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In preparation for the premiere, the Puffs production crew work on the props. The play was moved into the auditorium because of the size of the set.
Puffs Comes to Kennedy
The Struggle Of The Arts
The Struggle Of The Arts
The smallpox vaccine has proved effective against Monkeypox.
Monkeypox: Minor Disruption or New Epidemic?
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Many Kennedy students will continue school during the summer.
Summer School is Saving Students’ GPA
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Kennedy defense sets up against Bettendorf offense.
Varsity Football Claims an Away Victory Over the Bettendorf Bulldogs
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Miles Wilson runs at track meet.
Miles Wilson: Running His Way into the Record Book
Students worry about their class rank throughout their years of high school.
Students Are Not Their Class Rank
Graduates from the Senior Class of 2022 share their high school advice.
Senior Advice
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
Students should not have to be scared when they walk into school.
Enough is Enough.
Author James Belding works silently in the Torch classroom.
Being the Quiet Kid
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Hemann helps a student during class.
Project Lead the Way: Introducing Students to STEM
Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward
Agriculture Club created a garden near the Kennedy track.
Join Our Clubs!
Kline discussing the meaning of the spirit stick at a pep assembly.
Jason Kline: The King of Kennedy
Student artist Megan Cousins pulls from other media to represent feelings about the internets immediate and captivating nature
Expression Through Art
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Dan Carolin (in the middle) and his squad pose in their Hawaiian shirts.
Dan Carolin: Human Connection Through Language
Brian Stubblefield shows off one of the hand-made electric cars in Barry Wilson’s classroom.
Speeding Through Senior Year
Student Art Showcase
Student Art Showcase
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
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
Emma Beachner

Emma Beachner, Writer

My name is Emma Beachner! I’m a junior and this is my second year of Torch, I'm a writer and photographer. I'm also a part of the Girls' Track and Field team. Outside of school, I enjoy running and reading.

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[Photo] The Struggle Of The Arts

September 19, 2022
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.

Homecoming Scene Changes…Again

September 15, 2022
Student artist Megan Cousins pulls from other media to represent feelings about the internets immediate and captivating nature

[Photo] Expression Through Art

August 10, 2022
Miles Wilson runs at track meet.

[Photo] Miles Wilson: Running His Way into the Record Book

May 26, 2022
Kennedy Track Heads to State

Kennedy Track Heads to State

May 18, 2022
Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers

Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers

May 17, 2022
Student Art Showcase

Student Art Showcase

May 10, 2022
Teachers brought their own decorations to set up in the spaces.

Teacher Spaces Promote Community

April 28, 2022
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[Photo] Kennedy Horseshoe Becomes Dangerous

April 26, 2022
Kennedy collected coins to donate to children in Ukraine.

Kennedy Hosts Coin Drive for Ukraine Children

April 8, 2022
Trap Club Officially Starts Their Season

Trap Club Officially Starts Their Season

March 30, 2022
Varsity Girls Basketball Ends Their Season

Varsity Girls Basketball Ends Their Season

March 6, 2022
Eating disorders arent always obvious from the outside.

How to Get Help With Eating Disorders

February 18, 2022
Summer Internships

Summer Internships

February 1, 2022
Students listen to an MVP lesson on suicide ideation.

Mentors in Violence Prevention at Kennedy

February 1, 2022
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