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Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.
Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Hiawatha Library roaches out to local teens through activity nights.
Hiawatha Library Offers Teen Involvement Program
Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.
Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.
Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Sophomores Addy Phillips and Charley Lovell block the Linn-Mar hitter at the net while Amling covers the off-block.
Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Davenport Central in Round One
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.
The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions
Voter registration forms were brought for students.
Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School
Seniors Maggie Goldberg and Ella Moser pose after being crowned "Homecoming Royalty."
Homecoming Royalty Controversy Sparks Social Media Debate
Colleen Hoover's bestseller "It Ends With Us" stirs up controversy as film adaption causes sparks between cast members.
From Book Pages to the Big Screen: “It Ends With Us” Raises Concerns After Hitting Theaters
Iowa's New attendance policy took effect on July 1.
Iowa’s New Attendance Policy Takes Effect on Cedar Rapids Schools
Instructor Brain Jeffords adds weight to a bridge.
Photos: Kennedy’s Project Lead the Way Experiments with Engineering and Construction
Senior Willa Bowman joins second and third graders in a cheer.
Junior Cougars Get First Glimpse of School Spirit at Kennedy’s Annual Cheer and Dance Clinic
Holding off a defender, Junior Hawkeye football commit, and left tackle Nicolai Brooks helps open a gap for running back senior Trevor Scott.
Brothers: Together as One
The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team regrouping during their match.
Bump, Set, Spike
Teachers Patrick Cory and Katie Peterson dress up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus the day before winter break. They dope to spread joy among the students.
Walking in a KHS Wonderland
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Senior Safal Bhattarai participates in the 'Best Outfit' challenge at a pep rally.
We Did It, Safal.
Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.
Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts
Ella Brown pins opponent down.
Ella Brown Returns to State
Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.
Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Now-graduated Happiness members sing the 2023-2024 ballad.
Brett Carroll Camp Comes to Happiness, Inc.
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Sophomores Callum Fortune and Sam Myers assists John Bednar.
Student Government Hosts Circle of Friends on 10/15
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
In unison with her teammates, sophomore May Turner spins her flag.
Kennedy Marching Band Takes on Starfest in Sioux City
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All content by Abby Donovan
What's to come

What’s to come

Abby Donovan, Opinion Editor
May 22, 2016
Photo provided by Olivia Weigel

Happiness Inc. at Nationals

Abby Donovan, Editorial Editor
April 5, 2016

Taking a swing, from one season to the next

Abby Donovan, Opinion Editor
March 10, 2016
Human trafficking becoming an organization at Kennedy

Human trafficking becoming an organization at Kennedy

Abby Donovan, Editorial Editor
February 21, 2016
photo provided by Linden Runels

Runels honored with Service Above Self award

Abby Donovan, Opinion Editor
January 21, 2016

Regional dance competition

Abby Donovan, Editorial Editor
January 11, 2016
The time has come

The time has come

Abby Donovan, Opinion Editor
December 15, 2015
Fluent named Divisional Player of the Year

Fluent named Divisional Player of the Year

Abby Donovan, Opinion Editor
November 4, 2015
Cougars keep rolling

Cougars keep rolling

Abby Donovan, Opinion Editor
November 4, 2015
Empowering across the world

Empowering across the world

Abby Donovan, Opinion Editor
October 26, 2015

Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour review

Abby Donovan, Editorial Editor
October 11, 2015
Photo provided by Maia Bennett

The skinny on Sanders: a day in the life of intern Maia Bennett

Abby Donovan, Editorial Editor
September 8, 2015
Plans for the senior class project

Plans for the senior class project

Abby Donovan, Opinion Editor
September 3, 2015
The first market this summer is set to be on June 6 and it will run from 7:30 a.m. until noon.

Story behind the Downtown Farmers Market

Abby Donovan, Web Board
June 4, 2015
Kennedy receives number one ranking for the third year in a row

Kennedy receives number one ranking for the third year in a row

Abby Donovan, Web Board
May 13, 2015
New Cedar Rapids water park set to be built

New Cedar Rapids water park set to be built

Abby Donovan, Web Editor
April 29, 2015
Dr. Brad Buck talks with Torch reporters April 3 at the superintendent's office at the Cedar Rapids Educational Service Learning Center.

Getting to know the new guy in charge

Xander Riley, Abby Donovan, Elianna Novitch, and Naomi Hofferber
April 3, 2015
Dr. Brad Buck at a National Honor Society meeting with students at Jefferson High School on Oct. 16, 2014.

Brad Buck named new superintendent

Abby Donovan, Web Editor
March 18, 2015

Driving during poor road conditions

Abby Donovan, Sports Editor
February 5, 2015
Cedar Rapids School District switches to the hours system.

The new hours system

Abby Donovan, Web Editor
January 13, 2015

New finals schedule

Abby Donovan, Web Editor
November 16, 2014
Memorial Benches

Memorial Benches

Abby Donovan, Web Editor
October 16, 2014

iPhone 6 reviews

Abby Donovan, Web Editor
September 28, 2014

Picasso at the Lapin Agile

Abby Donovan, Sports Editor
September 2, 2014
Raise the Roof

Raise the Roof

Abby Donovan
March 10, 2014
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