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Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.
Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.
Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18
Vending machine sign reads VENDING MACHINES ARE NOT ACTIVE UNTIL 3:00 PM DAILY, a change we are unsure about the duration of.
Vending Machine Shutdown Divides The Torch Staff
CRCSD is removing shortened Fridays for students.
The Transition From a Half-Day of Freedom to Full-Day Commitment
Flyer posted in Kennedy hallway containing information for the blood drive.
Student Government to Host a Blood Drive April 25
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.
Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
Senior Jennifer Phillips tosses the ball as she starts the match.
Girls Tennis Swings Into a New Season
The Kennedy Varsity Girls Soccer Team high fives opposing school after the match.
Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Ties First Match against Prairie
Ariana Grandes Eternal Sunshine album cover.
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Review
With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.
Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa
Kennedys student section turn up in a Green Out to support players, cheering over a made shot.
“It’s Just a Part of the Game”: Addressing Kennedy Student Section Behavior
Linn-Mar High Schools 10th Street Edition
Show Choir Reviews: 10th Street Edition and New Creation
House File 2612 makes many changes to current services within Iowa school districts
Iowa’s New AEA Bill Reforms School District Funding
A visual representation of ones stream of consciousness, ideas scattered and seemingly unrelated.
Maggie’s Musings—It’s Something
Senior Lilly Marchbanks poses for picture after winning Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant.
Senior Lilly Marchbanks Wins Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez places first at the Iowa State Brain Bee.
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez Places First at State Brain Bee
Sophomore Divya Ramadugu places first in International Exemptuous Speaking at districts.
Sophomore Divya Ramadugu Wins District Speech, Set to Represent at Nationals
The Army Reserve promises basic and job training back to back after finishing senior year.
Planning for the Future: Kennedy Senior Bibesh Magar Enlists into the Army Reserve
Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.
Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts
Ella Brown pins opponent down.
Ella Brown Returns to State
In a neutral position, sophomore Meredith Kaump stands her ground.
Meredith Kaump Stands her Ground Throughout the Season
Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.
Micah Schlaak: A Killer on the Court
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School
Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.
Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic
Ariana Grandes Eternal Sunshine album cover.
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Review
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.
Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18
With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.
Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa
Cedar Rapids District Art Show Showcases Kennedy Talent
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.
Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
The Kennedy Varsity Girls Soccer Team high fives opposing school after the match.
Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Ties First Match against Prairie
McKowen cuts around the edge to the basket.
Photos: Kennedy Basketball Takes on Ankeny in Second Round of the State Championships
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Kiera Zwack

Kiera Zwack, Photo Editor

Hi, my name is Kiera Zwack! I'm a junior, this is my second year in Torch and my first year being Photo Editor. I love being able to capture moments that happen in time. I live off coffee, books and dressing up is my specialty :)

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With Graduation fast approaching, make sure you know where youre supposed to be and when.

[Photo] Attention Seniors: Graduation Reminders

Emma Beachner, Writer
April 7, 2024
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Winter Fashion at Kennedy

Charlotte Thephravong and Kiera Zwack
January 28, 2024
Senior Raiya Hurt sings solo during The Audition Song

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Happiness members dance to The Audition Song

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My Prerogative being performed by Protege

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Protege performs You Cant Touch This

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Junior Srinidhi Kompella performs solo during Children of the Night

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Helen Mackey, Jenae Cooper, Noah Kanetomo sing in JV Jazz Choir, Eclipse

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Dont forget about me

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Work This Out perfomed by Happiness

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Protege performs

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Eclipse sings Dream A Little Dream of Me

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Cold Hearted Snake performed by Protege

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Kenna Mckenry performs solo in Moonlight Express

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Ballad Camp Isnt Home

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[Photo] UnityPoint Apprenticeship Sign-On Day Welcomes 24

Delaney Mann, Writer
December 15, 2023
Senior Raiya Hurt performs Happy solo.

Kennedy’s Ensembles Perform at Premiere Concert

Kiera Zwack, Photographer
November 21, 2023
Walking along Wenig Road, Kenny the Cougar waves his pom-poms.

Photos: Homecoming Parade Brings Back the Powderpuff Game

Isaac White and Kiera Zwack
October 2, 2023
The Stomp Out Bullying campaign from Kinder Kennedy rides a float through the parade.

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Trap Club rides along in the parade

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Kennedy dance team walks the parade.

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Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.

[Photo] Kennedy Sends 22 Musicians to Perform at the All-State Music Festival on November 18

November 17, 2023
Junior class celebrates after getting a point.

[Photo] Pep Assemblies: An Age Old Tradition

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Writer
September 28, 2023
Kennedy Football Team rushes the field before Friday nights game against Washington.

Photos: Cougars Varsity Football Destroy the Washington Warriors 45-7

Isaac White and Kiera Zwack
September 21, 2023
Forester works her backstroke, coming in second in her heat.

Photos: Cougars Swimming Takes on Pleasant Valley

Kiera Zwack, Photographer
September 8, 2023
Kennedy Dance Team performs together during the pep rally.

Photos: Juniors Rock the Boat at the First Pep Assembly of the Year

Kiera Zwack, Photo Editor
September 6, 2023
Sophomores celebrate a successful challenge, earning their team a point.

[Photo] Juniors Rock the Boat as Kennedy Kicks Off 2023

Alyx Goldensoph and Raina Holmes
September 6, 2023
Senora Harger hugs a student.

Photos: Class of 2023 Graduation

Kiera Zwack, Photographer
June 2, 2023
Junior Trisiyah Hurt portrays June in the song Cell Block Tango.

[Photo] Kennedy Drama Debuts Chicago

Emma Beachner, writer
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
Juniors Alex Clay and Yuna Song and senior Marcelle Strait perform Basically Speaking for Moonlight Express.

Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert

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

[Photo] Ella Brown: Crushing The Competition

Rowan Hesford, Writer
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

Sonja Woerner, Copy Editor
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

Sonja Woerner, Copy Editor
November 12, 2022
Senior Captain Casey Gannon competes in the 500 Freestyle at Regionals. A race that qualified her for state.

[Photo] Girls’ Swimming and Diving Splashes Into State

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

[Photo] Kennedy Show Choirs Make Their Debut

Emma Beachner, Writer
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
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