The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Kennedy Boys Basketball during their 2022-23 season, a week before state playoffs.

Making Memories On and Off the Court

Haile Miller, Writer July 22, 2024

Team dinners and board game nights are just some ways the Kennedy Girls and Boys basketball teams celebrate after a game. Both the female and male teams are connected through the sport and united with...

Smiling at the camera, senior homecoming court nominee Jace Scott sits on top of a Corvette.

Homecoming Throughout the Halls

Rowan Hesford, Writer July 15, 2024

Homecoming.  What first comes to mind is the Friday night game or the dance the following day, a chance for students to have a break from school and spend time with friends. Not many take the chance...

Local track meets are held at Kingston Stadium.

Keeping Track of the Traditions

Delaney Mann, Writer July 8, 2024

Sportsmanship and team structure can be one of the most important aspects of an athlete's performance. Kennedy Track and Cross Country Teams utilize traditions to help them bond as a group and create a...

Championship finalist Maria Trotta swimming the 50 Yard Freestyle at Kennedy.

“Hey Cougs, What Day Is It?”

Sonja Woerner, Editor-in-Chief July 1, 2024

Anyone who’s watched a Kennedy Girls Swimming and Diving meet is familiar with the team’s call-and-response cheer, initiated by varsity captain Ellie Hance. At the beginning of every dual meet and...

Happiness members dance their closing number.

The Happiest Tradition

Kaitlyn Dolphin, Managing Editor June 17, 2024

Known for their iconic yellow jackets and upbeat performances, Happiness Inc. is packed with rituals and memories that last for years after performers take their final bow.  Happiness Inc. is Kennedy's...

Senior cross country representatives Ben Knipfer, Alex Volden, and Kyler Zimmerman (left to right) walk the parade.

Celebrating Kennedy’s Seniors

Jersey Bilyeu, Copy Editor June 10, 2024

In their last year of secondary education, students get involved in several of the senior traditions at Kennedy. From senior sunrise to prom, each senior class has events throughout the year to celebrate...

New legislation passed to allow districts to decide if staff can open carry a weapon. Teachers are conflicted.

Are We Safe Yet?

Madelyn Gilchrist, Designer June 3, 2024

Kicking the ball up to his teammates, junior Trevor LeMense.

Photos: May 7 Varsity Boys Soccer

Seamus Duggan, Photographer May 17, 2024

Insecurities affect us all.

Maggie’s Musings—Emma Wagner’s “Don’t Let Them See”

Maggie Goldberg and Emma Wagner May 15, 2024

Poetry utilizes few words and instills them with emotion. When a writer does it well, those emotions seep from the page and onto us, the readers. In this piece by sophomore Emma Wagner, my emotions are...

Senior Jocelin Legunas going in to hug her coach,  Annie Walsh.

Photos: Girls Soccer Senior Night on May 10

Piper White, Photographer May 13, 2024

For the full album, check out our Flickr!

Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Torch Celebrates the Kennedy Teaching Staff for Teacher Appreciation Week

Staff Editorial May 10, 2024

The halls of Kennedy are not only filled with exceptional students, but also exceptional teachers. Teachers fill the school with knowledge, support and care. In honor of teacher appreciation week, Torch...

On hole seven, sophomore Brooklyn Gilchrist hits with her driver.

Photos: JV Girls Golf Attends Meet on May 7

River Borgerding and Maddy Gilchrist May 9, 2024

For the full album, check out our Flickr!

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