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Kennedy experienced numerous technical difficulties and photographer shortages during this years picture day.
The Picture Day Disaster
The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) is one of the competitions members of the club will participate in.
Kennedy Introduces Math Club at Club Fair to Compete in National Competitions
Stephanie Stores posing for a picture after being choose 4th overall to the Washington Mystics
Three Iowa Women’s Basketball Players Drafted to the WNBA
A student works on their math homework during class. Students are now able to join a math-focused honor society.
Kennedy Introduces Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
Ellie is coming to Kennedy to work as a service dog.
Kennedy Welcomes Ellie the Service Dog
Senior Kylie Johannes hits the ball, scoring a point.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Takes on Western Dubuque on September 12
Sophomore kicker, Andrew Richey kicks the ball to make the extra point.
Photos: Sophomore Football Dominates Against Washington, Going 52-7
On hole four, freshman Kale Haugen watches his ball after teeing off.
Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Ellis Golf Course on September 13
Sophomore #40 Joscelyn Stricker tosses up the ball to serve.
Photos: Kennedy’s Sophomore Volleyball Squad Takes a Defeat Against Western Dubuque
Kennedy Football Team rushes the field before Friday nights game against Washington.
Photos: Cougars Varsity Football Destroy the Washington Warriors 45-7
Kennedy experienced numerous technical difficulties and photographer shortages during this years picture day.
The Picture Day Disaster
Representatives discuss college options at the annual Kennedy Open House.
A Guide to Picking College
Cedar Rapids Marcus Theater. A popular place to see the many live action remakes and un orginal ideas.
The Stories That Just Won’t Die
Caitlin Clark displays the behavior that gained her a large portion of her notoriety.
How Can the Media Affect Women in Sports?
Movie cover for the new adaption of Disneys The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid: A Beautiful Story of Race, Deserving of Criticism?
Psi Alpha is the Psychology National Honor Society, a speciality honor society similar to Mu Alpha Theta and Science National Honor Society.
Kennedy Launches a New Honor Society for Psychology
Nick Brooks verbally commits to the University of Iowa in the Kennedy cafeteria.
Cedar Rapids Legend Nick Brooks Returns to Kennedy
Kennedy student applies for job shadow.
Kennedy’s Job Shadow Program Brings Students Closer to Real-World Experience
Representatives discuss college options at the annual Kennedy Open House.
A Guide to Picking College
John F. Kennedy tours the high school names after him.
Issues Week
Junior Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves one of her aces.
Kennedy Volleyball Player Maren Diedrich Nominated for Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week
Japanese exchange students pose for a photo in their uniforms.
Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School
Athletic director Aaron Stecker introduces athletes at one of Kennedys signature state send-offs.
Aaron Stecker: Always a Cougar
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Freshman Adam Gray runs five kilometers for cross country, a race in which he holds the freshman record.
A Kennedy First: Class of 2026 Adam Gray Breaks Two Freshman Records His First Year
Sophomores celebrate a successful challenge, earning their team a point.
Juniors Rock the Boat as Kennedy Kicks Off 2023
Kennedy Dance Team performs together during the pep rally.
Photos: Juniors Rock the Boat at the First Pep Assembly of the Year
Senior Erin Renshaw plays first chair base in Kennedys annual Symphonic Rock Concert.
Erin Renshaw: A Beast on the Bass
Movie cover for the new adaption of Disneys The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid: A Beautiful Story of Race, Deserving of Criticism?
Kennedy student answers the phone at St. Lukes Hospital in the 80s.
Fashion Through the Ages
Senior Kylie Johannes hits the ball, scoring a point.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Takes on Western Dubuque on September 12
Sophomore kicker, Andrew Richey kicks the ball to make the extra point.
Photos: Sophomore Football Dominates Against Washington, Going 52-7
On hole four, freshman Kale Haugen watches his ball after teeing off.
Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Ellis Golf Course on September 13
Sophomore #40 Joscelyn Stricker tosses up the ball to serve.
Photos: Kennedy’s Sophomore Volleyball Squad Takes a Defeat Against Western Dubuque
Kennedy Football Team rushes the field before Friday nights game against Washington.
Photos: Cougars Varsity Football Destroy the Washington Warriors 45-7
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Kaylia Richards

Kaylia Richards, Photographer and Writer

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

Jasmine Hite and Kaylia Richards
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

Samuel Miranda, Kaylia Richards, and Anabel Bradley
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 …

Haylee Brewer and Kaylia Richards
January 28, 2020
Friday Football Game VS Dodgers

Friday Football Game VS Dodgers

Joel Dillman and Kaylia Richards
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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