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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
With Graduation fast approaching, make sure you know where youre supposed to be and when.
Attention Seniors: Graduation Reminders
The moldy bread wall experiment, located outside of room 52.
Food Fundamentals: The Moldy Bread Experiment
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
Ella Brown pins opponent down.
Ella Brown Returns to State
In a uniform line, Kennedy cheerleaders stand for the national anthem.
Kennedy Cheer Is On The Rise
McKowen cuts around the edge to the basket.
Photos: Kennedy Basketball Takes on Ankeny in Second Round of the State Championships
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
Happiness performs their closer, Welcome To The Show.
CRCSD Show Choirs Take the Stage
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
The Concert Band performs “Summit Fanfare” by William Owens.
The Kennedy High School Performing Arts’ Winter Showcase
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
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
Kennedy speech teams pose with their scores.
Kennedy Speech Teams Take On State
Linn-Mar High Schools 10th Street Edition
Show Choir Reviews: 10th Street Edition and New Creation
Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Photos: Harding Middle School Rehearses for the Future Ready Concert
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
Senior Trevan Krumrei defends against Dallas Center-Grimes player.
Photos: Varsity Boys Basketball Dominates Against Dallas Center-Grimes in First Round of State Championships
Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Photos: Harding Middle School Rehearses for the Future Ready Concert
Going under the opponents tower, senior Joseph Bean goes for a layup.
Photos: Varsity Basketball at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse on 2/27
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Ella Smith, Photographer

Hi, my name is Ella Smith, I am a junior at Kennedy. This is my second year in Torch as a photographer. Outside of class, I spend my time dancing, playing tennis and hanging out with my friends.

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Freshman Marshall OConnor takes his shot at the pins

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Senior Kaylee Harris throws her ball towards the pins

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

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Sophomore Nick Deeds winds up to throw his ball.

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Sophomore Elaina Chesmore throws her ball down the lane.

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Senior Drake Kayser lines up his shot.

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Senior Darek Kayser prepares to throw his next shot.

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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.

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Junior Katelyn Anderson is perfectly posed during a group dance.

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

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

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

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

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Freshman Elle Rammelsberg starts her solo.

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

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Senior Colin Falck pins his opponent.

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Junior Liz Renshaw dominates her match.

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

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

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Junior Jackson Popelka takes down his competitor.

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The Junior Cougar Wrestling Team receives recognition between meets.

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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.

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

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

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

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Paulson tees off on hole nine

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Junior Adalyn Hermanson and junior Jenna Younge block Waterloos point.

Photos: 8/29 Varisty Volleyball at Waterloo West

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

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Junior Kiera Werner serves the ball.

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Senior Anaysia Perkins passes the ball.

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Sophomore Irelyn Ballard sets the ball to her teammate.

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Des Moines Registers Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves the ball.

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Senior Jennifer Phillips scores a point by deflecting the ball.

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The team celebrates after scoring a point.

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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.

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

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

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The last event of the meet is finished by Adam Gray at the end of the final relay.

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Junior Varsity swimmer Daniel Repko pushes through the 100 Yard Freestyle.

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The backstroke leg of the 200 Yard Medley Relay is swum by junior Owen Kilgore.

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Senior Will Bowden swims the final stretch of a distance event.

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Owen Kilgore (Mr. Rogers) and Elizabeth Goff (Lady Aberlin) performing Treat People with Kindness.

Kennedy Show Choir at Prairie

Ella Smith, Photographer
February 3, 2023
Senior Cael Smithhart lifts his opponent.

Boys Wrestling Competes in a Meet on 1/14

Ella Smith, Photographer
January 17, 2023
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle

Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3

Ella Smith, Photographer
January 19, 2023
Photos: Boys Swimming at Kennedy

Photos: Boys’ Swimming at Kennedy

Ella Smith, Photographer
December 8, 2022
Happiness Inc. performs Mr. Rogers Medley.

Photos: Show Choir Premiere Concert

Kiera Zwack and Ella Smith
November 17, 2022
Junior Katelyn Mackey, Senior Lacey Neighbor and Junior Kylie Link placing 6th, 3rd and 1st in their division.

Photos: Girl’s Diving at Regionals on November 3

Ella Smith, Photographer
November 9, 2022
Cougar Swimmers Compete at Regionals

Cougar Swimmers Compete at Regionals

Keira Zwack and Ella Smith
November 9, 2022
Kennedys Fading Tradition

Kennedy’s Fading Tradition

Claire Frank and Ella Smith
October 26, 2022
Daylen Davis getting ready for his put

Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1

Ella Smith and Kiera Zwack
September 15, 2022
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