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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

NHS leaders shared the idea for the senior project to the senior class today. It was met with a positive response and interest from students.

Looking forward: the 2016 senior class project

Elianna Novitch June 2, 2015

Changes are coming for both the community and the senior class project. Starting with the 2016 senior class, National Honors Society will be in charge of leading the senior class project. “It’s...

Class of 2015 graduates

Luke Martin, Writer & Photographer May 29, 2015

Kennedy seniors officially graduated last night at the Double Tree Center in downtown Cedar Rapids. Families gathered in the stands to see their young adults walk across the stage in Kennedy's green...

Seniors choose Kirkwood

Seniors choose Kirkwood

Hannah Bruns, Writer May 29, 2015

The number of Kennedy graduates attending Kirkwood Community College nearly doubles each year. Some students are now switching from the typical “big university” experience and choosing community college...

Religious Freedom Act

Religious Freedom Act

Fatima Elsheikh, Writer May 26, 2015

Mike Pence, Indiana's Governor, has signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act into law. The law, better known as Senate Bill 101, will give businesses the right to act in protection of their religious...

Countries of culture

Countries of culture

Joey Riley, Writer May 26, 2015

A group of eight students and four adults will have the chance to experience culture together on a trip to Italy and Greece this summer. The trip is an educational tour that begins on June 15. The entire...

Students plant cancer memorial gardens.

One final service project

Lydia Martin, Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2015

At the end of senior year, Grant Barton, sr., and Josh Lyman, sr., were faced with one final service project and they decided to go big. The two seniors were faced with having to complete a service project...

Kennedy wins high octane fanatics

Kennedy wins high octane fanatics

Caitlyn Fisher, Writer May 20, 2015

Kennedy High School was awarded a $500 check as a result of winning “High Octane Fanatics”. “High Octane Fanatics” is a web-supported campaign that recognizes sports fan during the annual state...

Sticky note smiles brighten students day

Sticky note smiles brighten students’ day

Caitlyn Fisher, Writer May 15, 2015

An anonymous student or staff member posted sticky notes on lockers all over Kennedy on May 13. The pink and yellow Post-It notes each had messages written on them. Some messages were silly jokes...

Kennedy receives number one ranking for the third year in a row

Kennedy receives number one ranking for the third year in a row

Abby Donovan, Web Board May 13, 2015

John F. Kennedy High School was ranked number one in Iowa this year for the third year in a row, according to US News and World Report. Students at Kennedy High School are able to take Advanced Placement...

Sweta Sudhir, jr., among other recipients of the Borlaug-Ruan International Internship. Photo provided by The Next Norm.

International Intern

Elianna Novitch May 12, 2015

The once in a lifetime opportunity to intern abroad among elite researchers and farmers has been given to Junior Sweta Sudhir, who will be spending eight weeks this summer in Turkey for an internship through...

Video for Seniors

Video for Seniors

Joey Riley, Writer May 11, 2015

Kennedy seniors are making a video to be played at graduation to show their appreciation for their teachers, peers, and family members. “We’re trying to capture all the seniors thanking certain...

Let the cramming begin

Let the cramming begin

Brooke Timmerman May 6, 2015

Students are sharpening their number two pencils and practicing writing their essays to prepare for the upcoming advanced placement tests. AP tests, given by the College Board, are taking place May...

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