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Caitlin Clark and how she has changed the trajectory of womens basketball.
Caitlin Clark: Changing the Game
The theme of Prom 2024 is Masquerade.
Kennedy Prom 2024 is Drawing Near
Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.
Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.
Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18
Vending machine sign reads VENDING MACHINES ARE NOT ACTIVE UNTIL 3:00 PM DAILY, a change we are unsure about the duration of.
Vending Machine Shutdown Divides The Torch Staff
Caitlin Clark and how she has changed the trajectory of womens basketball.
Caitlin Clark: Changing the Game
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.
Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Competing hurdles for Kennedy Girls Track is sophomore Kenzie Cone.
Photos: April 11 Boys and Girls Track at Linn-Mar
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
Ariana Grandes Eternal Sunshine album cover.
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Review
With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.
Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa
Kennedys student section turn up in a Green Out to support players, cheering over a made shot.
“It’s Just a Part of the Game”: Addressing Kennedy Student Section Behavior
Linn-Mar High Schools 10th Street Edition
Show Choir Reviews: 10th Street Edition and New Creation
House File 2612 makes many changes to current services within Iowa school districts
Iowa’s New AEA Bill Reforms School District Funding
A visual representation of ones stream of consciousness, ideas scattered and seemingly unrelated.
Maggie’s Musings—It’s Something
Senior Lilly Marchbanks poses for picture after winning Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant.
Senior Lilly Marchbanks Wins Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez places first at the Iowa State Brain Bee.
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez Places First at State Brain Bee
Sophomore Divya Ramadugu places first in International Exemptuous Speaking at districts.
Sophomore Divya Ramadugu Wins District Speech, Set to Represent at Nationals
The Army Reserve promises basic and job training back to back after finishing senior year.
Planning for the Future: Kennedy Senior Bibesh Magar Enlists into the Army Reserve
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
In a neutral position, sophomore Meredith Kaump stands her ground.
Meredith Kaump Stands her Ground Throughout the Season
Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.
Micah Schlaak: A Killer on the Court
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School
Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.
Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic
Ariana Grandes Eternal Sunshine album cover.
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Review
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.
Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18
With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.
Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa
Cedar Rapids District Art Show Showcases Kennedy Talent
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.
Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Competing hurdles for Kennedy Girls Track is sophomore Kenzie Cone.
Photos: April 11 Boys and Girls Track at Linn-Mar
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
Kennedys JV Boys Soccer Team scores on April 11.
Photos: April 11 JV Boys Soccer at Coe College
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Brooklyn Gilchrist

Brooklyn Gilchrist, Writer

Hi! My name is Brooklyn Gilchrist and I am a sophomore. This is my first year of Torch and I am a writer and photographer. I play softball and golf for Kennedy and outside of school I am with my friends or traveling with my family.

All content by Brooklyn Gilchrist
The group shows off one of the finished mats.

Mats for the Unsheltered

Brooklyn Gilchrist, Writer
April 23, 2024
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.

Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9

River Borgerding and Brooklyn Gilchrist
April 18, 2024
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.

Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors

Brooklyn Gilchrist and River Borgerding
April 17, 2024
Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.

Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts

Brooklyn Gilchrist, Writer
April 4, 2024
Taft and Harding Middle Schools domes evacuated for beginning of 2023-24 school year.

Taft Domes Experience Structural Issues, Leading to a New Building Layout

Brooklyn Gilchrist, Writer
January 3, 2024
A wall separate the east dome and the rest of Taft Middle School.

[Photo] The New Taft Layout

January 3, 2024
The AP exam is given by the College Board to any student who signs up.

How Do AP Classes and Exams Affect Student Performance?

Brooklyn Gilchrist, Writer
November 6, 2023
The Power Puff Game will be at Kennedy after the Homecoming Parade, which starts at 6:00 p.m.

The Powderpuff Game Returns to Kennedy

Brooklyn Gilchrist, Writer
September 27, 2023
hustles as the race nears the end.

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Sophomore Adam Gray looks ahead as he races for the finish.

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Sophomore Grant Pattridge (middle) races next to his teammates Christian Hodgins (left) and Sintayehu Hall (right).

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Sophomore Kenzie Cone races for the finish.

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Freshman Neil Cogdill pushes forward through the race.

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