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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Some students decorated their cars for the drive-thru. Santa and Mrs. Claus approach students in their Jeep adorned with Christmas lights.

Student Government Giving Back With Christmas for Veterans

Mela Baccam, Writer December 19, 2024

The Christmas season looks different for everybody. For the Kennedy student government, it includes giving back to our veterans. This past week, student government participants have been shopping and wrapping...

Senior Ella Moser shoots her first free-throw.

Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Takes the Win Over Waverly-Shell Rock

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Photographer December 18, 2024

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Senior Remi Wilcox was disqualified from Iowa All-State by a nonexistent rule regarding harp size.

Kennedy Harpist Disqualified From All-State by Nonexistent Rule Raises Questions

Maggie Goldberg, Samuella Kasha, and Lucy McCord December 17, 2024

In 2023, Kennedy High School senior Remi Wilcox made All-State as an alternate harpist, however, on Oct. 24, 2024, Wilcox was disqualified from the All-State Orchestra because she didn’t use a concert...

Kennedy teachers are concerned over lack of information and consultation.

Former GIPS Employee Speaks Out About Superintendent Grover’s Leadership

Mimii Pezo, Writer December 14, 2024

Tawana Grover became the superintendent of CRSCD in July 2023 after the death of superintendent Noreen Bush in October 2022. Grover previously served as superintendent of Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS)...

Kennedy Musicians and dancer will perform "The Nutcracker" on Dec. 14.

Kennedy High School Presents “The Nutcracker”

Amalie Jørck, Writer December 11, 2024

Kennedy musicians and performers are coming together on Dec. 14 to present the first annual production of “The Nutcracker.” The classic Christmas ballet by Tchaikovsky will be brought to life by Kennedy’s...

The future of CRCSD's educators remains uncertain.

CRCSD Teachers Raise Concerns Over Lack of Information From District

Brook Gilchrist, Writer December 11, 2024

CRCSD teachers interviewed for this article have chosen to remain anonymous. They will be referred to as “anonymous teacher one” and “anonymous teacher two”.  In the 2025-2026 school year,...

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...

Students in the CRCSD face uncertainty in the wake of incoming Learning Pathways.

CRCSD’s Freshman Academies and Learning Pathways: A Communication Breakdown

Sonja Woerner, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2024

On Monday, Dec. 2, CRCSD representatives hosted the first of three informational meetings regarding the freshman academies and academic pathways coming to the district. As the night progressed, parents...

Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.

Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions

Lucy McCord, Writer November 15, 2024

A trend of increasing incidents of violence across Iowa school districts has concerning implications after the over 1,714 injuries and 1,967 assaults of the 2020-2021 school year alone. Around 8 in 1,000...

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...

Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.

The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions

Annabelle Ovel, Writer November 12, 2024

College is a place where children grow into adulthood and are meant to flourish under newfound freedom. It's a place for kids to be young and dumb, and to learn from those mistakes. Contrary to the initial...

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