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The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
New Superintendent Dr. Tawana Grover.
Cedar Rapids Community School District Announces New Superintendent
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Changes in the price of womens period products over time, making them less accessible to high school students.
Vandalism Sparks Removal of Feminine Hygiene Product in Bathrooms
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Kennedys Happiness Inc. attends a Trunk-or-Treat.
Trick-or-Treat or Trunk-or-Treat?
Noreen worked to meet the needs of everyone around her as superintendent. She met others with love and compassion.
It’s “Just Noreen”
Candy Corn Craze
Candy Corn Craze
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
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.
Holiday Traditions at Kennedy
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Mens Volleyball will be coming to Kennedy in the form of a club.
Men’s Volleyball Comes To Kennedy
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Bella performs as lead character Megan Jones in Kennedys production of Puffs.
Bella Griffin: Getting Involved Across the School
Tony Vis watches as Kennedy competes during a basketball game.
Tony Vis: His Love for the Game
Andy Courtney coaches the girls team during a time out.
The Return of Coach Courtney
Shiho Yabuchi and Daniel Carolin pose for a photo in their classroom.
Welcoming Shiho Yabuchi to Kennedy
The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Senior Elizabeth Goff (Belle) and senior Jake Horton (Beast) after their waltz in a dress rehearsal.
Kennedy Presents a Tale as Old as Time
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Cael Smithhart lifting his opponent
Boys Wrestling Competes in a Meet on 1/14
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Whats to come

What’s to come

May 22, 2016
Photo provided by Olivia Weigel

Happiness Inc. at Nationals

April 5, 2016

Taking a swing, from one season to the next

March 10, 2016
Human trafficking becoming an organization at Kennedy

Human trafficking becoming an organization at Kennedy

February 21, 2016
photo provided by Linden Runels

Runels honored with Service Above Self award

January 21, 2016

Regional dance competition

January 11, 2016
The time has come

The time has come

December 15, 2015
Fluent named Divisional Player of the Year

Fluent named Divisional Player of the Year

November 4, 2015
Cougars keep rolling

Cougars keep rolling

November 4, 2015
Empowering across the world

Empowering across the world

October 26, 2015

Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour review

October 11, 2015
Photo provided by Maia Bennett

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

September 8, 2015
Plans for the senior class project

Plans for the senior class project

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

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

May 13, 2015
New Cedar Rapids water park set to be built

New Cedar Rapids water park set to be built

April 29, 2015
Dr. Brad Buck talks with Torch reporters April 3 at the superintendents office at the Cedar Rapids Educational Service Learning Center.

Getting to know the new guy in charge

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

March 18, 2015

Driving during poor road conditions

February 5, 2015
Cedar Rapids School District switches to the hours system.

The new hours system

January 13, 2015

New finals schedule

November 16, 2014
Memorial Benches

Memorial Benches

October 16, 2014

iPhone 6 reviews

September 28, 2014

Picasso at the Lapin Agile

September 2, 2014
Raise the Roof

Raise the Roof

March 10, 2014
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