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The Kennedy 4x1 relay team of Dawson Dougherty, Jacob Doyle, Nick Wood and Chauncy Bodden pose for a picture after breaking a state record.
Kennedy Boys Tracks Places in State Championship
Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Torch Celebrates the Kennedy Teaching Staff for Teacher Appreciation Week
Sophomore Maria Kaiser (right) receives the CBYX Scholarship certificate from German teacher Milaena Reade (left).
Sophomore Maria Kaiser Set to Spend a Year in Germany
Poster made by Cole Pruett to promote the concert.
Free Mental Health Awareness Concert on May 9
Storms flood Kennedy parking lots, making driving dangerous.
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
Kennedy Golf Coach Michael Green celebrates the golfers' performances.
Photos: Varsity Boys Golf Defeated by Prairie on 9/5
Kennedy's Varsity Volleyball Team huddles together during a timeout.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball First Match Against Linn-Mar
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
Love Island is a reality dating show that centers around couples pairing up in a villa.
Love Island Franchise Makes History With Two Winning Black Couples
TCR's Waitress pulls together for a final week of shows. (The Cedar Rapids Gazette)
TCR’s “Waitress” Makes Waves as Talented Cast Comes Together
New legislation passed to allow districts to decide if staff can open carry a weapon. Teachers are conflicted.
Are We Safe Yet?
Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Torch Celebrates the Kennedy Teaching Staff for Teacher Appreciation Week
As consumers we tend to skim nutrition labels...would you even notice if it read "may contain rats" ?
Rats: A New Superfood In Your Drink?
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
The Kennedy boys soccer team huddles together before the game.
Making Goals in More Ways Than One
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
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
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
The Kennedy Student Section waits in anticipation for the team before they rush the court.
The Heart of Kennedy Athletics
TCR's Waitress pulls together for a final week of shows. (The Cedar Rapids Gazette)
TCR’s “Waitress” Makes Waves as Talented Cast Comes Together
Singing "Hakuna Matata," senior Samuel Larson makes his first appearance as the grown-up version of Simba.
Shining on Stage: Seniors in Kennedy’s Theater Department
Smiling at the camera, senior homecoming court nominee Jace Scott sits on top of a Corvette.
Homecoming Throughout the Halls
Kennedy Golf Coach Michael Green celebrates the golfers' performances.
Photos: Varsity Boys Golf Defeated by Prairie on 9/5
Kennedy's Varsity Volleyball Team huddles together during a timeout.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball First Match Against Linn-Mar
Photos: May 30 Softball vs Cedar Falls
Kicking the ball up to his teammates, junior Trevor LeMense.
Photos: May 7 Varsity Boys Soccer
Senior Jocelin Legunas going in to hug her coach, Annie Walsh.
Photos: Girls Soccer Senior Night on May 10
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Ella Smith

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.

All content by Ella Smith

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.

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

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

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

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

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
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