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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.

Photos: Harding Middle School Rehearses for the Future Ready Concert

River Borgerding, Photographer March 7, 2024

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The overwatch team

Overwatch 2 State Championship Won by Kennedy ESports Team

Onnika Hallam, Writer February 29, 2024

Kennedy's ESports team won the IAHSEA State Championship for Overwatch 2  held in the Orpheum Theater in Marshalltown. The team played three matches in total, defeating Linn-Mar, East High and Dallas...

Kennedy Wind Symphony travelled to Chicago this past January to perform at the Field Museum and receive a clinic from Northwesterns Mallory Thompson.

Wind Symphony Set to Perform at the Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference in May

Aanya Tripathi, Writer February 22, 2024

Kennedy’s Wind Symphony was selected as a clinic performance band at the 97th Annual Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference (IBA). They will perform at this conference on May 9, 2024. “It has been...

Sweeney Todd is a popular musical about an evil barber.

“Sweeney Todd” Spring Musical Cast Decided on February 16

Onnika Hallam, Writer February 19, 2024

After much debacle about which show Kennedy would perform for their spring musical, it was decided that Sweeney Todd would take the stage at Kennedy this April. The cast list was announced Feb. 16 and...

Onlookers gather in the Kennedy auditorium.

Kennedy Spring Musical Choice “Hairspray” Sparks Controversy

Madelyn Gilchrist, Writer February 16, 2024

In late January, the musical Sweeney Todd was chosen over Hairspray by the Kennedy Theater Department for the spring production. The original announcement of Hairspray created a stir among the students...

Photos: Speech Practice January 18th

Eden Lutz, Photographer January 26, 2024

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Happiness inc. members pose for a group photo at the 2023-2024 Yellow Jacket Ceremony.

The Origins of Happiness Inc.’s “Yellow Jackets”

Charlotte Thephravong, Writer December 19, 2023

Every year, Kennedy High School’s varsity show choir Happiness Inc. dresses in bright yellow jackets to promote upcoming performances. Happiness Inc. has an annual “jacket ceremony” for incoming...

The Concert Band performs “Summit Fanfare” by William Owens.

The Kennedy High School Performing Arts’ Winter Showcase

Aanya Tripathi, Writer December 19, 2023

The Kennedy High School Performing Arts are hosting the Winter Showcase on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The annual fundraiser is meant to support Kennedy’s music programs and will begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. “All...

Dodging a swipe, Nala leans backward during a tussle with Simba.

Photos: Playtime Poppy Presents Kennedy’s “The Lion King Jr.”

Isaac White and Piper White December 11, 2023

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