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Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024
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
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
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024
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
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
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
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Seamus Duggan, Photographer

Hello!!! I am Seamus Duggan. I am a freshman at Kennedy. This is my first year in Torch and I’m a photographer. Outside of Torch I’m in Soccer, Basketball, Baseball and show choir.  I also like to snowboard sometimes too. Hope to see you on the court or field.

All content by Seamus Duggan
Hits the ball mid air, Evan Goedeken

Catches the ball for his team, Tyler Trudo.

Leo Koester Prepares to hit the ball.

Danny Doyle swings his bat at the ball.

Danny Doyle gets ready for the pitch.

Reid murphy prepares to catch the ball.

Danny Doyle waits to throw the ball over leo koester.

Kicking the ball up to his teammates, junior Trevor LeMense.

Photos: May 7 Varsity Boys Soccer

Seamus Duggan, Photographer
May 17, 2024
Competing hurdles for Kennedy Girls Track is sophomore Kenzie Cone.

Photos: April 11 Boys and Girls Track at Linn-Mar

Seamus Duggan, Photographer
April 17, 2024
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.

Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30

Seamus Duggan, Photographer
April 15, 2024
Kennedy's JV Boys Soccer Team scores on April 11.

Photos: April 11 JV Boys Soccer at Coe College

Seamus Duggan, Photographer
April 15, 2024
Senior Anthony Franklin runs with the baton.

Ready to pass the Baton to his team mates is Benjamin Meyers Junior.

Nathaniel Goff Sophomore, Neck and neck with his opponents.

Beating his opponent, Slade Pourahmadi

Meyers receiving the baton.

Freshman Isaiah Snead Jr. jumping over the pole/

Going under the opponent's tower, senior Joseph Bean goes for a layup.

Photos: Varsity Basketball at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse on 2/27

Seamus Duggan, Photographer
March 6, 2024
On the freethrow line is Jackson Burkert.

Driving to the basket is junior Jackson Burkert.

Photos: Jefferson Faces Off Against Kennedy Freshman Basketball

Seamus Duggan, Photographer
February 15, 2024
Looking to score is Anthony Posley.

Anthony Posley looking to dribble by his opponent.

Standing at the free throw is Anthony Posley

Anthony Posley is directing his team mates to get into there spots.

Dribbling down the court, Anthony Posley plans the next course of actions.

Iradukunda takes shot mid air while his opponent is watching.

Sophomore Thomas Iradukunda drives toward the basket.

On the sideline, Calvin White waits for his chance to score.

Patiently waiting for the ball to be inbounded Sophomore Thomas Iradukunda.

Junior Anthony Posley focuses on the coach during a meeting.

Junior Anthony Posley dribbles toward the hoop.

Photos: JV Boys Basketball Competes at Jefferson

Seamus Duggan, Photographer
February 2, 2024
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