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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Stage Manager Ava Powers looks over stage light filters.

Ava Powers: Behind Kennedy Performances

Emma Beachner, writer April 6, 2023

In search of an engineering class, Ava Powers ended up in Stagecraft and Design during her freshman year because of a problem with her schedule. Though the class wasn't her first pick, she was drawn in...

SAD affects around 3% of the population, and can occur during any season.

The Battle Known As Seasonal Depression

Rowan Hesford, Writer April 5, 2023

Those suffering with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), better known as seasonal depression still face the repercussions of the winter season, myself included. While the warmer months are ahead, its effects...

Junior Luke OBrien and senior Elizabeth Goff, practice partner work in We Both Reached For The Gun.

Kennedy Theatre Rehearses for Spring Production “Chicago”

Kiera Zwack, Photographer April 4, 2023

  Check out more photos on our Flickr!

Photo of protesters showing support for Iowas transgender youth in light of recent governmental changes.

Iowa, What Are We Doing?

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer April 3, 2023

In November of 2022, Governor Kim Reynolds used her last campaign to attack Iowa's transgender youth – and now Iowa is living through the repercussions. As of March 22, 2023, Iowa lawmakers have passed...

Japanese exchange students pose for a photo in their uniforms.

Japanese Exchange Students Experience American High School

Louise Morand, Writer March 31, 2023

On Monday, March 20, 15 students and three teachers from the Japanese high school Narita Kokusai arrived in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Welcomed at the airport with the host families holding posters, each student...

The Juniors pose together with the Spirit Stick after defeating the other classes.

Photos: Junior Class Takes Home the Spirit Stick In Spring Pep Assembly

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor March 31, 2023

For more photos, visit our Flickr.

Chad Aldis in an interview, claiming to be an expert on charter schools.

New Iowa Board of Education Director Appointed With No Experience in Public Education

Annabelle Ovel, Writer March 30, 2023

Governor Kim Reynolds appointed Chad Aldis as the new Iowa Board of Education Director after former director Ann Lebo announced her resignation. Deb VanderGaast, another Iowan politician, tweeted out...

Posters promoting the event hang through the school.

Kinder Kennedy Partners With Best Buddies to Host Disco Night

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Writer March 30, 2023

On Friday, March 31 Kinder Kennedy is hosting Kennedy’s first Disco Dance. The disco dance is one of several events to encourage a sense of belonging.   Kinder Kennedy is a club at Kennedy that...

Kennedy Football Welcomes Future Cougars to the Field

Kennedy Football Welcomes Future Cougars to the Field

Kaitlyn Dolphin, Writer March 29, 2023

The Kennedy Football program is hosting the second annual Junior Cougar Day for future Cougar football players on Saturday, April 1 at 10 a.m. The players and coaching staff are welcoming upcoming athletes...

Senior Colby Dolphin lines up for a shot over defenders.

Boys’ Basketball Senior Video

Annabelle Ovel, Videographer March 29, 2023

Junior Anthony Franklin Clearing a 6-foot bar in the high jump- Thats taller than Mr.Klien!

Photos: Co-Ed Track Meet at Coe College

Isaac White, Photographer March 28, 2023

For the full album, check out our Flickr page!

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