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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 Kennedy's 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
Valentine's 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
Pillsbury's pumpkin fall season cookie.

Pillsbury Seasonal Cookie Review

October 31, 2017

Order that Cap and Gown

October 31, 2017
KHS students during Melone's 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 Kenny's paws? Ready for American out

Who is Kenny the Cougar?

September 26, 2017

“Heathers” The Musical: Preview

September 9, 2017
Ana Villanova jr., and friends

[Photo] Grand march and prom photos

May 18, 2017
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May 18, 2017
Connor Peterson sr., and Sydney Ross jr., walk across the stage.

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May 18, 2017
Cooper Johnson sr., Jenna Hauschild sr., smile big at grand march.

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May 18, 2017
Jasmine Loomis sr., and Jackson Middlekauff share a kiss at grand march.

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May 18, 2017
Couple looks stunning in royal blue

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May 18, 2017
Dalton Mastin sr., and Michaela Henneberry pose picture perfect at the grand march

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May 18, 2017
Tyler Dennis sr., and Ashlynn Averhoff sr., pumped up for prom

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May 18, 2017
Arshi Munjal sr., and date

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May 18, 2017
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May 18, 2017
Kiana Franklin sr., and date laugh across stage.

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May 18, 2017
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May 18, 2017
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May 18, 2017
Destiny Cottrell sr., and Payton McCarty sr., share a lovely laugh at grand march.

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May 18, 2017
Jess Williams sr., and her date look stunning walking across the stage.

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May 18, 2017
Carly Carter sr,., and her date Jordan Weiss walk grand march together.

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May 18, 2017
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 don't 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
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