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Volunteers for the State Large Group Speech contest will receive multiple benefits.
Speech Volunteers Needed
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Chromebook Reminder for Kennedy Students
Chromebook Reminder for Kennedy Students
KNL will take place on Saturday Jan. 22 to raise money for Kennedy
Kennedy Night Live Set for Jan. 22
Students work on their ceramic projects for art class.
Voices of the Voiceless Open Mic Night Showcases Student Artwork
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
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
The 11 first team all Mississippi Valley Conference players: seniors Alex Koch (Linebacker), Mitchell Schares (Defensive Back), Jeron Senters (Defensive Back), Carson Blietz (Quarterback), Ethan Mills (Offensive Line), Brenden Linde (Tight End), and Colin Flannagan (Running Back), as well as juniors Jazan Williams (Running Back), Ryker Stelling (Linebacker), Michael Mulheren (Linebacker) and Andrew Meyers (Defensive Lineman).
Kennedy 2021 Football Season Comes to a Close
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Phones are taking up parents attention
Electronics vs. Kids
Social media apps send constant notifications to convince users to dive back in.
Social Media Trend “School Shooter Day” Causes Scare
PDA Has To Stop
PDA Has To Stop
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Teens today are often willing to talk about their own mental health.
Teen Mental Health Needs Attention
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Students in the CRCSD Student Built House program work as professionals.
CRCSD Student Built House: Building Better Futures
Kennedys Leadership Retreat originally scheduled for October 27is postponed for a later date.
Kennedy Leadership Retreat Postponed
Bruises, black eyes and other injuries can indicate someone was involved in teen violence.
The Unknown Dark Side of Teens
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Miles Wilson looks to pass Dubuque Hempstead with Henry McMahan close behind.
Miles Wilson Breaks Cross Country School Record
Lorena Harger administers a Spanish One written test.
Colombia to The United States
Mariah Griffin (left) and Jennifer McAtee (right) are ready to start the class.
Learning To Teach in an Upside-Down World
Peyton Kach posed for her senior photos with an instrument to represent one of her passions: music.
The Dream of a Musician
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
Im Not Exactly Sad
I’m Not Exactly Sad
The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
The Grand Plan
The Grand Plan
Wrestling Senior Night Ends In Victory Against Xavier
Wrestling Senior Night Ends In Victory Against Xavier
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”
Photos: Boys and Girls Basketball vs IC Liberty and Ames
Photos: Boys and Girls Basketball vs IC Liberty and Ames
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Senior Goodbye: Tate Weaver

Senior Goodbye: Tate Weaver

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

Special Ceremony for Five Kennedy Graduates

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

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

Running the Season Away

April 27, 2018
Working as a Team for a Purpose

Working as a Team for a Purpose

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

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

April 2, 2018
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor

Co-ed Dance team takes the floor

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

MVC Men’s Indoor Track Meet 3/12/18

March 19, 2018
Game day for Cougar basketball

Game day for Cougar basketball

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

State Wrestling

February 19, 2018
Kennedy Mens Bowling state qualifier team.

Bowling State Qualifier 2018 Photos

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

Kennedy Swimming: Districts 2018

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

The Dangers of Swimming

February 1, 2018
Track and Field Starts in Early February

Track and Field Starts in Early February

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

Pizza is exquisite at Ruby’s

December 19, 2017
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