I am a sophomore. This is my first year of Torch and I am a writer and photographer. I play softball and golf for Kennedy and outside of school I am with my friends or traveling with my family.

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Sophomores celebrate a successful challenge, earning their team a point.
Juniors Rock the Boat as Kennedy Kicks Off 2023
Alyx Goldensoph and Raina Holmes • September 6, 2023

Kennedy Dance Team performs together during the pep rally.
Photos: Juniors Rock the Boat at the First Pep Assembly of the Year
September 6, 2023
Senior Erin Renshaw plays first chair base in Kennedys annual Symphonic Rock Concert.
Erin Renshaw: A Beast on the Bass
July 7, 2023
Movie cover for the new adaption of Disneys The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid: A Beautiful Story of Race, Deserving of Criticism?
June 23, 2023
Kennedy student answers the phone at St. Lukes Hospital in the 80s.
Fashion Through the Ages
June 6, 2023
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