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Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
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
Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
The Kennedy Dance Team exits the floor after performing their Poms routine.
Dance Team Tryouts Yield Three New Members
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
"Got Paper?": This editorial cartoon addresses 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
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
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
Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
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
Jazz Band playing at Kennedy's Performance of The Nutcracker
Kennedy Jazz Band Qualifies for Championships for the First Time in School History
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Illustration: Hadestown Construction Has Begun!
Illustration: Hadestown Construction Has Begun!
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
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
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
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Four National Merit Semifinalists chosen from Kennedy High School.

[Photo] Kennedy’s National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists Announced September 11

Amalie Jørck, Writer
September 13, 2024
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez places first at the Iowa State Brain Bee.

[Photo] Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez Places First at State Brain Bee

Maddy Gilchrist, Writer
March 6, 2024
Sophomore Divya Ramadugu places first in International Exemptuous Speaking at districts.

[Photo] Sophomore Divya Ramadugu Wins District Speech, Set to Represent at Nationals

Annabelle Ovel, Writer
March 4, 2024
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Kennedy speech teams pose with their scores.

[Photo] Kennedy Speech Teams Take On State

Bella Frese, Writer
March 30, 2024
Seniors Jaxon Robinson and Lucas Dolphin pose with their medals after achieving second and third at the state bowling competition.

[Photo] Bowling Makes Kennedy History, Taking Second and Third at State

Emma Rood, Writer
February 21, 2023
All-State qualifiers pose for a photo in Kennedy foyer after the decisions have been released.

[Photo] Kennedy Musicians Head to All-State

Jordan Horne, Writer
October 29, 2022
Kennedy Principal Jason Kline posing with Noreen Bush at a CRSCD event.

[Photo] Noreen Bush: A Life To Be Remembered

Anabel Bradley and Sonja Woerner
October 23, 2022
Derecho winds caused the roof to fall in around the school.

[Photo] Derecho Uncovers More Problems

Jordyn Cory and Samuel Miranda
November 20, 2020
Kennedy High School facilities damaged by the Derecho Aug. 10. The gymnasium was hit especially hard.

[Photo] What’s Going on with Homecoming?

Claire Beaman, Writer
October 28, 2020
The Kennedy High School Auditorium under renovations due to extensive damage from the storm.

[Photo] Restoring Kennedy After Derecho Storm Damage

Elise Hrabik, Photo Editor
October 23, 2020
The BSU recruiting new members at the club fair. Left to right: Rahma Elsheikh, Raafa Elsheikh, Victoria Lea, Kaylah Ajram-Wright, Sophia Malcom, Divion Ocheltree , Angel Lesure

[Photo] BSU: A Call For Understanding

Olivia Riley-Schmelzer, Writer
October 9, 2019
Paul Pate, Iowa Secretary of State, visited with students enrolled in AP United States Government while running for reelection to discuss youth involvement in politics and the importance of the Straw Poll that took place throughout the district.

[Photo] All Eyes on Us.

January 6, 2019
Poster for the St. Luke's drive, containing the items that are needed for the cause.

[Photo] The Season of Giving

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer
December 14, 2018
Students at Kennedy high school preparing to spend the night outside at a previous homeless night.

[Photo] Camping for a Cause

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer
October 26, 2018
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[Photo] Learn how to Register for the Upcoming Election

Olivia Haefner, Co Editor-in-chief
October 26, 2018
Principal of Washington high school wearing Kennedy's colors.

[Photo] Coats for Kids

September 27, 2018
Mr. Hayes talking to students during the registration cruise.

[Photo] Choices for the Future

Sophia Jasper, News Editor
January 29, 2018

Kennedy, we can do better

Jason Kline, Writer
March 2, 2017
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[Photo] Cougar Nation gets fired up for first football game

John Nolan, Staff Writer
August 27, 2015
Kennedy's Homecoming Candidates

[Photo] Homecoming Court

Brooke Timmerman
September 19, 2014
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