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The American flag is in all public classrooms across Iowa.
Pledge Of Allegiance at Kennedy
Senior Simeon Jauhiainen prepares himself.
Kennedy Boys Varsity Golf Reflects on the Season So Far
Kennedy prepares to put on Rudolph
Playtime Poppy is Holding Auditions for ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’
TikToks growing influence has lead to students participating in criminal activities such as vandalism.
Tik Tok Spurs Vandalism
Moonlight Express members sing Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
Iowa All-State Auditions to Be Held at Independence High School Oct. 20 and 23
Oct. 15s match is the last Kennedy varsity football game at Kingston Stadium.
Undefeated Kennedy Cougars To Face the Johnston Dragons
Senior Simeon Jauhiainen prepares himself.
Kennedy Boys Varsity Golf Reflects on the Season So Far
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
Sophomore Reid Hall putts while on a Ellis Golf Course green.
Kennedy Athlete Up for KCRG Athlete of the Week
The Kennedy Football team lines up along the edge of the field before warmups.
Kennedy Football Team Ranked #1 in the State
Kennedy reinstated a mask mandate following Judge Pratts restraining order on Iowas ban on mask mandates in schools.
Reynolds is Fighting the Wrong Battle
Teens Voices Get Heard
Teens’ Voices Get Heard
The Class of Compromise
The Class of Compromise
Students often feel overwhelmed by the amount of school work they receive.
Students’ Mental Health Matters
Photo Via Iowa Public Radio Images. Kim Reynolds speaking to her constituents in Iowa.
Leave School Decisions in the Hands of the Educators
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
Antisocial Personality Disorder can cause anger, apathy and aggressive behaviors.
ASPD – Mental Disorder of the Day
ADHD makes it more difficult to focus for long periods of time.
ADHD – Mental Disorder of the Day
Anorexia can cause dangerous weight loss.
Anorexia – Mental Disorder of the Day
Kennedy cheerleaders wear purple bows for the month of September for Suicide Awareness month.
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Every Month
Lorena Harger administers a Spanish One written test.
Colombia to The United States
Mariah Griffin (left) and Jennifer McAtee (right) are ready to start the class.
Learning To Teach in an Upside-Down World
Peyton Kach posed for her senior photos with an instrument to represent one of her passions: music.
The Dream of a Musician
Noah Loehr, Sr. at Kennedy High School accepts who he is.
Taking Pride in Expression
Anna Charaeva presents the flag of Georgia. Photo provided by Charaeva.
Kennedy from a Foreign View
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
Im Not Exactly Sad
I’m Not Exactly Sad
The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
The Grand Plan
The Grand Plan
Kennedy High School facilities damaged by the Derecho Aug. 10. The gymnasium was hit especially hard.
What’s Going on with Homecoming?
Manwaring Center of BYU-Idaho. Practice and meeting rooms are available to students and employees at this location.
College Advice from College Students
The Power Movement
The Power Movement
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
The first stop my parents and I made in the Banff area was Lake Louise. This flag was on top of an ice castle built on the lake in front of the Fairmont Chateau.
Rolling Hills to The Rocky Mountains
Junior Jacey Powell, weak side hitter, attacks the ball.
Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Competes At Xavier
Varsity Swim & Dive Takes Win Over Washington On Senior Night
Varsity Swim & Dive Takes Win Over Washington On Senior Night
Photos: Almost, Maine Comes To Life with Kennedy Theatre
Photos: “Almost, Maine” Comes To Life with Kennedy Theatre
Senior Megan Feldmann smiles after being crowned homecoming royalty.
Varsity Football Goes 5-0 After Homecoming Victory Against Dubuque Senior
Cougars Celebrate in the Homecoming Parade
Cougars Celebrate in the Homecoming Parade
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 5
TorchCenter Episode 5
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Noah Hargrafen, Hannah Retz, Morgan Mahoney and Jasmine Hite sit about the recording table.
Torch Talks – Closing Out the Show Choir Season
@CRSCHOOLS on Twitter post the photo above each time there is a delay or no-school day.
What Causes a Cancellation?
Quick Quotes – Winter Break Plans
Torch Talks – The Folks From Frozen
Quick Quotes – Favorite Thanksgiving Foods
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The American flag is in all public classrooms across Iowa.
Pledge Of Allegiance at Kennedy
Emma Alcorn • October 13, 2021

As the announcements started on the first day of school, a portion of the class stood for the Pledge of Allegiance while others did not. That was how the 2021 school year...

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Senior Simeon Jauhiainen prepares himself.
Kennedy Boys Varsity Golf Reflects on the Season So Far
Jersey Bilyeu, Writer • October 12, 2021

Over the summer, the boys on the Kennedy Varsity Golf team trained long hours and competed in various tournaments over the summer, and it has been effective in their 2021...

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Kennedy prepares to put on Rudolph
Playtime Poppy is Holding Auditions for 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer'
Molly Martin • October 12, 2021

PlayTime Poppy returns to Kennedy. This year Kennedy will put on ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’. Auditions will be held after school on Tuesday, Oct. 12 and Thursday,...

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Reynolds is Fighting the Wrong Battle
Teens’ Voices Get Heard

Teens’ Voices Get Heard

August 13, 2021

The Class of Compromise

The Class of Compromise

June 11, 2021

Students’ Mental Health Matters

Students’ Mental Health Matters

June 4, 2021

Undefeated Kennedy Cougars To Face the Johnston Dragons
Kennedy Boys Varsity Golf Reflects on the Season So Far

Kennedy Boys Varsity Golf Reflects on the Season So Far

October 12, 2021

Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top

Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top

October 8, 2021

Kennedy Athlete Up for KCRG Athlete of the Week

Kennedy Athlete Up for KCRG Athlete of the Week

September 29, 2021

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Kennedy reinstated a mask mandate following Judge Pratts restraining order on Iowas ban on mask mandates in schools.

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Cougars Celebrate in the Homecoming Parade

Cougars Celebrate in the Homecoming Parade

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Homecoming Set to Happen September 24

Homecoming Set to Happen September 24

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Diver Lacey Neighbor (JR) competing in the butterfly portion of an all-diver 200 Yard Medley Relay.

Kennedy Cougars Battle Iowa City West Swimmers

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Senior Megan Feldmann smiles after being crowned homecoming royalty.

Varsity Football Goes 5-0 After Homecoming Victory Against Dubuque Senior

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Sophomore Reid Hall putts while on a Ellis Golf Course green.

Kennedy Athlete Up for KCRG Athlete of the Week

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Kennedy fall play Almost, Maine starts Sept. 30

Kennedy’s Theater Department Returns for the 2021-2022 School Year

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Kennedy Marching Band Begins Competitions

Kennedy Marching Band Begins Competitions

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Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
Natalie Ruggeri • May 21, 2021
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I'm Not Exactly Sad
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The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
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One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
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Junior Jacey Powell, weak side hitter, attacks the ball.
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