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Students can use Cougar Advisory to voice their opinion on a variety of topics like curriculum or other activities.
The Return of Cougar Advisory
Cheerleaders at state basketball in Des Moines.
Kennedy Cheer Looks for New Team Members
Junior Maria Trotta swimming the butterfly leg of the 200 Yard Medley Relay at regionals.
Kennedy Places Ninth At Swimming and Diving State Meet
Junior Ellie Hance swims the 100 Yard Backstroke at regionals.
Swimming and Diving Scores in the Preliminaries
Senior Captain Casey Gannon competes in the 500 Freestyle at Regionals. A race that qualified her for state.
Girls’ Swimming and Diving Splashes Into State
Tony Vis watches the basketball game.
Tony Vis: His Love for the Game
Andy Courtney coaches the girls team during a time out.
The Return of Coach Courtney
Cheerleaders at state basketball in Des Moines.
Kennedy Cheer Looks for New Team Members
Junior Maria Trotta swimming the butterfly leg of the 200 Yard Medley Relay at regionals.
Kennedy Places Ninth At Swimming and Diving State Meet
Junior Ellie Hance swims the 100 Yard Backstroke at regionals.
Swimming and Diving Scores in the Preliminaries
Kennedys Happiness Inc. attends a Trunk-or-Treat.
Trick-or-Treat or Trunk-or-Treat?
Noreen worked to meet the needs of everyone around her as superintendent. She met others with love and compassion.
It’s “Just Noreen”
Candy Corn Craze
Candy Corn Craze
Noreen Bush poses for a photo after discussing her chemo treatments.
Noreen Bush: A Life To Be Remembered
Im a Puff and Im staying.
Battle of the Puffs: Kennedy vs. Washington
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Mens Volleyball will be coming to Kennedy in the form of a club.
Men’s Volleyball Comes To Kennedy
Meet The New Faces At Kennedy
Meet The New Faces At Kennedy
Im a Puff and Im staying.
Battle of the Puffs: Kennedy vs. Washington
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Tony Vis watches the basketball game.
Tony Vis: His Love for the Game
Andy Courtney coaches the girls team during a time out.
The Return of Coach Courtney
Shiho Yabuchi and Daniel Carolin pose for a photo in their classroom.
Welcoming Shiho Yabuchi to Kennedy
Noreen Bush poses for a photo after discussing her chemo treatments.
Noreen Bush: A Life To Be Remembered
Gervin poses before heading into the game.
Aiyanna Gervin: History in the Making
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.
Kennedy Show Choirs Make Their Debut
Im a Puff and Im staying.
Battle of the Puffs: Kennedy vs. Washington
We have to go save her!
Kennedy’s Drama Departments Debuts Puffs as Their Fall Play
In preparation for the premiere, the Puffs production crew work on the props. The play was moved into the auditorium because of the size of the set.
Puffs Comes to Kennedy
Happiness Inc. performs Mr. Rogers Medley
Photos: Show Choir Premiere Concert
Junior Katelyn Mackey, Senior Lacey Neighbor and Junior Kylie Link placing 6th, 3rd and 1st in their division.
Photos: Girl’s Diving at Regionals on November 3
Cougar Swimmers Compete at Regionals
Cougar Swimmers Compete at Regionals
Freshman Slader Buckheister runs with his teammate, sophmore Reuben Schlaak close behind.
Photos: Boys’ Cross Country Competes at the State Meet
Kennedy Linemen Warm up with the Family block in the foreground.
Photos: Cougars Fall to Waukee NW in A Defense Controlled Game
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Jersey Bilyeu, Writer, Photographer

Hi, my name is Jersey, I use all pronouns and I'm currently a junior. This is my second year in Torch. Outside of Torch, I'm in marching, jazz, concert and the show choir combo bands. I'm also involved in stage tech.

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Students can use Cougar Advisory to voice their opinion on a variety of topics like curriculum or other activities.

[Photo] The Return of Cougar Advisory

November 29, 2022
Tony Vis watches the basketball game.

[Photo] Tony Vis: His Love for the Game

November 28, 2022
Andy Courtney coaches the girls team during a time out.

The Return of Coach Courtney

November 22, 2022
Boys Cross Country placed eight at state meet over the weekend.

[Photo] Boys’ Cross Country Concludes 2022 Season at State

November 2, 2022
Happiness Inc. singers having fun during rehearsal.

Raise The Roof: A Beloved Kennedy Event, Canceled.

November 1, 2022
Art Sathoff will be the interim superintendent.

New CRCSD Superintendent Announced 10/26

October 28, 2022
Miles Wilson races to the finish line at Seminole Valley.

[Photo] Boy’s Cross Country Heads To State After a Record Breaking Season

October 28, 2022
Storm Ziegler directs the Kennedy Chamber Choir

Kennedy Choir Holds A Concert On October 18

October 21, 2022
Meet The New Faces At Kennedy

Meet The New Faces At Kennedy

October 18, 2022
Photos: Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park

Photos: Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park

September 26, 2022
One of Kennedys art classrooms missing the technology required to continue classes.

The Struggle Of The Arts

September 19, 2022
The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team getting each other excited for their match.

Photos: Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball Holds A Mental Health Rally With The “I’m Glad You Stayed” Project.

September 9, 2022
Mrs. Gibney Holds A Personalized Graduation For Her Students

Mrs. Gibney Holds A Personalized Graduation For Her Students

May 25, 2022
Jake Hemann helps a student during one of his classes.

[Photo] Project Lead the Way: Introducing Students to STEM

July 20, 2022
Brian Stubblefield shows off one of the hand-made electric cars in Barry Wilson’s classroom.

[Photo] Speeding Through Senior Year

June 8, 2022
Dixsons quilted art style makes his pieces stick out from the canvas.

[Photo] Don Dixson: Sewing Seeds

May 25, 2022
Ellie Wilkes works behind the scenes of Kennedys 2022 production of Matilda.

The Whirlwind Life of Boring Ellie

May 23, 2022
tarongeters

[Photo] Fashion Forward

July 6, 2022
Questions are being raised about the right way to go about abortions.

What’s Happening to Women’s Rights?

May 17, 2022
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11

Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11

May 16, 2022
Performance PE is designed to be taken by athletes for PE credits.

We’re Overworking Students

April 4, 2022
Photos: Orchestra Performs in Solo and Ensemble Concert

Photos: Orchestra Performs in Solo and Ensemble Concert

April 1, 2022
Womens History Month has a rich history that should be recognized and remembered.

A Month to Celebrate Women

March 28, 2022
Levi Hodge, so., gets ready for the orchestra concert on Oct 28

Solo and Ensemble Contests Taking Place in Early April

March 26, 2022
Photos: Boys Basketball Senior Night and Game Against Cedar Falls

Photos: Boys Basketball Senior Night and Game Against Cedar Falls

February 23, 2022
Kennedy Girls JV2 Basketball Plays Jefferson On Feb 11

Kennedy Girls JV2 Basketball Plays Jefferson On Feb 11

February 14, 2022
2022 ACTs To Be Held March 29

2022 ACTs To Be Held March 29

February 11, 2022
Free Prom Dresses Available at Gown Town

Free Prom Dresses Available at Gown Town

February 8, 2022
Junior Lucas Dolphin was nominated for athlete of the week.

Junior Lucas Dolphin Nominated for Athlete of the Week

February 2, 2022
The new pass policy requires teachers to have a hall pass, a restroom pass and a sign-out sheet in their classrooms.

New Pass Policy Regulates Student Break Times

January 28, 2022
Happiness Inc. performs at Kennedy premiere show

Kennedy Show Choirs Start Their Competitive Season

January 7, 2022
Mask mandates are once again allowed in Iowa schools.

Pfizer Vaccine Boosters Approved for Ages 12 to 15

January 6, 2022
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band

Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

December 8, 2021
Linn-Mars Spectrum Club put up posters around the school for Transgender Awareness Week.

Linn-Mar Students Hold Walkout During Transgender Awareness Week

November 19, 2021
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[Photo] CRCSD Experiences a Bus Driver Shortage

November 15, 2021
Kennedy Finishes as Quarterfinalists in the Class 5A Playoffs

Kennedy Finishes as Quarterfinalists in the Class 5A Playoffs

November 12, 2021
A Look Into the October 28 Orchestra Concert

A Look Into the October 28 Orchestra Concert

November 2, 2021
School Bus

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Winter Sports Are About to Begin

Winter Sports Are About to Begin

October 28, 2021
Iowa All-State Auditions Come to a Close

Iowa All-State Auditions Come to a Close

October 26, 2021
The Kennedy Marching Band Season Comes to an End

The Kennedy Marching Band Season Comes to an End

October 26, 2021
Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14

Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14

October 20, 2021
Senior Simeon Jauhiainen prepares himself.

Kennedy Boys Varsity Golf Reflects on the Season So Far

October 12, 2021
Moonlight Express members sing Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

Iowa All-State Auditions to Be Held at Independence High School Oct. 20 and 23

October 4, 2021
Sophomore Reid Hall putts while on a Ellis Golf Course green.

[Photo] Kennedy Athlete Up for KCRG Athlete of the Week

September 29, 2021
Kennedy Marching Band Begins Competitions

Kennedy Marching Band Begins Competitions

September 27, 2021
Senior Kayleigh Duncan and sophomore Alyssa Brandt run together for the cross country team at Oakridge.

Photos: Cross Country Takes Third Place at Oakridge

September 7, 2021
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