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COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year
COVID-19 Cancels Cougar Traditions
Mask mandates are once again allowed in Iowa schools.
Iowa School Mask Mandate Ban Struck Down
Homecoming Set to Happen September 24
Homecoming Set to Happen September 24
Many Iowan teens and parents are unaware of the curfew for all those 18 and under.
Iowa Has Curfew for Teens Under 18
COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year
Fall Pep Assembly Canceled After COVID-19 Surge
Diver Lacey Neighbor (JR) competing in the butterfly portion of an all-diver 200 Yard Medley Relay.
Kennedy Cougars Battle Iowa City West Swimmers
Kennedy Girls Basketball is Hosting an Open Gym
Kennedy Girls’ Basketball is Hosting an Open Gym
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Colin Flannagan (#36) celebrates with wide receiver Jeron Senters (#5) after scoring a touchdown against Washington on September 10th, 2021
A Fading Football Tradition
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
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
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Coping During COVID-19
Coping During COVID-19
The 2021 graduation ceremony was held Wednesday, May 26.
Senior Blues
Pepper spray can be hooked onto a keyring.
Sexual Assault: Precautions and Prevention
Passing the Torch
Passing the Torch
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 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
The first stop my parents and I made in the Banff area was Lake Louise. This flag was on top of an ice castle built on the lake in front of the Fairmont Chateau.
Rolling Hills to The Rocky Mountains
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Senior Kayleigh Duncan and sophomore Alyssa Brandt run together for the cross country team at Oakridge.
Photos: Cross Country Takes Third Place at Oakridge
Varsity Football in Iowa City
Varsity Football in Iowa City
Photos: Kennedy Softball Headed to State (Substate Semifinal and Final)
Photos: Kennedy Softball Headed to State (Substate Semifinal and Final)
Kennedy had the Symphonic Rock concert on May 23.
Photos: Symphonic Rock at Kennedy
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
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
All content by Madeline Jamrok
Senior Editorial: Madeline Jamrok

Senior Editorial: Madeline Jamrok

May 22, 2017
Karlynn Fifield, sr., walking down the halls of Hiawathia Elementary School, shaking hands of third graders.

Senior walk

May 9, 2017
2016 graduate Sean Wu (front/center) is pictured with the National History Day team. Wu was an active student leader, well-known for his school spirit, school participation, excellent academics, and sense of humor.

Kennedy students, faculty mourn death of 2016 graduate

April 13, 2017
Puerto Rico. Photo provided by Kerrigan Urbi

Senior spring break

March 23, 2017
Sydney Kinney signing the national letter of intent to play softball at Coe College next year

College commitments

February 16, 2017
Photo provided by Kirkwood Regional Center

Kirkwood academy classes

January 27, 2017
Dance team in their pom uniforms

Dance team season comes to an end

January 11, 2017
Mr. Kline on the right against Dr. Carlos Grant on the left ready to battle

Lip Sync Battle

November 9, 2016
Homeless night at Kennedy

Homeless night at Kennedy

October 14, 2016
Jumping in the air after Kendal committed to playing volleyball at Illinois State University

Kendal Meier: Commits to playing volleyball

October 12, 2016
Dr. Grant is ready to wear Kennedy green and gold on Tuesday.

Coats for kids rivalry

August 31, 2016
Blayne Morton: Headed for the finish line

Blayne Morton: Headed for the finish line

May 19, 2016
A youth with a mission

A youth with a mission

April 7, 2016
New schedule going into effect next year

New schedule going into effect next year

March 8, 2016
Provided by Brennan Urbi.

Brennan Urbi

February 22, 2016
Senior picture comparisons

Senior picture comparisons

February 11, 2016
The requirement of weight lifting

The requirement of weight lifting

January 28, 2016
Students make their way to lunch and tutorials.

Daily time for tutorials and lunch reduced to 60 minutes

September 29, 2015
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