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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Kennedy High School participates in an annual student exchange with a school in Japan.

Bridging Cultures: Japanese Exchange Students Experience Student Life at Kennedy

Emma Rood, Writer March 24, 2025

Kennedy High School’s Japanese class has a running exchange program with sister school Narita International High School, located in the Chiba Prefecture of Japan, since 2007. The exchange goes both...

Speech members celebrate after receiving their scores.

Large-Group Speech Season Wraps Up in Ames

Maggie Goldberg, Writer February 26, 2025

Five of Kennedy’s eight large-group speech groups qualified for and attended the All-State Festival in Ames on Saturday, Feb. 22.  The musical theater group was non-performing, but the short film,...

Kennedy's Model UN Provides Diplomatic Opportunities for Students

Kennedy’s Model UN Provides Diplomatic Opportunities for Students

Amalie Jørck, Writer January 29, 2025

Model UN is a club at Kennedy that has risen and fallen in popularity since 1990 and was completely rebooted for the 2024-25 school year. It's a club where students come together to learn about what goes...

Senior Willa Bowman joins second and third graders in a cheer.

Junior Cougars Get First Glimpse of School Spirit at Kennedy’s Annual Cheer and Dance Clinic

Emma Rood and Anyah Stoppelmoor September 10, 2024

The annual Kennedy Cheer and Dance Clinic, held this year on Sept. 8 is an opportunity for junior Cougars, pre-K through fifth grade, interested in cheerleading and dance to learn about possible future...

Holding off a defender, Junior Hawkeye football commit, and left tackle Nicolai Brooks helps open a gap for running back senior Trevor Scott.

Brothers: Together as One

Maggie Goldberg, Writer September 2, 2024

Football has been a focal point at Kennedy High School since its opening in 1967. The position of head coach has been passed on over the years, beginning with Dale Tyron and landing today with Brian White....

The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team regrouping during their match.

Bump, Set, Spike

Maggie Goldberg, Writer August 26, 2024

One of the fastest growing women's sports in Iowa has inspired thousands of Cougars during its competition seasons at Kennedy. Tuesday night game days bring in Cougar Nation to watch their hitters, spikers...

Teachers Patrick Cory and Katie Peterson dress up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus the day before winter break. They dope to spread joy among the students.

Walking in a KHS Wonderland

Alyx Goldensoph, Writer August 19, 2024

Waking up on the last school day before winter break is the best feeling in the world. A short day, the excitement of no school for a week and teachers not doing anything in their classes, because, screw...

The Kennedy boys soccer team huddles together before the game.

Making Goals in More Ways Than One

Haile Miller, Writer August 12, 2024

Team morale for the Kennedy Boys Soccer Team begins before the first game or even the first practice. Players bond throughout the season to get to know each other and play better as a team.  “We...

Happiness members dance their closing number.

The Happiest Tradition

Kaitlyn Dolphin, Managing Editor August 10, 2024

Known for their iconic yellow jackets and upbeat performances, Happiness Inc. is packed with rituals and memories that last for years after performers take their final bow.  Happiness Inc. is Kennedy's...

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