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Kennedy Track Heads to State
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Senior Wilsee Kollie speaks during the walkout.
Kennedy Holds Walkout Over Roe v. Wade Opinion Leak
Decisions are part of life, both in and out of high school they matter.
What’s Happening to Women’s Rights?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Kennedy Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers
Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Sophomore Addison Swartzendruber runs at track meet.
Addison Swartsendruber Selected as Valley Division Track and Field Athlete of the Year
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Decisions are part of life, both in and out of high school they matter.
What’s Happening to Women’s Rights?
A trio of boys get together for morp after being stood up by their dates.
An Alternative to Prom with Your Mom
How should Kennedy distribute the funds for its sports?
How Should Kennedy Be Fundraising?
Should we be allowed to pick and choose what parts of history we learn?
Iowa Legislation Undermines Teachers
Candy and plastic eggs have become symbols of modern day Easter.
The Evolution of Easter
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Many Kennedy juniors are taking the ACT to prepare for college admissions.
How to Access ACT Scores
Kennedys Key Club is a group effort.
Kennedy’s Key Club Gives Back to the Community
The thought of studying can be overwhelming for students, but it doesnt have to be with the right study skills.
How To Study To Get Results
Scantron bubble sheets are a common sight at Kennedy.
Are Standardized Tests a Success?
Ashlynn Williams uses art as a creative outlook in her life.
A Colorful View
Sanford enjoys caring for bearded dragons and other types of reptiles.
Dragons Help the Helper
Kenzie Reed, number one dribbles the ball down the court.
Kenzie Reed: The Person Behind the Jersey
Junior Lucas Dolphin was nominated for athlete of the week in 2021 and 2022.
Lucas Dolphin: 300 to Spare
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Matilda
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Matilda”
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Emma Beachner

Emma Beachner, Writer

Hi, my name is Emma I'm a sophomore. This is my first year of torch. Outside of school, I enjoy reading and art.

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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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