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Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.
Kennedy Sends 22 Musicians to Perform at the All-State Music Festival on November 18
Freshman Elle Rammelsberg receives a medal and ISDTA shirt for qualifying at State Solo Qualifiers.
Kennedy Dance Team Begins Their Season with State Solo Qualifiers
Maple Grove is the newly combined school of the former Jackson Elementary School and Truman Elementary School that was built as a part of phase one of CRCSDs master plan.
The CRCSD Bond and Me: What You Need To Know Before Voting Day
Emma Clabaugh and Kenna Mchenry wait for more people to come to their trunk.
Kennedys Trunk-Or-Treat Turns Out Less Than Expected
Legislation Regarding Pronouns and Gender Identity Sweeps Iowa Schools
Legislation Regarding Pronouns and Gender Identity Sweeps Iowa Schools
Grant Mather and Trevan Krumrei sign to colleges.
Photos: Kennedy Group Athletic Signing on November 8
Freshman Elle Rammelsberg receives a medal and ISDTA shirt for qualifying at State Solo Qualifiers.
Kennedy Dance Team Begins Their Season with State Solo Qualifiers
Irate at a missed 12 man on the field call, offensive coordinator George Anderson holds back a screaming head coach Brian White.
Photos: Varsity Football Takes on Cedar Falls on October 17, Ending Their Season in the First Round of the Playoffs
Crossing the finish line, sophomore Adam Gray places first in his race.
Photos: Kennedy Cross Country Team Competes at Seminole Valley on October 12
Photos: Sophomore Football Takes On Davenport North Wildcats
Photos: Sophomore Football Takes On Davenport North Wildcats
In a world full of unspoken topics, theres an important topic often left undiscussed.
To Poop or Not to Poop: Should That Really Be a Question?
Drakes album For All the Dogs is Drakes 13th Billboard No. 1 album.
Drake’s New Album Tops Charts and Sets Records
The Torch would like to wish all of our readers a happy Halloween!
Halloween: Same Day, Different Perspective
Scream Acres is open for its final weekend, Oct. 27-28, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
Scream Acres: Four Fright-Filled Attractions Offering Scares and Delight
Cedar Rapids Marcus Theater. A popular place to see the many live action remakes and un orginal ideas.
The Stories That Just Won’t Die
Shirts created for Cougar Bandana to promote mental health.
Cougar Bandana: Spreading Awareness for Mental Health
Kennedy’s Key Club is a group effort.
Kennedy Key Club Makes a Comeback
The AP exam is given by the College Board to any student who signs up.
How Do AP Classes and Exams Affect Student Performance?
Freshmen Jocelyn Stepanek, Calumn Fortune, Beckett Mister and senior Tayva Fortune.
Photos: Best Buddies Tie-Dye Party on October 26
Scream Acres is open for its final weekend, Oct. 27-28, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
Scream Acres: Four Fright-Filled Attractions Offering Scares and Delight
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
Junior Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves one of her aces.
Kennedy Volleyball Player Maren Diedrich Nominated for Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week
Athletic director Aaron Stecker introduces athletes at one of Kennedys signature state send-offs.
Aaron Stecker: Always a Cougar
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Freshman Adam Gray runs five kilometers for cross country, a race in which he holds the freshman record.
A Kennedy First: Class of 2026 Adam Gray Breaks Two Freshman Records His First Year
Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.
Kennedy Sends 22 Musicians to Perform at the All-State Music Festival on November 18
Rethinking her actions, Cady hopes to right her wrongs.
Photos: Washington Puts on Mean Girls as Fall Musical
Loan begins their solo in a bar.
Kennedy’s Anxiety Project Performs at the Iowa Thespian Festival 
Drakes album For All the Dogs is Drakes 13th Billboard No. 1 album.
Drake’s New Album Tops Charts and Sets Records
Lion King Cast Announced and Set to Perform on November 30
Lion King Cast Announced and Set to Perform on November 30
Senior Raiya Hurt performs Happy solo.
Kennedy’s Ensembles Perform at Premiere Concert
Rethinking her actions, Cady hopes to right her wrongs.
Photos: Washington Puts on Mean Girls as Fall Musical
Best Buddies members pose together.
Photos: Best Buddies Trunk-or-Treat Promotes Inclusion Over Halloween Weekend
Best Buddies members join together for a picture.
Photos: Best Buddies Kicks Off the Year With the Buddy Matching Party on October 11
Irate at a missed 12 man on the field call, offensive coordinator George Anderson holds back a screaming head coach Brian White.
Photos: Varsity Football Takes on Cedar Falls on October 17, Ending Their Season in the First Round of the Playoffs
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
Claire Frank

Claire Frank, Writer

Hi, my name is Claire Frank, I am a junior and this is my third year as a writer in Torch. I am also involved in varsity cheerleading and show choir. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends.

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Quiz: What Broadway Musical Are You?

Quiz: What Broadway Musical Are You?

Claire Frank, Creator
September 15, 2023
Saying Goodbye to Our Beloved Kennedy Teachers

Saying Goodbye to Our Beloved Kennedy Teachers

Claire Frank, Rowan Hesford, and Emma Rood
August 4, 2023
Former Kennedy student wears the old Kennedy costume.

The Return of Kenny

Claire Frank and Rowan Hesford
July 18, 2023
Ellie is coming to Kennedy to work as a service dog.

Kennedy Welcomes Ellie the Service Dog

Claire Frank, Writer
April 24, 2023
Owen Kilgore (Mr. Rogers) and Elizabeth Goff (Lady Aberlin) performing Treat People with Kindness.

The End of the 2023 Show Choir Season

Claire Frank, Writer
March 24, 2023
The Kennedy auditorium in which movie night will be held to raise money for the Class of 2026.

Class of 2026 Holds a Valentine’s Day Movie

Claire Frank, Writer
February 8, 2023
Junior Cayden Foye took 7th overall at the MVC Supermeet.

KHS Bowling MVC Recap

Claire Frank and Kaitlyn Dolphin
February 1, 2023
Changes in the price of womens period products over time, making them less accessible to high school students.

Vandalism Sparks Removal of Feminine Hygiene Product in Bathrooms

Claire Frank, Writer
January 25, 2023
Photo from the Samaritan Purse, shows how to pack your shoe box

Give Back This Christmas

Claire Frank, Writer
December 20, 2022
Kennedys Fading Tradition

Kennedy’s Fading Tradition

Claire Frank and Ella Smith
October 26, 2022
Candy Corn Craze

Candy Corn Craze

Claire Frank, Writer
October 24, 2022
Agriculture Club created a garden near the Kennedy track.

Join Our Clubs!

Isaac White and Claire Frank
June 22, 2022
Many Kennedy students will continue school during the summer.

Summer School is Saving Students’ GPA

Claire Frank, Writer
June 2, 2022
Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Kennedy Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

Claire Frank and Molly Martin
May 2, 2022
The Academic Decathlon Team Heads to State

The Academic Decathlon Team Heads to State

Claire Frank, Writer
February 21, 2022
Academic Decathlon Qualifies for State

Academic Decathlon Qualifies for State

Claire Frank , Writer
February 17, 2022
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