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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Senior Christian Cahalan poses for a senior photo.

Home Grown Stan Lee

May 31, 2019

Getting into All-State would be considered an achievement for students involved in activities such as sports or music. However, was it made known that there was an Art All-State as well? Senior Christian...

Exchange student Kajsa Gerkens after her races at the Drake meet.

Track Star From Deutschland

Mathew WorthingtonBarnes, Writer May 28, 2019

Junior Kajsa Gerkens is a foreign exchange student who has done something amazing during her visiting school year-- she recently broke the school district record for the 400-meter hurdles. Her time...

Lily Hartney, sr., dancing for her senior photos.

Move to Express

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer May 13, 2019

Fifteen years is a long time to be committed to something. In 15 years, Lily Hartney has dedicated her mind, body, and soul to dance, and continues to push herself at dance practices and competitions. To...

Olivia Shirm, sr., visited MIT in March of 2018. During this visit, Shirm began dreaming of attending the school.

Living Out a Lifelong Dream

Anna Reinhart, News Editor March 25, 2019

Senior Olivia Schirm has had big dreams her whole life. Luckily, her extraordinary math and science skills have allowed her to live out one of her biggest aspirations. Beginning the fall of 2019, Schirm...

Senior Anthony Klein (Tony Fast) has been writing songs since elementary school, when he wrote his first song Roses.

Tony Fast

Anna Reinhart, News Editor January 11, 2019

Senior Anthony Klein (Tony Fast) has always loved music, from listening to it all the time when he was young to now, having released an album, Tony Fast has grown from a fan to a creator. “I never...

Bella Trotter and Bridgit Mendler hug after spending the day together. Photo by Kristi Trotter.

Bella Trotter’s Wish Comes True

Olivia Haefner, Co Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2018

A childhood wish can range from wanting to be an astronaut to getting a hippopotamus for Christmas, but for Kennedy freshman Bella Trotter, her wish was meeting Good Luck Charlie star, Bridgit Mendler. Bella...

Junior Jacob Green runs at the Eastern Iowa Classic cross country meet where he finished in 16:54.98

A New School Record: Jacob Green

Anna Reinhart November 6, 2018

5,000 meters. 16 minutes flat. A new school record. It’s no question Jacob Green, jr., has had a memorable 2018 season that will leave its mark.  “My individual goal is to break the school record...

Senior Goodbye: Roberta Prats

Roberta Prats, Writer June 1, 2018

Although my exchange year at Kennedy was not easy at the beginning. Though it was hard to learn the language, start to live in another country, and to go to another school that is not in my home country,...

Kennedy student Government officers 2018-2019 school year. top left Noah Gleode, Charles Haefner, Louie Ervin. Bottom right Kia Johnson, Rylee Ervin, Lauryn Vaske.

Charlie Haefner, Student Government President of 2018-2019

Max Luton, Writer June 1, 2018

The Student Government President is voted in by the whole of the student body. They must plan activities and budgets, show school spirit and volunteer throughout the school and community. On the last...

Senior Goodbye: Leeanne Mehring-Cruz

Senior Goodbye: Leeanne Mehring-Cruz

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor May 31, 2018

As I walk across the stage and turn to look at my classmates and the crowd, I am sure I will start reminiscing. I can’t say that I will miss Kennedy High School in general, but certainly parts of it...

Senior Goodbye: Tate Weaver

Senior Goodbye: Tate Weaver

Tate Weaver, Writer May 30, 2018

Senior year, a literal drag, but a worthwhile experience. Most kids say they’ll cut back on classes, do less activities, and have a lot more fun. However, I completely disagree. Senior year may not have...

Senior Goodbye: Jamison Prull

Senior Goodbye: Jamison Prull

Jamison Prull, Photo Editor May 28, 2018

You hear over and over how quick high school goes by. You blink and it’s over. I won’t lie. That is not how it was for me. The last four years of my life went incredibly slow, but they were so full. I...

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