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In preparation for the premiere, the Puffs production crew work on the props. The play was moved into the auditorium because of the size of the set.
Puffs Comes to Kennedy
The Struggle Of The Arts
The Struggle Of The Arts
The smallpox vaccine has proved effective against Monkeypox.
Monkeypox: Minor Disruption or New Epidemic?
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Many Kennedy students will continue school during the summer.
Summer School is Saving Students’ GPA
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Kennedy defense sets up against Bettendorf offense.
Varsity Football Claims an Away Victory Over the Bettendorf Bulldogs
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Miles Wilson runs at track meet.
Miles Wilson: Running His Way into the Record Book
Students worry about their class rank throughout their years of high school.
Students Are Not Their Class Rank
Graduates from the Senior Class of 2022 share their high school advice.
Senior Advice
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
Students should not have to be scared when they walk into school.
Enough is Enough.
Author James Belding works silently in the Torch classroom.
Being the Quiet Kid
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Hemann helps a student during class.
Project Lead the Way: Introducing Students to STEM
Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward
Agriculture Club created a garden near the Kennedy track.
Join Our Clubs!
Kline discussing the meaning of the spirit stick at a pep assembly.
Jason Kline: The King of Kennedy
Student artist Megan Cousins pulls from other media to represent feelings about the internets immediate and captivating nature
Expression Through Art
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Dan Carolin (in the middle) and his squad pose in their Hawaiian shirts.
Dan Carolin: Human Connection Through Language
Brian Stubblefield shows off one of the hand-made electric cars in Barry Wilson’s classroom.
Speeding Through Senior Year
Student Art Showcase
Student Art Showcase
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
Im Not Exactly Sad
I’m Not Exactly Sad
The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West

Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West

Merideth Langton, Photographer • September 28, 2022

Sophomores set up against Jefferson

Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0

Kiera Zwack, Photographer • September 27, 2022

Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park

Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park

Jersey Bilyeu, Photographer • September 26, 2022

Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior

Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior

Merideth Langton and Isaac White • September 26, 2022

Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1

Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1

Merideth Langton, Photographer • September 22, 2022

In preparation for the premiere, the Puffs production crew work on the props. The play was moved into the auditorium because of the size of the set.

Puffs Comes to Kennedy

Jordan Horne • September 21, 2022

Kennedy’s upcoming play will be a one to see, especially if you’re a Harry Potter fan. Coming to Kennedy on Oct. 6 is a play based on the Harry Potter franchise — Puffs, as in Hufflepuff, one of...

Photos: Freshman Football vs. Anamosa

Photos: Freshman Football vs. Anamosa

Parker Gray, Photographer • September 19, 2022

The Struggle Of The Arts

The Struggle Of The Arts

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer • September 19, 2022

The Kennedy Art Department had their devices removed due to the cyber attack and on top of that devastating loss, they continue to struggle yearly to fund the materials students need in their program. “The...

Photos: Cougars Win Homecoming Game Over Jefferson 55-6

Photos: Cougars Win Homecoming Game Over Jefferson 55-6

Merideth Langton and Isaac White • September 18, 2022

The smallpox vaccine has proved effective against Monkeypox.

Monkeypox: Minor Disruption or New Epidemic?

Joshua Barker, Writer • September 16, 2022

As of Sept. 15, 2022 there are 59,606 reported Monkeypox cases in the world. Of these, 22,774 are in the United States. With these cases following the infamous COVID-19 pandemic many wonder how serious...

Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1

Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1

Ella Smith and Kiera Zwack • September 15, 2022

Cheer and Dance Team walk in the parade.

Kennedy Homecoming Parade Celebrates Cougar Activities

Merideth Langton and Isaac White • September 15, 2022

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