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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Many Kennedy students continue to use Edgenuity for online courses.

The Horrors of Online PE

Rowan Hesford, Writer February 13, 2023

Online PE—something a majority of students are familiar with. Whether it was during the pandemic or as a part of their regular schedules, it’s inescapable. Students have used it as a way to opt out...

An Ode to Snow Storms and Joe Winters

An Ode to Snow Storms and Joe Winters

Emma Beachner, Writer February 8, 2023

If it could snow tomorrow, it would make my day. Though teachers would still post homework, I wouldn’t have to see their faces.  If I could stay home I would have a blast. I would get stuff done...

My car, prior to its theft after I first received it as a gift.

Get A Hobby

Alyx Goldensoph, Writer February 7, 2023

I own a 2014 Black Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The inside has vines draping the ceiling, a sloth wheel cover and numerous political stickers on the back bumper. Notes from my significant other are scattered...

Habitudes: Whats The Point?

Habitudes: What’s The Point?

Emma Beachner, Writer January 31, 2023

Homeroom at Kennedy has switched from being time to do homework to having structured lessons. Starting at the end of the 21-22 school year social emotional learning, taught during homeroom, has become...

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.

The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa

Sonja Woerner, Copy Editor January 25, 2023

Kim Reynolds is a name known throughout the Iowa educational system. Serving as Iowa Governor for over five years, she has attempted to and succeeded in undermining Iowa public schools with misleading...

The Future With Kim

The Future With Kim

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer January 12, 2023

On Nov. 8 2022, Iowa held its gubernatorial election where Kim Reynolds was re-elected as the State Governor. In 2018, Reynolds was elected to be the 43rd governor of Iowa. Since then she has ignored...

Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.

Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast

Emma Beachner, Writer December 8, 2022

Kennedy reopened their theater doors with the production of Beauty and the Beast Jr., directed by Kennedy teachers Steven Tolly and Nick Hayes with Student Director junior Calliope Matta. Kennedy’s production...

Kennedys Happiness Inc. attends a Trunk-or-Treat.

Trick-or-Treat or Trunk-or-Treat?

Jordan Horne, Writer November 16, 2022

Trick-or-treat or trunk-or-treat. As times are changing, people are beginning to see possible danger in trick-or-treating and look toward a  safer alternative—trunk-or-treating. This past Halloween...

Noreen worked to meet the needs of everyone around her as superintendent. She met others with love and compassion.

It’s “Just Noreen”

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer November 16, 2022

On Sept. 22, KCRG announced the news of CRCSD Superintendent Noreen Bush’s resignation. She had been fighting a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer and would be stepping down after the 2022-2023 school...

Candy Corn Craze

Candy Corn Craze

Claire Frank, Writer October 24, 2022

Candy Corn is the sweet treat that splits us every year. Let's dive in a little deeper on how it was made along with what Kennedy students think of it.  George Renninger, a candy maker at Wunderlee...

Noreen Bush poses for a photo after discussing her chemo treatments.

Noreen Bush: A Life To Be Remembered

Torch Editorial Board, Writers October 23, 2022

Noreen Bush. Superintendent, mentor, friend. A woman who went by many titles and affected the lives of thousands, lost her two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. Words cannot...

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