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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
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
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Kennedy Track Heads to State
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 Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
Photos: Freshman Football vs. Anamosa
Photos: Freshman Football vs. Anamosa
Photos: Cougars Win Homecoming Game Over Jefferson 55-6
Photos: Cougars Win Homecoming Game Over Jefferson 55-6
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Cheer and Dance Team walk in the parade.
Kennedy Homecoming Parade Celebrates Cougar Activities
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Kennedy student Government officers 2018-2019 school year. top left Noah Gleode, Charles Haefner, Louie Ervin. Bottom right Kia Johnson, Rylee Ervin, Lauryn Vaske.

Charlie Haefner, Student Government President of 2018-2019

June 1, 2018
Natalie McAllister sr., running the fourth leg of the shuttle hurdle.

Racing from Drake to State

May 18, 2018
Kellen Hulet, sr., throwing.

A Night of Curling

April 30, 2018
Joseph Benedict in action on the rink.

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Holden Devore, so., throwing

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Two different teams sweeping.

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Yusef Igram, sr., left; Ian Corkery, jr., middle; throwing their stones

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Holden Devore, so., left; Reed Foster, so., middle; Alex Stone, sr., right; playing a game.

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Prince Brown, sr., waiting for the signal to throw

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Gavin Barton, jr., being given advice on techniques.

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Alex Stone, sr., helping up the fallen Ian Corkery, jr.

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Ian Corkery, jr., preparing to throw.

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Alan Kim, so., and Ian Corkery, jr., sweeping

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Alan Kim, so., in the throwing position

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Students watching a video teaching them how to curl.

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Dylan Falck holding up a get well sign.

[Photo] A Look into Dylan Falck's Wrestling Injury

April 18, 2018
Kennedy Wind Symphony warming up for their performance.

Capturing the Action at the Kennedy Band Carnival

March 6, 2018
Trombone section.

Band Carnival- Games, Music, Food!

March 1, 2018
Slippery Sidewalks

Slippery Sidewalks

February 13, 2018
Master Facilities Plan

Master Facilities Plan

January 22, 2018
Pierce Elementary School is one of a few that would be demolished and rebuilt.

Plan to close and build elementary schools gets a look

December 9, 2017
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