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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
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Anyah Stoppelmoor

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Writer

Hi everyone! My name is Anyah and I’m a junior. This is my second year in Torch as a photographer. Outside of class, I participate in dance at Kennedy and a studio.
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Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.

Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Photographer
October 25, 2024
Sophomores Callum Fortune and Sam Myers assists John Bednar.

Student Government Hosts Circle of Friends on 10/15

Samuella Kasha and Anyah Stoppelmoor
October 23, 2024
The senior Powderpuff team huddles to discuss their play.

Senior Jenna Young avoids junior Grace Ulfers as she runs the ball to the endzone.

Junior Irelyn Ballard intercepts the ball.

Junior Elaina Chesmore winds up to make a pass.

Before the Powderpuff game, senior Julia Thorne warms up by passing the football.

Kennedy juniors celebrate after their win against the seniors in the annual Powderpuff game.

Senior McKenna Knock snaps the ball.

Junior McKenzie Cone runs down the field for a touchdown.

The seniors huddle together mid-game.

Junior Ellison Pierce runs the ball during the annual Powderpuff game.

[Photo] Homecoming Week Puts Kennedy Student Life on Display

October 2, 2024
Junior Jocelyn Stricker goes to make a pass.

Juniors Grace Ulferts reaches for Senior Jenna Young's flags as she sprints down the field.

The juniors huddle together before the game begins.

Senior Ella Moser prepares to throw the ball.

Seniors Ady Hermanson and Jenna Younge block the ball.

Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeated by Xavier Saints on 9/24

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Photographer
October 7, 2024
Junior Ellison Pierce runs the ball during the annual Powderpuff game.

Homecoming Week Puts Kennedy Student Life on Display

River Borgerding, Ella Smith, and Anyah Stoppelmoor
October 2, 2024
Freshman Keira Mueller and sophomore Peyton LeMieux block a Liberty player at the net.

Photos: Sophomore Volleyball Defeats Iowa City Liberty on September 11

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Photographer
September 27, 2024
Junior Marissa Rahe leads younger kids in a cheer.

Freshmen trio Megan Trudo, Ashlyn Cummings and Taryn Oberthien express their cougar spirit.

Junior Emma Rood watches younger kids dancing.

Fourth and fifth graders perform a dance taught by the dance team.

Senior Willa Bowman joins second and third graders in a cheer.

[Photo] Junior Cougars Get First Glimpse of School Spirit at Kennedy's Annual Cheer and Dance Clinic

September 10, 2024
Members of Kennedy's Cheer and Dance Team lead pre-k and kindergartners in a cheer.

Cheer and Dance Team join together before the clinic.

Kennedy Dance Team huddles together.

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

Emma Rood and Anyah Stoppelmoor
September 10, 2024
Dolan keeps her opponent from stealing the ball.

Photos: JV Girls Basketball Takes on Jefferson J-Hawks on December 7

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Photographer
December 21, 2023
Kennedy Dance Team joins together for a picture after their jazz routine.

Kennedy Dance Team Takes the Floor at State

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Writer
December 18, 2023
Myles Scheckels prepares for his next turn.

Ashlyn Presley smiles to her peers and family.

John Bednar smiles to family after hitting pins down.

Myles Scheckel and Ashlynn Presley wait for the tournament to begin.

Ashley Presley and Brooklyn Perez.

Grant Mather and Trevan Krumrei sign to colleges.

Photos: Kennedy Group Athletic Signing on November 8

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Photographer
November 10, 2023
Students are often distracted by cell phones during class time.

The Impact of Social Media Within Our Community

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Writer
November 2, 2023
Freshmen Jocelyn Stepanek, Calumn Fortune, Beckett Mister and senior Tayva Fortune.

Photos: Best Buddies Tie-Dye Party on October 26

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Photographer
November 1, 2023
Best Buddies members join together for a picture.

Photos: Best Buddies Kicks Off the Year With the Buddy Matching Party on October 11

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Photographer
October 30, 2023
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