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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Kennedy's color guard accompanies the marching band's show "Shattered" with technicolor flags.

Winter Color Guard Places Third on 3/9

Scarlett Bunnell, Writer March 14, 2025

At the March 9 Marching Arts Competition held at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa, Kennedy’s Winter Guard Team secured a third-place finish. On March 29, they will embark on another competition...

National History Day is a competition for both middle and high school students.

High Schoolers Enter National History Day Senior Division

Daniel Hammitt, Writer March 13, 2025

Kennedy High School students are set to compete in the senior division of National History Day (NHD) on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Kirkwood Community College. The top three projects in each category will...

Senior Ella Moser Hits 1,000 Points In Her High School Basketball Career.

Senior Ella Moser Hits 1,000 Points In Her High School Basketball Career.

Taryn Oberthien, Writer March 5, 2025

Chadron State commit senior Ella Moser becomes the ninth player in Kennedy Women's Basketball history to break the 1,000-point benchmark in her last high school game against Iowa City West on Feb. 22,...

Best Buddies members join together for a picture.

Inclusion Week at Kennedy Encourages Awareness

Sage Mersch, Writer March 4, 2025

From March 3 until March 7, Kennedy will have its annual inclusion week. This is a week where Special Olympics Iowa and Best Buddies partner with schools from preschool to college to foster inclusivity.  Over...

Kennedy's leading scorer Bentley Dill works down the court looking for an opportunity.

Kennedy Girls Basketball Moves on to Substate

Taryn Oberthien, Writer February 21, 2025

Kennedy Girls Varsity Basketball heads into substate as the #3 seed in their region, with a record of 10-11. First game for the Cougars is on Saturday, Feb. 22. They will be facing the #2 seed, the...

CRCSD takes action to protect students from potential threats against immigrants.

ICE Raids Threatens Students, CRCSD Responds

Lucy McCord, Writer February 20, 2025

With the recent reelection of U.S. President Donald Trump, new executive orders and laws have been signed. One currently in action is the immigration executive order that deports immigrants who are not...

New math curriculum sparks concern regarding teachers input and students learning.

New Math Curriculum Software Leaves Students Behind

Lucy McCord, Writer January 31, 2025

The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) is implementing new rules regarding changes in curriculum structure. One of the district's new programs is instructional learning packages. These packages...

After the first parent advisory meeting, CRCSD proposes pushing back Freshman Academies and acknowledges community concerns.

Delay of Freshman Academy Program Acknowledges Community Voices

Sonja Woerner, Editor-in-Chief January 20, 2025

On Monday, Jan. 20, teachers received notice during professional learning meetings that the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) will propose the delay of Freshman Academies and College and Career...

Parents and district administrators disagree over the direction for CRCSD students' education.

First Parent Advisory Board Meeting Raises Questions and Concerns

Sonja Woerner, Editor-in-Chief January 17, 2025

Since the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s (CRCSD) announcement of pathway offerings by the Cedar Rapids Gazette on Oct. 24, parents, students and community members have expressed concern. District...

Some students decorated their cars for the drive-thru. Santa and Mrs. Claus approach students in their Jeep adorned with Christmas lights.

Student Government Giving Back With Christmas for Veterans

Mela Baccam, Writer December 19, 2024

The Christmas season looks different for everybody. For the Kennedy student government, it includes giving back to our veterans. This past week, student government participants have been shopping and wrapping...

Senior Remi Wilcox was disqualified from Iowa All-State by a nonexistent rule regarding harp size.

Kennedy Harpist Disqualified From All-State by Nonexistent Rule Raises Questions

Maggie Goldberg, Samuella Kasha, and Lucy McCord December 17, 2024

In 2023, Kennedy High School senior Remi Wilcox made All-State as an alternate harpist, however, on Oct. 24, 2024, Wilcox was disqualified from the All-State Orchestra because she didn’t use a concert...

Kennedy teachers are concerned over lack of information and consultation.

Former GIPS Employee Speaks Out About Superintendent Grover’s Leadership

Mimi Pezo, Writer December 14, 2024

Tawana Grover became the superintendent of CRSCD in July 2023 after the death of superintendent Noreen Bush in October 2022. Grover previously served as superintendent of Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS)...

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