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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
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
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
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The girls soccer team seniors. Photo provided by Carly Langhurst.

The undefeated Cougars

May 19, 2016
Winter sports wrap up

Winter sports wrap up

April 6, 2016
Senior Olivia Weigel tries on her prom dress.

Finding the perfect gown

March 7, 2016
Take your mark, womens track and field has started

Take your mark, women’s track and field has started

February 22, 2016
Four years, many changes

Four years, many changes

February 10, 2016
Anna Fluent, sr., asked Jordan Weiss, sr., to WPA last year.

The tables turn for WPA

January 25, 2016
Linden Runels, sr., guards Amanda Ollinger. The Cougars beat the Lions 60-47.

Kennedy women’s basketball adds another win to the streak

January 6, 2016
Multiple sport athletes focus for their future

Multiple sport athletes focus for their future

December 7, 2015
Tyler Dralle, sr., broke the metro most yard rushed record last night in the state championship game.

Cougar football ends their legendary season

November 24, 2015
The Kennedy dance team placed first last weekend at the Spirit Spectacular.

Dance team opens their competition season

October 23, 2015
The reality of homelessness

The reality of homelessness

October 15, 2015
A student at SMART lunch enjoys her meal.

Be smarter about SMART lunch

September 24, 2015
First season win for the mens golf team

First season win for the men’s golf team

September 10, 2015
Photo provided by Kennedy Smith.

Senior athletes impact their sports

September 1, 2015
Cougar football players train daily over the summer to get in shape for games.

Cougar athletes train over the summer for next season

June 8, 2015
The stress of school

The stress of school

May 7, 2015
Photo provided by Sydney Hayden.

Kennedy women’s soccer beats Iowa City High

April 15, 2015

Classes, graduation may be pushed back

February 10, 2015

Sky Zone opens in Cedar Rapids

January 16, 2015

Holiday traditions

December 22, 2014

Staying healthy during the winter

November 16, 2014

ACL injuries becoming prominent at Kennedy

October 19, 2014

Senior golfers lead Cougars to an MVC championship

October 4, 2014
Fall pep assembly

Fall pep assembly

August 29, 2014

Kennedy students participate in art day

April 16, 2014

Bossy controversy

March 18, 2014
Snow days impact schedule

Snow days impact schedule

January 24, 2014
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