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The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
New Superintendent Dr. Tawana Grover.
Cedar Rapids Community School District Announces New Superintendent
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Changes in the price of womens period products over time, making them less accessible to high school students.
Vandalism Sparks Removal of Feminine Hygiene Product in Bathrooms
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Kennedys Happiness Inc. attends a Trunk-or-Treat.
Trick-or-Treat or Trunk-or-Treat?
Noreen worked to meet the needs of everyone around her as superintendent. She met others with love and compassion.
It’s “Just Noreen”
Candy Corn Craze
Candy Corn Craze
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
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.
Holiday Traditions at Kennedy
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Mens Volleyball will be coming to Kennedy in the form of a club.
Men’s Volleyball Comes To Kennedy
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Bella performs as lead character Megan Jones in Kennedys production of Puffs.
Bella Griffin: Getting Involved Across the School
Tony Vis watches as Kennedy competes during a basketball game.
Tony Vis: His Love for the Game
Andy Courtney coaches the girls team during a time out.
The Return of Coach Courtney
Shiho Yabuchi and Daniel Carolin pose for a photo in their classroom.
Welcoming Shiho Yabuchi to Kennedy
The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Senior Elizabeth Goff (Belle) and senior Jake Horton (Beast) after their waltz in a dress rehearsal.
Kennedy Presents a Tale as Old as Time
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Cael Smithhart lifting his opponent
Boys Wrestling Competes in a Meet on 1/14
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Students plant cancer memorial gardens.

One final service project

May 22, 2015
A Night on the Town, A Night to Remember

A Night on the Town, A Night to Remember

April 27, 2015
Hunter Schoenauer, sr., sprints in his leg of the relay. Photo by Lori Schoenauer.

Kennedy mens track takes off sprinting

April 7, 2015
Wrestlers qualify for state

Wrestlers qualify for state

February 15, 2015
Mens team swims into state

Men’s team swims into state

February 10, 2015
Athletes go beyond the high school level

Athletes go beyond the high school level

October 27, 2014
State Bound Golfers.

Men’s golf swings into state

October 7, 2014

Take on the Challenge

September 2, 2014
Coach Bill Herkelman and family honored with the naming of field.

Herkelman honored with field dedication

June 10, 2014

Prom changes

May 22, 2014
Jordan Holmes 14 drives the ball to the basket against Washington

Girls Basketball Season Wrap Up

March 13, 2014
Changes made to Schedule

Changes made to Schedule

February 4, 2014
Students attended Outback Bowl

Students attended Outback Bowl

January 14, 2014

Opus Honor Choir

December 4, 2013

Powderbuff Volleyball 2013

September 27, 2013

Graduation

May 10, 2013
Boys soccer winning season

Boys’ soccer winning season

May 1, 2013

The battle of 42nd Street will continue

April 11, 2013

Girls’ Track off to a good start

March 24, 2013

Gown Town

February 21, 2013

Morgan Martin looks for fast recovery

January 9, 2013
Senior Tommy Kaiser visits Santa.

Santa stops by

December 13, 2012
Drew Walls Celebration of Life

Drew Wall’s Celebration of Life

November 28, 2012
Just Drew It

Just Drew It

November 27, 2012
Volleyball season wraps up

Volleyball season wraps up

November 15, 2012
Lovely Lane cancels lunch

Lovely Lane cancels lunch

November 6, 2012
Girls Cross Country Runs To State

Girls Cross Country Runs To State

October 26, 2012
Homecoming hopefuls seek the crown

Homecoming hopefuls seek the crown

September 25, 2012
Girls basketball looking for new leadership

Girls’ basketball looking for new leadership

March 19, 2012
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