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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Senior Remi Wilcox was disqualified from Iowa All-State by a nonexistent rule regarding harp size.

Kennedy Harpist Disqualified From All-State by Nonexistent Rule Raises Questions

Maggie Goldberg, Samuella Kasha, and Lucy McCord December 17, 2024

In 2023, Kennedy High School senior Remi Wilcox made All-State as an alternate harpist, however, on Oct. 24, 2024, Wilcox was disqualified from the All-State Orchestra because she didn’t use a concert...

Kennedy Musicians and dancer will perform "The Nutcracker" on Dec. 14.

Kennedy High School Presents “The Nutcracker”

Amalie Jørck, Writer December 11, 2024

Kennedy musicians and performers are coming together on Dec. 14 to present the first annual production of “The Nutcracker.” The classic Christmas ballet by Tchaikovsky will be brought to life by Kennedy’s...

Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.

Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups

Mela Baccam, Writer October 30, 2024

Halloween has arrived. With activities from pumpkin carving to Halloween parties, people struggle to brainstorm costume ideas that include trends of the season.  There are several categories of costumes,...

Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.

Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival

Ramsay Geater, Writer October 28, 2024

Twenty Kennedy musicians in band, orchestra and choir were accepted into All-State as select performers or alternates after having auditions at Independence High School in Independence, Iowa on Oct. 26.  All-State...

Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.

Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show

Ramsay Geater, Writer October 27, 2024

Kennedy students were featured in Coe College’s first Crandic High School Art Show on Oct. 25 in the Sinclair Auditorium building. Judges doled out awards for Best of Show, Honorable Mention and Merit...

Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.

Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Photographer October 25, 2024

View the full album on our Flickr!

Now-graduated Happiness members sing the 2023-2024 ballad.

Brett Carroll Camp Comes to Happiness, Inc.

Maggie Goldberg, Writer October 25, 2024

Happiness, Inc. has completed two choreography camps, amounting to 30 hours of learning the show for the 2024-25 season, however, one critical camp for the success of their season took place over the weekend...

Kennedy Dance Team joins together for a picture after their jazz routine.

Dance Team Preps Soloists for State Qualifier

Emma Rood, Writer October 23, 2024

The Kennedy Dance Team will attend the Iowa State Drill Team Association (ISDTA)’s annual state solo qualifier competition on Oct. 24. Kennedy is bringing six soloists who will compete to perform their...

Sophomores Callum Fortune and Sam Myers assists John Bednar.

Student Government Hosts Circle of Friends on 10/15

Samuella Kasha and Anyah Stoppelmoor October 23, 2024

Circle of Friends is a nationwide organization focused on inclusion with students of special needs. The organization emphasizes the importance of helping special needs students make genuine friendships...

In unison with her teammates, sophomore May Turner spins her flag.

Kennedy Marching Band Takes on Starfest in Sioux City

Mirabelle Sackfield and Emmie Diehl October 21, 2024

The Kennedy Marching Band traveled to the Starfest Band Festival held at Morningside University in Sioux City Iowa on Sept. 28 to receive unique comments and critique on their show “Shattered,” rather...

Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.

Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October

Ramsay Geater, Writer October 15, 2024

Symphony and String Orchestra students are performing their fall concert on Oct. 29 in the Kennedy Auditorium.  Songs “Dance Diabolique” “Reverie” and “Ghost Carnival” by musicians Jared...

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