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Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.
Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.
Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18
Vending machine sign reads VENDING MACHINES ARE NOT ACTIVE UNTIL 3:00 PM DAILY, a change we are unsure about the duration of.
Vending Machine Shutdown Divides The Torch Staff
CRCSD is removing shortened Fridays for students.
The Transition From a Half-Day of Freedom to Full-Day Commitment
Flyer posted in Kennedy hallway containing information for the blood drive.
Student Government to Host a Blood Drive April 25
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.
Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
Senior Jennifer Phillips tosses the ball as she starts the match.
Girls Tennis Swings Into a New Season
The Kennedy Varsity Girls Soccer Team high fives opposing school after the match.
Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Ties First Match against Prairie
Ariana Grandes Eternal Sunshine album cover.
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Review
With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.
Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa
Kennedys student section turn up in a Green Out to support players, cheering over a made shot.
“It’s Just a Part of the Game”: Addressing Kennedy Student Section Behavior
Linn-Mar High Schools 10th Street Edition
Show Choir Reviews: 10th Street Edition and New Creation
House File 2612 makes many changes to current services within Iowa school districts
Iowa’s New AEA Bill Reforms School District Funding
A visual representation of ones stream of consciousness, ideas scattered and seemingly unrelated.
Maggie’s Musings—It’s Something
Senior Lilly Marchbanks poses for picture after winning Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant.
Senior Lilly Marchbanks Wins Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez places first at the Iowa State Brain Bee.
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez Places First at State Brain Bee
Sophomore Divya Ramadugu places first in International Exemptuous Speaking at districts.
Sophomore Divya Ramadugu Wins District Speech, Set to Represent at Nationals
The Army Reserve promises basic and job training back to back after finishing senior year.
Planning for the Future: Kennedy Senior Bibesh Magar Enlists into the Army Reserve
Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.
Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts
Ella Brown pins opponent down.
Ella Brown Returns to State
In a neutral position, sophomore Meredith Kaump stands her ground.
Meredith Kaump Stands her Ground Throughout the Season
Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.
Micah Schlaak: A Killer on the Court
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School
Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.
Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic
Ariana Grandes Eternal Sunshine album cover.
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Review
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.
Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18
With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.
Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa
Cedar Rapids District Art Show Showcases Kennedy Talent
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.
Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
The Kennedy Varsity Girls Soccer Team high fives opposing school after the match.
Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Ties First Match against Prairie
McKowen cuts around the edge to the basket.
Photos: Kennedy Basketball Takes on Ankeny in Second Round of the State Championships
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Sophomore Alex Miller Playing Defense

Photos: Boys Soccer Substate Final vs Iowa City High

Isaac White, Photographer • May 31, 2023

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Sophomore Ella Brown Pitching the ball

Photos: 5/25 Softball vs Dubuque Wahlert

Isaac White, Photographer • May 30, 2023

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TikTok: The Time Sink

TikTok: The Time Sink

Louise Morand, Artist • May 29, 2023

Boys Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game

Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor • May 26, 2023

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Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage

Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor • May 25, 2023

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Senior Janell Minor Driving the ball to the goal

Photos: 5/15 Girls Soccer vs. Washington

Isaac White, Photographer • May 24, 2023

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Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.

Music of the Cougars

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer • May 23, 2023

Music programs have always been part of high school culture. As Kennedy celebrates its 55th anniversary, so does its music department. Directors of the Kennedy Music Department discussed how it’s evolved...

Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.

Torch Out Loud: Seniors Avery Kucera and Body Gilkison on Best Buddies, Graduation and More

Haile Miller and Divya Ramadugu • May 22, 2023

Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?

Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?

Emma Beachner, Writer • May 19, 2023

Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.

Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer • May 18, 2023

Charlotte Ottemoeller has bounced around the Kennedy Music Department over her four years of high school. After winning three Outstanding Drum Major awards, she was accepted into the 2022 Iowa All-State...

Junior Addison Swartzendruber runs the 400 Meter Dash at Kingston Stadium.

2023 State Track and Field Begins With 31 Kennedy Athletes

Sonja Woerner, Copy Editor • May 17, 2023

Team huddles up before the first pitch

Photos: May 9 Varsity Baseball Scrimmage vs Mount Vernon

Isaac White, Photographer • May 16, 2023

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