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Kennedys first annual cornhole tournament will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the main gym.
Kennedy Trap Club Plans Cornhole Tournament
Happiness Inc. dances at Prairie competition.
Show Choir Auditions Have Started for the 2023-2024 School Year
Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.
MyPath: Is it Worth it?
Kennedy schedule for Tuesday, March 7, when students are honored at and academic assembly.
Altered Schedules as Kennedy Recognizes Students and Competes at State
Teachers across the building decorate the doors for Black History Month.
BSU Celebrates Black History Month One Door at a Time
Ella Brown challenges herself to take on multiple sports.
Ella Brown: Crushing The Competition
Senior Kenzie Reed looks to pass the ball to a teammate while being defended.
Photos: Boys Basketball Wraps Up Season in The Well
The Cougars pose after receiving their state qualifiers banner.
MVC Schools Show Sportsmanship as Cougars Advance to State
Brent Becerra fighting hard to pin a wrestler from Marion
Boys’ Wrestling 2022-2023 Season Video
Jordan Twiddy pinning a Muscatine wrestler on Jan. 14.
Boys’ State Wrestling Concludes Feb. 18
Strolling the aisles of Target is a popular pastime in Cedar Rapids.
A Picture Perfect Spring Break
National Strawberry Day is a niche holiday celebrated annually on Feb. 27.
What is National Strawberry Day?
The crowded halls of Kennedy High School.
A Foyer That Feels Like A Mosh Pit
A limit is being put on childrens learning throughout Iowa.
Another Attack on the LGBTQ Community
Posters defaming Jake Gyllenhaal put up in the Kennedy girls bathroom by an anonymous student.
Dear Taylor Swift…
Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.
MyPath: Is it Worth it?
Open AI’s DALL-E 2 creates specific stylistic images from text prompts written by users.
Robo-Writers: How AI Disrupts the Education and News Industries
Seniors Jaxon Robinson and Lucas Dolphin pose with their medals after achieving second and third at the state bowling competition.
Bowling Makes Kennedy History, Taking Second and Third at State
Kennedy upperclassmen pose with their prom attire.
Gown Town Returns for Kennedy Students
Kaylee Harris achieves first team all-state and places first in the girls bowling state qualifiers.
Kaylee Harris Reaches First in Bowling Individual Qualifiers
Ella Brown challenges herself to take on multiple sports.
Ella Brown: Crushing The Competition
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Senior Jake Horton on Sports, Theater and More
Nick Hayes assists a forensic science student with homework in class.
Nick Hayes: Behind the Scenes
Jaxon Robinson prepares to bowl.
Jaxon Robinson: Tearing Up the Lane
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Sophomore Amelia Gilbert plays the marimba at the band carnival.
Marching Band in the Winter
Happiness Inc. dances at Prairie competition.
Show Choir Auditions Have Started for the 2023-2024 School Year
Seniors Elizabeth Goff and Jake Horton perform the Happiness show.
Happiness Inc. Says Goodbye to the Neighborhood
Open AI’s DALL-E 2 creates specific stylistic images from text prompts written by users.
Robo-Writers: How AI Disrupts the Education and News Industries
Advertisement for speech night in Kennedys hallways.
Speech Night Returns
Senior Kenzie Reed looks to pass the ball to a teammate while being defended.
Photos: Boys Basketball Wraps Up Season in The Well
Junior Trevan Krumrei reaches around a North Scott player to put the ball in the basket.
Photos: Boys Basketball Punches Ticket to the Well
Senior Kenzie Reed defends his basket against Davenport West.
Photos: Boys Basketball Takes Down Davenport West In Substate Semifinal
Senior Kenzie Reed Taking the ball up the court on a fast turnaround.
Photos: Boys Basketball Win at Xavier
Junior Micah Schlaak scores a mid-range shot
Photos: Boys Basketball VS Iowa City West
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Cap and Gown Arrival

Cap and Gown Arrival

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Single on Valentine’s Day?

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February 13, 2017
Jackson Middlekauff (left), sr., and Jazmine Loomis, sr., play with one of the 8-week old puppies.

Puppy Socialization Comes to Kennedy

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February 1, 2017
Kline Warns Parents about Potentially Dangerous App

Kline Warns Parents about Potentially Dangerous App

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January 6, 2017
Library area is busy during SMART Lunch.

Daily schedule gets a makeover

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
November 22, 2016
Kennedy students start the protest outside the horseshoe. Administration quickly met them giving out guidelines and explaining their rights.

[Photo] Kennedy Walkout Photo Gallary

November 17, 2016
Spanish class during a regular school day schedule.

17 and A Half Hours: The Effects of an Extra Class Period

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September 16, 2016
Information about homeless night

Homelessness Hits Home

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September 8, 2016
Dana Melone (middle front), with her AP Psychology students.

Kennedy teacher takes state honors

Brooke McNeal, Staff Writer
May 31, 2016
A Series of Unfortunate Goodbyes: Jan Perkins

A Series of Unfortunate Goodbyes: Jan Perkins

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May 2, 2016

The ducks are stuck

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April 29, 2016
A Series of Goodbyes: Debora Aldrich

A Series of Goodbyes: Debora Aldrich

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March 16, 2016
Friend Gives a Special Night

Friend Gives a Special Night

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February 22, 2016
Weighing the Costs of AP

Weighing the Costs of AP

Brooke McNeal, Staff Writer
February 9, 2016
A different type of learning

A different type of learning

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January 27, 2016
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Black Friday shopping

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November 18, 2015
Students make their way to lunch and tutorials.

Daily time for tutorials and lunch reduced to 60 minutes

Brooke McNeal and Madeline Jamrok
September 29, 2015
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