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In preparation for the premiere, the Puffs production crew work on the props. The play was moved into the auditorium because of the size of the set.
Puffs Comes to Kennedy
The Struggle Of The Arts
The Struggle Of The Arts
The smallpox vaccine has proved effective against Monkeypox.
Monkeypox: Minor Disruption or New Epidemic?
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Many Kennedy students will continue school during the summer.
Summer School is Saving Students’ GPA
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Kennedy defense sets up against Bettendorf offense.
Varsity Football Claims an Away Victory Over the Bettendorf Bulldogs
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Miles Wilson runs at track meet.
Miles Wilson: Running His Way into the Record Book
Students worry about their class rank throughout their years of high school.
Students Are Not Their Class Rank
Graduates from the Senior Class of 2022 share their high school advice.
Senior Advice
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
Students should not have to be scared when they walk into school.
Enough is Enough.
Author James Belding works silently in the Torch classroom.
Being the Quiet Kid
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Hemann helps a student during class.
Project Lead the Way: Introducing Students to STEM
Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward
Agriculture Club created a garden near the Kennedy track.
Join Our Clubs!
Kline discussing the meaning of the spirit stick at a pep assembly.
Jason Kline: The King of Kennedy
Student artist Megan Cousins pulls from other media to represent feelings about the internets immediate and captivating nature
Expression Through Art
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Dan Carolin (in the middle) and his squad pose in their Hawaiian shirts.
Dan Carolin: Human Connection Through Language
Brian Stubblefield shows off one of the hand-made electric cars in Barry Wilson’s classroom.
Speeding Through Senior Year
Student Art Showcase
Student Art Showcase
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
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
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
All content by Hannah Ratzer
Senior Hannah Ratzer

Senior Goodbye: Hannah Ratzer

May 29, 2018
Kennedy High School Graduation Ceremony.

Goodbye Seniors

May 21, 2018
Jurnee Rose-Johnson, sr., running in the third leg of the 4x200.

Weather Holds Back Girls’ Track

April 17, 2018
Love, Simon: A Modern Day Rom-Com

Love, Simon: A Modern Day Rom-Com

April 4, 2018
Officer Charity Hansel hugging junior Jack Hoeger after a hard fought arm wrestling match.

Mini Dance Marathon: Just Good Fun

April 2, 2018
Emma Bedard smiles, something you can see her doing often.

Emma Bedard: Kindness Both Inside and Outside the Classroom

March 23, 2018
The Impact a Voice Can Have

The Impact a Voice Can Have

February 21, 2018
Fighting Human Trafficking Through Awareness

Fighting Human Trafficking Through Awareness

February 15, 2018
The People Pleaser Sandwich for $11

gumption. farm to fork: pinterest perfect

January 31, 2018
2017: A year in review

2017: A year in review

December 20, 2017
Fight Bullying with Kindness

Fight Bullying with Kindness

December 5, 2017
Pick 2 Lunch with Home Coming Chili and the Good Egg Sandwich

Karma Coffee Café: More than just coffee

November 28, 2017
Stop Asking Me Questions About College, Please!

Stop Asking Me Questions About College, Please!

November 10, 2017
A winding road through a local park offers daring drivers a chance to test their nerves and skill.

50 Stories for 50 Years: The “Rally”

November 8, 2017
Lucas Petsche, sr., and Katie Kolthoff, sr., in the annual co-ed dance routine.

50 Stories for 50 Years: Pep Assembly Enthusiasm Hasn’t Stopped Since 1971

October 25, 2017
Fuzzy Tacos grilled veggie and grilled fish salads.

[Photo] Fuzzy Tacos?

October 19, 2017
Photo by Dwight Burdette

50 Stories for 50 Years: Soap wasn’t around in the 1970 locker room

October 17, 2017
Posters to promote the Stock Market

50 Stories for 50 Years: Junior Class Girls Sold Into Bondage

October 3, 2017
DACA Protest in San Francisco

A New Uncertain Future for DACA’s Dreamers

September 27, 2017
First Picture of Kennedys Exterior. Taken from Vol. 1, No.1

50 Stories for 50 Years

September 25, 2017
Dyan Kach and her escort, Rick Netolicky, after being presented to the 1967 Kennedy student body at a pep assembly.

50 Stories for 50 Years: Homecoming: The Same, Then and Now

September 25, 2017
Medals. Ashlynn laid out her graduation medals on a table in her sun porch for guests to view.

Graduation Party Happenings

June 5, 2017
Thursdays also comes with free popcorn for students.

Wehrenberg Theaters: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

May 18, 2017
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