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Stephanie Stores posing for a picture after being choose 4th overall to the Washington Mystics
Three Iowa Women’s Basketball Players Drafted to the WNBA
A student works on their math homework during class. Students are now able to join a math-focused honor society.
Kennedy Introduces Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
Ellie is coming to Kennedy to work as a service dog.
Kennedy Welcomes Ellie the Service Dog
Tori recieved an award for her speech.
Kennedy Student Goes to American Legion National Oratorical Contest
HyVee employs numerous Kennedy students as an entry level position.
Senate File 167 Changes Iowa’s Child Labor Laws
Boys Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Senior Janell Minor Driving the ball to the goal
Photos: 5/15 Girls Soccer vs. Washington
Junior Addison Swartzendruber runs the 400 Meter Dash at Kingston Stadium.
2023 State Track and Field Begins With 31 Kennedy Athletes
Team huddles up before the first pitch
Photos: May 9 Varsity Baseball Scrimmage vs Mount Vernon
Junior Liza Scherbring scoring a goal
Photos: Girls’ Soccer vs Western Dubuque on May 5
Pro Fortnite player plays Fortnite.
Fortnite, In This Economy?
Sophomore Jordan Harvey sings through jail bars.
Kennedy’s Production of Chicago is a Must-See
The decrease in Marvels quality of production in recent years is shown through their reviews, CGI and storylines.
The Collapse of the MCU and the End of an Era
SAD affects around 3% of the population, and can occur during any season.
The Battle Known As Seasonal Depression
Photo of protesters showing support for Iowas transgender youth in light of recent governmental changes.
Iowa, What Are We Doing?
Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.
Music of the Cougars
Senior Maggy Jellison dances at the Senior Night football game.
Dance Team Auditions Scheduled for Next Week
Molly Martin showcases her promposal to Kaitlyn Dolphin
The Declining “Promposal” Phenomenon
Ellie is coming to Kennedy to work as a service dog.
Kennedy Welcomes Ellie the Service Dog
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.
Ami Jacobo: Spreading the Positivity
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
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 2)
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 1)
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.
Ami Jacobo: Spreading the Positivity
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.
Music of the Cougars
Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?
Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Pro Fortnite player plays Fortnite.
Fortnite, In This Economy?
Boys Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Senior Janell Minor Driving the ball to the goal
Photos: 5/15 Girls Soccer vs. Washington
Team huddles up before the first pitch
Photos: May 9 Varsity Baseball Scrimmage vs Mount Vernon
Junior Liza Scherbring scoring a goal
Photos: Girls’ Soccer vs Western Dubuque on May 5
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Sonja Woerner, Copy Editor

Hi! My name's Sonja Woerner and I'm a sophomore at Kennedy. I'm on the swim team and participate in theater and show choir tech, I also enjoy reading and writing. This is my second year in Torch and I'm excited to develop my writing and editing skills.

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Junior Addison Swartzendruber runs the 400 Meter Dash at Kingston Stadium.

2023 State Track and Field Begins With 31 Kennedy Athletes

Sonja Woerner, Copy Editor
May 17, 2023
Junior Zion Jackson Collins prepares to run the distance medley.

Kennedy Sends 25 to the Drake Relays

Sonja Woerner, Copy Editor
April 28, 2023
Kenedy student works at a small, local business during school hours, receiving both credit and payment.

Kennedy’s Clubs: A History

Sonja Woerner, Copy Editor
March 6, 2023
Junior Jersey Bilyeu sleeps in their first period after staying up late for jazz band the night before.

[Photo] The High Schooler’s Sleep Dilema

February 23, 2023
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.

The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa

Sonja Woerner, Copy Editor
January 25, 2023
Junior Maria Trotta swimming the butterfly leg of the 200 Yard Medley Relay at regionals.

Kennedy Places Ninth At Swimming and Diving State Meet

Sonja Woerner, Copy Editor
November 12, 2022
Junior Ellie Hance swims the 100 Yard Backstroke at regionals, qualifying for state.

Swimming and Diving Scores in the Preliminaries

Sonja Woerner, Copy Editor
November 12, 2022
Jake Hemann helps a student during one of his classes.

Project Lead the Way: Introducing Students to STEM

Sonja Woerner, Writer
July 20, 2022
Beall working with a student in his geometry class.

Beall Graduates With the Class of 2022

Sonja Woerner, Writer
May 20, 2022
Kennedy Track Heads to State

Kennedy Track Heads to State

Sonja Woerner and Emma Beachner
May 18, 2022
Senior Grace Braden competes in a hurdles event during the 2022 track season.

Kennedy Athletes Head to Drake Relays

Sonja Woerner, Writer
April 28, 2022
Kennedy Horseshoe Becomes Dangerous

Kennedy Horseshoe Becomes Dangerous

Sonja Woerner, Writer
April 26, 2022
Should we be allowed to pick and choose what parts of history we learn?

Iowa Legislation Undermines Teachers

Sonja Woerner, Writer
April 26, 2022
Photos: Kennedy Soccer Faces Off Against Linn-Mar

Photos: Kennedy Soccer Faces Off Against Linn-Mar

Sonja Woerner, Photographer
April 1, 2022
Trap Club Officially Starts Their Season

Trap Club Officially Starts Their Season

Sonja Woerner and Emma Beachner
March 30, 2022
Students involved in activities outside typical academics will be recognized at the Spring Activity Assembly.

Kennedy Spring Activity Assembly To Be Held March 25

Sonja Woerner, Writer
March 23, 2022
Lauren Sempf performs on stage with Happiness, Inc.

Happiness Inc. Heads to Nashville

Sonja Woerner, Writer
March 11, 2022
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[Photo] Varsity Girls Basketball Ends Their Season

March 6, 2022
Kennedy will leap into the state basketball competition next Wednesday.

School Canceled March 9 as Kennedy Boy’s Basketball Heads to State

Sonja Woerner, Writer
March 2, 2022
Photos: Girls Varsity Basketball Wins Regional Qualifier

Photos: Girls Varsity Basketball Wins Regional Qualifier

Sonja Woerner, Photographer
February 17, 2022
By limiting what students and teachers can cover in class, the misconceptions of today could become deeply entrenched in the minds of the next generation.

Living In Ignorance

Sonja Woerner, Writer
February 15, 2022
The SAT is no longer using pencil and paper.

The SAT is Moving Online

Sonja Woerner, Writer
February 9, 2022
Junior Joslyn Sheeley practicing choreography for Matilda.

“Matilda”:‌ ‌Making‌ ‌Magic‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌Kennedy‌ ‌Theatre‌

Sonja Woerner, Writer
January 27, 2022
A.J. Miller (FR) swims the first leg of the 200 Yard Free Relay, giving the relay a head start leading to them taking first place.

Kennedy Men’s Swimming Kicks off the Year With a Home Invite

Sonja Woerner, Writer
December 8, 2021
Freshman Lily Adams practices her relay before this weekends meet.

Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top

Sonja Woerner, Writer
October 8, 2021
Diver Lacey Neighbor (JR) competing in the butterfly portion of an all-diver 200 Yard Medley Relay.

Kennedy Cougars Battle Iowa City West Swimmers

Sonja Woerner, Writer
September 17, 2021
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