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In preparation for the premiere, the Puffs production crew work on the props. The play was moved into the auditorium because of the size of the set.
Puffs Comes to Kennedy
The Struggle Of The Arts
The Struggle Of The Arts
The smallpox vaccine has proved effective against Monkeypox.
Monkeypox: Minor Disruption or New Epidemic?
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Many Kennedy students will continue school during the summer.
Summer School is Saving Students’ GPA
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Kennedy defense sets up against Bettendorf offense.
Varsity Football Claims an Away Victory Over the Bettendorf Bulldogs
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Miles Wilson runs at track meet.
Miles Wilson: Running His Way into the Record Book
Students worry about their class rank throughout their years of high school.
Students Are Not Their Class Rank
Graduates from the Senior Class of 2022 share their high school advice.
Senior Advice
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
Students should not have to be scared when they walk into school.
Enough is Enough.
Author James Belding works silently in the Torch classroom.
Being the Quiet Kid
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Hemann helps a student during class.
Project Lead the Way: Introducing Students to STEM
Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward
Agriculture Club created a garden near the Kennedy track.
Join Our Clubs!
Kline discussing the meaning of the spirit stick at a pep assembly.
Jason Kline: The King of Kennedy
Student artist Megan Cousins pulls from other media to represent feelings about the internets immediate and captivating nature
Expression Through Art
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Dan Carolin (in the middle) and his squad pose in their Hawaiian shirts.
Dan Carolin: Human Connection Through Language
Brian Stubblefield shows off one of the hand-made electric cars in Barry Wilson’s classroom.
Speeding Through Senior Year
Student Art Showcase
Student Art Showcase
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
Ava Powers looking over stage light filters
Photos: Stagecraft Puts Finishing Touches On Puffs Set
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch

Photos: Chanteurs at Prairie Competion 1/6/18

Olivia Bowden, Writer
January 13, 2018
Students pose in front of Christmas tree at Kennedy in 1980.

50 Stories for 50 Years: Carolers can now sing

Olivia Bowden, Writer
December 21, 2017
Protege members at premiere night.

Show choir kicks off with ‘Cocoa and Carols’

Olivia Bowden, Writer
December 8, 2017
The new iPhone X

The Transformation of the iPhone

Olivia Bowden, Writer
November 20, 2017
Student take the Pre- ACT in the main gym.

Preparing for the ACT

Olivia Bowden, Writer
October 9, 2017
Seniors before their meet against Iowa City West.

Diving into the Season

Olivia Bowden, Writer
September 19, 2017
Summer school registration packets can be picked up in the counseling office. Photo provided by Brad Wilson.

Deadline nears for summer school sign-up

Olivia Bowden, Writer
May 11, 2017
Photo provided by Madeline Jamrok

Iowa Assessments for ELL students

Olivia Bowden, Writer
April 6, 2017
Five Guys restaurant on Collins Road

Review: Five Guys

Olivia Bowden, Writer
March 29, 2017
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