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    Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
    Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
    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
    Teachers struggle to conduct day-to-day operation in the wake of a printing budget deficit.
    Kennedy Teachers Face a Printing Crisis, Limited to 25 Pages Per Day
    Kennedy' spring musical "Hadestown" audition camp and auditions will be held March 31 through April 2
    Kennedy Theatre Department Prepares for Atypical Spring Musical Auditions
    Classroom environment set to change for incoming freshmen in new Seminar Elective in the 2025-2026 school year.
    Freshmen Seminar Confirmed as Elective for 2025-2026 School Year
    Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
    Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
    The Kennedy Dance Team exits the floor after performing their Poms routine.
    Dance Team Tryouts Yield Three New Members
    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
    Intercepting the ball, sophomore Gracie Feltes breaks free from the Xavier opponent.
    Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Jamboree
    Senior Trey McKowen receives the Boys Basketball State Qualifier banner from Kennedy athletic director Shawn Thomsen.
    Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball: A Season of Growth
    "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
    As the political climate shifts, so does that of education.
    Editorial Cartoon: A Shifting Stance on Education
    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
    Kennedy High School participates in an annual student exchange with a school in Japan.
    Bridging Cultures: Japanese Exchange Students Experience Student Life at Kennedy
    Speech members celebrate after receiving their scores.
    Large-Group Speech Season Wraps Up in Ames
    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
    Senior Eliana Hansen has completed in pageants since 2021.
    Elíana Hansen: Finding Confidence in Pageantry
    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
    Illustration: Hadestown Construction Has Begun!
    Illustration: Hadestown Construction Has Begun!
    Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, presents a new episode.
    Torch Out Loud: Moonlight Express on Jazz Choir at Kennedy
    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
    Elevating above the Xavier opponent, McKowen looks to hit a three from deep.
    Photos: Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats Xavier on January 31
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        Photos: Dessert Show Choir Concert

        Kennedy's choral department put on a delicious concert complete with strong performances from the show choirs and an assortment of desserts to finish off the evening.
        Gallery • 10 Photos
        Kennedy’s choral department put on a delicious concert complete with strong performances from the show choirs and an assortment of desserts to finish off the evening.

        Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer & Photographer
        January 20, 2016

         

         

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        Small Buisness Highlight: Nail Artist beautyxxmarina Leaves Clients Satisfied
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        Mela Baccam, Writer

        May 16, 2025

        Jazz Band playing at Kennedy's Performance of The Nutcracker
        Kennedy Jazz Band Qualifies for Championships for the First Time in School History

        Briella Temple and Sage Clow

        May 15, 2025

        Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
        Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year

        River Borgerding, Writer

        May 15, 2025

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        Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
        Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
        River Borgerding, Writer • May 15, 2025

        Junior Caitiyln Ruggeri has played tennis since she was eight years old and has been on the varsity roster for Kennedy Girls Tennis since her...

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        The Kennedy Dance Team exits the floor after performing their Poms routine.
        Dance Team Tryouts Yield Three New Members
        Taryn Oberthien, Writer • May 1, 2025

        As the school year winds down, Kennedy Dance Team tryouts start up for the new 2025-2026 season. Tryouts were held in the West Gym from April...

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        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
        Gabe Copley, Writer • April 11, 2025

        The Kennedy Varsity Boys Soccer Team kicked off their season on Thursday, April 3 with a game against Waterloo West which ended in a 1-1 tie....

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        Intercepting the ball, sophomore Gracie Feltes breaks free from the Xavier opponent.
        Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Jamboree
        River Borgerding and Brook Gilchrist • April 8, 2025

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        Senior Trey McKowen receives the Boys Basketball State Qualifier banner from Kennedy athletic director Shawn Thomsen.
        Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball: A Season of Growth
        Gabe Copley, Writer • March 14, 2025

        The Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball team finished with a record of 20-5 while earning their fourth consecutive state tournament appearance. Four...

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