Weather Conditions Cause Concern for CRCSD Students
Anna Reinhart, News Editor
December 4, 2018
Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) high school and middle school students are in classes for a full regulatory day while CRCSD elementary schools and surrounding districts such as College Community, Linn Mar, and Marion had school canceled due to icy road conditions. Students in the entire...
A Community Comes Together
Anafer Millsap, Writer
December 1, 2018
Kennedy families got the tragic news Nov. 24 that teacher Rick Nees and his daughter, Nicole Nees, passed away in an accident in Ft. Collins, Colorado. The school held an open mic event Dec. 1, inviting all friends and families, to come celebrate Mr. Nees's life. The Kennedy auditorium filled with students,...
Remembering Mr. Nees
Jenna Anderson and Olivia Haefner
November 26, 2018
Kennedy students and staff lost one of their mathematics teachers, Rick Nees, on Thanksgiving morning. Nees and his oldest daughter Nicole were driving in Fort Collins, Colorado when they were hit by a truck. Both Nees and his daughter were killed. The driver of the truck survived. Principal Jason...
Sophomore Sweets
Grace Hanrahan, Writer
November 15, 2018
The class of 2021 has started fundraising with the leadership of student council members Braden Hoyer, Jordyn Cory, Kacey Davis, Ramha Elsheikh, Lizzie Bagby, and Giuseppe Gianforte. “We are raising money to sell t-shirts, and eventually when we’re seniors we’ll have money to pay for prom.”...
It’s Time for Tassels
Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2018
Seniors: the time has come to purchase caps, gowns, and the 2019 tassel for graduation. Students can order on Friday, Nov. 2 during lunch, or online at this website. On Nov. 2, Matt and Greta from Herff Jones will be in the foyer to assists students with their orders, and answer any questions they ma...
Camping for a Cause
Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer
October 26, 2018
A yearly tradition at Kennedy High School when October comes around is Homeless Night. Homelessness in Iowa, though lower than other states, is still a relevant issue that impacts many. This year, Homeless Night is on Oct. 26, and costs $15 for regular admission and $20 for admission and a tee-shirt....
Learn how to Register for the Upcoming Election
Olivia Haefner, Co Editor-in-chief
October 26, 2018
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Cougars, Getting in Gear For Canned Food Drive
Mathew WorthingtonBarnes, Editor
October 24, 2018
The Kennedy Student Government is bringing back the canned food drive for another year. The canned food drive will go from the 22 to the 26. To participate in the canned food drive, bring any non-perishable items to your fifth hour class. If your class is not participating bring the canned items to room...
Seniors Lend a Helping Hand with Peer Tutoring
Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2018
The class of 2019 National Honor Society officers recently chose a peer tutoring program for the senior class project. "The purpose of the peer tutoring is to allow for students to have an option during SMART Time that they can go to and get more individual help from students who have been through...
Fighting Together
Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer
October 5, 2018
Every year when October comes around, most students think of Halloween and fall treats, but many forget that October is also breast cancer awareness month. In America, one in eight women develop breast cancer, and one way that Cedar Rapids tries to help the cause is with the Especially for You race. ...
Three FAFSA Myths, and also a Few Tips
October 5, 2018
FAFSA. Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Yes it's free. Yes it's federal student aid. A lot of students don't fill out their FAFSA application because of common misconceptions among them and their parents. Here are the top three myths of FAFSA, debunked. 'I won't qualify for federal aid bec...
Staying Smart at SMART Time
Grace Hanrahan, Writer
October 1, 2018
The first week of SMART time began Monday, Sept. 17. “Two days of SMART time and 500 students attended tutorial,” Principal Jason Kline said. Tutorials are held in different teachers’ classrooms every day for students to finish work, get help, or study during the day. Open rooms are also...
