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Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Kennedy Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
Miles Wilson sprints to the finish line in a cross country race.
Miles Wilson Breaks Yet Another Kennedy Track and Field Record
Teachers brought their own decorations to set up in the spaces.
Teacher Spaces Promote Community
Kennedy Horseshoe Becomes Dangerous
Kennedy Horseshoe Becomes Dangerous
Sophomore Addison Swartzendruber runs at track meet.
Addison Swartsendruber Selected as Valley Division Track and Field Athlete of the Year
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Miles Wilson sprints to the finish line in a cross country race.
Miles Wilson Breaks Yet Another Kennedy Track and Field Record
Grace Braden Competing Hurdles
Kennedy Athletes Head to Drake Relays
Junior Miles Wilson celebrates after breaking school record.
Junior Miles Wilson Breaks School Track and Field Record
How should Kennedy distribute the funds for its sports?
How Should Kennedy Be Fundraising?
Should we be allowed to pick and choose what parts of history we learn?
Iowa Legislation Undermines Teachers
Candy and plastic eggs have become symbols of modern day Easter.
The Evolution of Easter
Chromebooks become CRVA students window into education.
Virtually Failing
Performance PE is designed to be taken by athletes for PE credits.
We’re Overworking Students
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Many Kennedy juniors are taking the ACT to prepare for college admissions.
How to Access ACT Scores
Kennedys Key Club is a group effort.
Kennedy’s Key Club Gives Back to the Community
The thought of studying can be overwhelming for students, but it doesnt have to be with the right study skills.
How To Study To Get Results
Scantron bubble sheets are a common sight at Kennedy.
Are Standardized Tests a Success?
Ashlynn Williams uses art as a creative outlook in her life.
A Colorful View
Sanford enjoys caring for bearded dragons and other types of reptiles.
Dragons Help the Helper
Kenzie Reed, number one dribbles the ball down the court.
Kenzie Reed: The Person Behind the Jersey
Junior Lucas Dolphin was nominated for athlete of the week in 2021 and 2022.
Lucas Dolphin: 300 to Spare
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Matilda
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Matilda”
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
Photos: Boys Track Competes in Invitational at Kingston
Photos: Boys’ Track Competes in Invitational at Kingston
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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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