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Happiness Inc.s show choir performance from 2021, with everyone wearing a mask.
COVID-19 on Stage
The new pass policy requires teachers to have a hall pass, a restroom pass and a sign-out sheet in their classrooms.
New Pass Policy Regulates Student Break Times
Junior Joslyn Sheeley practicing choreography for Matilda.
“Matilda”:‌ ‌Making‌ ‌Magic‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌Kennedy‌ ‌Theatre‌
Mask mandates are banned in Iowa schools once again.
Mask Mandate Lifted in CRCSD Schools
Volunteers for the State Large Group Speech contest will receive multiple benefits.
Speech Volunteers Needed
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
A.J. Miller (FR) swims the first leg of the 200 Yard Free Relay, giving the relay a head start leading to them taking first place.
Kennedy Men’s Swimming Kicks off the Year With a Home Invite
The 11 first team all Mississippi Valley Conference players: seniors Alex Koch (Linebacker), Mitchell Schares (Defensive Back), Jeron Senters (Defensive Back), Carson Blietz (Quarterback), Ethan Mills (Offensive Line), Brenden Linde (Tight End), and Colin Flannagan (Running Back), as well as juniors Jazan Williams (Running Back), Ryker Stelling (Linebacker), Michael Mulheren (Linebacker) and Andrew Meyers (Defensive Lineman).
Kennedy 2021 Football Season Comes to a Close
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Phones are taking up parents attention
Electronics vs. Kids
Social media apps send constant notifications to convince users to dive back in.
Social Media Trend “School Shooter Day” Causes Scare
PDA Has To Stop
PDA Has To Stop
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Teens today are often willing to talk about their own mental health.
Teen Mental Health Needs Attention
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Students in the CRCSD Student Built House program work as professionals.
CRCSD Student Built House: Building Better Futures
Kennedys Leadership Retreat originally scheduled for October 27is postponed for a later date.
Kennedy Leadership Retreat Postponed
Bruises, black eyes and other injuries can indicate someone was involved in teen violence.
The Unknown Dark Side of Teens
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Miles Wilson looks to pass Dubuque Hempstead with Henry McMahan close behind.
Miles Wilson Breaks Cross Country School Record
Lorena Harger administers a Spanish One written test.
Colombia to The United States
Mariah Griffin (left) and Jennifer McAtee (right) are ready to start the class.
Learning To Teach in an Upside-Down World
Peyton Kach posed for her senior photos with an instrument to represent one of her passions: music.
The Dream of a Musician
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
Im Not Exactly Sad
I’m Not Exactly Sad
The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
The Grand Plan
The Grand Plan
Photos: Kennedy Bowling Takes Win Over Waterloo East
Photos: Kennedy Bowling Takes Win Over Waterloo East
Photos: Varsity Basketball Defeats Linn-Mar in Home Double Header
Photos: Varsity Basketball Defeats Linn-Mar in Home Double Header
Wrestling Senior Night Ends In Victory Against Xavier
Wrestling Senior Night Ends In Victory Against Xavier
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
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Kennedy Torch
Anabel Bradley

Anabel Bradley, Editor-in-Chief

Hi! My name is Anabel Bradley and I am a junior at Kennedy High School. This is my third year in Torch. I run track and cross country for Kennedy. In my freetime I enjoy reading, writing, and painting. I love jamming out to music and watching Disney movies with my cats. I can’t wait to write and take photos for Torch.

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Kennedy reinstated a mask mandate following Judge Pratts restraining order on Iowas ban on mask mandates in schools.

Reynolds is Fighting the Wrong Battle

September 17, 2021
Quarantine in the Kitchen

Quarantine in the Kitchen

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

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

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

2021 Advanced Placement Testing Has Begun

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

Protect the Earth

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

One Year of COVID-19

March 22, 2021
Desks, spaced out to ensure social distancing, sit empty.

Back at Kennedy but Far From Normal

February 26, 2021
Syringe and Vaccine by NIAID is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Trust in the Vaccine

February 12, 2021
Old Class, New Medium

Old Class, New Medium

January 13, 2021
Are Holidays Cancelled?

Are Holidays Cancelled?

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

October 21, 2020
Academic Decathlon in a New Way

Academic Decathlon in a New Way

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

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

Kennedy from a Foreign View

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

Jeni Newland’s Legacy

February 12, 2020
Student wearing the homeless night t-shirt.

Homeless Night Success

November 14, 2019
The Kennedy Girls Cross Country team racing down the winding path at their meet.

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

October 16, 2019
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