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New Superintendent Dr. Tawana Grover.
Cedar Rapids Community School District Announces New Superintendent
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Changes in the price of womens period products over time, making them less accessible to high school students.
Vandalism Sparks Removal of Feminine Hygiene Product in Bathrooms
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Alexander Jackson leaving court following a hearing in July 2022.
Cedar Rapids Man on Trial for 2021 Triple Murder
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Kennedys Happiness Inc. attends a Trunk-or-Treat.
Trick-or-Treat or Trunk-or-Treat?
Noreen worked to meet the needs of everyone around her as superintendent. She met others with love and compassion.
It’s “Just Noreen”
Candy Corn Craze
Candy Corn Craze
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
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.
Holiday Traditions at Kennedy
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Mens Volleyball will be coming to Kennedy in the form of a club.
Men’s Volleyball Comes To Kennedy
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Bella performs as lead character Megan Jones in Kennedys production of Puffs.
Bella Griffin: Getting Involved Across the School
Tony Vis watches as Kennedy competes during a basketball game.
Tony Vis: His Love for the Game
Andy Courtney coaches the girls team during a time out.
The Return of Coach Courtney
Shiho Yabuchi and Daniel Carolin pose for a photo in their classroom.
Welcoming Shiho Yabuchi to Kennedy
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Senior Elizabeth Goff (Belle) and senior Jake Horton (Beast) after their waltz in a dress rehearsal.
Kennedy Presents a Tale as Old as Time
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.
Kennedy Show Choirs Make Their Debut
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Cael Smithhart lifting his opponent
Boys Wrestling Competes in a Meet on 1/14
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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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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