The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024
Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.
Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Hiawatha Library roaches out to local teens through activity nights.
Hiawatha Library Offers Teen Involvement Program
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.
Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Sophomores Addy Phillips and Charley Lovell block the Linn-Mar hitter at the net while Amling covers the off-block.
Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Davenport Central in Round One
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.
The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions
Voter registration forms were brought for students.
Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School
Seniors Maggie Goldberg and Ella Moser pose after being crowned "Homecoming Royalty."
Homecoming Royalty Controversy Sparks Social Media Debate
Colleen Hoover's bestseller "It Ends With Us" stirs up controversy as film adaption causes sparks between cast members.
From Book Pages to the Big Screen: “It Ends With Us” Raises Concerns After Hitting Theaters
Iowa's New attendance policy took effect on July 1.
Iowa’s New Attendance Policy Takes Effect on Cedar Rapids Schools
Instructor Brain Jeffords adds weight to a bridge.
Photos: Kennedy’s Project Lead the Way Experiments with Engineering and Construction
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
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
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
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024
Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.
Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Sophomores Callum Fortune and Sam Myers assists John Bednar.
Student Government Hosts Circle of Friends on 10/15
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
All content by Ethan Divis
Torch takes home 13 state awards

Torch takes home 13 state awards

Ethan Divis
May 19, 2014
Person with weapons arrested near Kennedy

Person with weapons arrested near Kennedy

Ethan Divis
April 23, 2014
McKnight steps down

McKnight steps down

Ethan Divis
April 10, 2014
Kennedy receives threat

Kennedy receives threat

Ethan Divis
April 9, 2014
Kennedy pulls upset, off to state for first time since 2008

Kennedy pulls upset, off to state for first time since 2008

Ethan Divis
March 10, 2014

Cougars upset top ranked Wahlert 72-62

Ethan Divis
February 24, 2014
Senior quarterback Derek Jacobus looks to handoff the ball in a playoff game against Davenport Assumption.

Specialization in sports

Ethan Divis
February 14, 2014
Kennedy 80 Jefferson 73

Kennedy 80 Jefferson 73

Ethan Divis
February 10, 2014
District football is a go

District football is a go

Ethan Divis
January 15, 2014
Kennedy 55 Jefferson 52

Kennedy 55 Jefferson 52

Ethan Divis
January 13, 2014
Cougars look to run

Cougars look to run

Ethan Divis
December 3, 2013
The Torch visits Boston

The Torch visits Boston

Ethan Divis
November 21, 2013
Senior quarterback Derek Jacobus looks to handoff the ball in a playoff game against Davenport Assumption.

Recap: Kennedy finishes football season at 8-4

Ethan Divis
November 11, 2013
Kennedy 35 Assumption 12

Kennedy 35 Assumption 12

Ethan Divis
November 5, 2013
Kennedy 42 Prairie 14

Kennedy 42 Prairie 14

Ethan Divis
October 31, 2013
Kennedy 35 City High 14

Kennedy 35 City High 14

Ethan Divis
October 28, 2013
Kennedy 41 Waterloo East 6

Kennedy 41 Waterloo East 6

Ethan Divis
October 11, 2013
Kennedy runs over Jefferson

Kennedy runs over Jefferson

Ethan Divis
October 7, 2013
Kennedy 19 Senior 9

Kennedy 19 Senior 9

Ethan Divis
September 23, 2013
Kennedy upsets Prairie 28-24

Kennedy upsets Prairie 28-24

Ethan Divis
September 9, 2013
Cougars win opener for first time since 2008

Cougars win opener for first time since 2008

Ethan Divis
September 1, 2013

Torch wins awards

Ethan Divis
May 29, 2013
Jason Kline named new principal

Jason Kline named new principal

Ethan Divis
May 6, 2013

Principal job narrows

Ethan Divis
May 2, 2013
Kennedy's the best school in Iowa

Kennedy’s the best school in Iowa

Ethan Divis
April 25, 2013

Kickin’ cancer

Ethan Divis
April 7, 2013
Backflip into History

Backflip into History

Ethan Divis
February 21, 2013

Hall of Fame night

Ethan Divis
February 1, 2013

Kennedy vs Linn-Mar preview

Ethan Divis
January 29, 2013

Girls’ Substate Parings

Ethan Divis
January 21, 2013
Boys' substate pairings

Boys’ substate pairings

Ethan Divis
January 15, 2013
Game Preview: Kennedy at Jefferson

Game Preview: Kennedy at Jefferson

Ethan Divis
January 4, 2013

Game preview: Kennedy Vs. Linn-Mar

Ethan Divis
December 4, 2012
Game Preview: No.9 Kennedy at Linn-Mar

Game Preview: No.9 Kennedy at Linn-Mar

Ethan Divis
December 4, 2012
Game preview: Boys' Basketball

Game preview: Boys’ Basketball

Ethan Divis
November 30, 2012
Game Preview: Girls' Basketball

Game Preview: Girls’ Basketball

Ethan Divis
November 30, 2012
Football All-MVC players

Football All-MVC players

Ethan Divis
November 1, 2012
Football playoff time changes

Football playoff time changes

Ethan Divis
October 25, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

Ethan Divis
October 4, 2012
Kennedy defeats Jefferson 44-0

Kennedy defeats Jefferson 44-0

Ethan Divis
September 28, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

Ethan Divis
September 26, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

Ethan Divis
September 12, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

Ethan Divis
September 5, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

Ethan Divis
August 30, 2012
Cougars drop opener

Cougars drop opener

Ethan Divis
August 26, 2012
Against all odds: Cougars win title

Against all odds: Cougars win title

Ethan Divis
June 10, 2012
New Girls Basketball Coach

New Girls Basketball Coach

Ethan Divis
May 24, 2012
Kennedy and Xavier players tell each other good game after the Cougars defeated the Saints 59 to 45.

Kennedy vs. Linn-Mar preview

Ethan Divis
February 27, 2012
Load More Stories
Donate to Kennedy Torch
$315
$750
Contributed
Our Goal