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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The 50 Yard Freestyle begins as a Kennedy swimmer dives in.

Photos: 8/29 Girls Swimming and Diving at Jefferson

Isaac White, Photographer September 4, 2023

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Junior Quarterback Vincenzo Gianforte drops back to throw.

Photos: Football Taken Down by Dowling Catholic High School

Isaac White, Photographer August 31, 2023

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Junior-Senior duo Jenna Younge and Sydney Cira-Debban jump up to block a spike.

Photos: 8/22 Volleyball vs Iowa City High

Isaac White, Photographer August 25, 2023

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New activities director Shawn Thomsen is taking over for Kennedys Aaron Stecker.

Former Kennedy Coach Shawn Thomsen Steps in as New Activities Director

Joshua Barker, Writer August 22, 2023

Kennedy High School will soon have a new activities director. Former boys swimming coach Shawn Thomsen will be replacing previous director Aaron Stecker next school year as he moves on to Iowa Bound. Thomsen...

Junior Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves one of her aces.

Kennedy Volleyball Player Maren Diederich Nominated for Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week

Maggie Goldberg, Writer August 20, 2023

Junior Maren Diederich has been named the Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week for Aug. 20-26. During the first week of fall sports, candidates across Iowa were recognized for their athletic...

Junior Addison Swartzendruber runs the 400 Meter Dash at Kingston Stadium.

Addison and Sidney Swartzendruber Pull Ahead Together

Louise Morand, Writer August 18, 2023

Addison and Sidney Swartzendruber recently competed at Drake Stadium for state varsity track and field, breaking personal records and quickly climbing the podium. With Addison Swartzendruber holding the...

Kennedy player intercepts a pass.

Football Goes 3-6 for Their 1967 Season

Tori Paga, Writer August 15, 2023

It’s Friday night. People are cheering, the band is playing the fight song, and the cheerleaders and dance team are performing. It’s a football game and the Kennedy Cougars just scored a touchdown....

Kennedy softball celebrates their 200th win.

Photos: Kennedy Softball Hosts Senior Night

Isaac White, Photographer July 11, 2023

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Junior Catcher Trevor Scott receiving a strike

Photos: 6/24 Baseball Goes Up Against Waterloo West

Isaac White, Photographer July 4, 2023

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Caitlin Clark displays the behavior that gained her a large portion of her notoriety.

How Can the Media Affect Women in Sports?

Sam Bloomquist, Writer June 27, 2023

The 2022-23 NCAA basketball season came to a close when the Louisiana State Tigers won the women’s March Madness bracket. One of the most prominent figures of the tournament, surprisingly, didn’t come...

Junior Owen Anderson Pitching the ball

Kennedy Boys Baseball Kicks Off the Season

Emma Beachner, Writer June 9, 2023

Kennedy Boys Baseball has started off their 2023 season strong, being placed second in the Mississippi Valley division.  Kennedy teacher and Varsity Baseball Coach, Bret Hoyer, believes that the boys...

Sophomore Alex Miller Playing Defense

Photos: Boys Soccer Substate Final vs Iowa City High

Isaac White, Photographer May 31, 2023

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