The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

2023-2024 Staff

Sonja Woerner
Editor-in-Chief

Sonja Woerner

Hi! My name's Sonja Woerner and I'm a junior at Kennedy. This is my third year in Torch and my first year as Editor-in-Chief! Outside of Torch, I'm on the swim team and participate in theater and show choir tech, I also enjoy ...

Jersey Bilyeu
Copy Editor

Jersey Bilyeu

Hi, my name is Jersey, I'm currently a senior and this is my third year in Torch. Outside of Torch, I'm in marching, jazz and the wind symphony bands. I'm also involved in stage and show choir tech.

Kiera Zwack
Photo Editor

Kiera Zwack

Hi, my name is Kiera Zwack! I'm a junior, this is my second year in Torch and my first year being Photo Editor. I love being able to capture moments that happen in time. I live off coffee, books and dressing up is my specialty...

Kaitlyn Dolphin
Managing Editor

Kaitlyn Dolphin

Hey, I’m Kaitlyn! I’m a junior and this is my second year in Torch and first year as managing editor. For the most part, I create graphics/posts and run our socials but I also write. Outside of Torch I do show choir tech and ...

Alyx Goldensoph
Video Editor

Alyx Goldensoph

Hi! I’m Alyx and this is my third and final year in Torch! By day I am head of the videography and sometimes dip into photography. By night I am a black belt and teach taekwondo, I help out behind the scenes in the Happiness s...

River Borgerding
Writer

River Borgerding

Hi, I’m River and I am a sophomore at Kennedy. This is my first year doing Torch. I am looking forward to taking pictures and writing about things I find important at Kennedy. Outside of school, I hang out with my friends....

Brooklyn Gilchrist
Writer

Brooklyn Gilchrist

Hi! My name is Brooklyn Gilchrist and I am a sophomore. This is my first year of Torch and I am a writer and photographer. I play softball and golf for Kennedy and outside of school I am with my friends or traveling with my fami...

Miya Parker
Writer

Miya Parker

My name is Miya, I'm a sophomore and this is my first year in Torch! I am a writer and photographer. This year I am a part of Kennedy cheerleading. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with friends and family....

Anyah Stoppelmoor
Writer

Anyah Stoppelmoor

Hi, my name is Anyah Stoppelmoor and I am a sophomore at Kennedy. This is my first year in Torch as a writer and photographer. My time outside of school is usually used for dancing or hanging out with friends and family....

Talia Hutchison
Writer

Talia Hutchison

Hi, my name is Talia! I’m a sophomore and this is my first year in Torch. I am a writer and photographer. Outside of Torch I do cheerleading and show choir tech. In my free time, I spend time with my friends and family....

Emma Rood
Writer

Emma Rood

Hi! My name is Emma Rood and I’m a sophomore at Kennedy. This is my second year in Torch as a writer. Outside of school, I spend most of my time dancing. I also love to spend time with my friends and family along with my two ...

Samuella Kasha
Writer

Samuella Kasha

Hi, my name is Samuella Kasha. I’m a junior at Kennedy and this is my second year in Torch. At Kennedy, I play basketball and run track. Outside of Torch, I like to read, listen to music and take midday naps....

Haile Miller
Writer

Haile Miller

Hi! My name’s Haile Miller and I'm a junior at Kennedy. This is my second year in Torch. Outside of Torch, I'm also involved in various activities including swimming and theater. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friend...

Delaney Mann
Writer

Delaney Mann

Hey, I’m Delaney Mann. I’m currently a junior at Kennedy and this is my second year writing for Torch. Other than Torch I do tech for the theater. Outside of school, I like to read, watch reality TV and listen...

Maggie Goldberg
Writer

Maggie Goldberg

Hi, I’m Maggie Goldberg, a junior and writer for Torch! When I’m not taking notes, I play volleyball and tennis for Kennedy and am also a member of Happiness Inc. My passion is seeking new ways to express myself, whether it�...

Rowan Hesford
Writer

Rowan Hesford

Hey, I’m Rowan! Currently, I’m a senior at Kennedy and this is my second year as a writer in Torch. Outside of class, I’m involved in construction, engineering and architecture programs at Kirkwood as well as Mentors in Vio...

Joshua Barker
Writer

Joshua Barker

Hello there! I’m Joshua Barker, an aspiring student at Kennedy High School and a future attendee of Coe College. I also love writing, research and debate which works perfectly with my journalistic work. Enjoy your time here visi...

Claire Frank
Writer

Claire Frank

Hi, my name is Claire Frank, I am a junior and this is my third year as a writer in Torch. I am also involved in varsity cheerleading and show choir. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends....

Eden Lutz
Photographer

Eden Lutz

Hi, my name is Eden. I’m a sophomore at Kennedy and this is my first year in Torch. I am interested in doing photography this year and am looking forward to having new opportunities to take pictures at Kennedy activities....

Piper White
Photographer

Piper White

Hi! My name is Piper White. I am a freshman here at Kennedy and this is my first year in Torch. I am a photographer and I am involved in the junior varsity show choir, Protégé. I enjoy singing and hanging out with my friends....

Gabriel Payne
Photographer

Gabriel Payne

My name is Gabriel Payne and I'm a sophomore. I'm from Africa and it's my first year at Kennedy. My favorite sport is basketball and I’m looking forward to being a photographer this year.

Mirabelle Sackfield
Photographer

Mirabelle Sackfield

Hey! My name is Mirabelle Sackfield. I am a sophomore and this is my first year in Torch. I am involved in multiple activities at Kennedy including Kennedy Marching Band and Varsity Cheer for football, basketball and tennis. Th...

Ella Smith
Photographer

Ella Smith

Hi, my name is Ella Smith, I am a junior at Kennedy. This is my second year in Torch as a photographer. Outside of class, I spend my time dancing, playing tennis and hanging out with my friends.

Isaac White
Photographer

Isaac White

Hi, my name is Isaac White and I’m a senior right here at Kennedy. I'm one of the full-time photographers this year. I have a passion for capturing smiles and sports. Being outdoors, specifically backpacking, sparks my adventur...

Lara Secl
Designer

Lara Secl

Hey! I’m Lara Secl and one of the designers for the Torch. My job is to create visual pieces for articles, create ads for school functions and design flyers and programs. I love my job. Art is my calling and I am very ex...

Raina Holmes
Videographer

Raina Holmes

Hi! I am Raina Holmes, I'm a freshman at Kennedy and this is my first year at Torch! Outside of Torch, I like to play basketball, ride my horse Secret and hang out with my mom! Some hobbies I enjoy are engineering, inventing an...

Annabelle Ovel
Videographer

Annabelle Ovel

Hii! I’m Annabelle Ovel, I'm a sophomore and this is my second year in Torch with videography. Outside of school I play the violin, work as a lifeguard and take part in show choir. I love sudokus, my friends and going to Pane...

Charlotte Thephravong
Social Media Producer

Charlotte Thephravong

HELLO! My name is Charlotte, and this is my first year working with Torch. Outside of Torch, I'm in theater, Happiness Inc. and I LOVE spending time with people I love.

Seamus Duggan

Hello!!! I am Seamus Duggan. I am a freshman at Kennedy. This is my first year in Torch and I'm a photographer. Outside of Torch I'm in Soccer, Basketball, Baseball and show choir.  I also like to snowboard sometimes too. Hop...

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