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    Senior Colton Duerling sets up to the plate to bat, looking to gain another state champion title.
    One Last Pitch
    Student speaker and newly elected 2025 Class Officer Brian Li participates in the introductory speech.
    Celebrating Scholars: Two Kennedy Seniors are Awarded Prestigious Scholarship
    Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
    A High School Wrestling Icon: Ella Brown’s Senior Season
    7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2
    7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon
    Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
    Senior Colton Duerling sets up to the plate to bat, looking to gain another state champion title.
    One Last Pitch
    Swimming to Success
    Senior Lillian Cogdill holds her medal after placing in the top 10.
    Running Towards Graduation
    Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
    A High School Wrestling Icon: Ella Brown’s Senior Season
    Uncorking his pitch, junior Leo Koester looks to strike out another City High player
    Photos: Kennedy Varsity Baseball Splits Doubleheader With City High
    As students graduate they look for their next step in their lives. Looking at different colleges and career paths to pursue.
    What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up
    "Got Paper?": This editorial cartoon addresses the current paper shortage going on at Kennedy High School. Hence why Mike from the office is talking to Kline, because he owns a paper company. This is a comedic take on the current dilemma that our school is facing.
    Editorial Cartoon: Got Paper?
    The new "drag" ban bill (HF891) that is currently under review originally targeted drag shows by stating if a minor attended or viewed the performance, all parties involved could be charged with a felony. The restriction now concerns anyone who allows/performs an "obscene performance" in front of a minor, but the word obscene is subjective and leaves the law up to interpretation.
    Editorial Cartoon: To Be or Not To Be Obscene
    "Mufasa" succeeds in conveying the story of Simbas father from the original "Lion King".
    Mufasa Makes a Splash in the Box Office
    TikTok is a time sink for a number of users, designed to be addicting.
    The TikTok Time-Bomb
    7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2
    7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon
    The Street Food Fighter serves food to the Cedar Rapids community.
    “Food is Love”: How The Street Food Fighter Feeds the Soul
    Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
    Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
    Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
    Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
    DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
    DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
    Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
    Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
    Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
    Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
    Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
    Throughout Meredith Kaump's wrestling season she has had support from her friends and family.
    Meredith Kaump Places Sixth at Girls State Wrestling
    Junior, Kennedy girl's wrestler, Olivia Hallam who has recently earned a state title.
    Olivia Hallam Ranks Fourth at Girls State Wrestling
    Color guard and band members get into position for the show to begin.
    From Guard to Graduation
    Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
    Small Buisness Highlight: Nail Artist beautyxxmarina Leaves Clients Satisfied
    Small Buisness Highlight: Nail Artist beautyxxmarina Leaves Clients Satisfied
    Jazz Band playing at Kennedy's Performance of The Nutcracker
    Kennedy Jazz Band Qualifies for Championships for the First Time in School History
    Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
    Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
    Uncorking his pitch, junior Leo Koester looks to strike out another City High player
    Photos: Kennedy Varsity Baseball Splits Doubleheader With City High
    Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
    Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
    Taking a shot on goal, freshman Bibek Magar looks to get his first goal on the season.
    Kennedy Varsity Soccer Begins Season With Tie Against Waterloo West
    Senior Trey McKowen receives the Boys Basketball State Qualifier banner from Kennedy athletic director Shawn Thomsen.
    Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball: A Season of Growth
    During the national anthem, the Kennedy basketball team stands together.
    Photos: Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats Waterloo West on February 24
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        Senior Colton Duerling sets up to the plate to bat, looking to gain another state champion title.
        One Last Pitch

        Emma Rood, Writer

        July 6, 2025

        As students graduate they look for their next step in their lives. Looking at different colleges and career paths to pursue.
        What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up

        Mimi Pezo, Writer

        June 13, 2025

        Senior Lillian Cogdill holds her medal after placing in the top 10.
        Running Towards Graduation

        Avery Smith, Writer

        June 10, 2025

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        Senior Colton Duerling sets up to the plate to bat, looking to gain another state champion title.
        One Last Pitch
        Emma Rood, Writer • July 6, 2025

        Senior Colton Duerling aided Kennedy in winning their first baseball state championship title since 2010. Kennedy’s baseball team played West...

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        Swimming to Success
        Brook Gilchrist, Writer • June 11, 2025

        Swimmer of 12 years, senior Lilly Adams, has led the Kennedy Girls Swimming and Diving Team throughout her years on Kennedy. Her main events...

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        Senior Lillian Cogdill holds her medal after placing in the top 10.
        Running Towards Graduation
        Avery Smith, Writer • June 10, 2025

        Senior Girls Cross Country runner Lillian Cogdill teaches her peers the importance of a good mindset through hard work and dedication. Cogdill...

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        Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
        A High School Wrestling Icon: Ella Brown’s Senior Season
        Avery Smith, Writer • June 4, 2025

        Senior Ella Brown wrapped up her final season of high school wrestling as state runner-up.  Brown had a remarkable four seasons of girl’s...

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        Uncorking his pitch, junior Leo Koester looks to strike out another City High player
        Photos: Kennedy Varsity Baseball Splits Doubleheader With City High
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