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Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.
Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
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
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.
Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Sophomores Addy Phillips and Charley Lovell block the Linn-Mar hitter at the net while Amling covers the off-block.
Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Davenport Central in Round One
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.
The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions
Voter registration forms were brought for students.
Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School
Seniors Maggie Goldberg and Ella Moser pose after being crowned "Homecoming Royalty."
Homecoming Royalty Controversy Sparks Social Media Debate
Colleen Hoover's bestseller "It Ends With Us" stirs up controversy as film adaption causes sparks between cast members.
From Book Pages to the Big Screen: “It Ends With Us” Raises Concerns After Hitting Theaters
Iowa's New attendance policy took effect on July 1.
Iowa’s New Attendance Policy Takes Effect on Cedar Rapids Schools
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
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
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
Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.
Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Now-graduated Happiness members sing the 2023-2024 ballad.
Brett Carroll Camp Comes to Happiness, Inc.
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
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
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Only school in the nation: The Golden Psi Award

Only school in the nation: The Golden Psi Award

Elianna Novitch, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2016
The simple set of the show allowed for the performances of the actors to really tell the story and bring you into their home.

Review: Next To Normal

Elianna Novitch, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2016
Photo provided by Melissa Osborn.

Bringing home the banner

Elianna Novitch, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2016
Dominating districts

Dominating districts

Elianna Novitch, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2016
Match made

Match made

Elianna Novitch, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2015
Bettering lives through bikes

Bettering lives through bikes

Elianna Novitch, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2015
Learning to be a leader

Learning to be a leader

Elianna Novitch, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2015
Making a splash for Ash

Making a splash for Ash

Elianna Novitch, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2015
From the Midwest to the Middle East

From the Midwest to the Middle East

Elianna Novitch, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2015
Election results for class officers

Election results for class officers

Elianna Novitch
June 3, 2015
NHS leaders shared the idea for the senior project to the senior class today. It was met with a positive response and interest from students.

Looking forward: the 2016 senior class project

Elianna Novitch
June 2, 2015
Religious Freedom Act

Religious Freedom Act

Fatima Elsheikh, Writer
May 26, 2015
Cedar Rapids students march for Selma

Cedar Rapids students march for Selma

Fatima Elsheikh, Writer
May 14, 2015
Sweta Sudhir, jr., among other recipients of the Borlaug-Ruan International Internship. Photo provided by The Next Norm.

International Intern

Elianna Novitch
May 12, 2015
Continuing to be a buddy

Continuing to be a buddy

Elianna Novitch
April 28, 2015

Kennedy is one of America’s Most Challenging High Schools

Elianna Novitch
April 20, 2015
Dr. Brad Buck talks with Torch reporters April 3 at the superintendent's office at the Cedar Rapids Educational Service Learning Center.

Getting to know the new guy in charge

Xander Riley, Abby Donovan, Elianna Novitch, and Naomi Hofferber
April 3, 2015
Problems with potholes

Problems with potholes

Ron Lund
March 19, 2015
Men's swimming make a splash at state

Men’s swimming make a splash at state

Elianna Novitch
February 17, 2015
Parent registration meeting for 2015-16 school year

Parent registration meeting for 2015-16 school year

Elianna Novitch
January 22, 2015
Overtime for a loss

Overtime for a loss

Fatima Elsheikh, Writer
January 16, 2015

Shoot me, I’m black

Fatima Elsheikh, Writer
December 12, 2014
Students dressed up as a multitude of characters to entertain children at the drama department fundraiser. Photo provided by Kimberly Pereboom.

Fairy tale fundraiser

Elianna Novitch
December 9, 2014
Students share their world

Students share their world

Ron Lund, Writer
November 13, 2014

Honoring A Kennedy Music Man

Elianna Novitch and Naomi Hofferber
October 28, 2014
Kennedy signs agreement for Chinese sister school

Kennedy signs agreement for Chinese sister school

Fatima Elsheikh, Writer
October 18, 2014
Building Change

Building Change

Fatima Elsheikh
October 17, 2014
Overworked Teens

Overworked Teens

Ron Lund, Writer
October 10, 2014

Marching to the beat

Elianna Novitch
October 7, 2014
Students evacuate

Students evacuate

Ron Lund, Writer
September 12, 2014
New Faces in Kennedy's Halls

New Faces in Kennedy’s Halls

Ron Lund, Writer
September 3, 2014

Challenging a disease

Elianna Novitch
August 25, 2014
Results of Kennedy Men's first golf meet

Results of Kennedy Men’s first golf meet

Elianna Novitch, Web Editor
August 16, 2014
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