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

Bean drives to the hoop through Iowa City West defenders.

Photos: Varsity Boys Basketball Dominates Iowa City West on Their Own Court

Isaac White, Photographer February 14, 2024

For more photos, check out our Flickr!

The Cedar Rapids School District suffers a school bus shortage.

The Impact of Bus Driver Shortages on Cedar Rapids Community School District

Aanya Tripathi, Writer February 6, 2024

The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) has continued to suffer from bus driver shortages since the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the district implemented new ways to maximize transportation...

In a neutral position, sophomore Meredith Kaump stands her ground.

Meredith Kaump Stands her Ground Throughout the Season

Emma Rood, Writer February 2, 2024

Sophomore Meredith Kaump never thought to try wrestling until last year when women’s wrestling was deemed a sport for the first time in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. This year, she finds...

Junior Anthony Posley dribbles toward the hoop.

Photos: JV Boys Basketball Competes at Jefferson

Seamus Duggan, Photographer February 2, 2024

For more pictures, visit our Flickr.

Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.

Micah Schlaak: A Killer on the Court

Miya Parker, Writer February 1, 2024

Wearing #15 is senior Micah Schlaak. Schlaak stands at 6’6” with 12.3 point average and making 67% of his shots. Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Jon McKowen says he's been watching Schlaak since his...

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

Maggie Goldberg, Writer January 31, 2024

Enlisting into the military requires significant consideration for your future. There is a tedious process to ensure that being in the military is a good path for your future. At Kennedy, there are multiple...

Students are often distracted by cell phones during class time.

Anonymity on Social Media and the Dropping Standard of Decency

Annabelle Ovel, Writer January 30, 2024

Youth at Kennedy and high schools across America face serious issues with social media misuse, specifically with platforms like X (previously known as Twitter), Snapchat and Instagram. People have normalized...

Photos: Speech Practice January 18th

Eden Lutz, Photographer January 26, 2024

For more, check out our Flickr!

Taft and Harding Middle Schools domes evacuated for beginning of 2023-24 school year.

Taft Domes Experience Structural Issues, Leading to a New Building Layout

Brooklyn Gilchrist, Writer January 3, 2024

On Oct. 11, Taft Middle School's east dome was shut down due to structural issues found with supporting beams, later other complications arose in the west dome closing over 30% of Taft’s floorspace....

Load More Stories
Donate to Kennedy Torch
$215
$750
Contributed
Our Goal

Comments (0)

All Kennedy Torch Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest