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Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.
Kennedy Sends 22 Musicians to Perform at the All-State Music Festival on November 18
Freshman Elle Rammelsberg receives a medal and ISDTA shirt for qualifying at State Solo Qualifiers.
Kennedy Dance Team Begins Their Season with State Solo Qualifiers
Maple Grove is the newly combined school of the former Jackson Elementary School and Truman Elementary School that was built as a part of phase one of CRCSDs master plan.
The CRCSD Bond and Me: What You Need To Know Before Voting Day
Emma Clabaugh and Kenna Mchenry wait for more people to come to their trunk.
Kennedys Trunk-Or-Treat Turns Out Less Than Expected
Legislation Regarding Pronouns and Gender Identity Sweeps Iowa Schools
Legislation Regarding Pronouns and Gender Identity Sweeps Iowa Schools
Grant Mather and Trevan Krumrei sign to colleges.
Photos: Kennedy Group Athletic Signing on November 8
Freshman Elle Rammelsberg receives a medal and ISDTA shirt for qualifying at State Solo Qualifiers.
Kennedy Dance Team Begins Their Season with State Solo Qualifiers
Irate at a missed 12 man on the field call, offensive coordinator George Anderson holds back a screaming head coach Brian White.
Photos: Varsity Football Takes on Cedar Falls on October 17, Ending Their Season in the First Round of the Playoffs
Crossing the finish line, sophomore Adam Gray places first in his race.
Photos: Kennedy Cross Country Team Competes at Seminole Valley on October 12
Photos: Sophomore Football Takes On Davenport North Wildcats
Photos: Sophomore Football Takes On Davenport North Wildcats
In a world full of unspoken topics, theres an important topic often left undiscussed.
To Poop or Not to Poop: Should That Really Be a Question?
Drakes album For All the Dogs is Drakes 13th Billboard No. 1 album.
Drake’s New Album Tops Charts and Sets Records
The Torch would like to wish all of our readers a happy Halloween!
Halloween: Same Day, Different Perspective
Scream Acres is open for its final weekend, Oct. 27-28, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
Scream Acres: Four Fright-Filled Attractions Offering Scares and Delight
Cedar Rapids Marcus Theater. A popular place to see the many live action remakes and un orginal ideas.
The Stories That Just Won’t Die
Shirts created for Cougar Bandana to promote mental health.
Cougar Bandana: Spreading Awareness for Mental Health
Kennedy’s Key Club is a group effort.
Kennedy Key Club Makes a Comeback
The AP exam is given by the College Board to any student who signs up.
How Do AP Classes and Exams Affect Student Performance?
Freshmen Jocelyn Stepanek, Calumn Fortune, Beckett Mister and senior Tayva Fortune.
Photos: Best Buddies Tie-Dye Party on October 26
Scream Acres is open for its final weekend, Oct. 27-28, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
Scream Acres: Four Fright-Filled Attractions Offering Scares and Delight
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School
Junior Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves one of her aces.
Kennedy Volleyball Player Maren Diedrich Nominated for Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week
Athletic director Aaron Stecker introduces athletes at one of Kennedys signature state send-offs.
Aaron Stecker: Always a Cougar
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
Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.
Kennedy Sends 22 Musicians to Perform at the All-State Music Festival on November 18
Rethinking her actions, Cady hopes to right her wrongs.
Photos: Washington Puts on Mean Girls as Fall Musical
Loan begins their solo in a bar.
Kennedy’s Anxiety Project Performs at the Iowa Thespian Festival 
Drakes album For All the Dogs is Drakes 13th Billboard No. 1 album.
Drake’s New Album Tops Charts and Sets Records
Lion King Cast Announced and Set to Perform on November 30
Lion King Cast Announced and Set to Perform on November 30
Senior Raiya Hurt performs Happy solo.
Kennedy’s Ensembles Perform at Premiere Concert
Rethinking her actions, Cady hopes to right her wrongs.
Photos: Washington Puts on Mean Girls as Fall Musical
Best Buddies members pose together.
Photos: Best Buddies Trunk-or-Treat Promotes Inclusion Over Halloween Weekend
Best Buddies members join together for a picture.
Photos: Best Buddies Kicks Off the Year With the Buddy Matching Party on October 11
Irate at a missed 12 man on the field call, offensive coordinator George Anderson holds back a screaming head coach Brian White.
Photos: Varsity Football Takes on Cedar Falls on October 17, Ending Their Season in the First Round of the Playoffs
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Torch takes home 13 state awards

Torch takes home 13 state awards

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May 19, 2014
Person with weapons arrested near Kennedy

Person with weapons arrested near Kennedy

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April 23, 2014
McKnight steps down

McKnight steps down

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April 10, 2014
Kennedy receives threat

Kennedy receives threat

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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

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

Specialization in sports

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February 14, 2014
Kennedy 80 Jefferson 73

Kennedy 80 Jefferson 73

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February 10, 2014
District football is a go

District football is a go

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January 15, 2014
Kennedy 55 Jefferson 52

Kennedy 55 Jefferson 52

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January 13, 2014
Cougars look to run

Cougars look to run

Ethan Divis
December 3, 2013
The Torch visits Boston

The Torch visits Boston

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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

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November 11, 2013
Kennedy 35 Assumption 12

Kennedy 35 Assumption 12

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November 5, 2013
Kennedy 42 Prairie 14

Kennedy 42 Prairie 14

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October 31, 2013
Kennedy 35 City High 14

Kennedy 35 City High 14

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October 28, 2013
Kennedy 41 Waterloo East 6

Kennedy 41 Waterloo East 6

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October 11, 2013
Kennedy runs over Jefferson

Kennedy runs over Jefferson

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October 7, 2013
Kennedy 19 Senior 9

Kennedy 19 Senior 9

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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
Kennedys 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

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February 21, 2013

Hall of Fame night

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February 1, 2013

Kennedy vs Linn-Mar preview

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January 29, 2013

Girls’ Substate Parings

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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

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

Game Preview: No.9 Kennedy at Linn-Mar

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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

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September 28, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

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September 26, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

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September 12, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

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September 5, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

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August 30, 2012
Cougars drop opener

Cougars drop opener

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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

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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
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