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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

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...

Junior Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves one of her aces.

Kennedy Volleyball Player Maren Diederich Nominated for Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week

Maggie Goldberg, Writer August 20, 2023

Junior Maren Diederich has been named the Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week for Aug. 20-26. During the first week of fall sports, candidates across Iowa were recognized for their athletic...

Athletic director Aaron Stecker introduces athletes at one of Kennedy's signature state send-offs.

Aaron Stecker: Always a Cougar

Kaitlyn Dolphin, Writer June 13, 2023

For 24 years, Kennedy High School has been impacted by the presence of one influential educator; Aaron Stecker. Serving as Kennedy's Athletic Director for 16 years, Stecker has been present at everything...

Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Band's 2022-2023 show, "Black Widow."

Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer May 18, 2023

Charlotte Ottemoeller has bounced around the Kennedy Music Department over her four years of high school. After winning three Outstanding Drum Major awards, she was accepted into the 2022 Iowa All-State...

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