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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Kennedy schedule for Tuesday, March 7, when students are honored at and academic assembly.

Altered Schedules as Kennedy Recognizes Students and Competes at State

Maggie Goldberg, Writer March 3, 2023

The second week of March marks a busy few days for Kennedy students and staff. On Tuesday, March 7, the Spring Academic assembly recognizes students in the main gym. Students being recognized will sit...

Teachers across the building decorate the doors for Black History Month.

BSU Celebrates Black History Month One Door at a Time

Samuella Kasha, Writer March 3, 2023

The Kennedy Black Student Union (BSU) challenged Kennedy staff to decorate a door poster to bring awareness to Black History Month.  BSU was created to promote activities of common interests as well...

Jordan Twiddy pinning a Muscatine wrestler on Jan. 14.

Boys’ State Wrestling Concludes Feb. 18

Louise Morand, Writer March 2, 2023

Colin Flack at 160 lbs., Jordan Twitty at 220 lbs. and Asher Smith weighing in at 182 lbs. wrestled at the 2023 IHSSA’s state championship. The tournament took place at the Des Moines Wells Fargo Arena...

Junior Trevan Krumrei reaches around a North Scott player to put the ball in the basket.

Photos: Boys Basketball Punches Ticket to the Well

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor March 1, 2023

For more photos, visit our Flickr.

The Cougars pose after receiving their state qualifiers banner.

The Road to The Well: Boys Basketball Punches their Ticket to State

Molly Martin, Managing Editor March 1, 2023

Kennedy Boys’ Basketball team punched their ticket to state after a 76-48 win over North Scott on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The Cougars were led by senior Colby Dolphin with 18 points, junior Cyrus Courtney...

Nick Hayes assists a forensic science student with homework in class.

Nick Hayes: Behind the Scenes

Madisen Maxa, Writer March 1, 2023

Nick Hayes has taught at Kennedy for years, yet most students don’t see the other side of his life. Hayes not only deals with teaching and coming up with lesson plans, but he also is juggling running...

Advertisement for speech night in Kennedys hallways.

Speech Night Returns

Jordan Horne, Writer February 28, 2023

Kennedy’s Speech Night is back after three years, run by Sophie Steffensmeier, Cael Joens and Ashton Nanke. It will take place on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Kennedy Black Box. Throughout this night of...

Senior Kenzie Reed defends his basket against Davenport West.

Photos: Boys Basketball Takes Down Davenport West In Substate Semifinal

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor February 28, 2023

For more photos, visit our Flickr.

Senior starters Colby Dolphin, Kenzie Reed and Carter Newhouse pose in the photo studio.

The Road to The Well: Boys Basketball Beat Davenport West 97-46 on Senior Night

Molly Martin, Managing Editor February 28, 2023

After another win over Davenport West on Friday, Feb. 27, the Kennedy Varsity Boys’ Basketball team continued their undefeated season. Ending the substate semi-final with a final score of 97-46, the...

National Strawberry Day is a niche holiday celebrated annually on Feb. 27.

What is National Strawberry Day?

Rowan Hesford, Writer February 27, 2023

As Valentine's Day ends, there don’t seem to be holidays to look forward to in the next few weeks. National Strawberry Day is around the corner on Monday, Feb. 27. There are almost 200 national food...

Junior Jersey Bilyeu  sleeps in their first period after staying up late for jazz band the night before.

The High Schooler’s Sleep Dilema

Jordan Horne, Writer February 23, 2023

Few people know how to help teenagers reach and maintain a regular sleep schedule, including themselves. Because of our misconceptions, high schoolers are sleep deprived.  Many studies show this may...

Junior Jenna Baker cheers on the Cougars.

Tryouts for Cheer Scheduled for After Spring Break

Molly Martin, Managing Editor February 22, 2023

Tryouts for Kennedy cheerleading are coming soon. Tryouts are open to students grades 8-11 attending Kennedy next year. A tryout clinic will be held Monday, March 20, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the West Gym....

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