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Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Kennedy Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
Miles Wilson sprints to the finish line in a cross country race.
Miles Wilson Breaks Yet Another Kennedy Track and Field Record
Teachers brought their own decorations to set up in the spaces.
Teacher Spaces Promote Community
Kennedy Horseshoe Becomes Dangerous
Kennedy Horseshoe Becomes Dangerous
Sophomore Addison Swartzendruber runs at track meet.
Addison Swartsendruber Selected as Valley Division Track and Field Athlete of the Year
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Miles Wilson sprints to the finish line in a cross country race.
Miles Wilson Breaks Yet Another Kennedy Track and Field Record
Grace Braden Competing Hurdles
Kennedy Athletes Head to Drake Relays
Junior Miles Wilson celebrates after breaking school record.
Junior Miles Wilson Breaks School Track and Field Record
How should Kennedy distribute the funds for its sports?
How Should Kennedy Be Fundraising?
Should we be allowed to pick and choose what parts of history we learn?
Iowa Legislation Undermines Teachers
Candy and plastic eggs have become symbols of modern day Easter.
The Evolution of Easter
Chromebooks become CRVA students window into education.
Virtually Failing
Performance PE is designed to be taken by athletes for PE credits.
We’re Overworking Students
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Many Kennedy juniors are taking the ACT to prepare for college admissions.
How to Access ACT Scores
Kennedys Key Club is a group effort.
Kennedy’s Key Club Gives Back to the Community
The thought of studying can be overwhelming for students, but it doesnt have to be with the right study skills.
How To Study To Get Results
Scantron bubble sheets are a common sight at Kennedy.
Are Standardized Tests a Success?
Ashlynn Williams uses art as a creative outlook in her life.
A Colorful View
Sanford enjoys caring for bearded dragons and other types of reptiles.
Dragons Help the Helper
Kenzie Reed, number one dribbles the ball down the court.
Kenzie Reed: The Person Behind the Jersey
Junior Lucas Dolphin was nominated for athlete of the week in 2021 and 2022.
Lucas Dolphin: 300 to Spare
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Student Art Showcase
Student Art Showcase
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
Im Not Exactly Sad
I’m Not Exactly Sad
The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Matilda
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Matilda”
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
Photos: Boys Track Competes in Invitational at Kingston
Photos: Boys’ Track Competes in Invitational at Kingston
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My name is Kaylia Richards. I am currently a sophomore at kennedy high school. I take pictures for kennedy torch and write the occasional article. This is my 4th semester in torch. Outside of school I am ethier painting, running, or making clay crafts.

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[Photo] Free Prom Dresses Available at Gown Town

February 8, 2022
Three students post for make-shift prom photos.

[Photo] Prom Looks Different This Year

May 6, 2021
Students dress up in prom attire for Grand March.

[Photo] It’s Time to Walk the Walk

April 26, 2021
Local track meets are held at Kingston Stadium.

[Photo] Drew Bartels Breaks Kennedy High School Record

April 22, 2021
2021 Kennedy High School seniors are disappointed once again by the announcement that prom has been cancelled for the second year in a row.

[Photo] Prom? Never Heard of Her

March 26, 2021
Peyton Kach posed for her senior photos with an instrument to represent one of her passions: music.

The Dream of a Musician

January 7, 2021
Chanteurs performing Dream Girls at Raise the Roof.

[Photo] Show Choir In the Spotlight

March 4, 2020
A memorial made for Jeni Newland at a Kennedy Basketball game

Jeni Newland’s Legacy

February 12, 2020
Kennedy wrestler, moments from pinning his opponent.

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Elise Kim, so., applying lipstick. Photo edited by Ashton Nanke.

Boys Will be Boys and Girls Will be …

January 28, 2020
Friday Football Game VS Dodgers

Friday Football Game VS Dodgers

November 1, 2019
Kennedy swimmer preparing to dive into the pool at their meet.

[Photo] Sophomore Diver Makes a Splash

October 17, 2019
The Kennedy volleyball team spiking the ball at their game.

[Photo] Veering up for VolleyBall

October 1, 2019
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