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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Senior Kenzie Reed poses in the photo studio.

The Road to the Well: Boys Basketball goes Undefeated for the First Time in School History

Molly Martin, Managing Editor February 17, 2023

For the first time in Kennedy's 55-year history, the Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball team has had an undefeated regular season. The season finale and senior night against Waterloo East were canceled...

Lucas Dolphin signing his letter of intent to bowl for Coe College as a part of the Class of 2027.

International Signing Day Proves a Success at Kennedy

Samuella Kasha, Writer February 16, 2023

To celebrate February’s National Signing Day, 14 Kennedy athletes committed to continuing their athletic and academic careers in college.  National signing day is when a high school athlete signs...

State Qualifier Jordan Twiddy pinning a Muscatine wrestler on Jan. 14.

Kennedy Boys’ Wrestling Approaches State With Three Competitors

Maggie Goldberg, Writer February 15, 2023

Kennedy’s Boys' Wrestling is sending three Cougars to the 2023 IHSSA’s state traditional tournament. From Feb. 15-18, junior Collin Falck, weighing in at 160 pounds, and seniors Asher Smith and Jordan...

State qualifier Ella Brown wrestles a competitor during a home match.

Girls’ Wrestling Inaugural Season Comes to an End

Emma Rood, Writer February 15, 2023

Ella Brown and Jacie Bedell competed for Kennedy at Iowa’s first sanctioned girls’ wrestling state tournament on Thursday, Feb. 2 and Friday, Feb. 3. They went up against over 100 schools.  Bedell,...

Junior Trevan Krumrei puts up a 3-pointer.

The Road to the Well: Postseason Brackets Announced for Boys Basketball

Molly Martin, Managing Editor February 15, 2023

On Monday, Feb. 13, postseason brackets were released for all high school basketball classes in Iowa. The cougars have been placed in Substate Bracket 4, along with Davenport West, Davenport North, Burlington,...

Junior Micah Schlaak scores a mid-range shot

Photos: Boys Basketball VS Iowa City West

Isaac White, Photographer February 14, 2023

For more photos, check out our Flickr albums!

Many Kennedy students continue to use Edgenuity for online courses.

The Horrors of Online PE

Rowan Hesford, Writer February 13, 2023

Online PE—something a majority of students are familiar with. Whether it was during the pandemic or as a part of their regular schedules, it’s inescapable. Students have used it as a way to opt out...

Varsity starters pose for team picture in the photo studio.

The Road to the Well: Boys Basketball Finishes Out the Final Weeks of the Regular Season

Molly Martin, Managing Editor February 10, 2023

With another win against Iowa City West and the final games of the regular season nearing in the following weeks, the “Road to The Well” has officially started for the Kennedy Boys’ Basketball Team....

Jaxon Robinson prepares to bowl.

Jaxon Robinson: Tearing Up the Lane

Jordan Horne, Writer February 9, 2023

Kennedy senior Jaxon Robinson made a name for himself across a wide range of activities, from show choir to bowling.  Robinson has been a three-year member of the varsity show choir team, Happiness...

Senior Addy Alber shoots a free throw.

Photos: Basketball Doubleheader at Jefferson

Isaac White, Photographer February 8, 2023

For more photos, check out our Flickr!

Drake Kline approaches the end of a fast 100 Yard Butterfly.

Photos: District Boys’ Swim Meet on 2/4

Ella Smith, Photographer February 7, 2023

Senior Kenzie Reed ninking a 3 point shot

Photos: Boys’ Basketball Dominates Waterloo West

Isaac White and Jersey Bilyeu February 6, 2023

For more photos, check out our Flickr!

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