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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
All content by Brooke McNeal
Senior Editorial: Brooke McNeal

Senior Editorial: Brooke McNeal

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
May 22, 2017

A Teenager’s Guide to Saving Money

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
April 6, 2017
Cap and Gown Arrival

Cap and Gown Arrival

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
April 5, 2017
Single on Valentine's Day?

Single on Valentine’s Day?

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
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

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
February 1, 2017
Kline Warns Parents about Potentially Dangerous App

Kline Warns Parents about Potentially Dangerous App

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
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

Jake Corkery, Sports Editor
November 17, 2016
Spanish class during a regular school day schedule.

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

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
November 16, 2016

The Choice: Election 2016

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
November 8, 2016
Photo provided by Brooke Mcneal

Fall Vibes

Brooke Mcneal, News Editor
October 11, 2016
Photo provided by Brooke McNeal

A Unique Dining Experience

Brooke McNeal, News editor
September 16, 2016
Information about homeless night

Homelessness Hits Home

Brooke Mcneal, News Editor
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

Brooke McNeal, Staff Writer
May 2, 2016

The ducks are stuck

Brooke McNeal, Staff Writer
April 29, 2016
A Series of Goodbyes: Debora Aldrich

A Series of Goodbyes: Debora Aldrich

Brooke McNeal, Staff Writer
March 16, 2016
Friend Gives a Special Night

Friend Gives a Special Night

Brooke McNeal, Staff Writer
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

Brooke McNeal, Writer
January 27, 2016
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Black Friday shopping

Brooke McNeal, Writer
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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