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The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) is one of the competitions members of the club will participate in.
Kennedy Introduces Math Club at Club Fair to Compete in National Competitions
Stephanie Stores posing for a picture after being choose 4th overall to the Washington Mystics
Three Iowa Women’s Basketball Players Drafted to the WNBA
A student works on their math homework during class. Students are now able to join a math-focused honor society.
Kennedy Introduces Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
Ellie is coming to Kennedy to work as a service dog.
Kennedy Welcomes Ellie the Service Dog
Tori recieved an award for her speech.
Kennedy Student Goes to American Legion National Oratorical Contest
Kennedy Football Team rushes the field before Friday nights game against Washington.
Photos: Cougars Varsity Football Destroy the Washington Warriors 45-7
Senior Team Captains #70 Logan Johnson, #35 Calvin White, #5 BJ Henry, #4 Cyrus Courtney headed to center field for the pre-game coin toss.
Photos: Kennedy Football Defeats Linn-Mar on 9/8
Nick Brooks verbally commits to the University of Iowa in the Kennedy cafeteria.
Cedar Rapids Legend Nick Brooks Returns to Kennedy
Freshman #48 Lextyn Pankey Overhand serves the ball.
Photos: Freshman Volleyball Competes in Tournament at Washington High School on 9/9
Following through with his club, Paulsons swing launches the ball along with some grass.
Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Twin Pines on 9/7
Representatives discuss college options at the annual Kennedy Open House.
A Guide to Picking College
Cedar Rapids Marcus Theater. A popular place to see the many live action remakes and un orginal ideas.
The Stories That Just Won’t Die
Caitlin Clark displays the behavior that gained her a large portion of her notoriety.
How Can the Media Affect Women in Sports?
Movie cover for the new adaption of Disneys The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid: A Beautiful Story of Race, Deserving of Criticism?
The baby Cougar brought to Kennedy during annual Issues Week celebrations.
Bring Back the Cougar!
Nick Brooks verbally commits to the University of Iowa in the Kennedy cafeteria.
Cedar Rapids Legend Nick Brooks Returns to Kennedy
Kennedy student applies for job shadow.
Kennedy’s Job Shadow Program Brings Students Closer to Real-World Experience
Representatives discuss college options at the annual Kennedy Open House.
A Guide to Picking College
John F. Kennedy tours the high school names after him.
Issues Week
New activities director Shawn Thomsen is taking over for Kennedys Aaron Stecker.
Former Kennedy Coach Shawn Thomsen Steps in as New Activities Director
Junior Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves one of her aces.
Kennedy Volleyball Player Maren Diedrich Nominated for Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week
Japanese exchange students pose for a photo in their uniforms.
Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School
Athletic director Aaron Stecker introduces athletes at one of Kennedys signature state send-offs.
Aaron Stecker: Always a Cougar
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Freshman Adam Gray runs five kilometers for cross country, a race in which he holds the freshman record.
A Kennedy First: Class of 2026 Adam Gray Breaks Two Freshman Records His First Year
Sophomores celebrate a successful challenge, earning their team a point.
Juniors Rock the Boat as Kennedy Kicks Off 2023
Kennedy Dance Team performs together during the pep rally.
Photos: Juniors Rock the Boat at the First Pep Assembly of the Year
Senior Erin Renshaw plays first chair base in Kennedys annual Symphonic Rock Concert.
Erin Renshaw: A Beast on the Bass
Movie cover for the new adaption of Disneys The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid: A Beautiful Story of Race, Deserving of Criticism?
Kennedy student answers the phone at St. Lukes Hospital in the 80s.
Fashion Through the Ages
Kennedy Football Team rushes the field before Friday nights game against Washington.
Photos: Cougars Varsity Football Destroy the Washington Warriors 45-7
Senior Team Captains #70 Logan Johnson, #35 Calvin White, #5 BJ Henry, #4 Cyrus Courtney headed to center field for the pre-game coin toss.
Photos: Kennedy Football Defeats Linn-Mar on 9/8
Freshman #48 Lextyn Pankey Overhand serves the ball.
Photos: Freshman Volleyball Competes in Tournament at Washington High School on 9/9
Following through with his club, Paulsons swing launches the ball along with some grass.
Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Twin Pines on 9/7
Varsity freshman Shea Wilson pulls ahead.
Photos: Kennedy Swimming and Diving Dominates the Washington Warriors on 9/5
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
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 Pratts restraining order on Iowas 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 Girls 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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