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Stephanie Stores posing for a picture after being choose 4th overall to the Washington Mystics
Three Iowa Women’s Basketball Players Drafted to the WNBA
A student works on their math homework during class. Students are now able to join a math-focused honor society.
Kennedy Introduces Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
Ellie is coming to Kennedy to work as a service dog.
Kennedy Welcomes Ellie the Service Dog
Tori recieved an award for her speech.
Kennedy Student Goes to American Legion National Oratorical Contest
HyVee employs numerous Kennedy students as an entry level position.
Senate File 167 Changes Iowa’s Child Labor Laws
Sophomore Alex Miller Playing Defense
Photos: Boys Soccer Substate Final vs Iowa City High
Sophomore Ella Brown Pitching the ball
Photos: 5/25 Softball vs Dubuque Wahlert
Boys Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Senior Janell Minor Driving the ball to the goal
Photos: 5/15 Girls Soccer vs. Washington
Junior Addison Swartzendruber runs the 400 Meter Dash at Kingston Stadium.
2023 State Track and Field Begins With 31 Kennedy Athletes
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address to members of the Iowa Legislature inside the House Chamber, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 10, 2023, at the Iowa State Capitol, in Des Moines.
Iowa Auditing Bill Threatens Accountability and Rule of Law
Tik Tok: The Time Sink
Tik Tok: The Time Sink
Pro Fortnite player plays Fortnite.
Fortnite, In This Economy?
Sophomore Jordan Harvey sings through jail bars.
Kennedy’s Production of Chicago is a Must-See
The decrease in Marvels quality of production in recent years is shown through their reviews, CGI and storylines.
The Collapse of the MCU and the End of an Era
Most common means of travel for Kennedy students.
Cougars Over the Summer
Sra. Harger hugging a student
Photos: Class of 2023 Graduation
Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.
Music of the Cougars
Senior Maggy Jellison dances at the Senior Night football game.
Dance Team Auditions Scheduled for Next Week
Molly Martin showcases her promposal to Kaitlyn Dolphin
The Declining “Promposal” Phenomenon
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Freshman Adam Gray runs five kilometers for cross country, a race in which he holds the freshman record.
A Kennedy First: Class of 2026 Adam Gray Breaks Two Freshman Records His First Year
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 2)
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 1)
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.
Ami Jacobo: Spreading the Positivity
Kennedy student answers the phone at St. Lukes Hospital in the 80s.
Fashion Through the Ages
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.
Music of the Cougars
Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?
Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Sra. Harger hugging a student
Photos: Class of 2023 Graduation
Sophomore Alex Miller Playing Defense
Photos: Boys Soccer Substate Final vs Iowa City High
Sophomore Ella Brown Pitching the ball
Photos: 5/25 Softball vs Dubuque Wahlert
Boys Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
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Merideth Langton

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor

Hi, I'm Merideth! I am the senior Photo Editor for the Torch. Outside of photography I also am in Happiness Inc. and golf. You will probably see me on the sidelines or in the audience of Kennedy events with a camera.

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Boys Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game

Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor
May 26, 2023
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage

Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor
May 25, 2023
Ottemoeller conducts the Kennedy Marching Band during their 2021-2022 show, Imagine.

[Photo] Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field

May 18, 2023
Velma (Junior Daraiya Hurt) and Roxie (Senior Elizabeth Goff) pose on a piano with ensemble members.

Crime Comes to the Kennedy Stage in Chicago

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor
April 18, 2023
The Juniors pose together with the Spirit Stick after defeating the other classes.

Photos: Junior Class Takes Home the Spirit Stick In Spring Pep Assembly

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor
March 31, 2023
Robert Johnson smiles during the class of 2022 commencement ceremony.

[Photo] Senior Reminders for the Class of 2023

March 23, 2023
Junior Micah Schlaak reaches to block a Pleasant Valley basket.

Kennedy Boys’ Basketball Achieves High Honors

Haile Miller and Merideth Langton
March 22, 2023
Strolling the aisles of Target is a popular pastime in Cedar Rapids.

[Photo] A Picture Perfect Spring Break

March 11, 2023
Senior Kenzie Reed looks to pass the ball to a teammate while being defended.

Photos: Boys Basketball Wraps Up Season in The Well

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor
March 10, 2023
Junior Trevan Krumrei reaches around a North Scott player to put the ball in the basket.

Photos: Boys Basketball Punches Ticket to the Well

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor
March 1, 2023
Senior Kenzie Reed defends his basket against Davenport West.

Photos: Boys Basketball Takes Down Davenport West In Substate Semifinal

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor
February 28, 2023
Senior starters Colby Dolphin, Kenzie Reed and Carter Newhouse pose in the photo studio.

[Photo] The Road to The Well: Boys Basketball Beat Davenport West 97-46 on Senior Night

February 28, 2023
Senior Kenzie Reed poses in the photo studio.

[Photo] The Road to the Well: Boys Basketball goes Undefeated for the First Time in School History

February 17, 2023
Junior Trevan Krumrei puts up a 3-pointer.

[Photo] The Road to the Well: Postseason Brackets Announced for Boys Basketball

February 15, 2023
Varsity starters pose for team picture in the photo studio.

[Photo] The Road to the Well: Boys Basketball Finishes Out the Final Weeks of the Regular Season

February 10, 2023
Jaxon Robinson prepares to bowl.

[Photo] Jaxon Robinson: Tearing Up the Lane

February 9, 2023
Seniors from Kennedys 2022 prom pose during the Grand March.

[Photo] Prom On A Budget

February 10, 2023
Senior Alex Hume took 1st as an individual.

Photos: Cougar Boys Bowling Takes 1st at MVC Meet

Merideth Langton and Molly Martin
January 30, 2023
Junior Micah Schlaak shoots over a Wahlert player during a game on Jan. 17.

Photos: Boys Basketball Beats Wahlert Catholic, 86-55

January 17, 2023
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.

[Photo] Holiday Traditions at Kennedy

December 20, 2022
Joslyn Sheeley (Babette) dances in Be Our Guest.

Photos: Playtime Poppy Presents Beauty and the Beast

December 2, 2022
Senior Kaliyah Sain makes a two-point shot over Jefferson.

Photos: Basketball Double Header Ends In Two Victories Over Jefferson

December 13, 2022
Kennedy dance team performs one of their competition poms routines.

Cougars Celebrate The Holiday Spirit In The Winter Pep Assembly

December 4, 2022
Sophomore Lexi Moore prepares to go up against two Prairie defenders.

Photos: Basketball Dominates Prairie in Double Header

Merideth Langton, Photographer
December 19, 2022
Senior Kenzie Reed fights off CR Jeffersons defense.

[Photo] Boys’ Varsity Basketball Sets New School Record

December 10, 2022
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.

[Photo] Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast

December 8, 2022
Dance team performs at Winter Pep Assembly on Dec. 1.

[Photo] Dance Team Competes at State

December 6, 2022
Senior Lucas Dolphin (Maurice) is surrounded by wolves after he got lost in the woods.

[Photo] Kennedy Presents a Tale as Old as Time

December 1, 2022
Andy Courtney coaches the girls team during a time out.

[Photo] The Return of Coach Courtney

November 22, 2022
Cheerleaders at state basketball in Des Moines.

[Photo] Kennedy Cheer Looks for New Team Members

November 17, 2022
Senior Kyle Crock walks with his family during the senior night ceremony.

The Road to The Dome: Varsity Football Beats Dubuque Hempstead

Molly Martin, Merideth Langton, and Isaac White
October 24, 2022
Junior Anthony runs the ball with senior Ryker Stellings protections.

Photos: Varsity Football Claims 44-0 Win Over Davenport West

Molly Martin and Merideth Langton
October 10, 2022
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is struggling to find enough ELL teachers

[Photo] Kennedy Suffers an ELL Teacher Shortage

October 10, 2022
Sports announcer, Glen Wiebel, watches a Kennedy volleyball game. After filling in for Rich Patterson, he fell in love with the job.

[Photo] Glen Wiebel: The Voice of Cougar Athletics

October 5, 2022
Athlete digs for the ball, sending it back over the net.

Photos: Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West

Merideth Langton, Photographer
September 28, 2022
Kennedy and Dubuque Senior go head to head in an effort to get the ball.

Photos: Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior

Merideth Langton and Isaac White
September 26, 2022
Sophomore Ady Hermanson spikes the ball over the net to score a point on Linn-Mar.

Photos: Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1

Merideth Langton, Photographer
September 22, 2022
Photos: Cougars Win Homecoming Game Over Jefferson 55-6

Photos: Cougars Win Homecoming Game Over Jefferson 55-6

Merideth Langton and Isaac White
September 18, 2022
Cheerleading and Dance Team walk in the parade.

Photos: Kennedy Homecoming Parade Celebrates Cougar Activities

Merideth Langton and Isaac White
September 15, 2022
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.

[Photo] Homecoming Scene Changes…Again

September 15, 2022
The Cougars line up on the baseline during the end of the freshman game.

Photos: Cougar Football Defeats Washington in Blackout Game

Merideth Langton and Isaac White
September 10, 2022
Photos: Football Opens Season With Win Over IC West

Photos: Football Opens Season With Win Over IC West

Merideth Langton and Isaac White
September 2, 2022
Class of 2024 posing for a group photo.

Best Spirit In America: Fall Pep Assembly 2022

Merideth Langton, Photographer
September 1, 2022
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.

[Photo] Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places

June 13, 2022
Students should not have to be scared when they walk into school.

[Photo] Enough is Enough.

June 3, 2022
Kline taking a pie to the face during the 2022 pep assembly.

[Photo] Jason Kline: The King of Kennedy

August 12, 2022
Agriculture Club created a garden near the Kennedy track.

[Photo] Join Our Clubs!

June 22, 2022
Author James Belding works silently in the Torch classroom.

[Photo] Being the Quiet Kid

May 26, 2022
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[Photo] Fashion Forward

July 6, 2022
Photos: Anything But A Backpack Day

Photos: Anything But A Backpack Day

Merideth Langton, Photographer
May 25, 2022
Wilsee Kollie shares her art created to honor the volume of Black hair.

[Photo] Representing With the Rainbow

June 1, 2022
Photos: Rock & Roll Returns With Symphonic Rock

Photos: Rock & Roll Returns With Symphonic Rock

Merideth Langton, Photographer
May 24, 2022
Photos: Grand March and Prom

Photos: Grand March and Prom

Merideth Langton, Photographer
May 23, 2022
Ellie Wilkes works behind the scenes of Kennedys 2022 production of Matilda.

[Photo] The Whirlwind Life of Boring Ellie

May 23, 2022
Questions are being raised about the right way to go about abortions.

[Photo] What’s Happening to Women’s Rights?

May 17, 2022
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Ashlynn Williams uses art as a creative outlook in her life.

[Photo] A Colorful View

May 10, 2022
Sophomore Addison Swartzendruber runs at track meet.

[Photo] Addison Swartsendruber Selected as Valley Division Track and Field Athlete of the Year

May 6, 2022
Many Kennedy juniors are taking the ACT to prepare for college admissions.

[Photo] How to Access ACT Scores

May 2, 2022
Miles Wilson sprints to the finish line in a cross country race.

[Photo] Miles Wilson Breaks Yet Another Kennedy Track and Field Record

April 29, 2022
Senior Grace Braden competes in a hurdles event during the 2022 track season.

[Photo] Kennedy Athletes Head to Drake Relays

April 28, 2022
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Matilda

Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Matilda”

Merideth Langton and Abby Bunker
April 23, 2022
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