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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Kennedy's 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

Maddy 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...

House File 2612 makes many changes to  current services within Iowa school districts

Iowa’s New AEA Bill Reforms School District Funding

Annabelle Ovel, Writer March 7, 2024

The new AEA bill, House File 2612, has proven to be very controversial; with nine Republicans switching support to the Democratic opposition and Iowa House lawmakers voting 51-43. Moreover, this bill has...

Senior Joe Bean drives to the hoop through Iowa City West defenders.

Cougar Boys Basketball Aims for a Ticket to the Well

Maggie Goldberg and Miya Parker February 27, 2024

The Kennedy Boys Basketball Team (22-0) needs to beat North Scott (16-6) on Feb. 27 to continue their undefeated season and win their ticket to state. Their unscathed record has earned them the title of...

Kennedy Wind Symphony travelled to Chicago this past January to perform at the Field Museum and receive a clinic from Northwestern's Mallory Thompson.

Wind Symphony Set to Perform at the Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference in May

Aanya Tripathi, Writer February 22, 2024

Kennedy’s Wind Symphony was selected as a clinic performance band at the 97th Annual Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference (IBA). They will perform at this conference on May 9, 2024. “It has been...

Onlookers gather in the Kennedy auditorium.

Kennedy Spring Musical Choice “Hairspray” Sparks Controversy

Maddy Gilchrist, Writer February 16, 2024

In late January, the musical Sweeney Todd was chosen over Hairspray by the Kennedy Theater Department for the spring production. The original announcement of Hairspray created a stir among the students...

The Cedar Rapids School District suffers a school bus shortage.

The Impact of Bus Driver Shortages on Cedar Rapids Community School District

Aanya Tripathi, Writer February 6, 2024

The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) has continued to suffer from bus driver shortages since the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the district implemented new ways to maximize transportation...

Taft and Harding Middle Schools domes evacuated for beginning of 2023-24 school year.

Taft Domes Experience Structural Issues, Leading to a New Building Layout

Brooklyn Gilchrist, Writer January 3, 2024

On Oct. 11, Taft Middle School's east dome was shut down due to structural issues found with supporting beams, later other complications arose in the west dome closing over 30% of Taft’s floorspace....

UnityPoint Apprenticeship Sign-On Day Welcomes 24

UnityPoint Apprenticeship Sign-On Day Welcomes 24

Delaney Mann, Writer December 15, 2023

UnityPoint Health’s sign-on day was held at 8 a.m. on Dec. 7 at the Kirkwood Linn Regional Center. This day welcomed two dozen high school students into their apprenticeship program. Students who...

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