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Student speaker and newly elected 2025 Class Officer Brian Li participates in the introductory speech.
Celebrating Scholars: Two Kennedy Seniors are Awarded Prestigious Scholarship
Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
A High School Wrestling Icon: Ella Brown’s Senior Season
7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2
7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Swimming to Success
Senior Lillian Cogdill holds her medal after placing in the top 10.
Running Towards Graduation
Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
A High School Wrestling Icon: Ella Brown’s Senior Season
Uncorking his pitch, junior Leo Koester looks to strike out another City High player
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Baseball Splits Doubleheader With City High
Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
"Got Paper?": This editorial cartoon addresses the current paper shortage going on at Kennedy High School. Hence why Mike from the office is talking to Kline, because he owns a paper company. This is a comedic take on the current dilemma that our school is facing.
Editorial Cartoon: Got Paper?
The new "drag" ban bill (HF891) that is currently under review originally targeted drag shows by stating if a minor attended or viewed the performance, all parties involved could be charged with a felony. The restriction now concerns anyone who allows/performs an "obscene performance" in front of a minor, but the word obscene is subjective and leaves the law up to interpretation.
Editorial Cartoon: To Be or Not To Be Obscene
"Mufasa" succeeds in conveying the story of Simbas father from the original "Lion King".
Mufasa Makes a Splash in the Box Office
TikTok is a time sink for a number of users, designed to be addicting.
The TikTok Time-Bomb
As the political climate shifts, so does that of education.
Editorial Cartoon: A Shifting Stance on Education
7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2
7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon
The Street Food Fighter serves food to the Cedar Rapids community.
“Food is Love”: How The Street Food Fighter Feeds the Soul
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
Throughout Meredith Kaump's wrestling season she has had support from her friends and family.
Meredith Kaump Places Sixth at Girls State Wrestling
Junior, Kennedy girl's wrestler, Olivia Hallam who has recently earned a state title.
Olivia Hallam Ranks Fourth at Girls State Wrestling
Color guard and band members get into position for the show to begin.
From Guard to Graduation
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Small Buisness Highlight: Nail Artist beautyxxmarina Leaves Clients Satisfied
Small Buisness Highlight: Nail Artist beautyxxmarina Leaves Clients Satisfied
Jazz Band playing at Kennedy's Performance of The Nutcracker
Kennedy Jazz Band Qualifies for Championships for the First Time in School History
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Uncorking his pitch, junior Leo Koester looks to strike out another City High player
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Baseball Splits Doubleheader With City High
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Taking a shot on goal, freshman Bibek Magar looks to get his first goal on the season.
Kennedy Varsity Soccer Begins Season With Tie Against Waterloo West
Senior Trey McKowen receives the Boys Basketball State Qualifier banner from Kennedy athletic director Shawn Thomsen.
Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball: A Season of Growth
During the national anthem, the Kennedy basketball team stands together.
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats Waterloo West on February 24
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Review: The Muppets Most Wanted

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May 1, 2014
Dr. Mary Wilcynski, principal,- "Absolutely not, it's not going to solve the issues of gun control and mental health issues, arming teachers is not, in my opinion, the way to go about that."

Hall of Fame inductees

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February 13, 2014
Former Kennedy staff member gets Survivor nod

Former Kennedy staff member gets Survivor nod

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January 23, 2014
NBA Live 14 preview

NBA Live 14 preview

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November 15, 2013
School evacuation

School evacuation

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November 15, 2013

Girls’ cross country advances to state

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October 29, 2013

Should college football players get paid?

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October 23, 2013

Kennedy teacher travels to Mexico

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October 16, 2013

Cougar volleyball off to a good start

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September 13, 2013

Seldom Seen festival

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March 27, 2013
Voice in the hall: a freshman cheering and dancing

Voice in the hall: a freshman cheering and dancing

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January 10, 2013
Robotics team earns 6th in tournament

Robotics team earns 6th in tournament

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December 11, 2012
Get your dancing shoes

Get your dancing shoes

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December 6, 2012
Torch earns high awards at state conference

Torch earns high awards at state conference

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October 17, 2012
Torch named as Pacemaker finalist

Torch named as Pacemaker finalist

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September 7, 2012

Around the universe

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July 11, 2012

Same-sex marriage

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June 3, 2012

Dance dance Spanish revolution

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May 24, 2012
Senioritis hits Kennedy

Senioritis hits Kennedy

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May 18, 2012
Students prepare for AP Exams

Students prepare for AP Exams

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May 4, 2012
prom 2012

Countdown for prom 2012

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April 26, 2012
Army SSG Sal Giunta to return to Kennedy

Army SSG Sal Giunta to return to Kennedy

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April 25, 2012
School wins national First Amendment award

School wins national First Amendment award

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April 6, 2012

Obama visits Cedar Rapids

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January 30, 2012
Winter storm may push off Kennedy vs.Linn Mar game

Winter storm may push off Kennedy vs.Linn Mar game

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January 19, 2012
Bailey Steinke, jr., frames herself between two performers as she sings her solo.

Show choir kicks off season with dessert concert

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January 12, 2012

Phased by Ryan Unash

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December 17, 2011

Student work: Ryan Unash

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December 14, 2011

5 ways to stay healthy during the winter

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December 12, 2011

10 ways to make your Christmas merrier

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December 2, 2011

Theater department prepares for Playtime Poppy

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November 9, 2011

Bowling begins its 2011 season

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November 8, 2011

Students lead morning announcements

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November 5, 2011

Girls swimming heads to Marshalltown

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November 4, 2011
School cents gives money back to Kennedy

School cents gives money back to Kennedy

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November 2, 2011

Kennedy holds student leadership retreat

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November 2, 2011

Chinese dragon comes to Kennedy

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November 1, 2011
The final design of the pumpkin after the carving process is complete.

Pumpkin carving how to

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October 31, 2011

Paying the price

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October 6, 2011

Best Buddies

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October 6, 2011
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