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BioClub Will Be Holding a Blood Drive Dec. 6 and 7
BioClub Will Be Holding a Blood Drive Dec. 6 and 7
Kennedy students trained for Green Bandana are given a bandana to tie to their backpack.
Green Bandana: Supporting Students’ Mental Health
Students and staff worked together to package the meals.
Photos: Kennedy Students Pack Thanksgiving Meal Donations
Millions watch Noodle everyday to determine what kind of day they will have.
Bones or No Bones?
Class of 2023 and Kinder Kennedy are selling merchandise.
Kinder Kennedy and Class of 2023 Merchandise for Sale
The 11 first team all Mississippi Valley Conference players: seniors Alex Koch (Linebacker), Mitchell Schares (Defensive Back), Jeron Senters (Defensive Back), Carson Blietz (Quarterback), Ethan Mills (Offensive Line), Brenden Linde (Tight End), and Colin Flannagan (Running Back), as well as juniors Jazan Williams (Running Back), Ryker Stelling (Linebacker), Michael Mulheren (Linebacker) and Andrew Meyers (Defensive Lineman).
Kennedy 2021 Football Season Comes to a Close
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
#22 Alex Koch is lifted by #64 Ethan Mills in celebration of his touchdown.
Kennedy Cougars Advance to Quarter Final Playoffs
The Kennedy Cougars have yet to lose a game in the 2021 season.
Kennedy Cougars Head Into Playoffs Undefeated
Winter Sports Are About to Begin
Winter Sports Are About to Begin
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Teens today are often willing to talk about their own mental health.
Teen Mental Health Needs Attention
Dear Evan Hansen was originally written as a Broadway Musical by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
“Dear Evan Hansen” Review
Kennedy reinstated a mask mandate following Judge Pratts restraining order on Iowas ban on mask mandates in schools.
Reynolds is Fighting the Wrong Battle
Teens Voices Get Heard
Teens’ Voices Get Heard
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Students in the CRCSD Student Built House program work as professionals.
CRCSD Student Built House: Building Better Futures
Kennedys Leadership Retreat originally scheduled for October 27is postponed for a later date.
Kennedy Leadership Retreat Postponed
Bruises, black eyes and other injuries can indicate someone was involved in teen violence.
The Unknown Dark Side of Teens
Freshman Lily Adams practices her relay before this weekends meet.
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
Miles Wilson looks to pass Dubuque Hempstead with Henry McMahan close behind.
Miles Wilson Breaks Cross Country School Record
Lorena Harger administers a Spanish One written test.
Colombia to The United States
Mariah Griffin (left) and Jennifer McAtee (right) are ready to start the class.
Learning To Teach in an Upside-Down World
Peyton Kach posed for her senior photos with an instrument to represent one of her passions: music.
The Dream of a Musician
Noah Loehr, Sr. at Kennedy High School accepts who he is.
Taking Pride in Expression
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
Im Not Exactly Sad
I’m Not Exactly Sad
The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
The Grand Plan
The Grand Plan
Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14
Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14
Kennedy High School facilities damaged by the Derecho Aug. 10. The gymnasium was hit especially hard.
What’s Going on with Homecoming?
Manwaring Center of BYU-Idaho. Practice and meeting rooms are available to students and employees at this location.
College Advice from College Students
The Power Movement
The Power Movement
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Students and staff worked together to package the meals.
Photos: Kennedy Students Pack Thanksgiving Meal Donations
Show Choirs Hold Premiere Concert
Show Choirs Hold Premiere Concert
Kennedy Finishes as Quarterfinalists in the Class 5A Playoffs
Kennedy Finishes as Quarterfinalists in the Class 5A Playoffs
A Look Into the October 28 Orchestra Concert
A Look Into the October 28 Orchestra Concert
Varsity Football Advances in Fight To The Dome
Varsity Football Advances in Fight To The Dome
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 5
TorchCenter Episode 5
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Noah Hargrafen, Hannah Retz, Morgan Mahoney and Jasmine Hite sit about the recording table.
Torch Talks – Closing Out the Show Choir Season
@CRSCHOOLS on Twitter post the photo above each time there is a delay or no-school day.
What Causes a Cancellation?
Quick Quotes – Winter Break Plans
Torch Talks – The Folks From Frozen
Quick Quotes – Favorite Thanksgiving Foods
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch

Kennedy Torch

The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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