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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
Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.
Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October
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
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
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Now-graduated Happiness members sing the 2023-2024 ballad.
Brett Carroll Camp Comes to Happiness, Inc.
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
In unison with her teammates, sophomore May Turner spins her flag.
Kennedy Marching Band Takes on Starfest in Sioux City
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How a Bathroom Bill is Affecting the Music Industry

Jayden Bisson, Profile Editor
May 23, 2016

Striking Records: James Jambois Bowling Profile

Jayden Bisson, Profile Editor
April 25, 2016
Pancakes for a Purpose

Pancakes for a Purpose

Jayden Bisson, Profile Editor
April 19, 2016
Kennedy vs. Washington Men's Tennis Meet: Photo Story

Kennedy vs. Washington Men’s Tennis Meet: Photo Story

Jayden Bisson, Profile Editor
April 13, 2016
Serving the community

Serving the community

Jayden Bisson, Profile Editor
April 11, 2016

The True Injustice

Jayden Bisson, Profile Editor
February 17, 2016
Genocide or gaffe?

Genocide or gaffe?

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer
February 9, 2016

Comedy for a Cause

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer
January 29, 2016
Students participating in the 2015 Brain Bee. Photo from creative commons.

Brain Bee

Jayden Bisson, Writer
January 25, 2016
Kennedy's choral department put on a delicious concert complete with strong performances from the show choirs and an assortment of desserts to finish off the evening.

Photos: Dessert Show Choir Concert

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer & Photographer
January 20, 2016
Students make their way to lunch and tutorials.

The Cougar Crunch: Finals

Naomi Hofferber and Jayden Bisson
January 8, 2016

Paris Climate Treaty

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer
December 17, 2015
Artwork on display near the art wing

Funding Finley

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer
December 8, 2015
Junior Jamie Milota at the Cedar Rapids Bowling Center

Photos: Kennedy Takes On Xavier at CRBC

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer
December 4, 2015
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Robotics Club is one of many for students to check out. Kennedy's Robot above, is photographed by Daniel Lovig

Club Spotlight: Robotics Club

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer
November 17, 2015
Jobs of CR: Senior Edition

Jobs of CR: Senior Edition

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer
November 11, 2015
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Photos: Playoffs Round 3: The Cougars Head For The Dome

Naomi Hofferber and Jayden Bisson
November 7, 2015
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The Cougar Call to Duty

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer
October 8, 2015
Student Involvement in Politics

Student Involvement in Politics

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer
October 6, 2015
Grant Brown, Chinese

Grant Brown, Chinese

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer
September 24, 2015
School Resource Officer Aaron Leisinger in Officer Hansel's office in front of a board full of messages left by students for Hansel.

New School Resource Officer

Jayden Bisson, Staff Writer
August 31, 2015
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