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Kennedy Torch

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Kennedy Torch

As we go from elementary to high school, we see how the Valentine's Day has changed.

Valentine’s Day: A Changing Holiday

River Borgerding and Brook Gilchrist February 14, 2025

Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate the love you have for your friends, family and partners. Some do this by giving small gifts and trinkets, others make the day all about quality time. As we go from...

Kennedy Speech rehearses in the black box for their upcoming performances.

Kennedy Speech Scores at Districts on 1/25

Amalie Jørck, Writer February 8, 2025

Kennedy’s Speech group competed at districts in Monticello on Saturday, Jan. 25. All Kennedy groups received the highest possible rating and will move on to the state competition to compete for a spot...

Happiness, Inc. members portray the father (senior Avery Theis) and son (junior Saul Ervin) in the choir's show.

Kennedy Show Choirs Kick Off the Competition Season at Linn-Mar Supernova

Scarlett Bunnell, Writer January 31, 2025

Kennedy show choirs Protégé and Happiness, Inc. kicked off their competition season Jan. 9 at Linn-Mar’s "Supernova." Happiness Inc took 3rd behind Johnston's "Innovation" and "Waukee’s Eos" while...

Christmas tradition different across the world, leading to jarring experiences for foreign exchange students.

A Different Kind of Holiday: The Danish Foreign Exchange Student’s Take

Amalie Jørck, Writer December 31, 2024

There are many different ways to celebrate the holidays. Every country has unique traditions, from big to small, like an Elf on a shelf or the day Christmas is celebrated.  It is not only the traditions...

Sugar Rum Cherry dancers pose at the end of their dance.

Photos: Kennedy High School Debuts The Nutcracker

River Borgerding, Photographer December 30, 2024

For the full album, check out the Flickr!

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!

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