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Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.
Kennedy Sends 22 Musicians to Perform at the All-State Music Festival on November 18
Freshman Elle Rammelsberg receives a medal and ISDTA shirt for qualifying at State Solo Qualifiers.
Kennedy Dance Team Begins Their Season with State Solo Qualifiers
Maple Grove is the newly combined school of the former Jackson Elementary School and Truman Elementary School that was built as a part of phase one of CRCSDs master plan.
The CRCSD Bond and Me: What You Need To Know Before Voting Day
Emma Clabaugh and Kenna Mchenry wait for more people to come to their trunk.
Kennedys Trunk-Or-Treat Turns Out Less Than Expected
Legislation Regarding Pronouns and Gender Identity Sweeps Iowa Schools
Legislation Regarding Pronouns and Gender Identity Sweeps Iowa Schools
Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.
Varsity Boys Basketball Plays Their First Game of the Season Against Marion
Making a move around a Marion guard, senior Trevan Krumrai drives to the basket.
Kennedy’s Winter Sports Start Their Seasons
Grant Mather and Trevan Krumrei sign to colleges.
Photos: Kennedy Group Athletic Signing on November 8
Freshman Elle Rammelsberg receives a medal and ISDTA shirt for qualifying at State Solo Qualifiers.
Kennedy Dance Team Begins Their Season with State Solo Qualifiers
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
Carl Azuz speaks to National Review on a Pennsylvania School District Banning the showing of CNN.
Who Remembers CNN10?
In a world full of unspoken topics, theres an important topic often left undiscussed.
To Poop or Not to Poop: Should That Really Be a Question?
Drakes album For All the Dogs is Drakes 13th Billboard No. 1 album.
Drake’s New Album Tops Charts and Sets Records
The Torch would like to wish all of our readers a happy Halloween!
Halloween: Same Day, Different Perspective
Scream Acres is open for its final weekend, Oct. 27-28, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
Scream Acres: Four Fright-Filled Attractions Offering Scares and Delight
Shirts created for Cougar Bandana to promote mental health.
Cougar Bandana: Spreading Awareness for Mental Health
Kennedy’s Key Club is a group effort.
Kennedy Key Club Makes a Comeback
The AP exam is given by the College Board to any student who signs up.
How Do AP Classes and Exams Affect Student Performance?
Freshmen Jocelyn Stepanek, Calumn Fortune, Beckett Mister and senior Tayva Fortune.
Photos: Best Buddies Tie-Dye Party on October 26
Scream Acres is open for its final weekend, Oct. 27-28, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
Scream Acres: Four Fright-Filled Attractions Offering Scares and Delight
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
Junior Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves one of her aces.
Kennedy Volleyball Player Maren Diedrich Nominated for Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week
Athletic director Aaron Stecker introduces athletes at one of Kennedys signature state send-offs.
Aaron Stecker: Always a Cougar
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
Rafiki (Daraiya Hurt) holding up the next generation of lion royalty.
Video: Kennedy’s “The Lion King Jr.”
Junior Charlotte Thephravong performing for Happiness Inc.
Cocoa and Carols Groups Perform December 9
Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.
Kennedy Sends 22 Musicians to Perform at the All-State Music Festival on November 18
Rethinking her actions, Cady hopes to right her wrongs.
Photos: Washington Puts on Mean Girls as Fall Musical
Loan begins their solo in a bar.
Kennedy’s Anxiety Project Performs at the Iowa Thespian Festival 
Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.
Varsity Boys Basketball Plays Their First Game of the Season Against Marion
Senior Raiya Hurt performs Happy solo.
Kennedy’s Ensembles Perform at Premiere Concert
Rethinking her actions, Cady hopes to right her wrongs.
Photos: Washington Puts on Mean Girls as Fall Musical
Best Buddies members pose together.
Photos: Best Buddies Trunk-or-Treat Promotes Inclusion Over Halloween Weekend
Best Buddies members join together for a picture.
Photos: Best Buddies Kicks Off the Year With the Buddy Matching Party on October 11
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All content by Tate Weaver
Senior Goodbye: Tate Weaver

Senior Goodbye: Tate Weaver

Tate Weaver, Writer
May 30, 2018
Principal Jason Kline and Ellie Grovert sr., giving a big thumbs up for graduation.

Special Ceremony for Five Kennedy Graduates

Tate Weaver, Sports Editor
May 22, 2018
Seniors Sarah Alterbal, Dekota Berry, Nic Luongvan, Ellie Grovert, Hannah Jacoby all ready for graduation

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Seniors Sarah Alterbal, Dekota Berry, Nic Luongvan, Ellie Grovert, Hannah Jacoby all ready for graduation.

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Ellie Grovert sr., and Stephanie Grovert posing for a mommy daughter photo on such a special day.

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Seniors Sarah Alterbal, Dekota Berry, Nic Luongvan, Ellie Grovert, Hannah Jacoby Happy to transition into the next stage of their lives along with principal Jason Kline.

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Mary Gibney and seniors Sarah Alterbal, Dekota Berry, Nic Luongvan, Ellie Grovert, Hannah Jacoby and Principal Jason Kline, smiling for the audience.

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Nic Luongvan sr., and principal Jason Kline posing for parents before celebratory cake.

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George Anderson and Dekota Berry sr., smiling for one more time after working together for many years.

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Mary Gibney and seniors Sarah Alterbal, Dekota Berry, Nic Luongvan, Ellie Grovert, Hannah Jacoby smiling after their getting their awards.

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Hannah Jacoby sr., posing for a picture with principal Jason Kline, after the Special Ceremony.

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Conrado Chozas-Martinez racing towards the ball, against Washington Warriors. The JV 2 soccer game was on May 16, losing 3-2.

[Photo] The Kennedy Experience for Conrado

May 21, 2018
Hannah Mundell, sr., trying to steal the ball from Washington, to pass to Dekko.

Girls Build up for a Powerful Season

Tate Weaver, Sports Editor
May 2, 2018
Terrell Jordan sr,. finishing the last leg of the varsity shuttle hurdle relay.

Running the Season Away

Anafer Millsap and Tate Weaver
April 27, 2018
Working as a Team for a Purpose

Working as a Team for a Purpose

Tate Weaver, Sports Editor
April 25, 2018
Jacob Green so., finishing first in the varsity 3200m run, obtaining a Drake qualifying time.

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Wes Jackson so., running the third leg of the varsity 4x800m race.

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Jaxon Thompson so,. finishing his high jump over the bar.

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Drew Bartles fr., long jumping into the long jump pit at Dubuque Senior high school.

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Laura Shook, jr., waving her phone with the flashlight on for the karaoke singing.

Mini-Dance Marathon 2018 Outcome

Tate Weaver, Writer
April 9, 2018
Seniors Grace Duffy, Alexis Peterson and Maddy Holmstedt smiling for a picture while dancing.

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Laura Shook, jr., and Lauren Krzywicki, fr., dancing as the night was getting started.

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Hannah Maus, jr., Brianna Petsche, sr., Lily Wiese, sr., and Sloane Ferring, so., singing karaoke.

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Lauren Krzywicki, fr., and teacher Hillary Nekvinda dancing the country style they both love.

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Everyone who attended Dance Marathon flex to represent Jack Strong.

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Jennifer Hoeger, Jacks mom telling the story of Jacks life and how he is supported by many people.

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Freshmen Kailey Sonders, Sarah Grams and Kaylee Wharton excited for the dance.

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The crowd cheering on Jack Hoeger, jr., during his break dance scene.

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Weston Turner, so., and Ellie Grovert, sr., hanging out at Kennedys Dance Marathon.

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Officer Charity Hansel hugging junior Jack Hoeger after a hard fought arm wrestling match.

[Photo] Mini Dance Marathon: Just Good Fun

April 2, 2018
Senior Angel Franco arm wrestling junior Jack Hoeger during SMART Time on April 4.

[Photo] Mini Dance Marathon: Just Good Fun

Sophia Jasper and Hannah Ratzer
April 2, 2018
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor

Co-ed Dance team takes the floor

Tate Weaver, Writer
March 29, 2018
Logan levendusky fr., jumping over the beam for his high jump height.

MVC Men’s Indoor Track Meet 3/12/18

Tate Weaver, Writer
March 19, 2018
Game day for Cougar basketball

Game day for Cougar basketball

Tate Weaver, Writer
February 27, 2018
Ben Sarasin talking to his fellow students about his award.

State Wrestling

Tate Weaver, Writer
February 19, 2018
Kennedy Mens Bowling state qualifier team.

Bowling State Qualifier 2018 Photos

Tate Weaver, Writer
February 15, 2018
Weston Turner, so. 100-yard Fly

Kennedy Swimming: Districts 2018

Tate Weaver, Writer
February 5, 2018
Danny Mulhern fr., swims in the individual medley.

The Dangers of Swimming

Tate Weaver, Writer
February 1, 2018
Track and Field Starts in Early February

Track and Field Starts in Early February

Tate Weaver, Writer
January 19, 2018
The restaurant offers Detroit, regular and Chicago-style pizzas.

Pizza is exquisite at Ruby’s

Tate Weaver, Writer
December 19, 2017
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