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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Junior Liza Scherbring scoring a goal

Photos: Girls’ Soccer vs Western Dubuque on May 5

Ella Smith, Photographer May 15, 2023

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Senior Jayce Powell Returning a Ball

Photos: 5/5 Girls Tennis at Washington

Isaac White, Photographer May 11, 2023

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Freshmen Sam Bloomquist serving the ball

Photos: Boys Tennis 5/4 vs Cedar Falls and 5/5 vs Linn Mar

Isaac White, Photographer May 11, 2023

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Senior Maggy Jellison dances at the Senior Night football game.

Dance Team Auditions Scheduled for Next Week

Emma Rood, Writer May 10, 2023

The Kennedy Dance Team is holding tryouts for the 2023-2024 season. There will be an information meeting on Thursday, May 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Kennedy cafeteria for those interested in joining the team. The...

Molly Martin showcases her promposal to Kaitlyn Dolphin

The Declining “Promposal” Phenomenon

Madisen Maxa May 10, 2023

Long throughout high school traditions, prom has always been a significant part of any student's year. It’s a night of dancing, lights, formal wear, and romance. For such an important night, every student...

Freshman Adam Gray runs five kilometers for cross country, a race in which he holds the freshman record.

A Kennedy First: Class of 2026 Adam Gray Breaks Two Freshman Records His First Year

Maggie Goldberg, Writer May 9, 2023

To have a record in cross country or track at Kennedy is an impressive feat, especially as a freshman. Adam Gray, class of 2026, has held not only one freshman track record, but two, and nothing is stopping...

 Stephanie Stores posing for a picture after being choose 4th overall to the Washington Mystics

Three Iowa Women’s Basketball Players Drafted to the WNBA

Samuella Kasha, Writer May 8, 2023

Three Iowa Women’s basketball players were drafted to the WNBA on April 10. Monika Czinano, Ashley Joens and Stephanie Soares brought in the most Iowa WNBA draftees since 2002.  The WNBA consists...

Entire team posing post-win.

Photos: May 2 Boys Soccer vs Dubuque Hempstead

Isaac White, Photographer May 5, 2023

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Kennedy Track and Field took three first-place titles in relays alone.

Kennedy Track and Field Makes History at the Drake Relays

Kaitlyn Dolphin, Writer May 4, 2023

The Kennedy Boys' and Girls' Track and Field teams traveled to Des Moines at the end of April to compete in the Drake Relays. The Cougars sent 25 athletes to Drake University and returned with some historic...

A student works on their math homework during class. Students are now able to join a math-focused honor society.

Kennedy Introduces Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society

Delaney Mann, Writer May 3, 2023

Kennedy is introducing a new honor society to students. Mu Alpha Theta is an international mathematics program that welcomes students in grades nine through 12 to complete service hours and compete against...

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