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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
CRCSD is removing shortened Fridays for students.
The Transition From a Half-Day of Freedom to Full-Day Commitment
Flyer posted in Kennedy hallway containing information for the blood drive.
Student Government to Host a Blood Drive April 25
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
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
Senior Jennifer Phillips tosses the ball as she starts the match.
Girls Tennis Swings Into a New Season
The Kennedy Varsity Girls Soccer Team high fives opposing school after the match.
Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Ties First Match against Prairie
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
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
The Kennedy Varsity Girls Soccer Team high fives opposing school after the match.
Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Ties First Match against Prairie
McKowen cuts around the edge to the basket.
Photos: Kennedy Basketball Takes on Ankeny in Second Round of the State Championships
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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 superintendents 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
Mens 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 11, 2014

Marching to the beat

Elianna Novitch
October 7, 2014
Students evacuate

Students evacuate

Ron Lund, Writer
September 12, 2014
New Faces in Kennedys Halls

New Faces in Kennedy’s Halls

Ron Lund, Writer
September 3, 2014

Challenging a disease

Elianna Novitch
August 25, 2014
Results of Kennedy Mens first golf meet

Results of Kennedy Men’s first golf meet

Elianna Novitch, Web Editor
August 16, 2014
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