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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

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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Sudhir scores a spot in international science fair

Maddy Crist, Editorial Editor April 7, 2015

The Regional Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair was held on March 21 at Lindale Mall. Junior, Sweta Sudhir made her first appearance at the fair and came out with a victory. The process is long...

Kennedy announces new extended schedule

Kennedy announces new extended schedule

Gabby Olejniczak, Writer March 20, 2015

Students and staff at Kennedy have recently been made aware of an extension to the school day after spring break. Beginning March 30, schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District will be adding...

Problems with potholes

Problems with potholes

Ron Lund March 19, 2015

During the end of winter and beginning of spring, drivers began to see and feel a change in the way they drive. Road conditions worsen as the cracks and potholes caused by winter conditions are exposed,...

Dr. Brad Buck at a National Honor Society meeting with students at Jefferson High School on Oct. 16, 2014.

Brad Buck named new superintendent

Abby Donovan, Web Editor March 18, 2015

Tonight the Cedar Rapids Community School District welcomed Dr. Brad Buck as the new Superintendent. He was approved by the Board of Education on March 18 during a special meeting at the district’s administrative...

Honoring academics

Honoring academics

Entertainment, honor, and awards made up Kennedy's annual academic assembly that took place today. The assembly is a chance for students and staff to celebrate the achievements of the many academic teams...

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