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Consider Kennedy Night poster, uploaded by principal Jason Kline on Instagram.
Consider Kennedy Night
Dancing in the rain, Junior May Turner smiles for the audience.
Marching in the Rain; Seniors’ Last Performance with Kennedy Marching Band Leaves Them Soaked
Kennedy High School's Volleyball team celebrates their win against Waterloo West, allowing them to continue in the sub state tournament.
Kennedy High School Volleyball Wins a Five Set Thriller at Waterloo West
Senior Captain Deacon Kucera runs off the field, celebrating.
Deacon “Dude” Kucera: Kennedy Football Captain Leads Cougars into 2025 Season
Senior Emily Brandt with buddies John and Andrew at the Trunk-or-Treat event.
Post-Homecoming Trunk-or-Treat
Kennedy High School's Volleyball team celebrates their win against Waterloo West, allowing them to continue in the sub state tournament.
Kennedy High School Volleyball Wins a Five Set Thriller at Waterloo West
Senior Captain Deacon Kucera runs off the field, celebrating.
Deacon “Dude” Kucera: Kennedy Football Captain Leads Cougars into 2025 Season
Showing off her Powderpuff shirt, senior Emerson Blocker gets ready for the game.
Photos: Homecoming Media Day on October 7
Finding a better angle on the first kickoff of the game, senior Keegan Mastin evades West defenders.
Photos: Kennedy Football Falls to Waterloo West 28-21 on October 10
Junior class after the Powderpuff win.
Juniors Take the Win at the Annual PowderPuff Game
Tik Tok trends have found their way to Kennedy, resulting in different mischievous activity surrounding the school.
319 Public Indecency: Tik Tok Trends Make Their Way to Kennedy High School
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
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
Dancing in the rain, Junior May Turner smiles for the audience.
Marching in the Rain; Seniors’ Last Performance with Kennedy Marching Band Leaves Them Soaked
Bringing Shakespeare Back to the Stage
Bringing Shakespeare Back to the Stage
Leading the band after their halftime performance, the drumline concludes their show.
Kennedy Marching Band Kicks Off ‘Echoes of the Last’
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.
Photos: JV Volleyball at LinnMarr
Showing off her Powderpuff shirt, senior Emerson Blocker gets ready for the game.
Photos: Homecoming Media Day on October 7
Finding a better angle on the first kickoff of the game, senior Keegan Mastin evades West defenders.
Photos: Kennedy Football Falls to Waterloo West 28-21 on October 10
Leading the team out of the tunnel, junior Jarron Weber carries the "Family Stick".
Photos: Kennedy Football Falls to Waukee 15-23 on September 12
Ashlyn Presley smiles while coloring during the Best Buddie tie dye party.
Photos: Best Buddies Tie Dye Party September 10
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Editorial Cartoon: Got Paper?

Izzy Westercamp, Artist
April 4, 2025
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Kennedy High School is facing a paper shortage, leaving teachers struggling to educate their students with the proper resources. This cartoon depicts Kennedy Principal Jason Kline being approached by Michael Scott, a paper salesman from the popular sitcom “The Office.” (Izzy Westercamp)
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As students graduate they look for their next step in their lives. Looking at different colleges and career paths to pursue.
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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.
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"Mufasa" succeeds in conveying the story of Simbas father from the original "Lion King".
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Consider Kennedy Night poster, uploaded by principal Jason Kline on Instagram.
Consider Kennedy Night
Dancing in the rain, Junior May Turner smiles for the audience.
Marching in the Rain; Seniors' Last Performance with Kennedy Marching Band Leaves Them Soaked
Kennedy High School's Volleyball team celebrates their win against Waterloo West, allowing them to continue in the sub state tournament.
Kennedy High School Volleyball Wins a Five Set Thriller at Waterloo West
Senior Captain Deacon Kucera runs off the field, celebrating.
Deacon "Dude" Kucera: Kennedy Football Captain Leads Cougars into 2025 Season
Showing off her Powderpuff shirt, senior Emerson Blocker gets ready for the game.
Photos: Homecoming Media Day on October 7
Finding a better angle on the first kickoff of the game, senior Keegan Mastin evades West defenders.
Photos: Kennedy Football Falls to Waterloo West 28-21 on October 10
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Izzy Westercamp
Izzy Westercamp, Designer
Hi, my name is Izzy! I am a senior, and this will be my second year doing graphic design in Torch. I am involved in many activities such as Show Choir at KHS (Happiness Inc.), KHS Theater, and NHS. In my free time, I enjoy art, voice lessons, weightlifting, and gaming. And I hope to pursue a musical Theater degree in college.
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