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In preparation for the premiere, the Puffs production crew work on the props. The play was moved into the auditorium because of the size of the set.
Puffs Comes to Kennedy
The Struggle Of The Arts
The Struggle Of The Arts
The smallpox vaccine has proved effective against Monkeypox.
Monkeypox: Minor Disruption or New Epidemic?
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Many Kennedy students will continue school during the summer.
Summer School is Saving Students’ GPA
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Kennedy defense sets up against Bettendorf offense.
Varsity Football Claims an Away Victory Over the Bettendorf Bulldogs
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Miles Wilson runs at track meet.
Miles Wilson: Running His Way into the Record Book
Students worry about their class rank throughout their years of high school.
Students Are Not Their Class Rank
Graduates from the Senior Class of 2022 share their high school advice.
Senior Advice
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
Students should not have to be scared when they walk into school.
Enough is Enough.
Author James Belding works silently in the Torch classroom.
Being the Quiet Kid
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Hemann helps a student during class.
Project Lead the Way: Introducing Students to STEM
Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward
Agriculture Club created a garden near the Kennedy track.
Join Our Clubs!
Kline discussing the meaning of the spirit stick at a pep assembly.
Jason Kline: The King of Kennedy
Student artist Megan Cousins pulls from other media to represent feelings about the internets immediate and captivating nature
Expression Through Art
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Dan Carolin (in the middle) and his squad pose in their Hawaiian shirts.
Dan Carolin: Human Connection Through Language
Brian Stubblefield shows off one of the hand-made electric cars in Barry Wilson’s classroom.
Speeding Through Senior Year
Student Art Showcase
Student Art Showcase
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
Ava Powers looking over stage light filters
Photos: Stagecraft Puts Finishing Touches On Puffs Set
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
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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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