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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Sophomore Sam Bloomquist holds up the Best Buddies sign, accompanied by his buddy.

Best Buddies: Developing Relationships and Forming Experiences

Miya Parker, Writer October 12, 2023

Best Buddies is an international club that focuses on providing disabled children with a friend and elevating the amount of social interaction in their lives. Kennedy's chapter is advised by Mary Gibney,...

Representatives discuss college options at the annual Kennedy Open House.

A Guide to Picking College

Joshua Barker, Writer October 10, 2023

A new school year is marked for high school seniors by the realization that college is months away. Soon, they will select a college and commit to a brand new environment. This choice can bring stress...

The Kennedy Marching Band performs at inner city rival game vs CR Washington.

All the Lonely People Take to the Field

Samuella Kasha, Writer October 4, 2023

Since August, the Kennedy Marching Band has been preparing for what promises to be a historic season. With the inclusion of new drill writers and props, this upcoming season is set up for success. The...

Junior class celebrates after getting a point.

Pep Assemblies: An Age Old Tradition

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Writer September 28, 2023

Pep assemblies are a long-standing tradition at Kennedy. The four classes compete three times a year for the spirit stick and celebrate seasonal sports achievements. “I look forward to pep assemblies...

The Power Puff Game will be at Kennedy after the Homecoming Parade, which starts at 6:00 p.m.

The Powderpuff Game Returns to Kennedy

Brooklyn Gilchrist, Writer September 27, 2023

For the first time in six years, Kennedy High School is bringing back the Powderpuff game. Senior girls play a game of flag football against the junior girls to raise money for the graduating class of...

Senior Anabel Bradley throws candy during the 2022 Kennedy Homecoming Parade.

Homecoming Week Rolls Into Kennedy

Lucy McCord, Writer September 26, 2023

An annual tradition kicks off this week at Kennedy High School as students prepare for homecoming with multiple school events. Leading up to the dance, Cougars will dress out for spirit week, the powderpuff...

Psi Alpha is the Psychology National Honor Society, a speciality honor society similar to Mu Alpha Theta and Science National Honor Society.

Kennedy Launches a New Honor Society for Psychology

Samuella Kasha, Writer September 21, 2023

Psi Alpha is a new psychology-based honor society that promotes education and involvement in psychology-related activities among students.  “Students are now looking for opportunities to stand out,”...

Nick Brooks verbally commits to the University of Iowa in the Kennedy cafeteria.

Cedar Rapids Legend Nick Brooks Returns to Kennedy

Emma Rood, Writer September 19, 2023

Standing at 6’8'' and weighing 340 lbs, Junior Nick Brooks stands out in a crowd. Brooks has been gaining national attention since he started on Kennedy's offensive line. He's received over 25 scholarship...

Kennedy student applies for job shadow.

Kennedy’s Job Shadow Program Brings Students Closer to Real-World Experience

Delaney Mann, Writer September 18, 2023

Kennedy has a long-standing relationship with Kirkwood Community College’s Workplace Learning Connection. For years this allowed students to have the opportunity to see what jobs they are more suited...

Open AI’s DALL-E 2 creates specific stylistic images from text prompts written by users.

Robo-Writers: How AI Disrupts the Education and News Industries

Sam Bloomquist, Writer September 2, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots revolutionized writing, but just how close are robots to taking over the content creation industry?  Closer than you think. Go back and read the title. Open AI’s chat...

Freshman Mirabelle Sackerfield plays trumpet for Kennedy Band.

Traditions On and Off the Field

Jersey Bilyeu, Copy Editor September 1, 2023

From stepping on the field at the first game, to the last drumline cadence leaving it, Kennedy band members have traditions that keep the program fun. Musicians said this makes the band a collaborative...

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