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The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
New Superintendent Dr. Tawana Grover.
Cedar Rapids Community School District Announces New Superintendent
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Changes in the price of womens period products over time, making them less accessible to high school students.
Vandalism Sparks Removal of Feminine Hygiene Product in Bathrooms
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
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
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
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.
Holiday Traditions at Kennedy
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Mens Volleyball will be coming to Kennedy in the form of a club.
Men’s Volleyball Comes To Kennedy
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Bella performs as lead character Megan Jones in Kennedys production of Puffs.
Bella Griffin: Getting Involved Across the School
Tony Vis watches as Kennedy competes during a 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
The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Senior Elizabeth Goff (Belle) and senior Jake Horton (Beast) after their waltz in a dress rehearsal.
Kennedy Presents a Tale as Old as Time
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Cael Smithhart lifting his opponent
Boys Wrestling Competes in a Meet on 1/14
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Kiana Franklin sr., and date laugh upon stage arrival.

[Photo] Grand march and prom photos

May 18, 2017
Photo provided by Camp Adventure.

Thinking about a college semester abroad?

May 17, 2017
Kennedy Students slow it down at prom.

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Brooke Bekeris sr., and Hunter Erickson sr., share a nice moment at prom.

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Zoey Crighton sr., and her date (Logan Dulin) dance the night away.

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Best Buddies (Ellie Grovert) took on prom with her friends.

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Jade Irish sr., and date Shaun Beyer (Kennedy 2016 graduate) support the Hawks at prom.

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Matt Berst sr., and Halle Hill so., look stunning at the grand march.

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Olivia Green sr., and Sam Mead jr., give a big thumbs up at the grand march.

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Lucky Wulfekuhle sr., and Melissa Meis sr., pose at grand march.

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Isaiah Harris sr., and Maddie Lyman so., are one happy couple at prom.

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Ashley Hamilton sr., and Will Stecker so., juju on that beat at the grand march.

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Aubrey Langhurst sr.,and Kelsey Whitmore sr., take Ellie Grovert jr., to her first ever prom.

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Brooke Bekeris sr., and Hunter Erickson sr., smile big at the grand march.

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Alexis Hull sr., and Michael Kaiser are one happy couple at the grand march.

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Taylor Rathjens sr., and Levi Miller serve looks at the grand march.

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Maryn DeVore sr., and Lincoln Klopfenstein look lovely at the grand march.

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Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell is a must read for students before heading off to college.

This book will have you ‘fan-girling’ over it

May 15, 2017
Kennedy senior Megan Wagner recently overcame an eating disorder. Photo provided by Megan Wagner

Overcoming an eating disorder

March 27, 2017
Photo provided by Camp Adventure.

Camp Adventure Offers Opportunities Abroad

March 3, 2017
Incoming freshmen exploring opportunities. Photo provided by Jason Kline.

Transition to high school

February 7, 2017
Photo provided by Maryn DeVore

Happiness takes over Zoolander

January 31, 2017
Thanksgiving holiday soon here

Thanksgiving holiday soon here

November 18, 2016

Students Inspired to Consider Communications Careers

October 21, 2016
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