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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Charlotte Thephravong performs Cold As Ice with Chanteurs.

Going Out With a Bang

Jasmine Hite, Writer March 10, 2022

On March 10, Kennedy will host the Going Out Concerts for the three show choirs. The first concert begins at 6 p.m. in the auditorium and the second will follow at 8 p.m. Chanteurs, Protege and Happiness...

Varsity Girls Basketball Ends Their Season

Varsity Girls Basketball Ends Their Season

Emma Beachner, Writer March 6, 2022

The Kennedy Girls Basketball team ended their season Feb. 19, 2022 in a game against Waukee Northwest with an overall win-loss ratio of 12-11 for the season. The team lost their head coach, Andy Courtney,...

Raise the Roof is Back Again

Raise the Roof is Back Again

Jasmine Hite, Writer February 25, 2022

On Saturday, Feb. 26, Kennedy will host one of the largest show choir events in the country, Raise the Roof. The event will take place at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Downtown, Cedar Rapids.  Kennedy...

The Academic Decathlon Team Heads to State

The Academic Decathlon Team Heads to State

Claire Frank, Writer February 21, 2022

Kennedy's Academic Decathlon team will compete March 4 and 5 at the state competition in Mason City.  After they qualified for state at Jefferson High School, Tori Paga, Lucas Horton and Aiden McGrane...

Some teachers have started to use phone hotels in their classrooms.

Phones Go to Jail

Nolyn Melsha, Writer February 21, 2022

At the beginning of the second semester, new rules were implemented in rooms across Kennedy. Multiple teachers made the decision to put cell phone holders (also referred to as phone hotels or phone jails)...

Academic Decathlon Qualifies for State

Academic Decathlon Qualifies for State

Claire Frank, Writer February 17, 2022

On Jan. 29, the academic decathlon took place at Jefferson High School, Kennedy had three participants. All other teams had nine, putting Kennedy at disadvantage. Tori Paga, Lucas Horton, and Aiden McGrane...

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The Young Women in Leadership Conference Will Take Place March 9

Jasmine Hite, Writer February 17, 2022

The 2022 Young Women in Leadership conference will be hosted by the University of Northern Iowa Women in Business on March 9. This year will mark the fourth annual Young Women in Leadership conference.  The...

Cheerleaders smile at the camera during the 2021 Homecoming Parade.

Time to Dust Off The Pom-Poms

Jasmine Hite, Writer February 16, 2022

Tryouts are around the corner for students interested in joining the Kennedy Cheer Team.  Clinics will take place on March 28 from 5-7 p.m. and March 29 from 5-6:30 p.m. to teach students the required...

2022 ACTs To Be Held March 29

2022 ACTs To Be Held March 29

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer February 11, 2022

The ACT is an entrance exam used for college admission and scholarship decisions. It is a nationwide multiple-choice test designed to test your English, math, reading and science skills. The writing portion...

Gems of Hope is a Cedar Rapids-based organization.

Gems of Hope Recruiting Students

Jasmine Hite, Writer February 10, 2022

Kennedy students in grades 9-11 have the opportunity to join the Gems of Hope Youth Advisory Board (YAB).  The board helps fundraise scholarships for students affected by cancer in the area. Gems...

The SAT is no longer using pencil and paper.

The SAT is Moving Online

Sonja Woerner, Writer February 9, 2022

Class of 2025, put away your pencils and pull out your Chromebooks. On Jan. 25, 2022, the College Board released a statement that the class of 2025 will be the first class in the U.S. to take the online...

Spring is on its way, and with it comes tennis.

Boys Tennis Season Begins After Spring Break

Jasmine Hite, Writer February 8, 2022

Kennedy’s Boys Tennis season will begin on March 21 after spring break. A mandatory meeting will take place after school on Feb. 9 in room 66 for those wishing to participate. Students who aren’t...

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