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Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.
Kennedy Sends 22 Musicians to Perform at the All-State Music Festival on November 18
Freshman Elle Rammelsberg receives a medal and ISDTA shirt for qualifying at State Solo Qualifiers.
Kennedy Dance Team Begins Their Season with State Solo Qualifiers
Maple Grove is the newly combined school of the former Jackson Elementary School and Truman Elementary School that was built as a part of phase one of CRCSDs master plan.
The CRCSD Bond and Me: What You Need To Know Before Voting Day
Emma Clabaugh and Kenna Mchenry wait for more people to come to their trunk.
Kennedys Trunk-Or-Treat Turns Out Less Than Expected
Legislation Regarding Pronouns and Gender Identity Sweeps Iowa Schools
Legislation Regarding Pronouns and Gender Identity Sweeps Iowa Schools
Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.
Varsity Boys Basketball Plays Their First Game of the Season Against Marion
Making a move around a Marion guard, senior Trevan Krumrai drives to the basket.
Kennedy’s Winter Sports Start Their Seasons
Grant Mather and Trevan Krumrei sign to colleges.
Photos: Kennedy Group Athletic Signing on November 8
Freshman Elle Rammelsberg receives a medal and ISDTA shirt for qualifying at State Solo Qualifiers.
Kennedy Dance Team Begins Their Season with State Solo Qualifiers
Irate at a missed 12 man on the field call, offensive coordinator George Anderson holds back a screaming head coach Brian White.
Photos: Varsity Football Takes on Cedar Falls on October 17, Ending Their Season in the First Round of the Playoffs
Carl Azuz speaks to National Review on a Pennsylvania School District Banning the showing of CNN.
Who Remembers CNN10?
In a world full of unspoken topics, theres an important topic often left undiscussed.
To Poop or Not to Poop: Should That Really Be a Question?
Drakes album For All the Dogs is Drakes 13th Billboard No. 1 album.
Drake’s New Album Tops Charts and Sets Records
The Torch would like to wish all of our readers a happy Halloween!
Halloween: Same Day, Different Perspective
Scream Acres is open for its final weekend, Oct. 27-28, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
Scream Acres: Four Fright-Filled Attractions Offering Scares and Delight
Shirts created for Cougar Bandana to promote mental health.
Cougar Bandana: Spreading Awareness for Mental Health
Kennedy’s Key Club is a group effort.
Kennedy Key Club Makes a Comeback
The AP exam is given by the College Board to any student who signs up.
How Do AP Classes and Exams Affect Student Performance?
Freshmen Jocelyn Stepanek, Calumn Fortune, Beckett Mister and senior Tayva Fortune.
Photos: Best Buddies Tie-Dye Party on October 26
Scream Acres is open for its final weekend, Oct. 27-28, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
Scream Acres: Four Fright-Filled Attractions Offering Scares and Delight
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School
Junior Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves one of her aces.
Kennedy Volleyball Player Maren Diedrich Nominated for Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week
Athletic director Aaron Stecker introduces athletes at one of Kennedys signature state send-offs.
Aaron Stecker: Always a Cougar
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
Rafiki (Daraiya Hurt) holding up the next generation of lion royalty.
Video: Kennedy’s “The Lion King Jr.”
Junior Charlotte Thephravong performing for Happiness Inc.
Cocoa and Carols Groups Perform December 9
Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.
Kennedy Sends 22 Musicians to Perform at the All-State Music Festival on November 18
Rethinking her actions, Cady hopes to right her wrongs.
Photos: Washington Puts on Mean Girls as Fall Musical
Loan begins their solo in a bar.
Kennedy’s Anxiety Project Performs at the Iowa Thespian Festival 
Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.
Varsity Boys Basketball Plays Their First Game of the Season Against Marion
Senior Raiya Hurt performs Happy solo.
Kennedy’s Ensembles Perform at Premiere Concert
Rethinking her actions, Cady hopes to right her wrongs.
Photos: Washington Puts on Mean Girls as Fall Musical
Best Buddies members pose together.
Photos: Best Buddies Trunk-or-Treat Promotes Inclusion Over Halloween Weekend
Best Buddies members join together for a picture.
Photos: Best Buddies Kicks Off the Year With the Buddy Matching Party on October 11
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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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.

All content by Merideth Langton
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[Photo] Kennedy’s Winter Sports Start Their Seasons

Isaac White, Emma Rood, Tori Paga, Onnika Hallam, and Kloud Smith
December 4, 2023
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

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
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

Joshua Barker, Writer
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

Molly Martin, Managing Editor
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

Molly Martin, Managing Editor
February 17, 2023
Junior Trevan Krumrei puts up a 3-pointer.

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

Molly Martin, Managing Editor
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

Molly Martin, Managing Editor
February 10, 2023
Jaxon Robinson prepares to bowl.

[Photo] Jaxon Robinson: Tearing Up the Lane

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

[Photo] Prom On A Budget

Madisen Maxa, Writer
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

Isaac White and Merideth Langton
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

Anabel Bradley, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2022
Joslyn Sheeley (Babette) dances in Be Our Guest.

Photos: Playtime Poppy Presents Beauty and the Beast

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

Photos: Basketball Double Header Ends In Two Victories Over Jefferson

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

Cougars Celebrate The Holiday Spirit In The Winter Pep Assembly

Merideth Langton, Photographer
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

Molly Martin, Writer
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

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

[Photo] Dance Team Competes at State

Molly Martin, Writer
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

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

[Photo] The Return of Coach Courtney

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

[Photo] Kennedy Cheer Looks for New Team Members

Molly Martin, Writer
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

Kaitlyn Dolphin, Writer
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
Senior Anabel Bradley throws candy during the 2022 Kennedy Homecoming Parade.

[Photo] Homecoming Week Rolls Into Kennedy

September 26, 2023
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

Emma Beachner, Writer
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 9, 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

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

[Photo] Enough is Enough.

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

[Photo] Jason Kline: The King of Kennedy

Rowan Hesford, Writer
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

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
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

Anabel Bradley, Writer
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

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

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

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
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

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

[Photo] How to Access ACT Scores

Nolyn Melsha, Writer
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

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
April 29, 2022
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