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Happiness Inc.s show choir performance from 2021, with everyone wearing a mask.
COVID-19 on Stage
The new pass policy requires teachers to have a hall pass, a restroom pass and a sign-out sheet in their classrooms.
New Pass Policy Regulates Student Break Times
Junior Joslyn Sheeley practicing choreography for Matilda.
“Matilda”:‌ ‌Making‌ ‌Magic‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌Kennedy‌ ‌Theatre‌
Mask mandates are banned in Iowa schools once again.
Mask Mandate Lifted in CRCSD Schools
Volunteers for the State Large Group Speech contest will receive multiple benefits.
Speech Volunteers Needed
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
A.J. Miller (FR) swims the first leg of the 200 Yard Free Relay, giving the relay a head start leading to them taking first place.
Kennedy Men’s Swimming Kicks off the Year With a Home Invite
The 11 first team all Mississippi Valley Conference players: seniors Alex Koch (Linebacker), Mitchell Schares (Defensive Back), Jeron Senters (Defensive Back), Carson Blietz (Quarterback), Ethan Mills (Offensive Line), Brenden Linde (Tight End), and Colin Flannagan (Running Back), as well as juniors Jazan Williams (Running Back), Ryker Stelling (Linebacker), Michael Mulheren (Linebacker) and Andrew Meyers (Defensive Lineman).
Kennedy 2021 Football Season Comes to a Close
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Phones are taking up parents attention
Electronics vs. Kids
Social media apps send constant notifications to convince users to dive back in.
Social Media Trend “School Shooter Day” Causes Scare
PDA Has To Stop
PDA Has To Stop
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Teens today are often willing to talk about their own mental health.
Teen Mental Health Needs Attention
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Students in the CRCSD Student Built House program work as professionals.
CRCSD Student Built House: Building Better Futures
Kennedys Leadership Retreat originally scheduled for October 27is postponed for a later date.
Kennedy Leadership Retreat Postponed
Bruises, black eyes and other injuries can indicate someone was involved in teen violence.
The Unknown Dark Side of Teens
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Miles Wilson looks to pass Dubuque Hempstead with Henry McMahan close behind.
Miles Wilson Breaks Cross Country School Record
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
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
Photos: Kennedy Bowling Takes Win Over Waterloo East
Photos: Kennedy Bowling Takes Win Over Waterloo East
Photos: Varsity Basketball Defeats Linn-Mar in Home Double Header
Photos: Varsity Basketball Defeats Linn-Mar in Home Double Header
Wrestling Senior Night Ends In Victory Against Xavier
Wrestling Senior Night Ends In Victory Against Xavier
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
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The Hall of Frames

“The Hall of Frames”

May 20, 2016
Senior service project re-cap

Senior service project re-cap

May 11, 2016
Photo by Ed Kempf of Joe Photo Impact Photography

Athlete of the year

May 11, 2016
The Concussion crisis

The Concussion crisis

March 29, 2016
New Girls Track Coach

New Girls Track Coach

January 13, 2016
Beyer accepts offer to become a Hawkeye

Beyer accepts offer to become a Hawkeye

November 26, 2015
The vape craze

The vape craze

November 23, 2015
Tyler Dralle celebrates after scoring a touchdown.

One more game

November 23, 2015
The enforcer

The enforcer

September 29, 2015
Honoring Herk

Honoring Herk

July 25, 2015
Equality earned for all

Equality earned for all

July 5, 2015
McDreamy no more

McDreamy no more

April 30, 2015
Kennedy announces new extended schedule

Kennedy announces new extended schedule

March 20, 2015
Kennedy boys basketball vs. Waterloo East

Kennedy boys’ basketball vs. Waterloo East

February 5, 2015
Kennedy basketball defeats Dubuque Senior

Kennedy basketball defeats Dubuque Senior

January 28, 2015
New realistic Barbie doll is released

New realistic “Barbie” doll is released

January 14, 2015
Photo from C-span.

President Obama calls on all women reporters

January 14, 2015
Social medias affect on students

Social media’s affect on students

January 12, 2015
Kennedy vs. Hempstead basketball

Kennedy vs. Hempstead basketball

December 20, 2014
Photos from Kennedys Homeless Night

Photos from Kennedy’s Homeless Night

November 11, 2014
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