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Kennedy Volleyball Advances to Regional Finals
Kennedy Volleyball Advances to Regional Finals
Kennedy Will Be Hosting Homeless Night October 29
Kennedy Will Be Hosting Homeless Night October 29
A Junior Achievement speaker opens the day.
Freshman Junior Achievement Trip Coming October 26
The Kennedy foyer will be filled with all sorts of treats after school on Oct. 18.
A Bountiful Bake Sale Coming Up October 18
The American flag is in all public classrooms across Iowa.
Pledge Of Allegiance at Kennedy
Kennedy Volleyball Advances to Regional Finals
Kennedy Volleyball Advances to Regional Finals
Oct. 15s match is the last Kennedy varsity football game at Kingston Stadium.
Undefeated Kennedy Cougars To Face the Johnston Dragons
Senior Simeon Jauhiainen prepares himself.
Kennedy Boys Varsity Golf Reflects on the Season So Far
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
Sophomore Reid Hall putts while on a Ellis Golf Course green.
Kennedy Athlete Up for KCRG Athlete of the Week
Kennedy reinstated a mask mandate following Judge Pratts restraining order on Iowas ban on mask mandates in schools.
Reynolds is Fighting the Wrong Battle
Teens Voices Get Heard
Teens’ Voices Get Heard
The Class of Compromise
The Class of Compromise
Students often feel overwhelmed by the amount of school work they receive.
Students’ Mental Health Matters
Photo Via Iowa Public Radio Images. Kim Reynolds speaking to her constituents in Iowa.
Leave School Decisions in the Hands of the Educators
Bruises, black eyes and other injuries can indicate someone was involved in teen violence.
The Unknown Dark Side of Teens
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
Antisocial Personality Disorder can cause anger, apathy and aggressive behaviors.
ASPD – Mental Disorder of the Day
ADHD makes it more difficult to focus for long periods of time.
ADHD – Mental Disorder of the Day
Anorexia can cause dangerous weight loss.
Anorexia – Mental Disorder of the Day
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
Noah Loehr, Sr. at Kennedy High School accepts who he is.
Taking Pride in Expression
Anna Charaeva presents the flag of Georgia. Photo provided by Charaeva.
Kennedy from a Foreign View
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
Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14
Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14
Kennedy High School facilities damaged by the Derecho Aug. 10. The gymnasium was hit especially hard.
What’s Going on with Homecoming?
Manwaring Center of BYU-Idaho. Practice and meeting rooms are available to students and employees at this location.
College Advice from College Students
The Power Movement
The Power Movement
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Varsity Football Advances to 8-0 After Win Against Johnson
Varsity Football Advances to 8-0 After Win Against Johnson
Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14
Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14
Junior Jacey Powell, weak side hitter, attacks the ball.
Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Competes At Xavier
Varsity Swim & Dive Takes Win Over Washington On Senior Night
Varsity Swim & Dive Takes Win Over Washington On Senior Night
Photos: Almost, Maine Comes To Life with Kennedy Theatre
Photos: “Almost, Maine” Comes To Life with Kennedy Theatre
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 5
TorchCenter Episode 5
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Noah Hargrafen, Hannah Retz, Morgan Mahoney and Jasmine Hite sit about the recording table.
Torch Talks – Closing Out the Show Choir Season
@CRSCHOOLS on Twitter post the photo above each time there is a delay or no-school day.
What Causes a Cancellation?
Quick Quotes – Winter Break Plans
Torch Talks – The Folks From Frozen
Quick Quotes – Favorite Thanksgiving Foods
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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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