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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

On hole four, freshman Kale Haugen watches his ball after teeing off.

Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Ellis Golf Course on September 13

Ella Smith, Photographer September 22, 2023

For more pictures, visit our Flickr.

Kennedy experienced numerous technical difficulties and photographer shortages during this years picture day.

The Picture Day Disaster

Rowan Hesford, Writer September 22, 2023

Picture day is a tradition all students are familiar with. A day when students go to the gym, a quick photo is snapped and your ID is printed shortly after. This is how it has been for years, until the...

Sophomore #40 Joscelyn Stricker tosses up the ball to serve.

Photos: Kennedy’s Sophomore Volleyball Squad Takes a Defeat Against Western Dubuque

Piper White, Photographer September 22, 2023

For all photos, check out our Flickr!

Psi Alpha is the Psychology National Honor Society, a speciality honor society similar to Mu Alpha Theta and Science National Honor Society.

Kennedy Launches a New Honor Society for Psychology

Samuella Kasha, Writer September 21, 2023

Psi Alpha is a new psychology-based honor society that promotes education and involvement in psychology-related activities among students.  “Students are now looking for opportunities to stand out,”...

Kennedy Football Team rushes the field before Friday nights game against Washington.

Photos: Cougars Varsity Football Destroy the Washington Warriors 45-7

Isaac White and Kiera Zwack September 21, 2023

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Senior Team Captains #70 Logan Johnson, #35 Calvin White, #5 BJ Henry, #4 Cyrus Courtney headed to center field for the pre-game coin toss.

Photos: Kennedy Football Defeats Linn-Mar on 9/8

Isaac White, Photographer September 20, 2023

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Nick Brooks verbally commits to the University of Iowa in the Kennedy cafeteria.

Cedar Rapids Legend Nick Brooks Returns to Kennedy

Emma Rood, Writer September 19, 2023

Standing at 6’8'' and weighing 340 lbs, Junior Nick Brooks stands out in a crowd. Brooks has been gaining national attention since he started on Kennedy's offensive line. He's received over 25 scholarship...

Freshman #48 Lextyn Pankey Overhand serves the ball.

Photos: Freshman Volleyball Competes in Tournament at Washington High School on 9/9

Piper White, Photographer September 19, 2023

To see the rest of the photos, visit our Flickr.

Kennedy student applies for job shadow.

Kennedy’s Job Shadow Program Brings Students Closer to Real-World Experience

Delaney Mann, Writer September 18, 2023

Kennedy has a long-standing relationship with Kirkwood Community College’s Workplace Learning Connection. For years this allowed students to have the opportunity to see what jobs they are more suited...

Following through with his club, Paulsons swing launches the ball along with some grass.

Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Twin Pines on 9/7

Maggie Goldberg, Photographer September 18, 2023

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The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) is one of the competitions members of the club will participate in.

Kennedy Introduces Math Club at Club Fair to Compete in National Competitions

Aanya Tripathi, Writer September 14, 2023

This year, Kennedy High School will begin a new math club. It will give students an opportunity to explore different problems involving math, that are not necessarily taught in a regular class. Any...

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