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Robert Johnson smiles during the class of 2022 commencement ceremony.
Senior Reminders for the Class of 2023
Kennedys first annual cornhole tournament will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the main gym.
Kennedy Trap Club Plans Cornhole Tournament
Happiness Inc. dances at Prairie competition.
Show Choir Auditions Have Started for the 2023-2024 School Year
Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.
MyPath: Is it Worth it?
Kennedy schedule for Tuesday, March 7, when students are honored at and academic assembly.
Altered Schedules as Kennedy Recognizes Students and Competes at State
Junior Micah Schlaak reaches to block a Pleasant Valley basket.
Kennedy Boys’ Basketball Achieves High Honors
Senior Grace Braden competes in a hurdles event during the 2022 track season.
Spring Brings the Return of Kennedy’s Outdoor Sports
Ella Brown challenges herself to take on multiple sports.
Ella Brown: Crushing The Competition
Senior Kenzie Reed looks to pass the ball to a teammate while being defended.
Photos: Boys Basketball Wraps Up Season in The Well
The Cougars pose after receiving their state qualifiers banner.
MVC Schools Show Sportsmanship as Cougars Advance to State
Strolling the aisles of Target is a popular pastime in Cedar Rapids.
A Picture Perfect Spring Break
National Strawberry Day is a niche holiday celebrated annually on Feb. 27.
What is National Strawberry Day?
The crowded halls of Kennedy High School.
A Foyer That Feels Like A Mosh Pit
A limit is being put on childrens learning throughout Iowa.
Another Attack on the LGBTQ Community
Posters defaming Jake Gyllenhaal put up in the Kennedy girls bathroom by an anonymous student.
Dear Taylor Swift…
Junior Micah Schlaak reaches to block a Pleasant Valley basket.
Kennedy Boys’ Basketball Achieves High Honors
Senior Grace Braden competes in a hurdles event during the 2022 track season.
Spring Brings the Return of Kennedy’s Outdoor Sports
Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.
MyPath: Is it Worth it?
Open AI’s DALL-E 2 creates specific stylistic images from text prompts written by users.
Robo-Writers: How AI Disrupts the Education and News Industries
Seniors Jaxon Robinson and Lucas Dolphin pose with their medals after achieving second and third at the state bowling competition.
Bowling Makes Kennedy History, Taking Second and Third at State
Ella Brown challenges herself to take on multiple sports.
Ella Brown: Crushing The Competition
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Senior Jake Horton on Sports, Theater and More
Nick Hayes assists a forensic science student with homework in class.
Nick Hayes: Behind the Scenes
Jaxon Robinson prepares to bowl.
Jaxon Robinson: Tearing Up the Lane
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Sophomore Amelia Gilbert plays the marimba at the band carnival.
Marching Band in the Winter
Happiness Inc. dances at Prairie competition.
Show Choir Auditions Have Started for the 2023-2024 School Year
Seniors Elizabeth Goff and Jake Horton perform the Happiness show.
Happiness Inc. Says Goodbye to the Neighborhood
Open AI’s DALL-E 2 creates specific stylistic images from text prompts written by users.
Robo-Writers: How AI Disrupts the Education and News Industries
Advertisement for speech night in Kennedys hallways.
Speech Night Returns
Senior Kenzie Reed looks to pass the ball to a teammate while being defended.
Photos: Boys Basketball Wraps Up Season in The Well
Junior Trevan Krumrei reaches around a North Scott player to put the ball in the basket.
Photos: Boys Basketball Punches Ticket to the Well
Senior Kenzie Reed defends his basket against Davenport West.
Photos: Boys Basketball Takes Down Davenport West In Substate Semifinal
Senior Kenzie Reed Taking the ball up the court on a fast turnaround.
Photos: Boys Basketball Win at Xavier
Junior Micah Schlaak scores a mid-range shot
Photos: Boys Basketball VS Iowa City West
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May 28, 2015
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May 28, 2015
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May 28, 2015
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May 27, 2015
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Saying yes to sleep

Maddy Crist , Editorial Editor
April 22, 2015
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Sudhir scores a spot in international science fair

Maddy Crist , Editorial Editor
April 7, 2015
Photo by Maddie Herlocker

Boys’ basketball sub-state preview

Maddy Crist , Editorial editor
February 17, 2015
Photo by Xander Riley

2015 “Remembering Martin” luncheon

Maddy Crist , Editorial Editor
January 18, 2015
How the Torch covers controversy

How the Torch covers controversy

Maddy Crist , Editorial Editor
December 16, 2014
Technology takes over

Technology takes over

Maddy Crist , Editorial Editor
October 6, 2014
Beginning the Senior Project

Beginning the Senior Project

Maddy Crist, Editorial Editor
September 2, 2014
Class of 2015 makes impact on community

Class of 2015 makes impact on community

Maddy Crist
June 10, 2014
Honor Flight reaches out to Kennedy families

Honor Flight reaches out to Kennedy families

Maddy Crist
May 16, 2014
Girls Golf Preview

Girls’ Golf Preview

Maddy Crist
April 7, 2014
Kennedy Alum, Bailey Steinke grabs a role in Les Misérables

Kennedy Alum, Bailey Steinke grabs a role in Les Misérables

Maddy Crist
January 22, 2014
State swimmers were cheered in the front foyer Nov. 4. The Kennedy band, students, and teachers gathered to send the swimmers to the state meet in Marshalltown.

Girl’s Swim Team: Regional Champions

Maddy Crist
November 13, 2013
2013 Homecoming Dance Regulations

2013 Homecoming Dance Regulations

Maddy Crist
September 17, 2013

Graduates attend out of state college

Maddy Crist
May 16, 2013
Girls soccer mid season report

Girls’ soccer mid season report

Maddy Crist
May 3, 2013

Journey to Germany

Maddy Crist
April 16, 2013
New limits on pre-season football practice

New limits on pre-season football practice

Maddy Crist
April 4, 2013
Setback for girls golf team

Setback for girls’ golf team

Maddy Crist
March 28, 2013

ONE Campaign

Maddy Crist
March 11, 2013

Foyer Frenzy

Maddy Crist
February 20, 2013

New Workouts for Baseball

Maddy Crist
February 5, 2013

WPA dance regulations

Maddy Crist
January 25, 2013
Boys bleach for swim team

Boys bleach for swim team

Maddy Crist
January 14, 2013
School Cents

School Cents

Maddy Crist
December 13, 2012
Hy-Vee hires

Hy-Vee hires

Maddy Crist
December 3, 2012
Books piling high for AP classes

Books piling high for AP classes

Maddy Crist
October 1, 2012
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