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Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.
Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Hiawatha Library roaches out to local teens through activity nights.
Hiawatha Library Offers Teen Involvement Program
Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.
Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.
Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Sophomores Addy Phillips and Charley Lovell block the Linn-Mar hitter at the net while Amling covers the off-block.
Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Davenport Central in Round One
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.
The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions
Voter registration forms were brought for students.
Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School
Seniors Maggie Goldberg and Ella Moser pose after being crowned "Homecoming Royalty."
Homecoming Royalty Controversy Sparks Social Media Debate
Colleen Hoover's bestseller "It Ends With Us" stirs up controversy as film adaption causes sparks between cast members.
From Book Pages to the Big Screen: “It Ends With Us” Raises Concerns After Hitting Theaters
Iowa's New attendance policy took effect on July 1.
Iowa’s New Attendance Policy Takes Effect on Cedar Rapids Schools
Instructor Brain Jeffords adds weight to a bridge.
Photos: Kennedy’s Project Lead the Way Experiments with Engineering and Construction
Senior Willa Bowman joins second and third graders in a cheer.
Junior Cougars Get First Glimpse of School Spirit at Kennedy’s Annual Cheer and Dance Clinic
Holding off a defender, Junior Hawkeye football commit, and left tackle Nicolai Brooks helps open a gap for running back senior Trevor Scott.
Brothers: Together as One
The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team regrouping during their match.
Bump, Set, Spike
Teachers Patrick Cory and Katie Peterson dress up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus the day before winter break. They dope to spread joy among the students.
Walking in a KHS Wonderland
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Senior Safal Bhattarai participates in the 'Best Outfit' challenge at a pep rally.
We Did It, Safal.
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
Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.
Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Now-graduated Happiness members sing the 2023-2024 ballad.
Brett Carroll Camp Comes to Happiness, Inc.
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Sophomores Callum Fortune and Sam Myers assists John Bednar.
Student Government Hosts Circle of Friends on 10/15
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
In unison with her teammates, sophomore May Turner spins her flag.
Kennedy Marching Band Takes on Starfest in Sioux City
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Lizzy Hawkes

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer

Hi I’m Lizzy Hawkes and this is my second year in Torch. Outside of Torch I am involved in cheerleading, show choir, and I enjoy snorkeling. 

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Sophomore Sam Larson posing to show off his unique style.

Fashion Forward

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
July 6, 2022
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.

Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
June 13, 2022
Questions are being raised about the right way to go about abortions.

Is Abortion a Moral Question?

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
May 24, 2022
Miles Wilson sprints to the finish line in a cross country race.

Miles Wilson Breaks Yet Another Kennedy Track and Field Record

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
April 29, 2022
Junior Miles Wilson celebrates after breaking school record.

Junior Miles Wilson Breaks School Track and Field Record

Molly Martin and Lizzy Hawkes
April 23, 2022
Constant tech problems can leave students scratching their heads.

Is Technology Helping Us?

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
March 27, 2022
Kennedy students had the option of riding the pep bus to support the basketball team in Des Moines.

I Thought We Were Better

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
March 11, 2022
Kenzie Reed, number one dribbles the ball down the court.

Kenzie Reed: The Person Behind the Jersey

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
March 2, 2022
The August 2020 derecho caused mass destruction to nature and property across Iowa.

The Effects of Climate Change Hit Iowa

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
February 4, 2022
The new pass policy requires teachers to have a hall pass, a restroom pass and a sign-out sheet in their classrooms.

New Pass Policy Regulates Student Break Times

Jersey Bilyeu, Lizzy Hawkes, and Kymburlee Vanover
January 28, 2022
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021

Photos: Christmas Kick 2021

Lizzy Hawkes, Photographer
December 23, 2021
Actor Ryan Reynolds starred in new movie, "Free Guy"

“Free Guy” Review

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer, Photographer
December 6, 2021
Dear Evan Hansen was originally written as a Broadway Musical by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

“Dear Evan Hansen” Review

Lizzy Hawkes, Photographer, Writer
October 28, 2021
Kennedy's Leadership Retreat originally scheduled for October 27is postponed for a later date.

Kennedy Leadership Retreat Postponed

Lizzy Hawkes, Photographer, Writer
October 28, 2021
Junior Jacey Powell, weak side hitter, attacks the ball.

Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Competes At Xavier

Lizzy Hawkes, Photographer
October 14, 2021
Kennedy cheerleaders wear purple bows for the month of September for Suicide Awareness month.

Suicide Awareness and Prevention Every Month

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
October 1, 2021
Sophomore Reid Hall putts while on a Ellis Golf Course green.

Kennedy Athlete Up for KCRG Athlete of the Week

Molly Martin and Lizzy Hawkes
September 29, 2021
Students are making the choice if they will learn online or in person for the 2021-22 school year.

Choosing Learning Options for the Next School Year

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
June 4, 2021
Mariah Griffin (left) and Jennifer McAtee (right) are ready to start the class.

[Photo] Learning To Teach in an Upside-Down World

Jasmine Hite, Writer
February 18, 2021
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