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Many Kennedy students will continue school during the summer.
Summer School is Saving Students’ GPA
Mrs. Gibney Holds A Personalized Graduation For Her Students
Mrs. Gibney Holds A Personalized Graduation For Her Students
Photos: Rock & Roll Returns With Symphonic Rock
Photos: Rock & Roll Returns With Symphonic Rock
Students focusing on their work in Beckers room.
High School: Movies vs. Reality
Beall working with a student in his geometry class.
Beall Graduates With the Class of 2022
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
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers
Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
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
Questions are being raised about the right way to go about abortions.
Is Abortion a Moral Question?
Students focusing on their work in Beckers room.
High School: Movies vs. Reality
Students wond if they should take AP World of AP Euro.
AP World vs. AP Euro
Agriculture Club created a garden near the Kennedy track.
Join Our Clubs!
Kennedy lunch staff posing for a group photo.
Kennedy’s Unsung Heroes
Thank You Torch Seniors!
Thank You Torch Seniors!
AP classes are just a small part of a high school students concerns.
How Do AP Classes Actually Affect Your Future?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
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
Wilsee Kollie shares her art created to honor the volume of Black hair.
Representing With the Rainbow
Miles Wilson runs at track meet.
Miles Wilson: Running His Way into the Record Book
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
Torch Banquet
Torch Banquet
Mrs. Gibney Holds A Personalized Graduation For Her Students
Mrs. Gibney Holds A Personalized Graduation For Her Students
Photos: Anything But A Backpack Day
Photos: Anything But A Backpack Day
Photos: Rock & Roll Returns With Symphonic Rock
Photos: Rock & Roll Returns With Symphonic Rock
Photos: Grand March and Prom
Photos: Grand March and Prom
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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