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Caitlin Clark and how she has changed the trajectory of womens basketball.
Caitlin Clark: Changing the Game
The theme of Prom 2024 is Masquerade.
Kennedy Prom 2024 is Drawing Near
Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.
Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.
Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18
Vending machine sign reads VENDING MACHINES ARE NOT ACTIVE UNTIL 3:00 PM DAILY, a change we are unsure about the duration of.
Vending Machine Shutdown Divides The Torch Staff
Caitlin Clark and how she has changed the trajectory of womens basketball.
Caitlin Clark: Changing the Game
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.
Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Competing hurdles for Kennedy Girls Track is sophomore Kenzie Cone.
Photos: April 11 Boys and Girls Track at Linn-Mar
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
Ariana Grandes Eternal Sunshine album cover.
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Review
With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.
Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa
Kennedys student section turn up in a Green Out to support players, cheering over a made shot.
“It’s Just a Part of the Game”: Addressing Kennedy Student Section Behavior
Linn-Mar High Schools 10th Street Edition
Show Choir Reviews: 10th Street Edition and New Creation
House File 2612 makes many changes to current services within Iowa school districts
Iowa’s New AEA Bill Reforms School District Funding
A visual representation of ones stream of consciousness, ideas scattered and seemingly unrelated.
Maggie’s Musings—It’s Something
Senior Lilly Marchbanks poses for picture after winning Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant.
Senior Lilly Marchbanks Wins Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez places first at the Iowa State Brain Bee.
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez Places First at State Brain Bee
Sophomore Divya Ramadugu places first in International Exemptuous Speaking at districts.
Sophomore Divya Ramadugu Wins District Speech, Set to Represent at Nationals
The Army Reserve promises basic and job training back to back after finishing senior year.
Planning for the Future: Kennedy Senior Bibesh Magar Enlists into the Army Reserve
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
In a neutral position, sophomore Meredith Kaump stands her ground.
Meredith Kaump Stands her Ground Throughout the Season
Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.
Micah Schlaak: A Killer on the Court
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
Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.
Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic
Ariana Grandes Eternal Sunshine album cover.
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Review
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.
Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18
With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.
Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa
Cedar Rapids District Art Show Showcases Kennedy Talent
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.
Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Competing hurdles for Kennedy Girls Track is sophomore Kenzie Cone.
Photos: April 11 Boys and Girls Track at Linn-Mar
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
Kennedys JV Boys Soccer Team scores on April 11.
Photos: April 11 JV Boys Soccer at Coe College
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Piper White, Photographer

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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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.

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

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Down the field, senior Olivia Klein follows the ball.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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All NHS inductees sitting together.

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NHS inductee shakes a teachers hand and accepts the honor.

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NHS inductee shakes a teachers hand and accepts the honor.

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NHS inductee shakes a teachers hand and accepts the honor.

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NHS inductee shakes a teachers hand as they accepts their honors.

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

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

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Gerdes goes for a layup around Jefferson defender.

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

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

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Junior center Landon Deiters shoots for a layup.

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

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

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Krumrei follows through with a block.

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Engaging in a full court press, Schlakk looks to stop Jeffersons drive up the court.

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

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Senior center Micah Schlaak prepares to shoot a free throw.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fighting against a headlock, a Kennedy wrestler pushes against

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Junior Lexi Moore fights in the air for the ball.

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

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Freshman Payton Thier stands in a defensive position.

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Weaving through traffic, Moore passes the ball.

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Swartzendruber shoots a three-pointer.

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

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Junior Ella Moser is introduced.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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Young Simba and Nala hit the final pose of I Just Cant Wait To Be King.

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Junior Claire Frank dances as a gazelle in the song I Just Cant Wait To Be King.

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Sophomore #10 Grace Ulferts hits the ball.

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Kennedys Sophomore team celebrates after scoring a point.

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

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Freshman Kaycee Cory tosses the ball up to serve.

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Freshman #50 Isabel Renning hits the ball.

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Freshman #50 Isabel Renning eyes the referee before her serve.

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Freshmen Liv Boedeker and Scarlet Lang attempting to block the ball from coming over the net.

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Freshman #2 Liv Boedeker eyes the opponents waiting for them to serve the ball.

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