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Stephanie Stores posing for a picture after being choose 4th overall to the Washington Mystics
Three Iowa Women’s Basketball Players Drafted to the WNBA
A student works on their math homework during class. Students are now able to join a math-focused honor society.
Kennedy Introduces Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
Ellie is coming to Kennedy to work as a service dog.
Kennedy Welcomes Ellie the Service Dog
Tori recieved an award for her speech.
Kennedy Student Goes to American Legion National Oratorical Contest
HyVee employs numerous Kennedy students as an entry level position.
Senate File 167 Changes Iowa’s Child Labor Laws
Sophomore Alex Miller Playing Defense
Photos: Boys Soccer Substate Final vs Iowa City High
Sophomore Ella Brown Pitching the ball
Photos: 5/25 Softball vs Dubuque Wahlert
Boys Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Senior Janell Minor Driving the ball to the goal
Photos: 5/15 Girls Soccer vs. Washington
Junior Addison Swartzendruber runs the 400 Meter Dash at Kingston Stadium.
2023 State Track and Field Begins With 31 Kennedy Athletes
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address to members of the Iowa Legislature inside the House Chamber, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 10, 2023, at the Iowa State Capitol, in Des Moines.
Iowa Auditing Bill Threatens Accountability and Rule of Law
Tik Tok: The Time Sink
Tik Tok: The Time Sink
Pro Fortnite player plays Fortnite.
Fortnite, In This Economy?
Sophomore Jordan Harvey sings through jail bars.
Kennedy’s Production of Chicago is a Must-See
The decrease in Marvels quality of production in recent years is shown through their reviews, CGI and storylines.
The Collapse of the MCU and the End of an Era
Most common means of travel for Kennedy students.
Cougars Over the Summer
Sra. Harger hugging a student
Photos: Class of 2023 Graduation
Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.
Music of the Cougars
Senior Maggy Jellison dances at the Senior Night football game.
Dance Team Auditions Scheduled for Next Week
Molly Martin showcases her promposal to Kaitlyn Dolphin
The Declining “Promposal” Phenomenon
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Freshman Adam Gray runs five kilometers for cross country, a race in which he holds the freshman record.
A Kennedy First: Class of 2026 Adam Gray Breaks Two Freshman Records His First Year
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 2)
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 1)
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.
Ami Jacobo: Spreading the Positivity
Kennedy student answers the phone at St. Lukes Hospital in the 80s.
Fashion Through the Ages
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.
Music of the Cougars
Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?
Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Sra. Harger hugging a student
Photos: Class of 2023 Graduation
Sophomore Alex Miller Playing Defense
Photos: Boys Soccer Substate Final vs Iowa City High
Sophomore Ella Brown Pitching the ball
Photos: 5/25 Softball vs Dubuque Wahlert
Boys Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
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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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Kennedy student answers the phone at St. Lukes Hospital in the 80s.

Fashion Through the Ages

Emma Beachner, Writer
June 6, 2023
Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?

Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?

Emma Beachner, Writer
May 19, 2023
Quiz: Which US President Are You?

Quiz: Which US President Are You?

Emma Beachner, Creator
May 12, 2023
Quiz: Which OuterBanks Character Are You?

Quiz: Which OuterBanks Character Are You?

Emma Beachner, Creator
April 28, 2023
Sophomore Jordan Harvey sings through jail bars.

Kennedy’s Production of Chicago is a Must-See

Emma Beachner, Writer
April 22, 2023
Contrefaçon du DVD High School Musical 3 by PriceMinister is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Quiz: Which High School Musical Song Are You?

Emma Beachner, Creator
April 14, 2023
Junior Trisiyah Hurt portrays June in the song Cell Block Tango.

Kennedy Drama Debuts Chicago

Emma Beachner, writer
April 13, 2023
Stage Manager Ava Powers looks over stage light filters.

Ava Powers: Behind Kennedy Performances

Emma Beachner, writer
April 6, 2023
Quiz: Which Hunger Games Character Are You?

Quiz: Which Hunger Games Character Are You?

Emma Beachner, Creator
March 30, 2023
Posters defaming Jake Gyllenhaal put up in the Kennedy girls bathroom by an anonymous student.

Dear Taylor Swift…

Haile Miller, Emma Beachner, and Rowan Hesford
February 13, 2023
An Ode to Snow Storms and Joe Winters

An Ode to Snow Storms and Joe Winters

Emma Beachner, Writer
February 8, 2023
Many Kennedy students continue to use Edgenuity for online courses.

[Photo] The Horrors of Online PE

February 13, 2023
Habitudes: Whats The Point?

Habitudes: What’s The Point?

Emma Beachner, Writer
January 31, 2023
The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago

Emma Beachner, Writer
January 27, 2023
Aidan Ziegler, Alex Volden, Owen Kilgore, Carson Wistrick

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Chanteurs.

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Kennedy Choirs lead special rendition of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

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Protége preforms their show based on Top Gun

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Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.

Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast

Emma Beachner, Writer
December 8, 2022
Bella performs as lead character Megan Jones in Kennedys production of Puffs.

[Photo] Bella Griffin: Getting Involved Across the School

December 8, 2022
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.

Kennedy Show Choirs Make Their Debut

Emma Beachner, Writer
November 9, 2022
Boys Cross Country placed eight at state meet over the weekend.

Boys’ Cross Country Concludes 2022 Season at State

Emma Beachner, Writer
November 2, 2022
Miles Wilson races to the finish line at Seminole Valley.

Boy’s Cross Country Heads To State After a Record Breaking Season

Emma Beachner, Writer
October 28, 2022
Sanitary product basket in womens bathroom at Kennedy

Student Government Implements Free Feminine Hygiene Products in Bathrooms

Emma Beachner, Writer
October 25, 2022
Im a Puff and Im staying.

Battle of the Puffs: Kennedy vs. Washington

Emma Beachner, Writer
October 14, 2022
We have to go save her!

Kennedy’s Drama Departments Debuts Puffs as Their Fall Play

Emma Beachner, Photographer
October 12, 2022
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