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COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year
COVID-19 Cancels Cougar Traditions
Mask mandates are once again allowed in Iowa schools.
Iowa School Mask Mandate Ban Struck Down
Homecoming Set to Happen September 24
Homecoming Set to Happen September 24
Many Iowan teens and parents are unaware of the curfew for all those 18 and under.
Iowa Has Curfew for Teens Under 18
COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year
Fall Pep Assembly Canceled After COVID-19 Surge
Diver Lacey Neighbor (JR) competing in the butterfly portion of an all-diver 200 Yard Medley Relay.
Kennedy Cougars Battle Iowa City West Swimmers
Kennedy Girls' Basketball is Hosting an Open Gym
Kennedy Girls’ Basketball is Hosting an Open Gym
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Colin Flannagan (#36) celebrates with wide receiver Jeron Senters (#5) after scoring a touchdown against Washington on September 10th, 2021
A Fading Football Tradition
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Kennedy reinstated a mask mandate following Judge Pratt's restraining order on Iowa's ban on mask mandates in schools.
Federal Judge Overrules Mask Mandate Ban
Teens' Voices Get Heard
Teens’ Voices Get Heard
The Class of Compromise
The Class of Compromise
Students often feel overwhelmed by the amount of school work they receive.
Students’ Mental Health Matters
Photo Via Iowa Public Radio Images. Kim Reynolds speaking to her constituents in Iowa.
Leave School Decisions in the Hands of the Educators
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Coping During COVID-19
Coping During COVID-19
The 2021 graduation ceremony was held Wednesday, May 26.
Senior Blues
Pepper spray can be hooked onto a keyring.
Sexual Assault: Precautions and Prevention
Passing the Torch
Passing the Torch
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
Noah Loehr, Sr. at Kennedy High School accepts who he is.
Taking Pride in Expression
Anna Charaeva presents the flag of Georgia. Photo provided by Charaeva.
Kennedy from a Foreign View
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
I'm 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
Kennedy High School facilities damaged by the Derecho Aug. 10. The gymnasium was hit especially hard.
What’s Going on with Homecoming?
Manwaring Center of BYU-Idaho. Practice and meeting rooms are available to students and employees at this location.
College Advice from College Students
The Power Movement
The Power Movement
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
The first stop my parents and I made in the Banff area was Lake Louise. This flag was on top of an ice castle built on the lake in front of the Fairmont Chateau.
Rolling Hills to The Rocky Mountains
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Senior Kayleigh Duncan and sophomore Alyssa Brandt run together for the cross country team at Oakridge.
Photos: Cross Country Takes Third Place at Oakridge
Varsity Football in Iowa City
Varsity Football in Iowa City
Photos: Kennedy Softball Headed to State (Substate Semifinal and Final)
Photos: Kennedy Softball Headed to State (Substate Semifinal and Final)
Kennedy had the Symphonic Rock concert on May 23.
Photos: Symphonic Rock at Kennedy
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 5
TorchCenter Episode 5
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Noah Hargrafen, Hannah Retz, Morgan Mahoney and Jasmine Hite sit about the recording table.
Torch Talks – Closing Out the Show Choir Season
@CRSCHOOLS on Twitter post the photo above each time there is a delay or no-school day.
What Causes a Cancellation?
Quick Quotes – Winter Break Plans
Torch Talks – The Folks From Frozen
Quick Quotes – Favorite Thanksgiving Foods
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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