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Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024
Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.
Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Hiawatha Library roaches out to local teens through activity nights.
Hiawatha Library Offers Teen Involvement Program
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.
Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Sophomores Addy Phillips and Charley Lovell block the Linn-Mar hitter at the net while Amling covers the off-block.
Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Davenport Central in Round One
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.
The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions
Voter registration forms were brought for students.
Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School
Seniors Maggie Goldberg and Ella Moser pose after being crowned "Homecoming Royalty."
Homecoming Royalty Controversy Sparks Social Media Debate
Colleen Hoover's bestseller "It Ends With Us" stirs up controversy as film adaption causes sparks between cast members.
From Book Pages to the Big Screen: “It Ends With Us” Raises Concerns After Hitting Theaters
Iowa's New attendance policy took effect on July 1.
Iowa’s New Attendance Policy Takes Effect on Cedar Rapids Schools
Instructor Brain Jeffords adds weight to a bridge.
Photos: Kennedy’s Project Lead the Way Experiments with Engineering and Construction
Senior Willa Bowman joins second and third graders in a cheer.
Junior Cougars Get First Glimpse of School Spirit at Kennedy’s Annual Cheer and Dance Clinic
Holding off a defender, Junior Hawkeye football commit, and left tackle Nicolai Brooks helps open a gap for running back senior Trevor Scott.
Brothers: Together as One
The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team regrouping during their match.
Bump, Set, Spike
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.
Walking in a KHS Wonderland
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Senior Safal Bhattarai participates in the 'Best Outfit' challenge at a pep rally.
We Did It, Safal.
Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.
Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts
Ella Brown pins opponent down.
Ella Brown Returns to State
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024
Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.
Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Sophomores Callum Fortune and Sam Myers assists John Bednar.
Student Government Hosts Circle of Friends on 10/15
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Senior Editorial: Jake Corkery

Jake Corkery, Sports Editor
May 22, 2017
Pat Grady hanging out during Smart Time while students play ping pong in his room. Photo by Anna Reinhart.

Moving On: Pat Grady

Jake Corkery, Sports Editor
May 22, 2017
Runner Jayden Lovell in a 2017 meet.

Drake Relays

Jake Corkery, Sports Editor
April 27, 2017
Jackson foley (25) dribbles up the court during the first game of the state tournament. Foley finished the game with 14 points. Photo by Nathan Sheeley.

Foley Receives KCRG Athlete of the Week Honors

Jake Corkery, Sports Editor
April 5, 2017
Kennedy students traveled to the capital last year to lobby for education funding. Democratic Representative Art Staed talked with students.

For Better or For Worse

Jake Corkery, Sports Editor
March 1, 2017
As the students were approaching Kennedy, they were greeted by anti-walkout protesters. Everything was peaceful but there were many words exchanged.

Kennedy Walkout Photo Gallary

Jake Corkery, Sports Editor
November 17, 2016
Trump supporters at Iowa Caucus in early February of 2016. Photo by Nathan Sheeley.

Election Roundup

Jake Corkery, Sports Editor
November 9, 2016

Alternative Views

Jake Corkery
November 8, 2016

Election Night Polling

Jake Corkery, Sports Editor
November 7, 2016
Photo by Jake Corkery.

That’s a Doo

Jake Corkery, Sports Editor
September 9, 2016
Coach Julie Buerman, Katie Choate, Avery Haefner, Jenna Hauschild, Nicole Decoste, Valarie Davidson, Sierra Hargens.

Girls Golf

Jake Corkery, Writer
April 22, 2016
New schedule going into effect next year

New schedule going into effect next year

Madeline Jamrok and Jake Corkery
March 8, 2016
Top left to right: Stephan Kitsos, Brady Gibson Bottom left to right: Cade Schoenauer, Reece Linder

State Swimming

Jake Corkery, Writer
February 17, 2016
Social media and employability

Social media and employability

Jake Corkery, Writer
February 12, 2016

Electric Car

Jake Corkery, Staff Writer
January 28, 2016
"Yes I do. I think it is a great opportunity to celebrate academic work ethic and risk. There are a lot of kids on the stage who worked hard to get there." -Melissa Osborn

AP Assembly

Jake Corkery, Writer
January 26, 2016
Photo provided by Maia Bennett

Kennedy clubs impacting politics

Jake Corkery, Writer
November 18, 2015
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