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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
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Samuel Miranda

Samuel Miranda, Video Producer

Howdy, I’m Sam, I enjoy things such as building keyboards for a nice typing experience, only to not write articles. This is my 4th year in Torch and hopefully my first as a full-fledged videographer for Torch. Hoping to send the year off well despite having any articles I try to write torn apart by our dear Joel.

All content by Samuel Miranda
Students work on their ceramic projects for art class.

[Photo] Voices of the Voiceless Open Mic Night Showcases Student Artwork

Jasmine Hite, Writer
January 14, 2022
A sign outside of the Cougar Corner Food Pantry. Donations for the NHS Senior Service Project can be dropped off at this location.

[Photo] The Class of 2021 Tackles Food Insecurity in Iowa

Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2021
Derecho winds caused the roof to fall in around the school.

Derecho Uncovers More Problems

Jordyn Cory and Samuel Miranda
November 20, 2020
Noah Hargrafen, Hannah Retz, Morgan Mahoney and Jasmine Hite sit about the recording table.

Torch Talks – Closing Out the Show Choir Season

Joel Dillman and Samuel Miranda
March 5, 2020
A memorial made for Jeni Newland at a Kennedy Basketball game

Jeni Newland’s Legacy

Samuel Miranda, Kaylia Richards, and Anabel Bradley
February 12, 2020

Quick Quotes – Winter Break Plans

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
December 20, 2019

Torch Talks – The Folks From Frozen

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
December 6, 2019

Quick Quotes – Favorite Thanksgiving Foods

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
November 26, 2019

Torch Talks – Kayde Bowers, Striding to Success

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
November 25, 2019
Swimming to State

Swimming to State

Samuel Miranda and Joey Young
November 18, 2019

Torch Talks – The Novembisode

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
November 12, 2019

Cougar Corner – End-of-Season Energy

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
November 6, 2019

Torch Talks – The Actors Behind Arsenic

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
October 25, 2019

Torch Talks – Dress Stress

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
October 25, 2019
A sign outside of the cougar pantry detailing opening times.

Student at Kennedy High School attempting to maneuver Infinite Campus on their new chromebook.

Infinite Struggles

Samuel Miranda, Writer
September 20, 2019
The Petition which was made to keep O'Brien as the German teacher which was started by German 2 and 3 students in his room

A picture of the signs stating some of the rules in Computer Labs during SMART Time.

Law of the Labs

Samuel Miranda, Writer
April 9, 2019
The amount of snow that fell on the Jan. 24.

Cold World

Samuel Miranda, Writer
February 14, 2019
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