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Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.
Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Hiawatha Library roaches out to local teens through activity nights.
Hiawatha Library Offers Teen Involvement Program
Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.
Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.
Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Sophomores Addy Phillips and Charley Lovell block the Linn-Mar hitter at the net while Amling covers the off-block.
Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Davenport Central in Round One
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.
The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions
Voter registration forms were brought for students.
Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School
Seniors Maggie Goldberg and Ella Moser pose after being crowned "Homecoming Royalty."
Homecoming Royalty Controversy Sparks Social Media Debate
Colleen Hoover's bestseller "It Ends With Us" stirs up controversy as film adaption causes sparks between cast members.
From Book Pages to the Big Screen: “It Ends With Us” Raises Concerns After Hitting Theaters
Iowa's New attendance policy took effect on July 1.
Iowa’s New Attendance Policy Takes Effect on Cedar Rapids Schools
Instructor Brain Jeffords adds weight to a bridge.
Photos: Kennedy’s Project Lead the Way Experiments with Engineering and Construction
Senior Willa Bowman joins second and third graders in a cheer.
Junior Cougars Get First Glimpse of School Spirit at Kennedy’s Annual Cheer and Dance Clinic
Holding off a defender, Junior Hawkeye football commit, and left tackle Nicolai Brooks helps open a gap for running back senior Trevor Scott.
Brothers: Together as One
The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team regrouping during their match.
Bump, Set, Spike
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.
Walking in a KHS Wonderland
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Senior Safal Bhattarai participates in the 'Best Outfit' challenge at a pep rally.
We Did It, Safal.
Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.
Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts
Ella Brown pins opponent down.
Ella Brown Returns to State
Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.
Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Now-graduated Happiness members sing the 2023-2024 ballad.
Brett Carroll Camp Comes to Happiness, Inc.
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Sophomores Callum Fortune and Sam Myers assists John Bednar.
Student Government Hosts Circle of Friends on 10/15
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
In unison with her teammates, sophomore May Turner spins her flag.
Kennedy Marching Band Takes on Starfest in Sioux City
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Hi! My name is Piper White. I am a freshman here at Kennedy and this is my first year in Torch. I am a photographer and I am involved in the junior varsity show choir, Protégé. I enjoy singing and hanging out with my friends.

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Senior Jocelin Legunas going in to hug her coach, Annie Walsh.

Photos: Girls Soccer Senior Night on May 10

Piper White, Photographer
May 13, 2024
Sophomore Morgan Hospodarsky and a Jefferson opponent fight for the ball.

[Photo] Photos: April 9 Kennedy Girls Varsity Soccer Defeats Jefferson

Piper White, Photographer
April 10, 2024
Sophomore #2 Morgan Hospodarsky follows her opponent to the goal.

Running down the field, senior captain #12 Liza Scherbring goes for the goal.

Down the field, senior Olivia Klein follows the ball.

Freshman #11 Eva Larsen throwing the out of bounds ball back in the game.

Elbowing her opponent, sophomore #10 Ayah Habhab tries to steal the ball.

Sophomore #19 Cora Aiels plays defense by stealing the ball from her opponent.

As the ball is being kicked down the field, sophomore #2 Morgan Hospodarsky follows the ball with her eyes.

Freshman #23 Liv Boedeker tries to kick the ball out from under her opponent.

Sophomore #2 Morgan Hospodarsky and opponent fights for the ball.

Trying to block her opponent from kicking the ball, freshman #11 Eva Larsen plays defense.

All NHS inductees sitting together.

NHS inductee shakes a teachers hand and accepts the honor.

NHS inductee shakes a teachers hand and accepts the honor.

NHS inductee shakes a teachers hand and accepts the honor.

NHS inductee shakes a teacher's hand as they accepts their honors.

Student speaker and newly elected 2025 Class Officer Brian Li participates in the introductory speech.

Class Officer of 2024 Jacob Bruns gives an introduction to the ceremony.

Gerdes goes for a layup around Jefferson defender.

calling a play, senior guard Cyrus Courtney brings the ball up the court.

Crossing the mid court line, senior guard Joe Bean looks for an opening to the rim.

Junior center Landon Deiters shoots for a layup.

Pushing up the court, senior guard Griffin Gerdes gets ready to call a play.

Pacing the three-point line, senior guard Griffin Gerdes looks for an opening to the basket.

Krumrei follows through with a block.

Engaging in a full court press, Schlakk looks to stop Jefferson's drive up the court.

Looking for a pass out to the three-point line, senior forward Trevan Krumrei holds his ground.

Senior center Micah Schlaak prepares to shoot a free throw.

Gaining the advantage, a Kennedy Wrestler jumps on top of his opponent.

Tusseling at the shoulders, a Kennedy wrestler looks for an opening.

After a throw to the ground, a Kennedy wrestler begins to throw his opponent around.

In a final pin attempt, a Kennedy wrestler holds his opponent to the ground.

Flipping the script of the dual, a Kennedy Wrestler finds an advantage, Picking up his opponent.

With the lower leverage, a Kennedy wrestler holds back a driving push from his opponent.

Stuck in a stalemate, the two midweight rival wrestlers dual at the shoulders.

Fighting against a headlock, a Kennedy wrestler pushes against

Junior Lexi Moore fights in the air for the ball.

Following through with her shot, senior Addison Swartzendruber makes a free throw.

Freshman Payton Thier stands in a defensive position.

Weaving through traffic, Moore passes the ball.

Swartzendruber shoots a three-pointer.

Putting up a shot, sophomore Alaina Canney shoots a free throw.

Junior Ella Moser is introduced.

Dodging a swipe, Nala leans backward during a tussle with Simba.

Photos: Playtime Poppy Presents Kennedy’s “The Lion King Jr.”

Isaac White and Piper White
December 11, 2023
Simba and Scar go head to head in the battle that will determine the future of the Pridelands.

Junior Haile Miller "Pumbaa" and sophomore Cal Loan "Timon" Hit their final pose in "Luau Hawaiian Treat".

During a ballad in the show, senior Amari Jacobo as Nala sings "Shadowland."

Singing "Hakuna Matata," senior Samuel Larson makes his first appearance as the grown-up version of Simba.

[Photo] Shining on Stage: Seniors in Kennedy's Theater Department

July 18, 2024
Pumbaa played by junior Haile Miller and Timon played by sophomore Cal Loan appear shocked to find young Simba away from his home and decide to take him as his own.

Junior Jordan Harvey as "Scar" holds on to Mufasa before letting him fall to his death.

Young Simba and Nala hit the final pose of "I Just Can't Wait To Be King".

Junior Claire Frank dances as a gazelle in the song "I Just Can't Wait To Be King."

Senior Luke O'Brien as Mufasa showing his son, played by sophomore Sam Bloomquist, the Pridelands.

As the show begins, senior Raiya Hurt as Rafiki recreates the iconic scene of holding baby Simba up in the air.

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

Isaac White and Piper White
October 30, 2023
Diving to the floor, freshman Liliana Hansen makes a save.

Photos: Sophomore Volleyball Competes in a Tournament at Kennedy on 10/7

Piper White, Photographer
October 10, 2023
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Celebrating the win, senior Calvin White leads the post-win student section charge.

Leaping for the catch, senior Grant Mather triumphs over the defender.

Celebrating his interception returned for a touchdown, senior Christian Gasper runs across the back of the end zone holding the ball in the air.

After scoring a touchdown, Junior Jacob Doyle and Vincenzo Gianforte celebrate with a mid-air shoulder bump.

Doing leg stretches, Kennedy varsity football squad warms up after halftime.

Attempting to get past the block, senior Owen Anderson fights to get to the ball carrier.

Looking behind him for the signal, senior Calvin White prepares to snap the ball.

Avoiding a tackle, senior Trevor Scott looks to score a touchdown.

Preparing to snap the ball, Junior quarterback Vincenzo Gianforte looks to his left.

Sophomore #40 Joscelyn Stricker tosses up the ball to serve.

Photos: Kennedy’s Sophomore Volleyball Squad Takes a Defeat Against Western Dubuque

Piper White, Photographer
September 22, 2023
Freshman #48 Lextyn Pankey Overhand serves the ball.

Photos: Freshman Volleyball Competes in Tournament at Washington High School on 9/9

Piper White, Photographer
September 19, 2023
Kennedy sophomore team does their post-game handshake.

Sophomore #10 Grace Ulferts hits the ball.

Kennedy's Sophomore team celebrates after scoring a point.

Sophomores #4 Emerson Swearinger and #8 Irelyn Ballard jump to block the ball from coming over the net.

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