The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
Volunteers for the State Large Group Speech contest will receive multiple benefits.
Speech Volunteers Needed
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Chromebook Reminder for Kennedy Students
Chromebook Reminder for Kennedy Students
KNL will take place on Saturday Jan. 22 to raise money for Kennedy
Kennedy Night Live Set for Jan. 22
Students work on their ceramic projects for art class.
Voices of the Voiceless Open Mic Night Showcases Student Artwork
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
A.J. Miller (FR) swims the first leg of the 200 Yard Free Relay, giving the relay a head start leading to them taking first place.
Kennedy Men’s Swimming Kicks off the Year With a Home Invite
The 11 first team all Mississippi Valley Conference players: seniors Alex Koch (Linebacker), Mitchell Schares (Defensive Back), Jeron Senters (Defensive Back), Carson Blietz (Quarterback), Ethan Mills (Offensive Line), Brenden Linde (Tight End), and Colin Flannagan (Running Back), as well as juniors Jazan Williams (Running Back), Ryker Stelling (Linebacker), Michael Mulheren (Linebacker) and Andrew Meyers (Defensive Lineman).
Kennedy 2021 Football Season Comes to a Close
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Phones are taking up parents attention
Electronics vs. Kids
Social media apps send constant notifications to convince users to dive back in.
Social Media Trend “School Shooter Day” Causes Scare
PDA Has To Stop
PDA Has To Stop
by tedeytan is licensed with CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Teens today are often willing to talk about their own mental health.
Teen Mental Health Needs Attention
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
by tedeytan is licensed with CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Students in the CRCSD Student Built House program work as professionals.
CRCSD Student Built House: Building Better Futures
Kennedys Leadership Retreat originally scheduled for October 27is postponed for a later date.
Kennedy Leadership Retreat Postponed
Bruises, black eyes and other injuries can indicate someone was involved in teen violence.
The Unknown Dark Side of Teens
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Miles Wilson looks to pass Dubuque Hempstead with Henry McMahan close behind.
Miles Wilson Breaks Cross Country School Record
Lorena Harger administers a Spanish One written test.
Colombia to The United States
Mariah Griffin (left) and Jennifer McAtee (right) are ready to start the class.
Learning To Teach in an Upside-Down World
Peyton Kach posed for her senior photos with an instrument to represent one of her passions: music.
The Dream of a Musician
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
The Grand Plan
The Grand Plan
Wrestling Senior Night Ends In Victory Against Xavier
Wrestling Senior Night Ends In Victory Against Xavier
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”
Photos: Boys and Girls Basketball vs IC Liberty and Ames
Photos: Boys and Girls Basketball vs IC Liberty and Ames
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
All content by Leeanne Mehring-Cruz
Senior Goodbye: Leeanne Mehring-Cruz

Senior Goodbye: Leeanne Mehring-Cruz

May 31, 2018
Jose Juarez, sr.,at homecoming.

Poet Laureate Takes Stage at May 24 graduation

May 23, 2018
Students with and without IDD playing with a parachute at Camp Courageous

Newer and Stronger Relations Formed

May 15, 2018
Seniors Hailey Dolphin and Evyn DeWitte take attendance at the start of class and give announcements.

The Importance of Student Government

May 7, 2018
Mallory Nesmith, sr., smiles, enjoying the company of others as they make their final touches before taking the stage for Kennedys spring musical, The Wedding Singer.

Seniors Reminisce About Their Most Memorable Moments at Kennedy

May 2, 2018
Jake Pearson, sr., outruns three trojans by himself heading for the try zone.

Spartan’s Games to Compete for Substate

May 1, 2018
Gerald Belz had two tackles and one assisted.

Spartans Tackle Their First Season with a Scrimmage

March 29, 2018
Nancy Melsa, the grandmother of Davis and Foley enjoying a birthday lunch at Red Lobster in Nov. 2016.

Davis and Foley Honor Grandmother Through Senior Seasons

February 25, 2018
Valentines Day is No Big Deal

Valentine’s Day is No Big Deal

February 13, 2018
Hold On Pain Ends, have HOPE.

Hold On Pain Ends, have HOPE.

February 2, 2018
Jose Juarez and Jason Kline at the Luncheon

Service Above Self

January 30, 2018
Rejected from Dream School

Rejected from Dream School

January 11, 2018
Map of school shootings in the United States since 2013

Not Just a Drill

December 13, 2017
Students (from left to right) Elizabeth Janus, Mackenzie Joseph, and Kelsey Jaeger

Would You Run, Hide, Or Fight?

November 27, 2017
Pillsburys pumpkin fall season cookie.

Pillsbury Seasonal Cookie Review

October 31, 2017

Order that Cap and Gown

October 31, 2017
KHS students during Melones Study talk during SMART time.

Are you studying effectively?

October 30, 2017
Selfie from Shane Wonase

Behind the Lens with Shane Wonase

October 24, 2017

Applying for College

October 14, 2017
Ellie Grovert crowned by previous homecoming queen Macy Schares.

The Crowned

September 30, 2017
Ellie Grovert crowned by previous homecoming queen Macy Schares.

The 2017-2018 Homecoming Queen

September 29, 2017
Leeanne and friends at the last dance

Life-Changing College Experiences

September 28, 2017
Where are Kennys paws? Ready for American out

Who is Kenny the Cougar?

September 26, 2017
Heathers The Musical: Preview

“Heathers” The Musical: Preview

September 9, 2017
Ana Villanova jr., and friends

[Photo] Grand march and prom photos

May 18, 2017
IMG_9292

[Photo]

Connor Peterson sr., and Sydney Ross jr., walk across the stage.

[Photo]

Cooper Johnson sr., Jenna Hauschild sr., smile big at grand march.

[Photo]

Jasmine Loomis sr., and Jackson Middlekauff share a kiss at grand march.

[Photo]

Couple looks stunning in royal blue

[Photo]

Dalton Mastin sr., and Michaela Henneberry pose picture perfect at the grand march

[Photo]

Tyler Dennis sr., and Ashlynn Averhoff sr., pumped up for prom

[Photo]

Arshi Munjal sr., and date

[Photo]

IMG_8847

[Photo]

Kiana Franklin sr., and date laugh across stage.

[Photo]

IMG_8594

[Photo]

IMG_8353

[Photo]

Destiny Cottrell sr., and Payton McCarty sr., share a lovely laugh at grand march.

[Photo]

Jess Williams sr., and her date look stunning walking across the stage.

[Photo]

Carly Carter sr,., and her date Jordan Weiss walk grand march together.

[Photo]

Things To Do On Senior Skip Day?

Things To Do On Senior Skip Day?

May 12, 2017

Things To Do On Senior Skip Day

May 8, 2017
Madeline Kelley at Newton High School, right before she walks in the circle the wrong way, but dont worry she pulls it off and looks great doing it.

Madeline Kelley Competes for Confidence

February 2, 2017
Natalie McAllister, jr., waits with one of her three dogs that she trains for competitions.

Love for pups: Training canines for competitions keeps McAllister busy

December 9, 2016
Are you in a healthy relationship?

Are you in a healthy relationship?

November 22, 2016
Load More Stories

Kennedy Torch

The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
© 2022 • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in