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

Junior Adalyn Hermanson and junior Jenna Younge block Waterloos point.

Photos: 8/29 Varisty Volleyball at Waterloo West

Ella Smith, Photographer September 7, 2023

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Kennedy Dance Team performs together during the pep rally.

Photos: Juniors Rock the Boat at the First Pep Assembly of the Year

Kiera Zwack, Photo Editor September 6, 2023

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The 50 Yard Freestyle begins as a Kennedy swimmer dives in.

Photos: 8/29 Girls Swimming and Diving at Jefferson

Isaac White, Photographer September 4, 2023

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Open AI’s DALL-E 2 creates specific stylistic images from text prompts written by users.

Robo-Writers: How AI Disrupts the Education and News Industries

Sam Bloomquist, Writer September 2, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots revolutionized writing, but just how close are robots to taking over the content creation industry?  Closer than you think. Go back and read the title. Open AI’s chat...

Freshman Mirabelle Sackerfield plays trumpet for Kennedy Band.

Traditions On and Off the Field

Jersey Bilyeu, Copy Editor September 1, 2023

From stepping on the field at the first game, to the last drumline cadence leaving it, Kennedy band members have traditions that keep the program fun. Musicians said this makes the band a collaborative...

Junior Quarterback Vincenzo Gianforte drops back to throw.

Photos: Football Taken Down by Dowling Catholic High School

Isaac White, Photographer August 31, 2023

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John F. Kennedy tours the high school names after him.

Issues Week: A Tradition Lost to Time

Sonja Woerner, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2023

The year is 1967. Kennedy, home of the Cougars, has just opened its doors and all students have been given a week off. While school was canceled, a majority of the student body came in anyway, signing...

Junior-Senior duo Jenna Younge and Sydney Cira-Debban jump up to block a spike.

Photos: 8/22 Volleyball vs Iowa City High

Isaac White, Photographer August 25, 2023

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New activities director Shawn Thomsen is taking over for Kennedys Aaron Stecker.

Former Kennedy Coach Shawn Thomsen Steps in as New Activities Director

Joshua Barker, Writer August 22, 2023

Kennedy High School will soon have a new activities director. Former boys swimming coach Shawn Thomsen will be replacing previous director Aaron Stecker next school year as he moves on to Iowa Bound. Thomsen...

Junior Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves one of her aces.

Kennedy Volleyball Player Maren Diederich Nominated for Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week

Maggie Goldberg, Writer August 20, 2023

Junior Maren Diederich has been named the Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week for Aug. 20-26. During the first week of fall sports, candidates across Iowa were recognized for their athletic...

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