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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
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
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
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
Teens Voices Get Heard

Teens’ Voices Get Heard

Dylan Sines, Writer
August 13, 2021
Incorporating plants into your personal space can have a positive impact in your well-being.

Happy From Home

Claire Beaman , Writer
August 6, 2021
An Outbreak of Musical Discovery

An Outbreak of Musical Discovery

Elise Hrabik, Writer
July 30, 2021
Coping During COVID-19

Coping During COVID-19

Grace Niemuth, Writer
July 23, 2021
Quarantine in the Kitchen

Quarantine in the Kitchen

Anabel Bradley, Writer
July 16, 2021
Minecraft streamers brought together players of different races, languages and sexual orientations.

The Sides to MCYT

Natalie Ruggeri, Writer
July 9, 2021
Trending TV Shows

Trending TV Shows

Elizabeth Hawkes, Writer
July 2, 2021
Playing video games helped connect people through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gaming Apart: Together

Noah Hargrafen, Writer
June 25, 2021
The 2021 graduation ceremony was held Wednesday, May 26.

Senior Blues

Jami Martin-Trainor and Olivia Riley-Schmelzer
June 18, 2021
The Class of Compromise

The Class of Compromise

Alyssa Friedley, Writer
June 11, 2021
Kennedy Renews Attendance Policy For Remote Learning

Kennedy Renews Attendance Policy For Remote Learning

Jasmine Hite, Writer
March 8, 2021
Braden Hoyer, sr, and Shefaa Tawil, sr, crowned Homecoming king and queen.

A Late Homecoming

Claire Beaman, Writer
February 10, 2021
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