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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Bean drives to the hoop through Iowa City West defenders.
Cougar Boys Basketball Aims for a Ticket to the Well
Maggie Goldberg and Miya Parker February 27, 2024

The Kennedy Boys Basketball Team (22-0) needs to beat North Scott (16-6) on Feb. 27 to continue their undefeated season and win their ticket to state. Their unscathed record...

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Kennedy Wind Symphony travelled to Chicago this past January to perform at the Field Museum and receive a clinic from Northwesterns Mallory Thompson.
Wind Symphony Set to Perform at the Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference in May
Aanya Tripathi, Writer • February 22, 2024

Kennedy’s Wind Symphony was selected as a clinic performance band at the 97th Annual Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference (IBA). They will perform at this conference...

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Onlookers gather in the Kennedy auditorium.
Kennedy Spring Musical Choice "Hairspray" Sparks Controversy
Madelyn Gilchrist, Writer • February 16, 2024

In late January, the musical Sweeney Todd was chosen over Hairspray by the Kennedy Theater Department for the spring production. The original announcement of Hairspray...

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Thematic map displaying book ban attempts nationally in 2022.

Source: American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom
Silencing Stories: Iowa Book Bans and the Censorship Struggle
Samuella Kasha, Writer • March 18, 2024

Book banning is counterproductive.  The purpose of education is to provide young adults with factual and pertinent knowledge by teaching them about various subjects and...

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Parking in the student lots has become monitored more frequently prior to break.
Chaos in the South Lot
February 21, 2024
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McKowen cuts around the edge to the basket.
Photos: Kennedy Basketball Takes on Ankeny in Second Round of the State Championships
Isaac White, Photographer • March 8, 2024

For the full album, visit our Flickr!

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Meet The Staff
Alyx Goldensoph
Alyx Goldensoph
Video Editor

Hi! I’m Alyx and this is my third and final year in Torch! By day I am head of the videography and sometimes dip into photography. By night I am a black belt and teach taekwondo, I help out behind the scenes in the Happiness show and I am a certified plant mom. I am addicted to strawberry smoothies and am always willing to give out free hugs. If you ever see me out and about come say hi!

Hi, my name is Talia! I’m a sophomore and this is my first year in Torch. I am a writer and photographer. Outside of Torch I do cheerleading and show choir tech. In my free time, I spend time with my friends and family.

Hello!!! I am Seamus Duggan. I am a freshman at Kennedy. This is my first year in Torch and I'm a photographer. Outside of Torch I'm in Soccer, Basketball, Baseball and show choir.  I also like to snowboard sometimes too. Hope to see you on the court or field.

Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Photos: Harding Middle School Rehearses for the Future Ready Concert
River Borgerding, Photographer • March 7, 2024

For the full album, check out our Flickr!

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