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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

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...

Drive for Awareness

Joey Riley May 4, 2015

On Tuesday, April 28, Kennedy hosted the Bone Marrow Drive in the upper IMC to raise money for those who need a bone marrow transplant. A total of 86 students signed up for it, ten of which were Xavier...

Texting While Driving

Luke Martin, Writer April 30, 2015

Many people are guilty of texting while driving. This is a very dangerous habit to partake in as it could result in injuries or even fatalities. Drivers who are texting while driving are 70% more likely...

New Cedar Rapids water park set to be built

New Cedar Rapids water park set to be built

Abby Donovan, Web Editor April 29, 2015

Cedar Rapids is gaining a whole new attraction, although it may take a couple of years. Nick Ford, with Cedar Rapids Perfect Game Company is working on bringing in investors for his idea, Cedar Bayou....

Continuing to be a buddy

Continuing to be a buddy

Elianna Novitch April 28, 2015

She started her work with special education students back in the third grade and plans to continue to make connections with them as she moves onto the next chapter of her life; Senior Alicia Hayes-Kerr,...

A Night on the Town, A Night to Remember

A Night on the Town, A Night to Remember

Lydia Martin, Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2015

A Night on the Town is just what this year’s prom will be. From the Grand March city scene, to the dance being held at The Czech and Slovak Village Ballroom, prom night will be a night to remember. Senior...

Prepare to be amazed

Prepare to be amazed

Jade Milota April 23, 2015

When it comes to prom, there are many fun things to look forward to such as getting ready, taking what seems like endless pictures, grand march, the dance, and finally post prom. Seniors and underclassmen...

Senior Raley Hyde found the perfect dress for prom at Hopes Bridal in Atkins where she snapped this photo.

The price of prom: Seniors try to cut the costs

Hannah Bruns, Writer April 22, 2015

The right dress, the perfect tux. Kennedy's senior prom is this Saturday, May 2, at the Cedar Rapids Czech and Slovak Museum from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Prior to the dance, a Grand March of seniors in their...

Kennedy is one of America’s Most Challenging High Schools

Elianna Novitch April 20, 2015

Kennedy has been ranked as the 610th high school out of 22,000 on the Washington Post's "Most Challenging High Schools" List. This ranking places Kennedy in the top three percent nationwide. Some other...

Walking for awareness

Walking for awareness

Joey Riley April 18, 2015

On Thursday, April 17 a walk to raise money for the bone marrow drive was held during SMART lunch. The bone marrow drive raises money for those who need bone marrow transplants. “Often people who...

Prize Tickets for Tutorial Attendance

Prize Tickets for Tutorial Attendance

Joey Riley April 14, 2015

Is SMART lunch a waste of time or is it a productive use of time? As you may have already noticed, teachers have started giving students prize tickets for attending tutorials. The top prize that students...

Participating in autism awareness day

Hadley Rittgers, Writer & Photographer April 10, 2015

The month of April is Autism Awareness Month and all across the world people are participating in Autism Awareness Day or “Light It Up Blue” day. Famous landmarks like the Empire State building and...

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