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The American flag is in all public classrooms across Iowa.
Pledge Of Allegiance at Kennedy
Senior Simeon Jauhiainen prepares himself.
Kennedy Boys Varsity Golf Reflects on the Season So Far
Kennedy prepares to put on Rudolph
Playtime Poppy is Holding Auditions for ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’
TikToks growing influence has lead to students participating in criminal activities such as vandalism.
Tik Tok Spurs Vandalism
Moonlight Express members sing Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
Iowa All-State Auditions to Be Held at Independence High School Oct. 20 and 23
Oct. 15s match is the last Kennedy varsity football game at Kingston Stadium.
Undefeated Kennedy Cougars To Face the Johnston Dragons
Senior Simeon Jauhiainen prepares himself.
Kennedy Boys Varsity Golf Reflects on the Season So Far
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
Sophomore Reid Hall putts while on a Ellis Golf Course green.
Kennedy Athlete Up for KCRG Athlete of the Week
The Kennedy Football team lines up along the edge of the field before warmups.
Kennedy Football Team Ranked #1 in the State
Kennedy reinstated a mask mandate following Judge Pratts restraining order on Iowas ban on mask mandates in schools.
Reynolds is Fighting the Wrong Battle
Teens Voices Get Heard
Teens’ Voices Get Heard
The Class of Compromise
The Class of Compromise
Students often feel overwhelmed by the amount of school work they receive.
Students’ Mental Health Matters
Photo Via Iowa Public Radio Images. Kim Reynolds speaking to her constituents in Iowa.
Leave School Decisions in the Hands of the Educators
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
Antisocial Personality Disorder can cause anger, apathy and aggressive behaviors.
ASPD – Mental Disorder of the Day
ADHD makes it more difficult to focus for long periods of time.
ADHD – Mental Disorder of the Day
Anorexia can cause dangerous weight loss.
Anorexia – Mental Disorder of the Day
Kennedy cheerleaders wear purple bows for the month of September for Suicide Awareness month.
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Every Month
Lorena Harger administers a Spanish One written test.
Colombia to The United States
Mariah Griffin (left) and Jennifer McAtee (right) are ready to start the class.
Learning To Teach in an Upside-Down World
Peyton Kach posed for her senior photos with an instrument to represent one of her passions: music.
The Dream of a Musician
Noah Loehr, Sr. at Kennedy High School accepts who he is.
Taking Pride in Expression
Anna Charaeva presents the flag of Georgia. Photo provided by Charaeva.
Kennedy from a Foreign View
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
The Grand Plan
The Grand Plan
Kennedy High School facilities damaged by the Derecho Aug. 10. The gymnasium was hit especially hard.
What’s Going on with Homecoming?
Manwaring Center of BYU-Idaho. Practice and meeting rooms are available to students and employees at this location.
College Advice from College Students
The Power Movement
The Power Movement
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
The first stop my parents and I made in the Banff area was Lake Louise. This flag was on top of an ice castle built on the lake in front of the Fairmont Chateau.
Rolling Hills to The Rocky Mountains
Junior Jacey Powell, weak side hitter, attacks the ball.
Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Competes At Xavier
Varsity Swim & Dive Takes Win Over Washington On Senior Night
Varsity Swim & Dive Takes Win Over Washington On Senior Night
Photos: Almost, Maine Comes To Life with Kennedy Theatre
Photos: “Almost, Maine” Comes To Life with Kennedy Theatre
Senior Megan Feldmann smiles after being crowned homecoming royalty.
Varsity Football Goes 5-0 After Homecoming Victory Against Dubuque Senior
Cougars Celebrate in the Homecoming Parade
Cougars Celebrate in the Homecoming Parade
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 5
TorchCenter Episode 5
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Noah Hargrafen, Hannah Retz, Morgan Mahoney and Jasmine Hite sit about the recording table.
Torch Talks – Closing Out the Show Choir Season
@CRSCHOOLS on Twitter post the photo above each time there is a delay or no-school day.
What Causes a Cancellation?
Quick Quotes – Winter Break Plans
Torch Talks – The Folks From Frozen
Quick Quotes – Favorite Thanksgiving Foods
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
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Torch takes home 13 state awards

Torch takes home 13 state awards

May 19, 2014
Person with weapons arrested near Kennedy

Person with weapons arrested near Kennedy

April 23, 2014
McKnight steps down

McKnight steps down

April 10, 2014
Kennedy receives threat

Kennedy receives threat

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

March 10, 2014

Cougars upset top ranked Wahlert 72-62

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

Specialization in sports

February 14, 2014
Kennedy 80 Jefferson 73

Kennedy 80 Jefferson 73

February 10, 2014
District football is a go

District football is a go

January 15, 2014
Kennedy 55 Jefferson 52

Kennedy 55 Jefferson 52

January 13, 2014
Cougars look to run

Cougars look to run

December 3, 2013
The Torch visits Boston

The Torch visits Boston

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

November 11, 2013
Kennedy 35 Assumption 12

Kennedy 35 Assumption 12

November 5, 2013
Kennedy 42 Prairie 14

Kennedy 42 Prairie 14

October 31, 2013
Kennedy 35 City High 14

Kennedy 35 City High 14

October 28, 2013
Kennedy 41 Waterloo East 6

Kennedy 41 Waterloo East 6

October 11, 2013
Kennedy runs over Jefferson

Kennedy runs over Jefferson

October 7, 2013
Kennedy 19 Senior 9

Kennedy 19 Senior 9

September 23, 2013
Kennedy upsets Prairie 28-24

Kennedy upsets Prairie 28-24

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

Cougars win opener for first time since 2008

September 1, 2013

Torch wins awards

May 29, 2013
Jason Kline named new principal

Jason Kline named new principal

May 6, 2013

Principal job narrows

May 2, 2013
Kennedys the best school in Iowa

Kennedy’s the best school in Iowa

April 25, 2013

Kickin’ cancer

April 7, 2013
Backflip into History

Backflip into History

February 21, 2013

Hall of Fame night

February 1, 2013

Kennedy vs Linn-Mar preview

January 29, 2013

Girls’ Substate Parings

January 21, 2013
Boys substate pairings

Boys’ substate pairings

January 15, 2013
Game Preview: Kennedy at Jefferson

Game Preview: Kennedy at Jefferson

January 4, 2013

Game preview: Kennedy Vs. Linn-Mar

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

Game Preview: No.9 Kennedy at Linn-Mar

December 4, 2012
Game preview: Boys Basketball

Game preview: Boys’ Basketball

November 30, 2012
Game Preview: Girls Basketball

Game Preview: Girls’ Basketball

November 30, 2012
Football All-MVC players

Football All-MVC players

November 1, 2012
Football playoff time changes

Football playoff time changes

October 25, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

October 4, 2012
Kennedy defeats Jefferson 44-0

Kennedy defeats Jefferson 44-0

September 28, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

September 26, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

September 12, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

September 5, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

August 30, 2012
Cougars drop opener

Cougars drop opener

August 26, 2012
Against all odds: Cougars win title

Against all odds: Cougars win title

June 10, 2012
New Girls Basketball Coach

New Girls Basketball Coach

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

February 27, 2012
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