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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
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
Jenna Anderson

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief

My name is Jenna Anderson, I am a senior and this is my fourth year in Torch. I have an older sister who goes to the University of Iowa, who encouraged me to be a part of journalism at Kennedy. I play both school and club volleyball, which keeps me busy year-round. Some of my other hobbies include cooking/baking, tennis, and piano. My favorite stories to write are profiles, opinion pieces, and news stories. I’ve had a great experience writing and designing pages for Torch, and I’m excited to see what the future holds for our publication. I started out as a writer, then became opinion editor my sophomore year, last year I was Co Editor-in-Chief and I am the Editor-in-Chief this year .

E-mail: [email protected]

Twitter: @KennedyTorch

All content by Jenna Anderson
Four-year members of our staff, Jenna Anderson and Anna Reinhart.

Vol. 52, Issue 2: Letter from the Senior Editors

Jenna Anderson and Anna Reinhart
June 5, 2019
Senior Kamae Jacobus smiles as she looks out at the football field.

Kamae Jacobus: The Sister on the Sidelines

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
June 2, 2019
Junior Camryn Ray handles the ball during the team's game against Xavier on April 16.

Girls’ Soccer Battles Against Xavier

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2019
The coffee menu at Dry Creek Brew at 100 Main.

The caramel macchiato, mini banana bread loaf and salted caramel latte.

A freshly-made salted caramel latte.

Framed photograph of the original house that Dry Creek is located in.

Customers enjoy their drinks and food while chatting with friends and family.

Station for black coffee at Dry Creek Brew.

The front porch eating area outside.

Customers can walk up to this area to look at the menu and order.

The Varsity Tennis Team gather around a picnic table after their meet.

Tennis Turbulence

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2019
Junior Wolfgang (Amadeus) Borchardt, junior Betsy Marlow and senior Brayden Remerowski sing at the Going Out Concert on Thursday, March 7. Remerowski and Borchardt usually switch off singing the solo, but this time they sang together.

Happiness Inc. Seniors Say Goodbye

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2019
Seniors Riley Hull and Jennifer Schmidt wearing all black at a Kennedy football game at Kingston Stadium.

The Hunt for College Roommates

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2019
@CRSCHOOLS on Twitter post the photo above each time there is a delay or no-school day.

Weather Worries

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2019
Seniors Katelyn Schissel and Max Haefner pose after deciding to go to WPA together.

Women Pay All

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2019
Senior Kendal Runels' go-to Starbucks drink (right).

Senior Starbucks Junkies

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2019
Kennedy students struggle with anxiety on a daily basis. Photo by Jenna Anderson.

[Photo] Anxiety the Bully

Olivia Haefner, Co Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2018
KVDT is selling blue and white Pura Vida bracelets on Dec. 19 and 20 to raise money for the various items that the team needs throughout the season.

KVDT Fundraiser: Pura Vida Bracelets

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2018
Seniors and Student Government Officers Charlie Haefner, Louie Ervin, Lauryn Vaske and Rylee Ervin volunteered to bell ring for Salvation Army at the Hy-Vee on Edgewood on Nov. 11.

Kennedy Student Government Gives Back to Community for the Holidays

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2018
Students signed this poster in the hallways to write their memories or condolences.

Remembering Mr. Nees

Jenna Anderson and Olivia Haefner
November 26, 2018
Information for the class of 2019 regarding cap and gowns.

It’s Time for Tassels

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2018
(Left) Seniors Emma Teggatz and Lily Gust helping out underclassmen during SMART Time in Dana Melone's room.

Seniors Lend a Helping Hand with Peer Tutoring

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2018
Band students help hype up the students at the fall pep assembly.

Senior Spirit Success

Olivia Haefner and Jenna Anderson
September 10, 2018
The view from Decker's loft building downtown.

Rain, Rain, Go Away

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2018
Vol. 51, Issue 2: Letter from the Editors

Vol. 51, Issue 2: Letter from the Editors

Jenna Anderson and Olivia Haefner
May 21, 2018
Junior Hannah Maus searching for shirts at Treasures Quality Retail Shoppe.

Hey Kennedy, Can We Go Thrift Shopping?

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2018
S'mores Galore ice cream with chocolate chips and toasted marshmallows on top.

Rollipop is Poppin’

Jenna Anderson, Editor in-Chief
April 10, 2018

“I Pledge Respect”

Jenna Anderson and Olivia Haefner
March 8, 2018

Letter from the Editors

Olivia Haefner and Jenna Anderson
March 5, 2018
Active Minds Looking for Active Donations

Active Minds Looking for Active Donations

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2018
Main characters of the movie "Forever My Girl," Josie Preston (Jessica Rothe) and Liam Page (Alex Roe), take a walk.

Forever My Movie

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2018
Senior Taylor Mather posing with a medicine ball at Planet Fitness in Cedar Rapids.

Senior Successes: Taylor Mather

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2018
Assorted bath bombs at the LUSH Cosmetics store in Minnesota.

The orchestra performing at the 2016 Winter Showcase.

Winter Showcase 2017

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2017
The varsity dance team poses before their Christmas Kick performance last December.

“Kicking” the Holidays in Gear

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2017
Ferin Bergen poses for a photo to show one of her favorite fall makeup looks.

Expressing Herself Through Makeup: Ferin Bergen

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2017
From Swiss Life to CR Life

From Swiss Life to CR Life

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2017
Fall Flavors to Try in CR

Fall Flavors to Try in CR

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor in Chief
October 18, 2017
Canned Food Drive Underway

Canned Food Drive Underway

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor in Chief
October 15, 2017
Disabled veterans are welcomed to the 2017 National TEE Tournament.

Volunteering with Vets

Claire Fluent and Jenna Anderson
September 18, 2017
Sophomores Hannah Wieland, Katie Jensen, Olivia Damico, Alexis McQuistion, and Rose Svatek pose for a photo at Greene Square Park.

The Moonlit Market

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2017
The Adam Ezra Group from Boston, sings to the crowd at the C.S.P.S. hall in downtown Cedar Rapids.

The Adam Ezra Group: Review

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
July 26, 2017
Tips for organizing your graduation party

Tips for organizing your graduation party

Jenna Anderson, Opinion Editor
May 22, 2017
Kyle Huber, sr., Moira Green, sr., Brandon Koch, sr., and Michael Shea, sr., at the "Young Frankenstein" musical practice.

“Young Frankenstein” makes its way to the stage

Jenna Anderson and
April 17, 2017
Before I Fall: Review

Before I Fall: Review

Jenna Anderson, Opinion Editor
March 24, 2017
The class of 2017's senior project(s)

The class of 2017’s senior project(s)

Jenna Anderson, Opinion Editor
February 28, 2017
Valentine's Day Gifts for Her

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her

Jenna Anderson, Opinion Editor
February 8, 2017
Brooklyn Button (jr.), with siblings in Wassenaar, Netherlands

A Cougar from 4,000 miles away

Jenna Anderson, Opinion Editor
January 9, 2017

Political Ignorance

Jenna Anderson, Opinion Editor
December 12, 2016

Four Must-Try Thanksgiving Recipes

Jenna Anderson, Opinion Editor
November 23, 2016
Photo provided by Jenna Anderson

What’s your sign?

Jenna Anderson, Opinion Editor
October 17, 2016
Some of the clothespins students have made to pass onto others

Kinder Kennedy

Jenna Anderson, Opinion Editor
September 15, 2016
Saucy Focaccia on 5100 Fountains Drive NE.

Putting the saucy in focaccia

Jenna Anderson, Opinion Editor
September 9, 2016
Emily Waterhouse, fr., Kaylee Waterhouse, fr., and Alissa Waterhouse, sr., before practice.

Soccer Sisters

Jenna Anderson, Writer
May 22, 2016

Senioritis: It’s Real

Jenna Anderson, Writer
April 20, 2016

Dancing for Cancer

Jenna Anderson, Writer
April 6, 2016
Rylee Fellmer with Jack Hoeger after asking him to WPA.

Hey- WPA?

Jenna Anderson
March 7, 2016
Grease Live review: Nothing beats the classic

Grease Live review: Nothing beats the classic

Jenna Anderson, Writer
February 10, 2016

Schedule switch-up

Jenna Anderson, Writer
January 27, 2016
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