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Happiness Inc.s show choir performance from 2021, with everyone wearing a mask.
COVID-19 on Stage
The new pass policy requires teachers to have a hall pass, a restroom pass and a sign-out sheet in their classrooms.
New Pass Policy Regulates Student Break Times
Junior Joslyn Sheeley practicing choreography for Matilda.
“Matilda”:‌ ‌Making‌ ‌Magic‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌Kennedy‌ ‌Theatre‌
Mask mandates are banned in Iowa schools once again.
Mask Mandate Lifted in CRCSD Schools
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
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
Photos: Kennedy Bowling Takes Win Over Waterloo East
Photos: Kennedy Bowling Takes Win Over Waterloo East
Photos: Varsity Basketball Defeats Linn-Mar in Home Double Header
Photos: Varsity Basketball Defeats Linn-Mar in Home Double Header
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
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
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All content by Jake Corkery
Senior Editorial: Jake Corkery

Senior Editorial: Jake Corkery

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

May 22, 2017
Runner Jayden Lovell in a 2017 meet.

Drake Relays

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

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

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

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

Election Roundup

November 9, 2016

Alternative Views

November 8, 2016

Election Night Polling

November 7, 2016
Photo by Jake Corkery.

That’s a Doo

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

Girls Golf

April 22, 2016
New schedule going into effect next year

New schedule going into effect next year

March 8, 2016
Top left to right: Stephan Kitsos, Brady Gibson Bottom left to right: Cade Schoenauer, Reece Linder

State Swimming

February 17, 2016
Social media and employability

Social media and employability

February 12, 2016

Electric Car

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

January 26, 2016
Photo provided by Maia Bennett

Kennedy clubs impacting politics

November 18, 2015
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