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Kennedys first annual cornhole tournament will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the main gym.
Kennedy Trap Club Plans Cornhole Tournament
Happiness Inc. dances at Prairie competition.
Show Choir Auditions Have Started for the 2023-2024 School Year
Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.
MyPath: Is it Worth it?
Kennedy schedule for Tuesday, March 7, when students are honored at and academic assembly.
Altered Schedules as Kennedy Recognizes Students and Competes at State
Teachers across the building decorate the doors for Black History Month.
BSU Celebrates Black History Month One Door at a Time
Ella Brown challenges herself to take on multiple sports.
Ella Brown: Crushing The Competition
Senior Kenzie Reed looks to pass the ball to a teammate while being defended.
Photos: Boys Basketball Wraps Up Season in The Well
The Cougars pose after receiving their state qualifiers banner.
MVC Schools Show Sportsmanship as Cougars Advance to State
Brent Becerra fighting hard to pin a wrestler from Marion
Boys’ Wrestling 2022-2023 Season Video
Jordan Twiddy pinning a Muscatine wrestler on Jan. 14.
Boys’ State Wrestling Concludes Feb. 18
Strolling the aisles of Target is a popular pastime in Cedar Rapids.
A Picture Perfect Spring Break
National Strawberry Day is a niche holiday celebrated annually on Feb. 27.
What is National Strawberry Day?
The crowded halls of Kennedy High School.
A Foyer That Feels Like A Mosh Pit
A limit is being put on childrens learning throughout Iowa.
Another Attack on the LGBTQ Community
Posters defaming Jake Gyllenhaal put up in the Kennedy girls bathroom by an anonymous student.
Dear Taylor Swift…
Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.
MyPath: Is it Worth it?
Open AI’s DALL-E 2 creates specific stylistic images from text prompts written by users.
Robo-Writers: How AI Disrupts the Education and News Industries
Seniors Jaxon Robinson and Lucas Dolphin pose with their medals after achieving second and third at the state bowling competition.
Bowling Makes Kennedy History, Taking Second and Third at State
Kennedy upperclassmen pose with their prom attire.
Gown Town Returns for Kennedy Students
Kaylee Harris achieves first team all-state and places first in the girls bowling state qualifiers.
Kaylee Harris Reaches First in Bowling Individual Qualifiers
Ella Brown challenges herself to take on multiple sports.
Ella Brown: Crushing The Competition
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Senior Jake Horton on Sports, Theater and More
Nick Hayes assists a forensic science student with homework in class.
Nick Hayes: Behind the Scenes
Jaxon Robinson prepares to bowl.
Jaxon Robinson: Tearing Up the Lane
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Sophomore Amelia Gilbert plays the marimba at the band carnival.
Marching Band in the Winter
Happiness Inc. dances at Prairie competition.
Show Choir Auditions Have Started for the 2023-2024 School Year
Seniors Elizabeth Goff and Jake Horton perform the Happiness show.
Happiness Inc. Says Goodbye to the Neighborhood
Open AI’s DALL-E 2 creates specific stylistic images from text prompts written by users.
Robo-Writers: How AI Disrupts the Education and News Industries
Advertisement for speech night in Kennedys hallways.
Speech Night Returns
Senior Kenzie Reed looks to pass the ball to a teammate while being defended.
Photos: Boys Basketball Wraps Up Season in The Well
Junior Trevan Krumrei reaches around a North Scott player to put the ball in the basket.
Photos: Boys Basketball Punches Ticket to the Well
Senior Kenzie Reed defends his basket against Davenport West.
Photos: Boys Basketball Takes Down Davenport West In Substate Semifinal
Senior Kenzie Reed Taking the ball up the court on a fast turnaround.
Photos: Boys Basketball Win at Xavier
Junior Micah Schlaak scores a mid-range shot
Photos: Boys Basketball VS Iowa City West
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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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