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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Junior Camryn Ray handles the ball during the teams game against Xavier on April 16.

Girls’ Soccer Battles Against Xavier

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2019

The varsity girls' soccer team played Xavier on April 16. Xavier won 0-1, but the Cougars fought hard.

The Varsity Tennis Team gather around a picnic table after their meet.

Tennis Turbulence

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2019

As the spring temperatures increase, so do the Women's Varsity Tennis Team's excitement to finish the 2019 season off strong. The team is currently ranked 9th in the state and have a record of 10 wins...

Will Stecker, former Kennedy wrestler, wrestling vs. Dubuque Hempstead.

Making School History: MVC Champions

Olivia Riley-Schmelzer, Writer February 15, 2019

The Varsity Wrestling team recently placed first out of 16 schools in the Mississippi Valley Conference Super Tournament held at Iowa City West High School. They not only beat multiple teams ranked above...

Dylan Falck receiving first place at Fort Madison Invitational on Dec. 15, 2018.

Comeback Kid

Mackenzie Joseph, Writer January 17, 2019

Junior Dylan Falck, suffered from a severe injury regarding his C3 vertebrae on Feb. 5, 2018. Falck was wrestling when he was thrown down by his opponent and was knocked unconscious. Falck was sent to...

Kennedys Girls Basketball team line up for the National Anthem.

New Season, New Perspective

Olivia Haefner, Co Editor-in-Chief December 17, 2018

Kennedy women’s basketball 2018-2019 season started out with a new coach and a new perspective. “Coach Courtney tells us what we do wrong. There’s more positive energy this year. Along with new...

The swimmers and coaches at the MVC Sophomore Conference(October 20) pose for one last photo with Ivan before he leaves to coach at SIU. Photo by Allison Gardner.

A Bittersweet Change

Taylor Matta, Writer November 8, 2018

Imagine: your father, who raised, cared for, and stuck with you through everything life has thrown at you, calls the whole family together for a meeting. Once everyone arrives, he announces that he will...

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...

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