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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
Kennedy's "Elf The Musical Jr." set to hold auditions on Oct. 15-16.
Kennedy Announces Winter Musical “Elf Jr.” to Audition October 14 and 15
Kennedy Volleyball team huddles around bench during time out.
Kennedy Volleyball Welcomes New Coaching Staff
Junior Ellison Pierce runs the ball during the annual Powderpuff game.
Homecoming Week Puts Kennedy Student Life on Display
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
Kennedy Volleyball team huddles around bench during time out.
Kennedy Volleyball Welcomes New Coaching Staff
Team captains line up for the coin toss.
Photos: Kennedy Football Taken Down by Iowa City High at Homecoming Game
Seniors Ady Hermanson and Jenna Younge block the ball.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeated by Xavier Saints on 9/24
Kennedy Varsity Football kicks off the game with the traditional run onto the field with the American flag.
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Football Takes on Washington Warriors on 9/20
Iowa's New attendance policy took effect on July 1.
Iowa’s New Attendance Policy Takes Effect on Cedar Rapids Schools
Should phones be allowed in classrooms at Kennedy?
Cell Phone Policy Sweeps Kennedy, Do Benefits Outweigh Potential Danger?
Iowa's Hinterland Music Festival grounds packed shoulder-to-shoulder with patrons on day three.
The Hinterland Experience: Greedy Cash Grab or Underprepared Concert Goers?
The crowded halls of Kennedy High School during passing time.
Chaos in Crowded Halls
Kennedy students party at prom before Kennedy introduces new policy.
Is Kennedy’s New School Dance Policy Necessary or Just Inequitable?
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
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
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
Sophomores Callum Fortune and Sam Myers assists John Bednar.
Student Government Hosts Circle of Friends on 10/15
In unison with her teammates, sophomore May Turner spins her flag.
Kennedy Marching Band Takes on Starfest in Sioux City
Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.
Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October
Kennedy's "Elf The Musical Jr." set to hold auditions on Oct. 15-16.
Kennedy Announces Winter Musical “Elf Jr.” to Audition October 14 and 15
Iowa's Hinterland Music Festival grounds packed shoulder-to-shoulder with patrons on day three.
The Hinterland Experience: Greedy Cash Grab or Underprepared Concert Goers?
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
Kennedy's junior class ecstatic after winning the spirit stick.
Photos: Juniors Win Fall Pep Assembly on August 29
Team captains line up for the coin toss.
Photos: Kennedy Football Taken Down by Iowa City High at Homecoming Game
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
Charlotte Thephravong

Charlotte Thephravong, Videographer

Hi! My name is Charlotte, I'm a senior and this is my second year in Torch. Outside of the torch, I spend my time in Happiness, Moonlight and sometimes theater. I also will be spending time with the people I love.
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Kline discussing the meaning of the spirit stick at a pep assembly.

Video: Juniors Take Home Spirit Stick at Kennedy’s Fall Pep Assembly

Charlotte Thephravong, Videographer
September 19, 2024
Ariana Grande's "Eternal Sunshine" album cover.

Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Review

Charlotte Thephravong, Writer
April 18, 2024
Winter Fashion at Kennedy

Winter Fashion at Kennedy

Charlotte Thephravong and Kiera Zwack
January 28, 2024
Happiness inc. members pose for a group photo at the 2023-2024 Yellow Jacket Ceremony.

The Origins of Happiness Inc.’s “Yellow Jackets”

Charlotte Thephravong, Writer
December 19, 2023
Rafiki (Daraiya Hurt) holding up the next generation of lion royalty.

Video: Kennedy’s “The Lion King Jr.”

Alyx Goldensoph and Charlotte Thephravong
December 8, 2023
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