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Caitlin Clark and how she has changed the trajectory of womens basketball.
Caitlin Clark: Changing the Game
The theme of Prom 2024 is Masquerade.
Kennedy Prom 2024 is Drawing Near
Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.
Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.
Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18
Vending machine sign reads VENDING MACHINES ARE NOT ACTIVE UNTIL 3:00 PM DAILY, a change we are unsure about the duration of.
Vending Machine Shutdown Divides The Torch Staff
Caitlin Clark and how she has changed the trajectory of womens basketball.
Caitlin Clark: Changing the Game
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.
Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Competing hurdles for Kennedy Girls Track is sophomore Kenzie Cone.
Photos: April 11 Boys and Girls Track at Linn-Mar
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
Ariana Grandes Eternal Sunshine album cover.
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Review
With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.
Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa
Kennedys student section turn up in a Green Out to support players, cheering over a made shot.
“It’s Just a Part of the Game”: Addressing Kennedy Student Section Behavior
Linn-Mar High Schools 10th Street Edition
Show Choir Reviews: 10th Street Edition and New Creation
House File 2612 makes many changes to current services within Iowa school districts
Iowa’s New AEA Bill Reforms School District Funding
A visual representation of ones stream of consciousness, ideas scattered and seemingly unrelated.
Maggie’s Musings—It’s Something
Senior Lilly Marchbanks poses for picture after winning Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant.
Senior Lilly Marchbanks Wins Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez places first at the Iowa State Brain Bee.
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez Places First at State Brain Bee
Sophomore Divya Ramadugu places first in International Exemptuous Speaking at districts.
Sophomore Divya Ramadugu Wins District Speech, Set to Represent at Nationals
The Army Reserve promises basic and job training back to back after finishing senior year.
Planning for the Future: Kennedy Senior Bibesh Magar Enlists into the Army Reserve
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
In a neutral position, sophomore Meredith Kaump stands her ground.
Meredith Kaump Stands her Ground Throughout the Season
Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.
Micah Schlaak: A Killer on the Court
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School
Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.
Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic
Ariana Grandes Eternal Sunshine album cover.
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Review
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.
Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18
With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.
Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa
Cedar Rapids District Art Show Showcases Kennedy Talent
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.
Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Competing hurdles for Kennedy Girls Track is sophomore Kenzie Cone.
Photos: April 11 Boys and Girls Track at Linn-Mar
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
Kennedys JV Boys Soccer Team scores on April 11.
Photos: April 11 JV Boys Soccer at Coe College
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Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez places first at the Iowa State Brain Bee.

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

Madelyn 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

Torch Editorial Board, Writers
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. Lukes 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 Kennedys 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
Kennedys Homecoming Candidates

[Photo] Homecoming Court

Brooke Timmerman
September 19, 2014
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