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Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School, a public school, from the outside.
The Effects of Iowa’s “Student First Act”
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
Senior Kenzie Reed ninking a 3 point shot
Photos: Boys’ Basketball Dominates Waterloo West
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
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?
Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School, a public school, from the outside.
The Effects of Iowa’s “Student First Act”
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?
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
People gather in the Kennedy auditorium that Chicago will be performed in.
Chicago Finally Cast and is to Perform in April
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 Kenzie Reed ninking a 3 point shot
Photos: Boys’ Basketball Dominates Waterloo West
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
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Mikah Lunsford tips her hat in the Pajama Game Steam Scene.

Award-winning cast to perform in Des Moines

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2016
Review: Civil War is Marvels best film yet

Review: “Civil War” is Marvel’s best film yet

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2016
Serving the community

Serving the community

Jayden Bisson, Profile Editor
April 11, 2016
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2016
A 2,000 year old anniversary

A 2,000 year old anniversary

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2016

Music impacts the life of Abby Hill

Darby Herridge, Writer
March 10, 2016
Half-day Fridays will start next year

Half-day Fridays will start next year

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2016
Young voters

Young voters

Katie Beer, Writer
February 12, 2016

What do students do with their money?

Anna Reinhart, Writer
January 27, 2016

TorchCenter Episode 7

January 26, 2016
Are you there, Iowa?

Are you there, Iowa?

Naomi Hofferber, Culture Editor
December 17, 2015
Beyer accepts offer to become a Hawkeye

Beyer accepts offer to become a Hawkeye

Gabby Olejniczak, Sports Editor
November 26, 2015
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