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Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
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
Teachers struggle to conduct day-to-day operation in the wake of a printing budget deficit.
Kennedy Teachers Face a Printing Crisis, Limited to 25 Pages Per Day
Kennedy' spring musical "Hadestown" audition camp and auditions will be held March 31 through April 2
Kennedy Theatre Department Prepares for Atypical Spring Musical Auditions
Classroom environment set to change for incoming freshmen in new Seminar Elective in the 2025-2026 school year.
Freshmen Seminar Confirmed as Elective for 2025-2026 School Year
Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
The Kennedy Dance Team exits the floor after performing their Poms routine.
Dance Team Tryouts Yield Three New Members
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
Intercepting the ball, sophomore Gracie Feltes breaks free from the Xavier opponent.
Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Jamboree
Senior Trey McKowen receives the Boys Basketball State Qualifier banner from Kennedy athletic director Shawn Thomsen.
Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball: A Season of Growth
"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
As the political climate shifts, so does that of education.
Editorial Cartoon: A Shifting Stance on Education
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
Kennedy High School participates in an annual student exchange with a school in Japan.
Bridging Cultures: Japanese Exchange Students Experience Student Life at Kennedy
Speech members celebrate after receiving their scores.
Large-Group Speech Season Wraps Up in Ames
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
Senior Eliana Hansen has completed in pageants since 2021.
Elíana Hansen: Finding Confidence in Pageantry
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
Illustration: Hadestown Construction Has Begun!
Illustration: Hadestown Construction Has Begun!
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, presents a new episode.
Torch Out Loud: Moonlight Express on Jazz Choir at Kennedy
All- State qualifiers of Speech and Improv before performing last month.
Kennedy’s All-State Speech and Improv Team Perform in Showcase
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
Elevating above the Xavier opponent, McKowen looks to hit a three from deep.
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats Xavier on January 31
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

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...

Individual Events

April 28, 2023

LISTED BOYS TO GIRLS — ALPHABETICALLY     Jacob Smetzer (JR): Boys Long Jump - 22-00.00 (4)   Miles Wilson (SR): Boys 1600 Meter Run - 4:24.43 (19) Boys 3200 Meter...

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