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Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.
Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Hiawatha Library roaches out to local teens through activity nights.
Hiawatha Library Offers Teen Involvement Program
Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.
Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.
Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Sophomores Addy Phillips and Charley Lovell block the Linn-Mar hitter at the net while Amling covers the off-block.
Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Davenport Central in Round One
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.
The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions
Voter registration forms were brought for students.
Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School
Seniors Maggie Goldberg and Ella Moser pose after being crowned "Homecoming Royalty."
Homecoming Royalty Controversy Sparks Social Media Debate
Colleen Hoover's bestseller "It Ends With Us" stirs up controversy as film adaption causes sparks between cast members.
From Book Pages to the Big Screen: “It Ends With Us” Raises Concerns After Hitting Theaters
Iowa's New attendance policy took effect on July 1.
Iowa’s New Attendance Policy Takes Effect on Cedar Rapids Schools
Instructor Brain Jeffords adds weight to a bridge.
Photos: Kennedy’s Project Lead the Way Experiments with Engineering and Construction
Senior Willa Bowman joins second and third graders in a cheer.
Junior Cougars Get First Glimpse of School Spirit at Kennedy’s Annual Cheer and Dance Clinic
Holding off a defender, Junior Hawkeye football commit, and left tackle Nicolai Brooks helps open a gap for running back senior Trevor Scott.
Brothers: Together as One
The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team regrouping during their match.
Bump, Set, Spike
Teachers Patrick Cory and Katie Peterson dress up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus the day before winter break. They dope to spread joy among the students.
Walking in a KHS Wonderland
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Senior Safal Bhattarai participates in the 'Best Outfit' challenge at a pep rally.
We Did It, Safal.
Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.
Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts
Ella Brown pins opponent down.
Ella Brown Returns to State
Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.
Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Now-graduated Happiness members sing the 2023-2024 ballad.
Brett Carroll Camp Comes to Happiness, Inc.
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Sophomores Callum Fortune and Sam Myers assists John Bednar.
Student Government Hosts Circle of Friends on 10/15
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
In unison with her teammates, sophomore May Turner spins her flag.
Kennedy Marching Band Takes on Starfest in Sioux City
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Mikah Lunsford tips her hat in the Pajama Game Steam Scene.

Award-winning cast to perform in Des Moines

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2016
Review: "Civil War" is Marvel's best film yet

Review: “Civil War” is Marvel’s best film yet

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2016
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2016
A 2,000 year old anniversary

A 2,000 year old anniversary

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2016
Half-day Fridays will start next year

Half-day Fridays will start next year

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2016
Three sets and to the cell

Three sets and to the cell

Xander Riley and Naomi Hofferber
November 3, 2015
Kennedy volleyball takes first ever conference championship

Kennedy volleyball takes first ever conference championship

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2015
Brennan Urbi, sr., and Caleb Marner, sr., bring to life the characters of Danny Harkin and Ron Darrow.

Back in the black box

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2015
"Nice People" previews first act

“Nice People” previews first act

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2015
Dig Pink night ends in another three straight victory for volleyball

Dig Pink night ends in another three straight victory for volleyball

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2015
Kennedy wins in three straight for third straight week

Kennedy wins in three straight for third straight week

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2015
Varsity cheering on the sophomore team, who also won in three straight sets.

Kennedy takes down number one Cedar Falls

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2015
Student charged with murder

Student charged with murder

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2015
Kennedy volleyball defeats Wahlert in three straight

Kennedy volleyball defeats Wahlert in three straight

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2015
Cougar Volleyball beats Linn-Mar in game four

Cougar Volleyball beats Linn-Mar in game four

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2015

Cougars’ first swim meet ends in victory

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2015
School Board Voting

School Board Voting

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2015
Film Scene is a non-profit movie theater in downtown Iowa City.

Review: Who Took Johnny?

Xander Riley, Web Editor
April 29, 2015
Dr. Brad Buck talks with Torch reporters April 3 at the superintendent's office at the Cedar Rapids Educational Service Learning Center.

Getting to know the new guy in charge

Xander Riley, Abby Donovan, Elianna Novitch, and Naomi Hofferber
April 3, 2015
School days will be lengthened

School days will be lengthened

Xander Riley, Web Editor
March 9, 2015
Members of the cast practice in the halls during SMART lunch.

Musical preview: Nice Work If You Can Get It

Xander Riley, Web Editor
February 24, 2015
Kennedy band carnival

Kennedy band carnival

Xander Riley, Web Editor
January 23, 2015
Decisions behind winter weather cancellations

Decisions behind winter weather cancellations

Xander Riley, Web Editor
January 5, 2015
Kennedy senior Michelle Martino was murdered in 1979.

Kennedy’s cold case: 35 years later

Xander Riley, Web Editor
December 19, 2014

Kennedy women’s basketball team shows act of kindness

Xander Riley, Web Editor
December 12, 2014

[Video] Fire alarms sound again

Elianna Novitch, Ron Lund, Fatima Elsheikh, Web Editor, Writer
October 31, 2014
Cougars emerge triumphant from the Lion's den

Cougars emerge triumphant from the Lion’s den

Xander Riley, Web Editor
October 30, 2014

Volleyball is victorious against Saints

Xander Riley, Web Editor
October 14, 2014
Poll results: Which of the following pizza places is your favorite?

Poll results: Which of the following pizza places is your favorite?

Xander Riley, Web Editor
October 14, 2014
Cougars score a victory against Dubuque Senior

Cougars score a victory against Dubuque Senior

Xander Riley, Web Editor
October 7, 2014
Duck mascot helps brings attention to T-shirts sold for the duck duck goose game tonight.

[Photo] Students attempt to break Guiness world record

Lead writer Hadley Rittgers, assisted by Rowan Bergen, Writer
September 27, 2014
Cougars defeat J-Hawks on Jefferson Turf

Cougars defeat J-Hawks on Jefferson Turf

Xander Riley, Web Editor
September 30, 2014
Poll Results: How many SMART lunch tutorials have you attended so far?

Poll Results: How many SMART lunch tutorials have you attended so far?

Xander Riley, Web Editor
September 30, 2014
Photos courtesy of Doug Palmer

Kennedy volleyball plays Iowa City West in Dig Pink event

Xander Riley, Web Editor
September 24, 2014
Torch receives Gallup award

Torch receives Gallup award

Xander Riley, Web Editor
September 7, 2014
Students balance SMART lunch with other obligations

Students balance SMART lunch with other obligations

Xander Riley, Web Editor
September 1, 2014
Scheduling changes impact Kennedy

Scheduling changes impact Kennedy

Xander Riley
June 10, 2014
The Internet of Everything

The Internet of Everything

Xander Riley
March 20, 2014
Planned Snow Makeup Days to be Used First

Planned Snow Makeup Days to be Used First

Xander Riley
February 25, 2014
Registering For Kirkwood Academy

Registering For Kirkwood Academy

Xander Riley
February 12, 2014
Kennedy Journalism Students Attend IHSPA

Kennedy Journalism Students Attend IHSPA

Xander Riley
October 28, 2013

Are We Addicted to Technology?

Xander Riley
October 10, 2013

Why Halloween?

Xander Riley
September 17, 2013
Graphic novels find place in classroom

Graphic novels find place in classroom

Xander Riley
May 21, 2013

Girls’ Tennis preview

Xander Riley
April 4, 2013

Photo Poll: What is your favorite kind of music, and do you think listening to it affects your personality?

Xander Riley
March 13, 2013

Penny Wars

Xander Riley
March 11, 2013

Kennedy Band Carnival

Xander Riley
February 20, 2013

Photo Poll: What Was Your Favorite Super Bowl Commercial?

Xander Riley
February 20, 2013
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."

Photo Poll: Should teachers be allowed to carry guns?

Xander Riley
January 11, 2013
Kennedy hosts state speech competition

Kennedy hosts state speech competition

Xander Riley
January 8, 2013
Online classes making an impact on students

Online classes making an impact on students

Xander Riley
January 2, 2013
Peter Dennis, jr., will be the only student representing Kennedy in a trip to Germany this year.

Foreign languages offer travel opportunities

Xander Riley
December 3, 2012
Voices: the girl in the band

Voices: the girl in the band

Xander Riley
September 20, 2012
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