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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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Seniors Maggie Goldberg and Ella Moser pose after being crowned "Homecoming Royalty."

[Photo] Homecoming Royalty Controversy Sparks Social Media Debate

Kaitlyn Dolphin, Managing Editor
October 25, 2024
Senior Cayden Hayes and junior Henry Wilkes wave at parade onlookers.

Juniors Nathaniel Goff and Lincoln McMahan and sophomore Neil Cogdill March for the cross country float.

Welcoming Kennedy fans to the jungle, varsity volleyball cheers in the parade.

Senior Skyler Moody cheers for Kennedy Dance Team.

Juniors Addison Kellogg and Grace Ulferts and freshman Aubrey Knock support Kennedy's Best Buddies club.

Kennedy Marching Band plays the fight song as they march.

Junior Ellison Pierce runs the ball during the annual Powderpuff game.

Homecoming Week Puts Kennedy Student Life on Display

River Borgerding, Ella Smith, and Anyah Stoppelmoor
October 2, 2024
Kennedy's student body shows their Cougar pride at the Kennedys home game against Pleasant Valley.

[Photo] Student Section Etiquette: The DOs and DON’Ts of a High School Student Section

Mela Baccam, Writer
September 18, 2024

Photos: May 30 Softball vs Cedar Falls

Ella Smith, Photographer
June 2, 2024
Junior Julia Thorne serves the ball.

Returning a serve, junior Alli Vander Zee hits the ball scoring a point.

Freshman Eva Larsen watches her toss before she serves.

Sophomore Caitilyn Ruggeri returns her opponents serve.

Senior Olivia Hubbard hits a forehand.

[Photo] Photos: April 20 Varsity Girls Tennis vs Linn-Mar

May 1, 2024
Before the meet, senior Jennifer Phillips warms up her serves.

Junior Maggie Goldberg tosses the ball to serve.

Serving the ball, sophomore Charity Oduor scores a point.

Senior Olivia Hubbard hits a forehand.

Photos: April 20 Varsity Girls Tennis vs Linn-Mar

Ella Smith, Photographer
May 1, 2024
Freshman Marshall O'Connor takes his shot at the pins

Senior Kaylee Harris throws her ball towards the pins

Freshman Kiera Foye works out her shot before throwing the ball.

Sophomore Nick Deeds winds up to throw his ball.

Sophomore Elaina Chesmore throws her ball down the lane.

Senior Drake Kayser lines up his shot.

Senior Darek Kayser prepares to throw his next shot.

Sophomore Lily Bader follows through after throwing her ball.

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In a neutral position, sophomore Meredith Kaump stands her ground.

[Photo] Meredith Kaump Stands her Ground Throughout the Season

Emma Rood, Writer
February 2, 2024
Freshman Elle Rammelsberg displays her impressive balance during her solo.

Photos: Kennedy Varsity Dance Team Competes at State on December 1

Ella Smith, Photographer
December 12, 2023
Holding her opponent down, senior Terranae Wyatt gets a quick win.

Photos: Varsity Wrestling Teams Competed on November 30 at Kennedy

Ella Smith, Photographer
December 11, 2023
Displaying her grace, sophomore Anyah Stoppelmoor dances a jazz number.

Junior Katelyn Anderson is perfectly posed during a group dance.

Expressing her emotions at her last state performance, senior Aubrey Wolf stands during the group dance.

The Kennedy Dance Team exits the floor after performing their Poms routine.

Sophomore Emma Rood and junior Emma Olson emit their intense Kennedy spirit.

Performing for the last time, senior Breighan Wolrab brings the energy.

Freshman Elle Rammelsberg starts her solo.

Trying to flip his opponent, senior Austin Raue pushes for a win.

Senior Colin Falck pins his opponent.

Junior Liz Renshaw dominates her match.

After a hard battle, junior Ella Brown pins Jefferson wrestler.

In a neutral position, sophomore Merideth Kaump stands her ground.

Junior Jackson Popelka takes down his competitor.

The Junior Cougar Wrestling Team receives recognition between meets.

Kennedy Dance Team joins together for a picture after their jazz routine.

[Photo] Kennedy Dance Team Takes the Floor at State

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Writer
December 18, 2023
Crossing the finish line, sophomore Adam Gray places first in his race.

Photos: Kennedy Cross Country Team Competes at Seminole Valley on October 12

Ella Smith, Photographer
October 26, 2023
On hole four, freshman Kale Haugen watches his ball after teeing off.

Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Ellis Golf Course on September 13

Ella Smith, Photographer
September 22, 2023
Freshman Grayson Koutney finishes his drive on hole one.

On hole nine, freshman Kylan Walsh hits a clean shot, laying up to the green.

Teeing off on hole one, freshman Blake Robertson makes contact with the ball and launches it into the air.

Lining up his shot, freshman Luke Murray looks to make it on the green.

Paulson tees off on hole nine

Junior Adalyn Hermanson and junior Jenna Younge block Waterloo's point.

Photos: 8/29 Varisty Volleyball at Waterloo West

Ella Smith, Photographer
September 7, 2023
Sophomore Jocelyn Stricker sets the ball.

Junior Kiera Werner serves the ball.

Senior Anaysia Perkins passes the ball.

Sophomore Irelyn Ballard sets the ball to her teammate.

Des Moines Register's Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves the ball.

Senior Jennifer Phillips scores a point by deflecting the ball.

The team celebrates after scoring a point.

Junior Liza Scherbring scoring a goal

Photos: Girls’ Soccer vs Western Dubuque on May 5

Ella Smith, Photographer
May 15, 2023
Senior Adeline Bowers completing her serve.

Photos: April 6 Girls Tennis vs Prairie

Ella Smith, Photographer
April 19, 2023
Happiness Inc. dances at Prairie competition.

[Photo] Show Choir Auditions Have Started for the 2023-2024 School Year

Louise Morand, Writer
March 16, 2023
Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.

[Photo] MyPath: Is it Worth it?

March 14, 2023
State Qualifier Jordan Twiddy pinning a Muscatine wrestler on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Kennedy Boys’ Wrestling Approaches State With Three Competitors

Maggie Goldberg, Writer
February 15, 2023
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[Photo] Kennedy Culture Club Hosts Culture Night

February 17, 2023
Drake Kline approaches the end of a fast 100 Yard Butterfly.

Photos: District Boys’ Swim Meet on 2/4

Ella Smith, Photographer
February 7, 2023
Connor Hageman swims the final lap of the first event of the meet, a relay.

2022-23 member, Tyler Brekke, swims the butterfly in an individual event.

100 Yard Backstroke is sawm Tyler Brekke, picking up the pace as he approaches the end.

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