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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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Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
Ramsay Geater, Photographer • October 22, 2024

For the full album check out the Flickr.

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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River Borgerding
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HI HI! My name is River and I am a junior! This is my second year in Torch, and I write and do photography. Outside of school, I love crocheting, hanging out with my friends and FaceTiming with them!

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Hey, I'm Mirabelle! This is my second year in Torch, I do photography and I'm a writer. I am involved in cheerleading, marching band, basketball and tennis!

Hi everyone! My name is Anyah and I'm a junior. This is my second year in Torch as a photographer. Outside of class, I participate in dance at Kennedy and a studio.

In unison with her teammates, sophomore May Turner spins her flag.
Kennedy Marching Band Takes on Starfest in Sioux City
Mirabelle Sackfield and Emmie Diehl October 21, 2024

The Kennedy Marching Band traveled to the Starfest Band Festival held at Morningside University in Sioux City Iowa on Sept. 28 to receive unique...

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