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The Kennedy 4x1 relay team of Dawson Dougherty, Jacob Doyle, Nick Wood and Chauncy Bodden pose for a picture after breaking a state record.
Kennedy Boys Tracks Places in State Championship
Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Torch Celebrates the Kennedy Teaching Staff for Teacher Appreciation Week
Sophomore Maria Kaiser (right) receives the CBYX Scholarship certificate from German teacher Milaena Reade (left).
Sophomore Maria Kaiser Set to Spend a Year in Germany
Poster made by Cole Pruett to promote the concert.
Free Mental Health Awareness Concert on May 9
Storms flood Kennedy parking lots, making driving dangerous.
Kennedy's student body shows their Cougar pride at the Kennedys home game against Pleasant Valley.
Student Section Editique: The DOs and DON’Ts of a High School Student Section
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
Kennedy Golf Coach Michael Green celebrates the golfers' performances.
Photos: Varsity Boys Golf Defeated by Prairie on 9/5
Kennedy's Varsity Volleyball Team huddles together during a timeout.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball First Match Against Linn-Mar
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
Love Island is a reality dating show that centers around couples pairing up in a villa.
Love Island Franchise Makes History With Two Winning Black Couples
TCR's Waitress pulls together for a final week of shows. (The Cedar Rapids Gazette)
TCR’s “Waitress” Makes Waves as Talented Cast Comes Together
New legislation passed to allow districts to decide if staff can open carry a weapon. Teachers are conflicted.
Are We Safe Yet?
Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Torch Celebrates the Kennedy Teaching Staff for Teacher Appreciation Week
As consumers we tend to skim nutrition labels...would you even notice if it read "may contain rats" ?
Rats: A New Superfood In Your Drink?
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
The Kennedy boys soccer team huddles together before the game.
Making Goals in More Ways Than One
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
In a neutral position, sophomore Meredith Kaump stands her ground.
Meredith Kaump Stands her Ground Throughout the Season
Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.
Micah Schlaak: A Killer on the Court
Kennedy's student body shows their Cougar pride at the Kennedys home game against Pleasant Valley.
Student Section Editique: The DOs and DON’Ts of a High School Student Section
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
The Kennedy Student Section waits in anticipation for the team before they rush the court.
The Heart of Kennedy Athletics
TCR's Waitress pulls together for a final week of shows. (The Cedar Rapids Gazette)
TCR’s “Waitress” Makes Waves as Talented Cast Comes Together
Singing "Hakuna Matata," senior Samuel Larson makes his first appearance as the grown-up version of Simba.
Shining on Stage: Seniors in Kennedy’s Theater Department
Kennedy Golf Coach Michael Green celebrates the golfers' performances.
Photos: Varsity Boys Golf Defeated by Prairie on 9/5
Kennedy's Varsity Volleyball Team huddles together during a timeout.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball First Match Against Linn-Mar
Photos: May 30 Softball vs Cedar Falls
Kicking the ball up to his teammates, junior Trevor LeMense.
Photos: May 7 Varsity Boys Soccer
Senior Jocelin Legunas going in to hug her coach, Annie Walsh.
Photos: Girls Soccer Senior Night on May 10
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
Haile Miller

Haile Miller, Writer

Hi! My name’s Haile Miller and I'm a junior at Kennedy. This is my second year in Torch. Outside of Torch, I'm also involved in various activities including swimming and theater. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, watching movies and listening to music. I aim to improve my writing and photography skills. 

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The Kennedy boys soccer team huddles together before the game.

Making Goals in More Ways Than One

Haile Miller, Writer
August 12, 2024
The Kennedy Student Section waits in anticipation for the team before they rush the court.

The Heart of Kennedy Athletics

Rowan Hesford and Haile Miller
August 5, 2024
Kennedy Boys Basketball during their 2022-23 season, a week before state playoffs.

Making Memories On and Off the Court

Haile Miller, Writer
July 22, 2024

Just Another Missed Opportunity

Haile Miller, Writer
June 20, 2024
Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.

Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic Entry into Jazz Champs

Haile Miller, Videographer
April 18, 2024
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.

Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18

Haile Miller, Videographer
April 17, 2024
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.

Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Varsity Girls Swimmers on Traditions, Team Bonding and More

Haile Miller, Host
December 14, 2023
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

Haile Miller, Writer
November 17, 2023
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 CRCSD's master plan.

The CRCSD Bond and Me: What You Need To Know Before Voting Day

Haile Miller, Writer
November 6, 2023
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.

Torch Out Loud: Seniors Raiya Hurt, Sam Larson, Kenna McHenry and Luke O’Brien on Show Choir and Theatre

Haile Miller, Host
October 17, 2023
CRCSD has just announced closure of all campuses on Monday, Oct. 2.

All CRCSD Campuses to be CLOSED on 10/2 Following Threats

Haile Miller and Sonja Woerner
October 1, 2023
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

Haile Miller and Divya Ramadugu
September 1, 2023
Quiz: Which Taylor Swift Album Are You?

Quiz: Which Taylor Swift Album Are You?

Haile Miller, Creator
July 28, 2023
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.

Torch Out Loud: Seniors Avery Kucera and Body Gilkison on Best Buddies, Graduation and More

Haile Miller and Divya Ramadugu
May 22, 2023
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.

Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 2)

Haile Miller and Divya Ramadugu
May 3, 2023
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.

Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 1)

Haile Miller and Divya Ramadugu
May 3, 2023
Junior Micah Schlaak reaches to block a Pleasant Valley basket.

Kennedy Boys’ Basketball Achieves High Honors

Haile Miller and Merideth Langton
March 22, 2023
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.

Torch Out Loud: Senior Jake Horton on Sports, Theater and More

Haile Miller and Divya Ramadugu
March 9, 2023
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.

Kennedy Short Film Moves on to All-State

Haile Miller, Writer
February 16, 2023
Posters defaming Jake Gyllenhaal put up in the Kennedy girls' bathroom by an anonymous student.

Dear Taylor Swift…

Haile Miller, Emma Beachner, and Rowan Hesford
February 13, 2023
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.

Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2

Haile Miller, Photographer
January 27, 2023
Junior Natalie Fiester wrestles Dubuque Hempstead opponent.

Kennedy Girls’ Wrestling Goes 2-0 During Their First Ever Season

Haile Miller and Emma Rood
December 12, 2022
Senior Captain Casey Gannon competes in the 500 Freestyle at Regionals. A race that qualified her for state.

Girls’ Swimming and Diving Splashes Into State

Haile Miller, Writer
November 10, 2022
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