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Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024
Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.
Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Hiawatha Library roaches out to local teens through activity nights.
Hiawatha Library Offers Teen Involvement Program
Bentley Dill runs down court at AAU scrimmage.
Freshman Bentley Dill Joins Kennedy Girls Basketball
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.
Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Sophomores Addy Phillips and Charley Lovell block the Linn-Mar hitter at the net while Amling covers the off-block.
Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Davenport Central in Round One
Students in the CRCSD face uncertainty in the wake of incoming Learning Pathways.
CRCSD’s Freshman Academies and Learning Pathways: A Communication Breakdown
Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.
The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions
Voter registration forms were brought for students.
Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School
Seniors Maggie Goldberg and Ella Moser pose after being crowned "Homecoming Royalty."
Homecoming Royalty Controversy Sparks Social Media Debate
Colleen Hoover's bestseller "It Ends With Us" stirs up controversy as film adaption causes sparks between cast members.
From Book Pages to the Big Screen: “It Ends With Us” Raises Concerns After Hitting Theaters
Instructor Brain Jeffords adds weight to a bridge.
Photos: Kennedy’s Project Lead the Way Experiments with Engineering and Construction
Senior Willa Bowman joins second and third graders in a cheer.
Junior Cougars Get First Glimpse of School Spirit at Kennedy’s Annual Cheer and Dance Clinic
Holding off a defender, Junior Hawkeye football commit, and left tackle Nicolai Brooks helps open a gap for running back senior Trevor Scott.
Brothers: Together as One
The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team regrouping during their match.
Bump, Set, Spike
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.
Walking in a KHS Wonderland
Bentley Dill runs down court at AAU scrimmage.
Freshman Bentley Dill Joins Kennedy Girls Basketball
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Senior Safal Bhattarai participates in the 'Best Outfit' challenge at a pep rally.
We Did It, Safal.
Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.
Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024
Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.
Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Sophomores Callum Fortune and Sam Myers assists John Bednar.
Student Government Hosts Circle of Friends on 10/15
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
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The girls soccer team seniors. Photo provided by Carly Langhurst.

The undefeated Cougars

Macy Anderson, Photo Editor
May 19, 2016
Winter sports wrap up

Winter sports wrap up

Macy Anderson, Photo Editor
April 6, 2016
Senior Olivia Weigel tries on her prom dress.

Finding the perfect gown

Macy Anderson, Photo Editor
March 7, 2016
Take your mark, women's track and field has started

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

Macy Anderson, Photo Editor
February 22, 2016
Four years, many changes

Four years, many changes

Macy Anderson, Photo Editor
February 10, 2016
Anna Fluent, sr., asked Jordan Weiss, sr., to WPA last year.

The tables turn for WPA

Macy Anderson, Photo Editor
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

Macy Anderson, Photo Editor
January 6, 2016
Multiple sport athletes focus for their future

Multiple sport athletes focus for their future

Macy Anderson, Photo Editor
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

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

Dance team opens their competition season

Macy Anderson, Photo Editor
October 23, 2015
The reality of homelessness

The reality of homelessness

Macy Anderson, Photo Editor
October 15, 2015
A student at SMART lunch enjoys her meal.

Be smarter about SMART lunch

Macy Anderson, Photo Editor
September 24, 2015
First season win for the men's golf team

First season win for the men’s golf team

Macy Anderson, Photo Editor
September 10, 2015
Photo provided by Kennedy Smith.

Senior athletes impact their sports

Macy Anderson, Photo Editor
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

Macy Anderson, Web Editor
June 7, 2015
The stress of school

The stress of school

Macy Anderson, Web Editor
May 7, 2015
Photo provided by Sydney Hayden.

Kennedy women’s soccer beats Iowa City High

Macy Anderson, Web Editor
April 15, 2015

Classes, graduation may be pushed back

Macy Anderson, Web Editor
February 10, 2015

Sky Zone opens in Cedar Rapids

Macy Anderson, Web Editor
January 16, 2015

Holiday traditions

Macy Anderson, Web editor
December 22, 2014

Staying healthy during the winter

Macy Anderson, Web Editor
November 16, 2014

ACL injuries becoming prominent at Kennedy

Macy Anderson, Web Editor
October 19, 2014

Senior golfers lead Cougars to an MVC championship

Macy Anderson, Web Editor
October 4, 2014
Fall pep assembly

Fall pep assembly

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August 29, 2014

Kennedy students participate in art day

Macy Anderson
April 16, 2014

Bossy controversy

Macy Anderson
March 18, 2014
Snow days impact schedule

Snow days impact schedule

Macy Anderson
January 24, 2014
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