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Kennedy Torch

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!

Junior Micah Schlaak shoots over a Wahlert player during a game on Jan. 17.

Kennedy Basketball Player Micah Schlaak Nominated for KCRG Athlete of the Week

Madisen Maxa, Writer February 3, 2023

Local news network KCRG is recognizing Kennedy High School junior Micah Schlaak as a candidate for their "Athlete of the Week" award. Schlaak is a member of the basketball team and has showcased his skills...

Sophmore Ella Brown wrestles in a meet on Dec. 16.

Kennedy Girl’s Kick Off the State Meet

Introduction to Journalism Class February 2, 2023

Kennedy Wrestler senior Jacie Bedell, faced off against Maeley Elsbury from South Tama in the 135 weight class at the first sanctioned girls state tournament. The tournament takes place Thursday, Feb....

Ella Brown, state competitor, wrestles an opponent during a home meet.

Kennedy Girls’ Wrestling Sends Two to State

Emma Rood, Writer February 2, 2023

Kennedy Girls’ Wrestling is competing at state Thursday, Feb. 2 and Friday, Feb. 3. Qualifying wrestlers go up against over 100 schools to take home the first sanctioned girls’ wrestling state championship...

Kaliyah Sain hits the 1,000 point mark for the eighth time in Kennedy history.

Kaliyah Sain Hits 1,000-Points, Eighth in Kennedy Women’s Basketball History

Sam Bloomquist, Writer February 1, 2023

Senior Kaliyah Sain became the eighth in Kennedy Women’s Basketball history to break the 1,000-point boundary on Jan. 24 against Western Dubuque. Cougars took on the Bobcats and were victorious 69-58....

Junior Cayden Foye took 7th overall at the MVC Supermeet.

KHS Bowling MVC Recap

Claire Frank and Kaitlyn Dolphin February 1, 2023

Kennedy’s bowling teams competed in the Mississippi Valley Conference (MVC) Divisional meet in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Cedar Rapids Bowling Center.  Three of the varsity boys placed...

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