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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Senior Erin Renshaw plays first chair base in Kennedy's annual Symphonic Rock Concert.

Erin Renshaw: A Beast on the Bass

Sonja Woerner, Editor-in-Chief July 7, 2023

From honor orchestras to All-State, senior Erin Renshaw has been widely recognized as an outstanding instrumentalist. Renshaw began her musical career in middle school, just a few years before she would...

Noah Hargrafen, Hannah Retz, Morgan Mahoney and Jasmine Hite sit about the recording table.

Torch Talks – Closing Out the Show Choir Season

Joel Dillman and Samuel Miranda March 5, 2020

  This episode, we talk about the end of show choir season. The host of this episode is Jasmine Hite. She’s joined by Noah Hargrafen from Happiness and Hannah Retz and Morgan Mahoney from...

@CRSCHOOLS on Twitter post the photo above each time there is a delay or no-school day.

What Causes a Cancellation?

Joel Dillman, Producer February 19, 2020

In winter, Cedar Rapids schools have their schedules delayed, changed or cancelled all the time, and students usually end up wondering why. Sometimes, it seems like a day was cancelled without good...

Quick Quotes – Winter Break Plans

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young December 20, 2019

  In this episode of Quick Quotes, we ask students what they plan to do over winter break. The host of this episode is Joel Dillman. Throughout the episode, we hear responses from Ava Powers, Laney...

Torch Talks – The Folks From Frozen

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young December 6, 2019

This episode, we talk about the upcoming Kennedy musical Frozen Jr.The host of this episode is Joey Young. He’s joined by Samson Buck, who plays Hans, Sara Adams, who plays young Anna, Kira Manuel,...

Quick Quotes – Favorite Thanksgiving Foods

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young November 26, 2019

In this episode of Quick Quotes, we ask students what their favorite Thanksgiving foods are. The host of this episode is Ashton Nanke. Throughout the episode, we hear responses from Gavin Black,...

Torch Talks – Kayde Bowers, Striding to Success

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young November 25, 2019

This episode, we talk to Kayde Bowers about his unusual experience at Kennedy High School. The hosts of this episode are Joel Dillman and Samuel Miranda. They talk to Kayde Bowers about his story...

Torch Talks – The Novembisode

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young November 12, 2019

This episode, we talk about events happening during November, including the football playoffs, Halloween and Thanksgiving. The host of this episode is Samuel Miranda. He's joined by Noah Gritton,...

Cougar Corner – End-of-Season Energy

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young November 6, 2019

Welcome to Cougar Corner, a series hosted by Mr. Stecker about current Kennedy activities. This episode features athletes from cross country, football, and swimming. That includes Kayde Bowers,...

Torch Talks – The Actors Behind Arsenic

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young October 25, 2019

This episode, we talk about the upcoming play Arsenic and Old Lace. The host of this episode is Joey Young. He’s joined by four actors who have major roles in the play. There’s Joshua Young,...

Torch Talks – Dress Stress

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young October 25, 2019

 This episode, we talk about the challenges with finding a dress for Homecoming. The host of this episode is Natalia Semaan. She’s joined by students Addyson Urrutia, Caylei Pirtle, Parker...

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