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Caitlin Clark and how she has changed the trajectory of womens basketball.
Caitlin Clark: Changing the Game
The theme of Prom 2024 is Masquerade.
Kennedy Prom 2024 is Drawing Near
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
Caitlin Clark and how she has changed the trajectory of womens basketball.
Caitlin Clark: Changing the Game
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
Competing hurdles for Kennedy Girls Track is sophomore Kenzie Cone.
Photos: April 11 Boys and Girls Track at Linn-Mar
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
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
Competing hurdles for Kennedy Girls Track is sophomore Kenzie Cone.
Photos: April 11 Boys and Girls Track at Linn-Mar
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
Kennedys JV Boys Soccer Team scores on April 11.
Photos: April 11 JV Boys Soccer at Coe College
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Irate at a missed 12 man on the field call, offensive coordinator George Anderson holds back a screaming head coach Brian White.

Photos: Varsity Football Takes on Cedar Falls on October 17, Ending Their Season in the First Round of the Playoffs

Isaac White and Piper White • October 30, 2023

  On Oct. 27, Kennedy Varsity Football took on Cedar Falls for the first round of playoffs at the UNI dome. Just two weeks prior, Cedar Falls beat Kennedy by three points in a defense-dominated...

Emma Clabaugh and Kenna Mchenry wait for more people to come to their trunk.

Kennedys Trunk-Or-Treat Turns Out Less Than Expected

Johnathan Hawkes, Writer • October 30, 2023

Several trunk-or-treats came and went this past week all around Cedar Rapids. Kennedy's Junior and Senior Class Council decided to join in the celebrations and hosted their own Halloween fundraiser in...

Scream Acres is open for its final weekend, Oct. 27-28, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.

Scream Acres: Four Fright-Filled Attractions Offering Scares and Delight

Emma Rood, Writer • October 27, 2023

If you happen to live in or visit Iowa during the month of October, take a trip to Bloomsbury Farm's Scream Acres Haunted Park in Atkins. Whether you go with your friends or family, you’re guaranteed...

Crossing the finish line, sophomore Adam Gray places first in his race.

Photos: Kennedy Cross Country Team Competes at Seminole Valley on October 12

Ella Smith, Photographer • October 26, 2023

For more pictures, visit our Flickr.

Photos: Sophomore Football Takes On Davenport North Wildcats

Photos: Sophomore Football Takes On Davenport North Wildcats

Jersey Bilyeu, Copy Editor • October 24, 2023

For more photos, check out our Flickr!

Kennedys Dance team performs at halftime on October 20.

Photos: Student Life at Kingston and Fall Sports Senior Night on October 20

Jersey Bilyeu, Photographer • October 23, 2023

For more photos, check out our Flickr!

Lion King Cast Announced and Set to Perform on November 30

Lion King Cast Announced and Set to Perform on November 30

Onnika Hallam, Writer • October 20, 2023

The Kennedy Theatre Department has decided to perform Disney's story of The Lion King as this year's winter musical. The official cast list was released October 19th. The first cast list listed only...

Avery, played by senior Cael Cummins, begins their podcast.

Photos: The Anxiety Project Debuts on the Kennedy Stage

River Borgerding, Photographer • October 19, 2023

For a full album, visit our Flickr!

Kennedy Varsity Cheer Squad hypes up the crowd throughout the parade.

Video: Kennedy Hosts Elementary Cheer Clinic

Annabelle Ovel, Videographer • October 18, 2023

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

Torch Out Loud: Seniors Raiya Hurt, Sam Larson, Kenna McHenry and Luke O’Brien on Show Choir and Theatre

Haile Miller, Host • October 17, 2023

Cedar Rapids Marcus Theater. A popular place to see the many live action remakes and un orginal ideas.

The Stories That Just Won’t Die

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer • October 17, 2023

With the new release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and the official release of the Five Nights At Freddy's movie trailer, the Kennedy student body has begun to notice an abundance of adaptions. Remakes...

Swimming the butterfly, Lilly Adams takes first in her race

Video: Kennedy Swimming and Diving Wins Dual Meet Against Jefferson

Raina Holmes, Videographer • October 16, 2023

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