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Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
Teachers struggle to conduct day-to-day operation in the wake of a printing budget deficit.
Kennedy Teachers Face a Printing Crisis, Limited to 25 Pages Per Day
Kennedy' spring musical "Hadestown" audition camp and auditions will be held March 31 through April 2
Kennedy Theatre Department Prepares for Atypical Spring Musical Auditions
Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
The Kennedy Dance Team exits the floor after performing their Poms routine.
Dance Team Tryouts Yield Three New Members
Taking a shot on goal, freshman Bibek Magar looks to get his first goal on the season.
Kennedy Varsity Soccer Begins Season With Tie Against Waterloo West
Intercepting the ball, sophomore Gracie Feltes breaks free from the Xavier opponent.
Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Jamboree
Senior Trey McKowen receives the Boys Basketball State Qualifier banner from Kennedy athletic director Shawn Thomsen.
Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball: A Season of Growth
"Got Paper?": This editorial cartoon addresses the current paper shortage going on at Kennedy High School. Hence why Mike from the office is talking to Kline, because he owns a paper company. This is a comedic take on the current dilemma that our school is facing.
Editorial Cartoon: Got Paper?
The new "drag" ban bill (HF891) that is currently under review originally targeted drag shows by stating if a minor attended or viewed the performance, all parties involved could be charged with a felony. The restriction now concerns anyone who allows/performs an "obscene performance" in front of a minor, but the word obscene is subjective and leaves the law up to interpretation.
Editorial Cartoon: To Be or Not To Be Obscene
"Mufasa" succeeds in conveying the story of Simbas father from the original "Lion King".
Mufasa Makes a Splash in the Box Office
TikTok is a time sink for a number of users, designed to be addicting.
The TikTok Time-Bomb
As the political climate shifts, so does that of education.
Editorial Cartoon: A Shifting Stance on Education
The Street Food Fighter serves food to the Cedar Rapids community.
“Food is Love”: How The Street Food Fighter Feeds the Soul
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
Kennedy High School participates in an annual student exchange with a school in Japan.
Bridging Cultures: Japanese Exchange Students Experience Student Life at Kennedy
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
Throughout Meredith Kaump's wrestling season she has had support from her friends and family.
Meredith Kaump Places Sixth at Girls State Wrestling
Junior, Kennedy girl's wrestler, Olivia Hallam who has recently earned a state title.
Olivia Hallam Ranks Fourth at Girls State Wrestling
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Small Buisness Highlight: Nail Artist beautyxxmarina Leaves Clients Satisfied
Small Buisness Highlight: Nail Artist beautyxxmarina Leaves Clients Satisfied
Jazz Band playing at Kennedy's Performance of The Nutcracker
Kennedy Jazz Band Qualifies for Championships for the First Time in School History
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Illustration: Hadestown Construction Has Begun!
Illustration: Hadestown Construction Has Begun!
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Taking a shot on goal, freshman Bibek Magar looks to get his first goal on the season.
Kennedy Varsity Soccer Begins Season With Tie Against Waterloo West
Senior Trey McKowen receives the Boys Basketball State Qualifier banner from Kennedy athletic director Shawn Thomsen.
Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball: A Season of Growth
During the national anthem, the Kennedy basketball team stands together.
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats Waterloo West on February 24
Elevating above the Xavier opponent, McKowen looks to hit a three from deep.
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats Xavier on January 31
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
Haile Miller

Haile Miller, Drafting Editor

Hi! My name is Haile and I’m a senior at Kennedy. This is my third year in Torch. Outside of Torch, I’m involved in various activities including swimming, theater and show choir. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, watching movies and playing with my dogs.
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Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, presents a new episode.

Torch Out Loud: Moonlight Express on Jazz Choir at Kennedy

Haile Miller, Host
April 15, 2025
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, presents a new episode.

Torch Out Loud: Malick Sogur and Evelyn Timmerman on Kennedy Robotics

Haile Miller, Host
February 13, 2025
Instructional Empowerment Program Misses the Mark for CRCSD High Schoolers

Instructional Empowerment Program Misses the Mark for CRCSD High Schoolers

Haile Miller, Writer
January 29, 2025
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, presents a new episode.

Torch Out Loud: Phil Ferrante on The Future Business Leaders of America

Haile Miller, Host
January 14, 2025
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, presents a new episode.

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

Haile Miller, Host
August 14, 2024
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
Students listen to an MVP lesson on suicide ideation.

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
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, presents a new 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, presents a new 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, presents a new 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, presents a new 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, presents a new 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, presents a new 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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