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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

Vending machine sign reads VENDING MACHINES ARE NOT ACTIVE UNTIL 3:00 PM DAILY, a change we are unsure about the duration of.

Vending Machine Shutdown Divides The Torch Staff

Claire Frank and Sonja Woerner April 10, 2024

On Tuesday, April 10, Kennedy staff received an email notifying them that the vending machines throughout the school would be off until 3 p.m. Students are in an uproar and staff are over the discourse. Kennedy...

CRCSD is removing shortened Fridays for students.

The Transition From a Half-Day of Freedom to Full-Day Commitment

Lucy McCord, Writer April 10, 2024

Students and teachers all over the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) are scanning the 2024-2025 school year calendar that has been approved by the district. However, within the calendar, something...

Flyer posted in Kennedy hallway containing information for the blood drive.

Student Government to Host a Blood Drive April 25

Talia Hutchison, Writer April 9, 2024

Have you ever wanted to donate blood and save lives? Now is your chance. Kennedy Student Government has partnered with ImpactLife to host a blood drive on April 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.  “The...

With Graduation fast approaching, make sure you know where youre supposed to be and when.

Attention Seniors: Graduation Reminders

Emma Beachner, Writer April 7, 2024

Hey Seniors! As the year is getting closer to ending, make sure that you are staying on top of everything you need to do. To help keep you guys organized here is everything that you need to make sure you...

The moldy bread wall experiment, located outside of room 52.

Food Fundamentals: The Moldy Bread Experiment

River Borgerding, Writer April 5, 2024

The Kennedy Food Fundamentals class has done a moldy bread experiment at the beginning of each semester ever since Jessica Rose, the new Food Fundamentals teacher, came in the 2023-2024 school year. Rose...

Kennedys student section turn up in a Green Out to support players, cheering over a made shot.

“It’s Just a Part of the Game”: Addressing Kennedy Student Section Behavior

Samuella Kasha, Writer April 3, 2024

With the end of another undefeated regular season for the Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball team, Kennedy sports teams continue to prove why they’re some of the best in the state. However, having such...

Cedar Rapids District Art Show Showcases Kennedy Talent

Madelyn Gilchrist, Writer April 1, 2024

For years, Kennedy’s art program has helped host the district art show, this year at CSPS. The district art show is held in a building within the community each time. This is a great way for everyone...

Kennedy speech teams pose with their scores.

Kennedy Speech Teams Take On State

Bella Frese, Writer March 30, 2024

The Kennedy speech teams started their season on Jan. 20 at districts at Monticello High School. With all teams rating one and moving on to state, the groups prepared for what was ahead of them. “It’s...

In a uniform line, Kennedy cheerleaders stand for the national anthem.

Kennedy Cheer Is On The Rise

Miya Parker, Writer March 25, 2024

Kennedy Cheerleading has been going on for over nine years and is coached by Shelby Patterson. In addition to Patterson, Kennedy Cheer welcomed two former cheerleaders as new coaches, Tenaya Kovach and...

Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at their first competition of the season, Morning Side Jazz Festival in Sioux City.

Kennedy Jazz 1 Makes History

Maggie Goldberg, Writer March 8, 2024

For the first time in Kennedy history, Kennedy Jazz 1 is going to Iowa Jazz Championships. On March 2 the band placed 2nd at their district competition, automatically qualifying for the championships.  “We...

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