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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Head to head with opponent, Sophomore Jarod Anderson takes down Challenger.

Photos: Kennedy Boy’s Wrestling suffers defeat at Liberty High School

Emmie Diehl, Photographer January 3, 2025

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Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.

Photos: Kennedy Hosts the Girls Wrestling Invitational on December 16

Emmie Diehl, Photographer January 1, 2025

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Christmas tradition different across the world, leading to jarring experiences for foreign exchange students.

A Different Kind of Holiday: A Danish Foreign Exchange Students Take

Amalie Jørck, Writer December 31, 2024

There are many different ways to celebrate the holidays. Every country has unique traditions, from big to small, like an Elf on a shelf or the day Christmas is celebrated.  It is not only the traditions...

Sugar Rum Cherry dancers pose at the end of their dance.

Photos: Kennedy High School Debuts The Nutcracker

River Borgerding, Photographer December 30, 2024

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The Iowa High School Music Association come under fire for All-State disqualification.

Guest Editorial: Music Department Chair Storm Ziegler on Harpists All-State Disqualification

Storm Ziegler, Guest Writer December 23, 2024

As an Iowa high school choir director for nearly three decades, I’ve trusted the Iowa High School Music Association (IHSMA) to uphold fairness and integrity in its adjudication processes. This fall I...

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

Mimi 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...

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