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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
Classroom environment set to change for incoming freshmen in new Seminar Elective in the 2025-2026 school year.
Freshmen Seminar Confirmed as Elective for 2025-2026 School Year
The future of CRCSD remains uncertain as several questions are raised regarding curriculum changes.
Innovative or Ill-Conceived: College and Career Pathways Come to CRCSD
Kennedy's color guard accompanies the marching band's show "Shattered" with technicolor flags.
Winter Color Guard Places Third on 3/9
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
Throughout Meredith Kaump's wrestling season she has had support from her friends and family.
Meredith Kaump Places Sixth at Girls State Wrestling
Senior Ella Moser Hits 1,000 Points In Her High School Basketball Career.
Senior Ella Moser Hits 1,000 Points In Her High School Basketball Career.
This is an editorial cartoon that is addressing 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
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
Speech members celebrate after receiving their scores.
Large-Group Speech Season Wraps Up in Ames
Kennedy's Model UN Provides Diplomatic Opportunities for Students
Kennedy’s Model UN Provides Diplomatic Opportunities for Students
Instructor Brain Jeffords adds weight to a bridge.
Photos: Kennedy’s Project Lead the Way Experiments with Engineering and Construction
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
Senior Eliana Hansen has completed in pageants since 2021.
Elíana Hansen: Finding Confidence in Pageantry
Freshman Bentley Dill runs down the court while protecting the ball.
Freshman Bentley Dill Joins Kennedy Girls Basketball
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, presents a new episode.
Torch Out Loud: Moonlight Express on Jazz Choir at Kennedy
All- State qualifiers of Speech and Improv before performing last month.
Kennedy’s All-State Speech and Improv Team Perform in Showcase
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
Happiness, Inc. members portray the father (senior Avery Theis) and son (junior Saul Ervin) in the choir's show.
Varsity Show Choir ‘Happiness’ Season Recap
Kennedy's color guard accompanies the marching band's show "Shattered" with technicolor flags.
Winter Color Guard Places Third on 3/9
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
Freshman Wrigley Davidson looks to pass the ball to freshman August Wilkes.
Photos: Freshman Boys Basketball Defeated by Xavier on January 30
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Isaac White

Isaac White, Photographer

Hi, my name is Isaac White and I’m a senior right here at Kennedy. I’m one of the full-time photographers this year. I have a passion for capturing smiles and sports. Being outdoors, specifically backpacking, sparks my adventurous spirit. I’m a singer/dancer in Happiness Inc.

All content by Isaac White
Following through the serve, senior Olivia Hubbard tracks where the ball is going.

Photos: May 3 Varsity Girls Tennis vs Cedar Falls

Isaac White, Photographer
May 6, 2024
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.

[Photo] Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18

Haile Miller, Videographer
April 17, 2024
A visual representation of one's stream of consciousness, ideas scattered and seemingly unrelated.

[Photo] Maggie’s Musings—It’s Something

Maggie Goldberg, Writer
April 17, 2024
Senior Jennifer Phillips tosses the ball as she starts the match.

[Photo] Girls Tennis Swings Into a New Season

Miya Parker, Writer
April 11, 2024
McKowen cuts around the edge to the basket.

Photos: Kennedy Basketball Takes on Ankeny in Second Round of the State Championships

Isaac White, Photographer
March 8, 2024
Senior Trevan Krumrei defends against Dallas Center-Grimes player.

Photos: Varsity Boys Basketball Dominates Against Dallas Center-Grimes in First Round of State Championships

Isaac White, Photographer
March 7, 2024
Washington High School's Momentum performs at Kennedy's "Raise The Roof!"

[Photo] CRCSD Show Choirs Take the Stage

Emma Beachner, Writer
March 11, 2024
Senior Joe Bean drives to the hoop through Iowa City West defenders.

[Photo] Cougar Boys Basketball Aims for a Ticket to the Well

Maggie Goldberg and Miya Parker
February 27, 2024
Senior Joe Bean drives to the hoop through Iowa City West defenders.

Photos: Varsity Boys Basketball Dominates Iowa City West on Their Own Court

Isaac White, Photographer
February 14, 2024
Working his way out of a takedown, senior Alex Harger fights through the match.

Photos: Varsity Boys Wrestling Hosts Senior Night Against Washington on January 25

Isaac White, Photographer
February 7, 2024
Write passes the ball.

Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Defeated by Xavier on December 1

Isaac White, Photographer
December 14, 2023
Dodging a swipe, Nala leans backward during a tussle with Simba.

Photos: Playtime Poppy Presents Kennedy’s “The Lion King Jr.”

Isaac White and Piper White
December 11, 2023
Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.

Photos: Varsity Boys Basketball Plays Their First Game of the Season Against Marion

Isaac White, Photographer
December 6, 2023
Making a move around a Marion guard, senior Trevan Krumrai drives to the basket.

Kennedy’s Winter Sports Start Their Seasons

Isaac White, Emma Rood, Tori Paga, Onnika Hallam, and Kloud Smith
December 4, 2023
Rethinking her actions, Cady hopes to right her wrongs.

Photos: Washington Puts on Mean Girls as Fall Musical

Isaac White, Photographer
November 15, 2023
Irate at a missed 12 man on the field call, offensive coordinator George Anderson holds back a screaming head coach Brian White.

Photos: Varsity Football Takes on Cedar Falls on October 17, Ending Their Season in the First Round of the Playoffs

Isaac White and Piper White
October 30, 2023
Sweeping him off of his feet mid play, junior hawkeye football commit and left tackle Nicolai Brooks shows off a feat of strength by lifting 180 Lbs senior ball carrier Trevor Scott two feet off the ground.

Under the dome lights, Senior Owen Hutchinson vociferates in support of a potential fourth quarter comeback.

Winding up, senior kicker Dylan Augustine attempts the extra point following a touchdown.

Diving into a gap, senior team captain and fullback Calvin white breaks the plain for a touchdown.

Embracing one another, seniors Christian Gasper (Left) and Nick Woods (right) join together in prayer.

Senior Laikin Wood steps out of her way to hug her injured teammate and long-time friend senior Aliya Ballard during their final home game of their high school careers.

Photos: Varsity Volleyball Holds Senior Night Against Washington

Isaac White, Photographer
October 9, 2023
Moving quickly, senior kicker Dylan Augustine boots a extra point kick before the hempstead special teams unit can block it.

Coming to a stop, senior team captain and fullback Calvin White celebrates his 30 yard touchdown reception.

Blocking to open a gap, junior Hawkeye football commit and left tackle Nicolai Brooks punishes the Hempstead defensive lineman.

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