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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
Chromebook Reminder for Kennedy Students
Chromebook Reminder for Kennedy Students
KNL will take place on Saturday Jan. 22 to raise money for Kennedy
Kennedy Night Live Set for Jan. 22
Students work on their ceramic projects for art class.
Voices of the Voiceless Open Mic Night Showcases Student Artwork
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
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
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”
Photos: Boys and Girls Basketball vs IC Liberty and Ames
Photos: Boys and Girls Basketball vs IC Liberty and Ames
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

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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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