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Ceiling in the social studies hallway after caving in from the water pouring out of a burst pipe.
Kennedy Facilities In Disrepair After Winter Break
Sophmore Ella Brown wrestles in a meet on Dec. 16.
Kennedy Girl’s Kick Off the State Meet
Ella Brown, state competitor, wrestles an opponent during a home meet.
Kennedy Girls’ Wrestling Sends Two to State
Junior Cayden Foye took 7th overall at the MVC Supermeet.
KHS Bowling MVC Recap
West Willow Elementary, built in 2021, was the first school added to the CRCSD in 20 years.
District Funding Vote Rescheduled
Junior Micah Schlaak shoots over a Wahlert player during a game on Jan. 17.
Kennedy Basketball Player Micah Schlaak Nominated for KCRG Athlete of the Week
Sophmore Ella Brown wrestles in a meet on Dec. 16.
Kennedy Girl’s Kick Off the State Meet
Ella Brown, state competitor, wrestles an opponent during a home meet.
Kennedy Girls’ Wrestling Sends Two to State
Kaliyah Sain hits the 1,000 point mark for the eighth time in Kennedy history.
Kaliyah Sain Hits 1,000-Points, Eighth in Kennedy Women’s Basketball History
Junior Cayden Foye took 7th overall at the MVC Supermeet.
KHS Bowling MVC Recap
Habitudes: Whats The Point?
Habitudes: What’s The Point?
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
The Future With Kim
The Future With Kim
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Kennedys Happiness Inc. attends a Trunk-or-Treat.
Trick-or-Treat or Trunk-or-Treat?
Junior Micah Schlaak shoots over a Wahlert player during a game on Jan. 17.
Kennedy Basketball Player Micah Schlaak Nominated for KCRG Athlete of the Week
Vinton gym where participants waited to perform.
All Kennedy Speech Goes to State
Kaliyah Sain hits the 1,000 point mark for the eighth time in Kennedy history.
Kaliyah Sain Hits 1,000-Points, Eighth in Kennedy Women’s Basketball History
Habitudes: Whats The Point?
Habitudes: What’s The Point?
West Willow Elementary, built in 2021, was the first school added to the CRCSD in 20 years.
District Funding Vote Rescheduled
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Bella performs as lead character Megan Jones in Kennedys production of Puffs.
Bella Griffin: Getting Involved Across the School
Tony Vis watches as Kennedy competes during a basketball game.
Tony Vis: His Love for the Game
Andy Courtney coaches the girls team during a time out.
The Return of Coach Courtney
Shiho Yabuchi and Daniel Carolin pose for a photo in their classroom.
Welcoming Shiho Yabuchi to Kennedy
Vinton gym where participants waited to perform.
All Kennedy Speech Goes to State
The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Senior Elizabeth Goff (Belle) and senior Jake Horton (Beast) after their waltz in a dress rehearsal.
Kennedy Presents a Tale as Old as Time
Owen Kilgore (Mr. Rogers) and Elizabeth Goth (Lady Aberlin) performing Treat People with Kindness
Kennedy Show Choir at Prairie
Coach Mckowen delivering a pre-game speech
Photos: Boys’ Basketball Defeats Washington Warriors 67-57
Senior Alex Hume took 1st as an individual.
Photos: Cougar Boys Bowling Takes 1st at MVC Meet
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
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How a Bathroom Bill is Affecting the Music Industry

Jayden Bisson, Profile Editor
May 23, 2016

Striking Records: James Jambois Bowling Profile

Jayden Bisson, Profile Editor
April 25, 2016
Pancakes for a Purpose

Pancakes for a Purpose

Jayden Bisson, Profile Editor
April 19, 2016
Kennedy vs. Washington Mens Tennis Meet: Photo Story

Kennedy vs. Washington Men’s Tennis Meet: Photo Story

Jayden Bisson, Profile Editor
April 13, 2016
Spring Pep Assembly Photos

Spring Pep Assembly Photos

Jayden Bisson & Nathan Sheeley, Profile Editor & Staff Writer
April 8, 2016

The True Injustice

Jayden Bisson, Profile Editor
February 17, 2016
Genocide or gaffe?

Genocide or gaffe?

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer
February 9, 2016

Comedy for a Cause

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer
January 29, 2016
Students participating in the 2015 Brain Bee. Photo from creative commons.

Brain Bee

Jayden Bisson, Writer
January 25, 2016
Kennedys 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.

Photos: Dessert Show Choir Concert

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer & Photographer
January 20, 2016

Paris Climate Treaty

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer
December 17, 2015
Artwork on display near the art wing

Funding Finley

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer
December 8, 2015
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