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Senior Wilsee Kollie speaks during the walkout.
Kennedy Holds Walkout Over Roe v. Wade Opinion Leak
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
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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Karlynn Fifield, sr., walking down the halls of Hiawathia Elementary School, shaking hands of third graders.

Senior walk

Madeline Jamrok, Photo Editor
May 9, 2017
2016 graduate Sean Wu (front/center) is pictured with the National History Day team. Wu was an active student leader, well-known for his school spirit, school participation, excellent academics, and sense of humor.

Kennedy students, faculty mourn death of 2016 graduate

Madeline Jamrok, Photo Editor
April 13, 2017
Puerto Rico. Photo provided by Kerrigan Urbi

Senior spring break

Madeline Jamrok, Photo Editor
March 23, 2017
Kennedy senior Rockey Green recently picked her dress for the 2017 spring prom.

The process of prom

Madeline Jamrok and Kayla Jacobson, Writer
March 6, 2017

Kennedy, we can do better

Jason Kline, Writer
March 2, 2017
Sydney Kinney signing the national letter of intent to play softball at Coe College next year

College commitments

Madeline Jamrok, Photo Editor
February 16, 2017
Photo provided by Kirkwood Regional Center

Kirkwood academy classes

Madeline Jamrok, Photo Editor
January 27, 2017
Dance team in their pom uniforms

Dance team season comes to an end

Madeline Jamrok, Photo Editor
January 11, 2017
Mr. Kline on the right against Dr. Carlos Grant on the left ready to battle

Lip Sync Battle

Madeline Jamrok, Photo Editor
November 9, 2016
Homeless night at Kennedy

Homeless night at Kennedy

Madeline Jamrok, Web Manager and Photo Editor
October 14, 2016
Jumping in the air after Kendal committed to playing volleyball at Illinois State University

Kendal Meier: Commits to playing volleyball

Madeline Jamrok, Photo Editor and Web Manager
October 12, 2016
Photo provided by James Tolly

She Kills Monsters

Elizabeth Barrett, Writer
October 6, 2016
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