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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Junior Jacob Green runs at the Eastern Iowa Classic cross country meet where he finished in 16:54.98

A New School Record: Jacob Green

Anna Reinhart November 6, 2018

5,000 meters. 16 minutes flat. A new school record. It’s no question Jacob Green, jr., has had a memorable 2018 season that will leave its mark.  “My individual goal is to break the school record...

Maddie Prull getting recognized on Senior Night.

Volleyball and Swimming: Senior Night

Anafer Millsap, Photographer October 11, 2018

Senior Night for both girls swimming and volleyball was on Oct. 3. The seniors were recognized for their participation and escorted by family members.

Freshman Megan Joseph, fly.

Swimming into First

Mackenzie Joseph, Writer October 5, 2018

 

Student Section does wobble during one of the cheers.

A Check-In with the Cougars

Olivia Haefner, Co Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2018

Cougars are 2-2 so far this season. The football team plays Davenport West on Friday, Sept. 21 at Kingston Stadium. The sophomore game is at 5:30 p.m. and varsity starts at 7. "I believe we'll win,...

Kennedy Cougars Take on the Valley Tigers

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer September 7, 2018

Tonight, the Kennedy Football team goes head to head with the Valley Tigers in Des Moines, Iowa. The sophomore game starts at 4:45 p.m., and the varsity game starts at 7:00 p.m. The varsity team...

Jensen goes up for a swing.

Dig Pink Volleyball Match vs. Jeff

Mathew WorthingtonBarnes, Writer August 31, 2018

The varsity volleyball team took on Jefferson on Aug. 28 in the Kennedy main gym, and Jefferson won the match 3-0. Katie Jensen led the cougars with four kills, and Jefferson's Sydney Kloubec led the J-hawks...

Girls on the swim team doing their team cheers at Sophomore Conference.

Women’s Swimming and Diving Faces Pleasant Valley

Grace Hanrahan, Writer August 30, 2018

Tonight the undefeated Kennedy Women’s Swimming and Diving faces Pleasant Valley at Kennedy High School pool at 6 p.m. Senior Reagan Linder is a varsity captain for Kennedy’s swim team and a returning...

Natalie McAllister sr., running the fourth leg of the shuttle hurdle.

Racing from Drake to State

Max Luton, Writer May 18, 2018

 Kennedy’s Track and Field teams competed in the Drake Relays from April 26 through April 28 and are preparing for the upcoming state meet. Sophomore Jacob Green placed 20th in the 3200-meter race...

Hannah Mundell, sr., trying to steal the ball from Washington, to pass to Dekko.

Girls Build up for a Powerful Season

Tate Weaver, Sports Editor May 2, 2018

As State approaches, the Kennedy Women’s Soccer team prepares for one of their best seasons yet. The team is currently planning for a long, yet worthwhile season as tournaments, regionals, and state...

Jake Pearson, sr., outruns three trojans by himself heading for the try zone.

Spartan’s Games to Compete for Substate

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor May 1, 2018

The Spartans played against Iowa City West Trojans in their first game and then the Washington Warriors for their second game on April 27th.

Kellen Hulet, sr., throwing.

A Night of Curling

Max Luton, Writer April 30, 2018

Terrell Jordan sr,. finishing the last leg of the varsity shuttle hurdle relay.

Running the Season Away

Anafer Millsap and Tate Weaver April 27, 2018

On April 19, both the Kennedy men's and women's track teams competed in track meets at both Dubuque Senior and Iowa City. JV and varsity on the men's divisions got first place overall, without any field...

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