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Robert Johnson smiles during the class of 2022 commencement ceremony.
Senior Reminders for the Class of 2023
Kennedys first annual cornhole tournament will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the main gym.
Kennedy Trap Club Plans Cornhole Tournament
Happiness Inc. dances at Prairie competition.
Show Choir Auditions Have Started for the 2023-2024 School Year
Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.
MyPath: Is it Worth it?
Kennedy schedule for Tuesday, March 7, when students are honored at and academic assembly.
Altered Schedules as Kennedy Recognizes Students and Competes at State
Junior Micah Schlaak reaches to block a Pleasant Valley basket.
Kennedy Boys’ Basketball Achieves High Honors
Senior Grace Braden competes in a hurdles event during the 2022 track season.
Spring Brings the Return of Kennedy’s Outdoor Sports
Ella Brown challenges herself to take on multiple sports.
Ella Brown: Crushing The Competition
Senior Kenzie Reed looks to pass the ball to a teammate while being defended.
Photos: Boys Basketball Wraps Up Season in The Well
The Cougars pose after receiving their state qualifiers banner.
MVC Schools Show Sportsmanship as Cougars Advance to State
Strolling the aisles of Target is a popular pastime in Cedar Rapids.
A Picture Perfect Spring Break
National Strawberry Day is a niche holiday celebrated annually on Feb. 27.
What is National Strawberry Day?
The crowded halls of Kennedy High School.
A Foyer That Feels Like A Mosh Pit
A limit is being put on childrens learning throughout Iowa.
Another Attack on the LGBTQ Community
Posters defaming Jake Gyllenhaal put up in the Kennedy girls bathroom by an anonymous student.
Dear Taylor Swift…
Junior Micah Schlaak reaches to block a Pleasant Valley basket.
Kennedy Boys’ Basketball Achieves High Honors
Senior Grace Braden competes in a hurdles event during the 2022 track season.
Spring Brings the Return of Kennedy’s Outdoor Sports
Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.
MyPath: Is it Worth it?
Open AI’s DALL-E 2 creates specific stylistic images from text prompts written by users.
Robo-Writers: How AI Disrupts the Education and News Industries
Seniors Jaxon Robinson and Lucas Dolphin pose with their medals after achieving second and third at the state bowling competition.
Bowling Makes Kennedy History, Taking Second and Third at State
Ella Brown challenges herself to take on multiple sports.
Ella Brown: Crushing The Competition
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Senior Jake Horton on Sports, Theater and More
Nick Hayes assists a forensic science student with homework in class.
Nick Hayes: Behind the Scenes
Jaxon Robinson prepares to bowl.
Jaxon Robinson: Tearing Up the Lane
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Sophomore Amelia Gilbert plays the marimba at the band carnival.
Marching Band in the Winter
Happiness Inc. dances at Prairie competition.
Show Choir Auditions Have Started for the 2023-2024 School Year
Seniors Elizabeth Goff and Jake Horton perform the Happiness show.
Happiness Inc. Says Goodbye to the Neighborhood
Open AI’s DALL-E 2 creates specific stylistic images from text prompts written by users.
Robo-Writers: How AI Disrupts the Education and News Industries
Advertisement for speech night in Kennedys hallways.
Speech Night Returns
Senior Kenzie Reed looks to pass the ball to a teammate while being defended.
Photos: Boys Basketball Wraps Up Season in The Well
Junior Trevan Krumrei reaches around a North Scott player to put the ball in the basket.
Photos: Boys Basketball Punches Ticket to the Well
Senior Kenzie Reed defends his basket against Davenport West.
Photos: Boys Basketball Takes Down Davenport West In Substate Semifinal
Senior Kenzie Reed Taking the ball up the court on a fast turnaround.
Photos: Boys Basketball Win at Xavier
Junior Micah Schlaak scores a mid-range shot
Photos: Boys Basketball VS Iowa City West
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Jersey Bilyeu

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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Sophomore Amelia Gilbert plays the marimba at the band carnival.

Marching Band in the Winter

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
March 17, 2023
The crowded halls of Kennedy High School.

A Foyer That Feels Like A Mosh Pit

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
February 22, 2023
A limit is being put on childrens learning throughout Iowa.

Another Attack on the LGBTQ Community

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
February 14, 2023
Senior Kenzie Reed ninking a 3 point shot

Photos: Boys’ Basketball Dominates Waterloo West

Isaac White and Jersey Bilyeu
February 6, 2023
The Future With Kim

The Future With Kim

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
January 12, 2023
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 as Kennedy competes during a 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

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
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 while preparing for their competition season.

Raise The Roof: A Beloved Kennedy Event, Canceled.

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

New CRCSD Superintendent Announced 10/26

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer, Photographer
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

Jersey Bilyeu, Photographer
October 21, 2022
Meet The New Faces At Kennedy

Meet The New Faces At Kennedy

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
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

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

The Struggle Of The Arts

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
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.

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

Mrs. Gibney Holds A Personalized Graduation For Her Students

Jersey Bilyeu, Photographer
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

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
May 23, 2022
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[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?

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
May 17, 2022
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11

Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11

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

We’re Overworking Students

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

Photos: Orchestra Performs in Solo and Ensemble Concert

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

A Month to Celebrate Women

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

Solo and Ensemble Contests Taking Place in Early April

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

Photos: Boys Basketball Senior Night and Game Against Cedar Falls

Merideth Langton and Jersey Bilyeu
February 23, 2022
Kennedy Girls JV2 Basketball Plays Jefferson On Feb 11

Kennedy Girls JV2 Basketball Plays Jefferson On Feb 11

Jersey Bilyeu, Photographer
February 14, 2022
2022 ACTs To Be Held March 29

2022 ACTs To Be Held March 29

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
February 11, 2022
Free Prom Dresses Available at Gown Town

Free Prom Dresses Available at Gown Town

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

Junior Lucas Dolphin Nominated for Athlete of the Week

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
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

Jersey Bilyeu , Lizzy Hawkes , and Kymburlee Vanover
January 28, 2022
Happiness Inc. performs at Kennedy premiere show

Kennedy Show Choirs Start Their Competitive Season

Jersey Bilyeu and Molly Martin
January 7, 2022
Mask mandates are once again allowed in Iowa schools.

Pfizer Vaccine Boosters Approved for Ages 12 to 15

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
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

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer, Photographer
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

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
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

Jersey Bilyeu and Isaac White
November 12, 2021
A Look Into the October 28 Orchestra Concert

A Look Into the October 28 Orchestra Concert

Jersey Bilyeu, Photographer
November 2, 2021
School Bus

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Winter Sports Are About to Begin

Winter Sports Are About to Begin

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

Iowa All-State Auditions Come to a Close

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

The Kennedy Marching Band Season Comes to an End

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
October 26, 2021
Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14

Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14

Jersey Bilyeu, Photographer
October 20, 2021
Senior Simeon Jauhiainen prepares himself.

Kennedy Boys Varsity Golf Reflects on the Season So Far

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
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

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
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

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer, Photographer
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

Jersey Bilyeu, Photographer
September 7, 2021
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