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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
Sophomore Alex Miller Playing Defense
Photos: Boys Soccer Substate Final vs Iowa City High
Sophomore Ella Brown Pitching the ball
Photos: 5/25 Softball vs Dubuque Wahlert
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
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address to members of the Iowa Legislature inside the House Chamber, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 10, 2023, at the Iowa State Capitol, in Des Moines.
Iowa Auditing Bill Threatens Accountability and Rule of Law
Tik Tok: The Time Sink
Tik Tok: The Time Sink
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
Most common means of travel for Kennedy students.
Cougars Over the Summer
Sra. Harger hugging a student
Photos: Class of 2023 Graduation
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
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?
Sra. Harger hugging a student
Photos: Class of 2023 Graduation
Sophomore Alex Miller Playing Defense
Photos: Boys Soccer Substate Final vs Iowa City High
Sophomore Ella Brown Pitching the ball
Photos: 5/25 Softball vs Dubuque Wahlert
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
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
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Kennedy Torch

Tori Paga, Photographer

My name is Tori, I'm a sophomore in high school and this is my second year in Torch. I'm a part of the academic decathlon and cheer teams here at Kennedy! Outside of school I enjoy reading, and hanging out with my friends and family.

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Brent Becerra fighting hard to pin a wrestler from Marion

[Video] Boys’ Wrestling 2022-2023 Season Video

Tori Paga, Videographer
March 7, 2023
Sophomore Ella Moser brings the ball up the court.

JV Girls’ Basketball Video

Tori Paga, Videographer
February 28, 2023
State qualifier Ella Brown wrestles a competitor during a home match.

[Photo] Girls’ Wrestling Inaugural Season Comes to an End

February 15, 2023
Sophmore Ella Brown wrestles in a meet on Dec. 16.

[Photo] Kennedy Girl’s Kick Off the State Meet

February 2, 2023
Ella Brown, state competitor, wrestles an opponent during a home meet.

[Photo] Kennedy Girls’ Wrestling Sends Two to State

February 2, 2023
Junior Natalie Fiester wrestles Dubuque Hempstead opponent.

[Photo] Kennedy Girls’ Wrestling Goes 2-0 During Their First Ever Season

December 12, 2022
Junior Cyrus Courtney dodges a Hempstead player and makes his way to the end zone.

2022 Football Season Comes to an End

Tori Paga, Writer
November 9, 2022
Malec posing for a photo.

[Photo] Dustin Malec, Spanish

October 14, 2022
Williams on her first day at Kennedy.

[Photo] Chastity Williams, Study Hall

October 14, 2022
Daverblaus during his parking lot duty.

[Photo] Clark Daverbalus, Study Hall

October 14, 2022
McNabb posing with her daughter.

[Photo] Dottie McNabb, Study Hall

October 14, 2022
Hall in the orchestra room after conducting a piece.

[Photo] John Hall, Orchestra

October 14, 2022
Greene outside of his classroom.

[Photo] Nate Greene, Chemistry

October 14, 2022
Rassmussen outside of his classroom.

[Photo] Jeffrey Rassmussen, Math

October 14, 2022
Gervin poses before heading into the game.

[Photo] Aiyanna Gervin: History in the Making

October 13, 2022
Students wond if they should take AP World of AP Euro.

AP World vs. AP Euro

Tori Paga
May 18, 2022
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1

Tori Paga, Photographer
May 6, 2022
Kennedy Boys Basketball Advances in the State Tournament

Kennedy Boys’ Basketball Advances in the State Tournament

Tori Paga, Writer
March 10, 2022
Senior Jackson Bowman goes for a dunk in a game against Linn Mar.

Kennedy Boy’s Basketball Moves Into Post Season

Tori Paga, Writer
February 25, 2022
Photos: Boys Gold Freshman Basketball

Photos: Boys Gold Freshman Basketball

Tori Paga, Photographer
February 15, 2022
Photos: Wrestling Senior Night

Photos: Wrestling Senior Night

Tori Paga, Photographer
February 1, 2022
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