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Decisions are part of life, both in and out of high school they matter.
What’s happening to Women’s Rights?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Kennedy Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
Miles Wilson sprints to the finish line in a cross country race.
Miles Wilson Breaks Yet Another Kennedy Track and Field Record
Teachers brought their own decorations to set up in the spaces.
Teacher Spaces Promote Community
Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers
Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Sophomore Addison Swartzendruber runs at track meet.
Addison Swartsendruber Selected as Valley Division Track and Field Athlete of the Year
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Miles Wilson sprints to the finish line in a cross country race.
Miles Wilson Breaks Yet Another Kennedy Track and Field Record
Decisions are part of life, both in and out of high school they matter.
What’s happening to Women’s Rights?
A trio of boys get together for morp after being stood up by their dates.
An Alternative to Prom with Your Mom
How should Kennedy distribute the funds for its sports?
How Should Kennedy Be Fundraising?
Should we be allowed to pick and choose what parts of history we learn?
Iowa Legislation Undermines Teachers
Candy and plastic eggs have become symbols of modern day Easter.
The Evolution of Easter
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Many Kennedy juniors are taking the ACT to prepare for college admissions.
How to Access ACT Scores
Kennedys Key Club is a group effort.
Kennedy’s Key Club Gives Back to the Community
The thought of studying can be overwhelming for students, but it doesnt have to be with the right study skills.
How To Study To Get Results
Scantron bubble sheets are a common sight at Kennedy.
Are Standardized Tests a Success?
Ashlynn Williams uses art as a creative outlook in her life.
A Colorful View
Sanford enjoys caring for bearded dragons and other types of reptiles.
Dragons Help the Helper
Kenzie Reed, number one dribbles the ball down the court.
Kenzie Reed: The Person Behind the Jersey
Junior Lucas Dolphin was nominated for athlete of the week in 2021 and 2022.
Lucas Dolphin: 300 to Spare
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Matilda
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Matilda”
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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

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Four-year members of our staff, Jenna Anderson and Anna Reinhart.

Vol. 52, Issue 2: Letter from the Senior Editors

Jenna Anderson and Anna Reinhart
June 5, 2019
Senior Kamae Jacobus smiles as she looks out at the football field.

Kamae Jacobus: The Sister on the Sidelines

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
June 2, 2019
Junior Camryn Ray handles the ball during the teams game against Xavier on April 16.

Girls’ Soccer Battles Against Xavier

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2019
The Varsity Tennis Team gather around a picnic table after their meet.

Tennis Turbulence

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2019
Junior Wolfgang (Amadeus) Borchardt, junior Betsy Marlow and senior Brayden Remerowski sing at the Going Out Concert on Thursday, March 7. Remerowski and Borchardt usually switch off singing the solo, but this time they sang together.

Happiness Inc. Seniors Say Goodbye

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2019
Seniors Riley Hull and Jennifer Schmidt wearing all black at a Kennedy football game at Kingston Stadium.

The Hunt for College Roommates

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2019
A student donates blood in the Kennedy Black Box.

Blood Drive Feb. 27

Mackenzie Joseph, Writer
February 26, 2019
@CRSCHOOLS on Twitter post the photo above each time there is a delay or no-school day.

Weather Worries

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2019
Seniors Katelyn Schissel and Max Haefner pose after deciding to go to WPA together.

Women Pay All

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2019
Senior Kendal Runels go-to Starbucks drink (right).

Senior Starbucks Junkies

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2019
KVDT is selling blue and white Pura Vida bracelets on Dec. 19 and 20 to raise money for the various items that the team needs throughout the season.

KVDT Fundraiser: Pura Vida Bracelets

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2018
Seniors and Student Government Officers Charlie Haefner, Louie Ervin, Lauryn Vaske and Rylee Ervin volunteered to bell ring for Salvation Army at the Hy-Vee on Edgewood on Nov. 11.

Kennedy Student Government Gives Back to Community for the Holidays

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2018
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