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Senior Colton Duerling sets up to the plate to bat, looking to gain another state champion title.
One Last Pitch
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.
Senior Colton Duerling sets up to the plate to bat, looking to gain another state champion title.
One Last Pitch
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
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
Anabel Bradley

Anabel Bradley, Editor-in-Chief

Hi! My name is Anabel Bradley and I am a senior at Kennedy. This is my fourth year in Torch and second year as Editor-in-Chief. I run track and cross country for Kennedy. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing and painting. I love jamming out to music and watching Disney movies with my cats.

All content by Anabel Bradley
Former Kennedy gymnast, Bruce Skow springs over the long horse at a gymnastics competition.

Flipping Back to the Past

Anabel Bradley, Editor-in-Chief
July 4, 2023
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

Anabel Bradley, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2022
Freshman Slader Buckheister runs with his teammate, sophmore Reuben Schlaak close behind.

Photos: Boys’ Cross Country Competes at the State Meet

Anabel Bradley, Writer
November 4, 2022
Noreen Bush poses for a photo after discussing her chemo treatments.

Noreen Bush: A Life To Be Remembered

Anabel Bradley and Sonja Woerner
October 23, 2022
Students should not have to be scared when they walk into school.

Enough is Enough.

Anabel Bradley, Writer
June 3, 2022
Wilsee Kollie shares her art created to honor the volume of Black hair.

Representing With the Rainbow

Anabel Bradley, Writer
June 1, 2022
Scantron bubble sheets are a common sight at Kennedy.

Are Standardized Tests a Success?

Anabel Bradley, Writer
April 2, 2022
Masks below noses were a common sight at Kennedy before the mask mandate was removed.

Right Under Our Noses

Joel Dillman and Anabel Bradley
March 11, 2022
Kennedy reinstated a mask mandate following Judge Pratt's restraining order on Iowa's ban on mask mandates in schools.

Reynolds is Fighting the Wrong Battle

Anabel Bradley, Writer
September 17, 2021
Quarantine in the Kitchen

Quarantine in the Kitchen

Anabel Bradley, Writer
July 16, 2021
Vaccinations can be distributed to all CRCSD high school students

CRCSD to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines to Students Ages 12-15

Anabel Bradley, Writer
May 13, 2021
Students are beginning to take their Advanced Placement exams.

2021 Advanced Placement Testing Has Begun

Anabel Bradley, Writer
May 7, 2021
Earth Day raises awareness of our impact on the environmental changes.

Protect the Earth

Anabel Bradley, Writer
April 22, 2021
Photo of the COVID-19 Coronavirus provided by the National Park Service.

One Year of COVID-19

Anabel Bradley, Joel Dillman, and Jami Martin-Trainor
March 22, 2021
Many Kennedy students will continue school during the summer.

Back at Kennedy but Far From Normal

Anabel Bradley, Writer
February 26, 2021
"Syringe and Vaccine" by NIAID is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Trust in the Vaccine

Anabel Bradley, Writer
February 12, 2021
Old Class, New Medium

Old Class, New Medium

Anabel Bradley, Writer
January 13, 2021
Are Holidays Cancelled?

Are Holidays Cancelled?

Anabel Bradley, Writer
December 11, 2020
The Boys Varsity Cross Country team at the start line on Oct. 8 at Seminole Valley.

Kennedy Cross Country Prepares for State Qualifiers

Anabel Bradley, Writer
October 21, 2020
Academic Decathlon in a New Way

Academic Decathlon in a New Way

Anabel Bradley, Writer
October 13, 2020
Erica Schulte, sr., powers towards the end of the Girls Varsity race in Western Dubuque, dodging raindrops as masked attendants watch on.

Cross Country at Western Dubuque

Anabel Bradley, Writer
October 5, 2020
Anna Charaeva presents the flag of Georgia. Photo provided by Charaeva.

Kennedy from a Foreign View

Anabel Bradley, Writer
March 10, 2020
A memorial made for Jeni Newland at a Kennedy Basketball game

Jeni Newland’s Legacy

Samuel Miranda, Kaylia Richards, and Anabel Bradley
February 12, 2020
Student wearing the homeless night t-shirt.

Homeless Night Success

Anabel Bradley, Writer
November 14, 2019
The Kennedy Girl's Cross Country team racing down the winding path at their meet.

Kennedy Women’s Cross Country Team is Plagued by Injuries and Illness

Anabel Bradley, Writer
October 16, 2019
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