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Students work on their ceramic projects for art class.
Voice of the Voiceless Open Mic Night Showcases Student Artwork
Happiness Inc. performs at Kennedy premiere show
Kennedy Show Choirs Start Their Competitive Season
Mask mandates are once again allowed in Iowa schools.
Pfizer Vaccine Boosters Approved for Ages 12 to 15
Winter conditions may result in less room for vehicles in the parking lots, as space boundaries are obscured by snow and ice.
Kennedy Parking Lots: Rules and Alternatives
Important Dates and Information for Kennedy Seniors
Important Dates and Information for Kennedy Seniors
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
A.J. Miller (FR) swims the first leg of the 200 Yard Free Relay, giving the relay a head start leading to them taking first place.
Kennedy Men’s Swimming Kicks off the Year With a Home Invite
The 11 first team all Mississippi Valley Conference players: seniors Alex Koch (Linebacker), Mitchell Schares (Defensive Back), Jeron Senters (Defensive Back), Carson Blietz (Quarterback), Ethan Mills (Offensive Line), Brenden Linde (Tight End), and Colin Flannagan (Running Back), as well as juniors Jazan Williams (Running Back), Ryker Stelling (Linebacker), Michael Mulheren (Linebacker) and Andrew Meyers (Defensive Lineman).
Kennedy 2021 Football Season Comes to a Close
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
#22 Alex Koch is lifted by #64 Ethan Mills in celebration of his touchdown.
Kennedy Cougars Advance to Quarter Final Playoffs
Phones are taking up parents attention
Electronics vs. Kids
Social media apps send constant notifications to convince users to dive back in.
Social Media Trend “School Shooter Day” Causes Scare
PDA Has To Stop
PDA Has To Stop
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Teens today are often willing to talk about their own mental health.
Teen Mental Health Needs Attention
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Students in the CRCSD Student Built House program work as professionals.
CRCSD Student Built House: Building Better Futures
Kennedys Leadership Retreat originally scheduled for October 27is postponed for a later date.
Kennedy Leadership Retreat Postponed
Bruises, black eyes and other injuries can indicate someone was involved in teen violence.
The Unknown Dark Side of Teens
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Miles Wilson looks to pass Dubuque Hempstead with Henry McMahan close behind.
Miles Wilson Breaks Cross Country School Record
Lorena Harger administers a Spanish One written test.
Colombia to The United States
Mariah Griffin (left) and Jennifer McAtee (right) are ready to start the class.
Learning To Teach in an Upside-Down World
Peyton Kach posed for her senior photos with an instrument to represent one of her passions: music.
The Dream of a Musician
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
Im Not Exactly Sad
I’m Not Exactly Sad
The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
The Grand Plan
The Grand Plan
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”
Photos: Boys and Girls Basketball vs IC Liberty and Ames
Photos: Boys and Girls Basketball vs IC Liberty and Ames
Students and staff worked together to package the meals.
Photos: Kennedy Students Pack Thanksgiving Meal Donations
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Only school in the nation: The Golden Psi Award

Only school in the nation: The Golden Psi Award

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

March 8, 2016
Photo provided by Melissa Osborn.

Bringing home the banner

February 22, 2016
Dominating districts

Dominating districts

January 25, 2016
Match made

Match made

December 15, 2015
Bettering lives through bikes

Bettering lives through bikes

November 2, 2015
Learning to be a leader

Learning to be a leader

October 28, 2015
Making a splash for Ash

Making a splash for Ash

September 9, 2015
From the Midwest to the Middle East

From the Midwest to the Middle East

September 8, 2015
Election results for class officers

Election results for class officers

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

June 2, 2015
Religious Freedom Act

Religious Freedom Act

May 26, 2015
Cedar Rapids students march for Selma

Cedar Rapids students march for Selma

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

International Intern

May 12, 2015
Continuing to be a buddy

Continuing to be a buddy

April 28, 2015

Kennedy is one of America’s Most Challenging High Schools

April 20, 2015
Dr. Brad Buck talks with Torch reporters April 3 at the superintendents office at the Cedar Rapids Educational Service Learning Center.

Getting to know the new guy in charge

April 3, 2015
Problems with potholes

Problems with potholes

March 19, 2015
Mens swimming make a splash at state

Men’s swimming make a splash at state

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

Parent registration meeting for 2015-16 school year

January 22, 2015
Overtime for a loss

Overtime for a loss

January 16, 2015

Shoot me, I’m black

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

December 9, 2014
Students share their world

Students share their world

November 13, 2014

Honoring A Kennedy Music Man

October 28, 2014
Kennedy signs agreement for Chinese sister school

Kennedy signs agreement for Chinese sister school

October 18, 2014
Building Change

Building Change

October 17, 2014
Overworked Teens

Overworked Teens

October 10, 2014

Marching to the beat

October 7, 2014
Students evacuate

Students evacuate

September 12, 2014
New Faces in Kennedys Halls

New Faces in Kennedy’s Halls

September 3, 2014

Challenging a disease

August 25, 2014
Results of Kennedy Mens first golf meet

Results of Kennedy Men’s first golf meet

August 16, 2014
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