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Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.
Kennedy Sends 22 Musicians to Perform at the All-State Music Festival on November 18
Freshman Elle Rammelsberg receives a medal and ISDTA shirt for qualifying at State Solo Qualifiers.
Kennedy Dance Team Begins Their Season with State Solo Qualifiers
Maple Grove is the newly combined school of the former Jackson Elementary School and Truman Elementary School that was built as a part of phase one of CRCSDs master plan.
The CRCSD Bond and Me: What You Need To Know Before Voting Day
Emma Clabaugh and Kenna Mchenry wait for more people to come to their trunk.
Kennedys Trunk-Or-Treat Turns Out Less Than Expected
Legislation Regarding Pronouns and Gender Identity Sweeps Iowa Schools
Legislation Regarding Pronouns and Gender Identity Sweeps Iowa Schools
Grant Mather and Trevan Krumrei sign to colleges.
Photos: Kennedy Group Athletic Signing on November 8
Freshman Elle Rammelsberg receives a medal and ISDTA shirt for qualifying at State Solo Qualifiers.
Kennedy Dance Team Begins Their Season with State Solo Qualifiers
Irate at a missed 12 man on the field call, offensive coordinator George Anderson holds back a screaming head coach Brian White.
Photos: Varsity Football Takes on Cedar Falls on October 17, Ending Their Season in the First Round of the Playoffs
Crossing the finish line, sophomore Adam Gray places first in his race.
Photos: Kennedy Cross Country Team Competes at Seminole Valley on October 12
Photos: Sophomore Football Takes On Davenport North Wildcats
Photos: Sophomore Football Takes On Davenport North Wildcats
In a world full of unspoken topics, theres an important topic often left undiscussed.
To Poop or Not to Poop: Should That Really Be a Question?
Drakes album For All the Dogs is Drakes 13th Billboard No. 1 album.
Drake’s New Album Tops Charts and Sets Records
The Torch would like to wish all of our readers a happy Halloween!
Halloween: Same Day, Different Perspective
Scream Acres is open for its final weekend, Oct. 27-28, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
Scream Acres: Four Fright-Filled Attractions Offering Scares and Delight
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
Shirts created for Cougar Bandana to promote mental health.
Cougar Bandana: Spreading Awareness for Mental Health
Kennedy’s Key Club is a group effort.
Kennedy Key Club Makes a Comeback
The AP exam is given by the College Board to any student who signs up.
How Do AP Classes and Exams Affect Student Performance?
Freshmen Jocelyn Stepanek, Calumn Fortune, Beckett Mister and senior Tayva Fortune.
Photos: Best Buddies Tie-Dye Party on October 26
Scream Acres is open for its final weekend, Oct. 27-28, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
Scream Acres: Four Fright-Filled Attractions Offering Scares and Delight
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School
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
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
Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.
Kennedy Sends 22 Musicians to Perform at the All-State Music Festival on November 18
Rethinking her actions, Cady hopes to right her wrongs.
Photos: Washington Puts on Mean Girls as Fall Musical
Loan begins their solo in a bar.
Kennedy’s Anxiety Project Performs at the Iowa Thespian Festival 
Drakes album For All the Dogs is Drakes 13th Billboard No. 1 album.
Drake’s New Album Tops Charts and Sets Records
Lion King Cast Announced and Set to Perform on November 30
Lion King Cast Announced and Set to Perform on November 30
Senior Raiya Hurt performs Happy solo.
Kennedy’s Ensembles Perform at Premiere Concert
Rethinking her actions, Cady hopes to right her wrongs.
Photos: Washington Puts on Mean Girls as Fall Musical
Best Buddies members pose together.
Photos: Best Buddies Trunk-or-Treat Promotes Inclusion Over Halloween Weekend
Best Buddies members join together for a picture.
Photos: Best Buddies Kicks Off the Year With the Buddy Matching Party on October 11
Irate at a missed 12 man on the field call, offensive coordinator George Anderson holds back a screaming head coach Brian White.
Photos: Varsity Football Takes on Cedar Falls on October 17, Ending Their Season in the First Round of the Playoffs
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Kennedy Torch
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Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.
Kennedy Sends 22 Musicians to Perform at the All-State Music Festival on November 18
Haile Miller, Writer • November 17, 2023

After the conclusion of auditions for the annual All-State Music Festival on Oct. 21, the Kennedy Music Department will send 20 accepted musicians as well as 2 alternates...

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Freshman Elle Rammelsberg receives a medal and ISDTA shirt for qualifying at State Solo Qualifiers.
Kennedy Dance Team Begins Their Season with State Solo Qualifiers
Emma Rood, Writer • November 7, 2023

The Iowa State Drill Team Association (ISDTA) hosted solo state qualifiers at Newton High School on Saturday, Oct. 28. Kennedy soloists competed against 11 schools and 80...

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Maple Grove is the newly combined school of the former Jackson Elementary School and Truman Elementary School that was built as a part of phase one of CRCSDs master plan.
The CRCSD Bond and Me: What You Need To Know Before Voting Day
Haile Miller, Writer • November 6, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Cedar Rapids citizens will have the ability to vote on a bond regarding the CRCSD (Cedar Rapids Community School District) future in infrastructure.  The...

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Drakes album For All the Dogs is Drakes 13th Billboard No. 1 album.

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Maple Grove is the newly combined school of the former Jackson Elementary School and Truman Elementary School that was built as a part of phase one of CRCSDs master plan.

The CRCSD Bond and Me: What You Need To Know Before Voting Day

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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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In a world full of unspoken topics, theres an important topic often left undiscussed.

To Poop or Not to Poop: Should That Really Be a Question?

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Quiz: Which AP Class Should You Take?

Quiz: Which AP Class Should You Take?

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Lion King Cast Announced and Set to Perform on November 30

Lion King Cast Announced and Set to Perform on November 30

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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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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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The decrease in Marvels quality of production in recent years is shown through their reviews, CGI and storylines.

The Collapse of the MCU and the End of an Era

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Elizabeth, played by Onnika Hallam, and her daughter Rachel, played by Lily Marchbanks, embrace.

A Review of The Anxiety Project: Groundbreaking or Insensitive?

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In a world full of unspoken topics, theres an important topic often left undiscussed.
To Poop or Not to Poop: Should That Really Be a Question?
Jersey Bilyeu, Copy Editor • November 17, 2023

Drakes album For All the Dogs is Drakes 13th Billboard No. 1 album.
Drake's New Album Tops Charts and Sets Records
November 1, 2023
The Torch would like to wish all of our readers a happy Halloween!
Halloween: Same Day, Different Perspective
October 31, 2023
Scream Acres is open for its final weekend, Oct. 27-28, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
Scream Acres: Four Fright-Filled Attractions Offering Scares and Delight
October 27, 2023
Sports
Grant Mather and Trevan Krumrei sign to colleges.
Photos: Kennedy Group Athletic Signing on November 8
Anyah Stoppelmoor, Photographer • November 10, 2023

Freshman Elle Rammelsberg receives a medal and ISDTA shirt for qualifying at State Solo Qualifiers.
Kennedy Dance Team Begins Their Season with State Solo Qualifiers
November 7, 2023
Irate at a missed 12 man on the field call, offensive coordinator George Anderson holds back a screaming head coach Brian White.
Photos: Varsity Football Takes on Cedar Falls on October 17, Ending Their Season in the First Round of the Playoffs
October 30, 2023
Crossing the finish line, sophomore Adam Gray places first in his race.
Photos: Kennedy Cross Country Team Competes at Seminole Valley on October 12
October 26, 2023
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Miya Parker
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My name is Miya, I'm a sophomore and this is my first year in Torch! I am a writer and photographer. This year I am a part of Kennedy cheerleading. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with friends and family.

Mirabelle Sackfield
Mirabelle Sackfield
Photographer

Hey! My name is Mirabelle Sackfield. I am a sophomore and this is my first year in Torch. I am involved in multiple activities at Kennedy including Kennedy Marching Band and Varsity Cheer for football, basketball and tennis. This year I am excited to pursue photography.

Sonja Woerner
Sonja Woerner
Editor-in-Chief

Hi! My name's Sonja Woerner and I'm a junior at Kennedy. This is my third year in Torch and my first year as Editor-in-Chief! Outside of Torch, I'm on the swim team and participate in theater and show choir tech, I also enjoy reading and writing.

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Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.
Kennedy Sends 22 Musicians to Perform at the All-State Music Festival on November 18
Haile Miller, Writer • November 17, 2023

After the conclusion of auditions for the annual All-State Music Festival on Oct. 21, the Kennedy Music Department will send 20 accepted musicians...

Rethinking her actions, Cady hopes to right her wrongs.
Photos: Washington Puts on Mean Girls as Fall Musical
November 15, 2023
Loan begins their solo in a bar.
Kennedy’s Anxiety Project Performs at the Iowa Thespian Festival 
November 3, 2023
Drakes album For All the Dogs is Drakes 13th Billboard No. 1 album.
Drake's New Album Tops Charts and Sets Records
November 1, 2023
Lion King Cast Announced and Set to Perform on November 30
Lion King Cast Announced and Set to Perform on November 30
October 20, 2023
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