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Student speaker and newly elected 2025 Class Officer Brian Li participates in the introductory speech.
Celebrating Scholars: Two Kennedy Seniors are Awarded Prestigious Scholarship
Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
A High School Wrestling Icon: Ella Brown’s Senior Season
7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2
7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Swimming to Success
Senior Lillian Cogdill holds her medal after placing in the top 10.
Running Towards Graduation
Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
A High School Wrestling Icon: Ella Brown’s Senior Season
Uncorking his pitch, junior Leo Koester looks to strike out another City High player
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Baseball Splits Doubleheader With City High
Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
As students graduate they look for their next step in their lives. Looking at different colleges and career paths to pursue.
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up
"Got Paper?": This editorial cartoon addresses the current paper shortage going on at Kennedy High School. Hence why Mike from the office is talking to Kline, because he owns a paper company. This is a comedic take on the current dilemma that our school is facing.
Editorial Cartoon: Got Paper?
The new "drag" ban bill (HF891) that is currently under review originally targeted drag shows by stating if a minor attended or viewed the performance, all parties involved could be charged with a felony. The restriction now concerns anyone who allows/performs an "obscene performance" in front of a minor, but the word obscene is subjective and leaves the law up to interpretation.
Editorial Cartoon: To Be or Not To Be Obscene
"Mufasa" succeeds in conveying the story of Simbas father from the original "Lion King".
Mufasa Makes a Splash in the Box Office
TikTok is a time sink for a number of users, designed to be addicting.
The TikTok Time-Bomb
7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2
7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon
The Street Food Fighter serves food to the Cedar Rapids community.
“Food is Love”: How The Street Food Fighter Feeds the Soul
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
Throughout Meredith Kaump's wrestling season she has had support from her friends and family.
Meredith Kaump Places Sixth at Girls State Wrestling
Junior, Kennedy girl's wrestler, Olivia Hallam who has recently earned a state title.
Olivia Hallam Ranks Fourth at Girls State Wrestling
Color guard and band members get into position for the show to begin.
From Guard to Graduation
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Small Buisness Highlight: Nail Artist beautyxxmarina Leaves Clients Satisfied
Small Buisness Highlight: Nail Artist beautyxxmarina Leaves Clients Satisfied
Jazz Band playing at Kennedy's Performance of The Nutcracker
Kennedy Jazz Band Qualifies for Championships for the First Time in School History
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Uncorking his pitch, junior Leo Koester looks to strike out another City High player
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Baseball Splits Doubleheader With City High
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Taking a shot on goal, freshman Bibek Magar looks to get his first goal on the season.
Kennedy Varsity Soccer Begins Season With Tie Against Waterloo West
Senior Trey McKowen receives the Boys Basketball State Qualifier banner from Kennedy athletic director Shawn Thomsen.
Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball: A Season of Growth
During the national anthem, the Kennedy basketball team stands together.
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats Waterloo West on February 24
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
Senior Lillian Cogdill holds her medal after placing in the top 10.

Running Towards Graduation

Avery Smith, Writer • June 10, 2025

Senior Girls Cross Country runner Lillian Cogdill teaches her peers the importance of a good mindset through hard work and dedication. Cogdill has spent all four of her high school years at Kennedy...

The Torch: Volume 58, Issue 1

Kaitlyn Dolphin, Managing Editor • November 1, 2024

Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.

Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State

Mela Baccam, Writer • November 1, 2024

Today, Nov. 1, two athletes will run at the state cross country meet at the Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The two qualifying runners are juniors Slader Buckheister and Adam Gray,...

The Senior Pages (Volume 1, Issue 1)

The Senior Pages (Volume 1, Issue 1)

Kaitlyn Dolphin, Managing Editor • May 31, 2024

Senior Jocelin Legunas going in to hug her coach, Annie Walsh.

Photos: Girls Soccer Senior Night on May 10

Piper White, Photographer • May 13, 2024

For the full album, check out our Flickr!

The Torch: Volume 57, Issue 2

The Torch: Volume 57, Issue 2

Kaitlyn Dolphin, Managing Editor • March 20, 2024

The Torch: Volume 57, Issue 1

The Torch: Volume 57, Issue 1

Kaitlyn Dolphin, Managing Editor • January 7, 2024

Dolan keeps her opponent from stealing the ball.

Photos: JV Girls Basketball Takes on Jefferson J-Hawks on December 7

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Photographer • December 21, 2023

Kennedy Dance Team joins together for a picture after their jazz routine.

Kennedy Dance Team Takes the Floor at State

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Writer • December 18, 2023

Kennedy Dance Team competed at the Iowa State Dance Team Association (ISDTA) State Dance Championships on Dec. 1. The girls competed in class 15A with their pom routine and class 7A with their jazz routine....

Senior Sydney Reicks pushes through the breaststroke portion of her 200 IM.

Photos: Swimmers Dominate at the Cougar Invite

Miya Parker, Photographer • October 13, 2023

Individuals

May 17, 2023

LISTED BOYS TO GIRLS — ALPHABETICALLY     Chauncey Bodden (SO): Boys 100 Meter Dash - 11.44 (23)   Cyrus Courtney (JR): Boys 200 Meter Dash - 22.74 (18) Boys 110...

Relays

May 17, 2023

LISTED BOYS TO GIRLS — IN ORDER OF RACE     Boys 4x100 Meter Relay - 42.69 (5) Anthony Franklin (JR), Tre Duffie (SR), Donovan Slick-Driscoll (SR) and Jacob Doyle (SO) with alternates...

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