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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Throughout Meredith Kaump's wrestling season she has had support from her friends and family.

Meredith Kaump Places Sixth at Girls State Wrestling

Brook Gilchrist, Writer March 11, 2025

Meredith Kaump competed in the Girls State Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 6 and 7, placing sixth and executing the fastest pin at 14 seconds. Wrestling in the 140 weight class, this was Kaump’s first state...

Junior, Kennedy girl's wrestler, Olivia Hallam who has recently earned a state title.

Olivia Hallam Ranks Fourth at Girls State Wrestling

Annabelle Ovel, Writer February 24, 2025

Olivia Hallam is a junior at Kennedy High School and recently competed in the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) State Championship on Feb. 6. She placed fourth overall in the 2A division of...

Senior Eliana Hansen has completed in pageants since 2021.

Elíana Hansen: Finding Confidence in Pageantry

Taryn Oberthien, Writer February 14, 2025

In November of 2024, Kennedy senior Elíana Hansen wrapped up her fourth competitive pageant season. Over her on the pageant scene, Hansen has competed in five competitions, including National American...

Freshman Bentley Dill runs down the court while protecting the ball.

Freshman Bentley Dill Joins Kennedy Girls Basketball

Lucy McCord, Writer December 5, 2024

Kennedy High School has seen numerous outstanding athletes come through its doors—whether they are breaking records and setting new ones, they always leave the crowd fired up. In 2024, freshman Bentley...

Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.

Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician

Mela Baccam, Writer November 14, 2024

Marching band and football are two popular activities at Kennedy High School. Junior Henry Wilkes manages to do both during his football season. During FNL season, Wilkes participates in both band and...

Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater

Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater

Amalie Jørck, Writer October 29, 2024

Kennedy High School has gained a new face with social studies teacher Cael Joens. It is his first year teaching at Kennedy but he is not just here to teach in the classroom. He directed Kennedy’s fall...

Senior Safal Bhattarai participates in the 'Best Outfit' challenge at a pep rally.

We Did It, Safal.

Jersey Bilyeu, Copy Editor July 25, 2024

The man behind the events, fundraising, Kennedy Prom 2024 and much more is Senior Class President Safal Bhattarai. He does it all.  “I've had to really work,” Bhattarai said. “There's a lot of...

Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.

Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts

Brooklyn Gilchrist, Writer April 4, 2024

Throughout her years at Kennedy, senior Jersey Bilyeu has become one of the most involved people at Kennedy. She started in band and dance until freshman year when she quit dance. "I danced for 11...

Ella Brown pins opponent down.

Ella Brown Returns to State

Bella Frese, Writer April 3, 2024

Junior Ella Brown took fifth place at the IGHSAU (Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union) State Championships on February 2, 2024, at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. This was Brown’s second state...

In a neutral position, sophomore Meredith Kaump stands her ground.

Meredith Kaump Stands her Ground Throughout the Season

Emma Rood, Writer February 2, 2024

Sophomore Meredith Kaump never thought to try wrestling until last year when women’s wrestling was deemed a sport for the first time in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. This year, she finds...

Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.

Micah Schlaak: A Killer on the Court

Miya Parker, Writer February 1, 2024

Wearing #15 is senior Micah Schlaak. Schlaak stands at 6’6” with 12.3 point average and making 67% of his shots. Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Jon McKowen says he's been watching Schlaak since his...

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