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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
Tori recieved an award for her speech.
Kennedy Student Goes to American Legion National Oratorical Contest
HyVee employs numerous Kennedy students as an entry level position.
Senate File 167 Changes Iowa’s Child Labor Laws
Boys Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Senior Janell Minor Driving the ball to the goal
Photos: 5/15 Girls Soccer vs. Washington
Junior Addison Swartzendruber runs the 400 Meter Dash at Kingston Stadium.
2023 State Track and Field Begins With 31 Kennedy Athletes
Team huddles up before the first pitch
Photos: May 9 Varsity Baseball Scrimmage vs Mount Vernon
Junior Liza Scherbring scoring a goal
Photos: Girls’ Soccer vs Western Dubuque on May 5
Pro Fortnite player plays Fortnite.
Fortnite, In This Economy?
Sophomore Jordan Harvey sings through jail bars.
Kennedy’s Production of Chicago is a Must-See
The decrease in Marvels quality of production in recent years is shown through their reviews, CGI and storylines.
The Collapse of the MCU and the End of an Era
SAD affects around 3% of the population, and can occur during any season.
The Battle Known As Seasonal Depression
Photo of protesters showing support for Iowas transgender youth in light of recent governmental changes.
Iowa, What Are We Doing?
Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.
Music of the Cougars
Senior Maggy Jellison dances at the Senior Night football game.
Dance Team Auditions Scheduled for Next Week
Molly Martin showcases her promposal to Kaitlyn Dolphin
The Declining “Promposal” Phenomenon
Ellie is coming to Kennedy to work as a service dog.
Kennedy Welcomes Ellie the Service Dog
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.
Ami Jacobo: Spreading the Positivity
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
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 2)
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 1)
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.
Ami Jacobo: Spreading the Positivity
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.
Music of the Cougars
Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?
Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Pro Fortnite player plays Fortnite.
Fortnite, In This Economy?
Boys Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Senior Janell Minor Driving the ball to the goal
Photos: 5/15 Girls Soccer vs. Washington
Team huddles up before the first pitch
Photos: May 9 Varsity Baseball Scrimmage vs Mount Vernon
Junior Liza Scherbring scoring a goal
Photos: Girls’ Soccer vs Western Dubuque on May 5
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Junior Trisiyah Hurt portrays June in the song Cell Block Tango.

[Photo] Kennedy Drama Debuts Chicago

April 13, 2023
Junior Luke OBrien and senior Elizabeth Goff, practice partner work in We Both Reached For The Gun.

Kennedy Theatre Rehearses for Spring Production “Chicago”

Kiera Zwack, Photographer
April 4, 2023
Students portraying Officer Clemmons, Lady Aberlin, Mr. Rogers and Mr. McFeely (left to right) sit together in a show of friendship.

Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert

January 27, 2023
Ella Brown challenges herself to take on multiple sports.

[Photo] Ella Brown: Crushing The Competition

March 15, 2023
Seniors Elizabeth Goff and Jake Horton perform the Happiness show.

Happiness Inc. Says Goodbye to the Neighborhood

Jordan Horne and Kiera Zwack
March 6, 2023
Trolley Song from Meet Me in St. Louis follows the ballad. Singers watch as a Trolley rolls across the stage.

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Freshman Nathaniel Goff sings the ballad, Take My Breath Away/Hold My Hand.

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Protégé, Kennedys Junior Varsity Show Choir, performs Mighty Wings as their opener for their Top Gun-themed show.

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Seniors Kyle Pratt, Kaci Miller and Jaxon Robinson perform Warmth of the Sun as a part of Kennedys Varsity Jazz Choir.

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Freshmen Su Shima, Nick Knipfer and Graci Heinrich close out the show with Danger Zone.

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Protege sings and dances to Great Balls of Fire from Top Gun.

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Varsity Show Choir Happiness Inc. performs their closer Treat People With Kindness/I Feel Better.

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Jake Horton, portraying Mr. Rogers, sings Its You I Like during the ballad.

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Kennedy Moonlight Express sings the closer at the Dessert Concert.

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Soloists Owen Kilgore and Elizabeth Goff perform the opener.

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Colton Klein swims backstroke.

Photos: Boys’ Swimming at Jefferson

Kiera Zwack, Photographer
December 9, 2022
Happiness Inc. performs Mr. Rogers Medley.

Photos: Show Choir Premiere Concert

Kiera Zwack and Ella Smith
November 17, 2022
Junior Ellie Hance swims the 100 Yard Backstroke at regionals, qualifying for state.

[Photo] Swimming and Diving Scores in the Preliminaries

November 12, 2022
Junior Maria Trotta swimming the butterfly leg of the 200 Yard Medley Relay at regionals.

[Photo] Kennedy Places Ninth At Swimming and Diving State Meet

November 12, 2022
Lilly Adams after placing second in her 200 IM at regionals, qualifying for state.

[Photo] Girls’ Swimming and Diving Splashes Into State

November 10, 2022
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.

[Photo] Kennedy Show Choirs Make Their Debut

November 9, 2022
Kennedy Linemen Warm up with the Family block in the foreground.

Photos: Cougars Fall to Waukee NW in A Defense Controlled Game

Molly Martin, Isaac White, and Kiera Zwack
November 1, 2022
Happiness Inc. singers having fun during rehearsal while preparing for their competition season.

[Photo] Raise The Roof: A Beloved Kennedy Event, Canceled.

November 1, 2022
Cougars huddle before play

Sophomore Football Kennedy VS Davenport West 32-0

Kiera Zwack, Photographer
October 12, 2022
Sophomores set up against Jefferson

Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0

Kiera Zwack, Photographer
September 27, 2022
Daylen Davis getting ready for his put

Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1

Ella Smith and Kiera Zwack
September 15, 2022
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