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In preparation for the premiere, the Puffs production crew work on the props. The play was moved into the auditorium because of the size of the set.
Puffs Comes to Kennedy
The Struggle Of The Arts
The Struggle Of The Arts
The smallpox vaccine has proved effective against Monkeypox.
Monkeypox: Minor Disruption or New Epidemic?
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Many Kennedy students will continue school during the summer.
Summer School is Saving Students’ GPA
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Kennedy defense sets up against Bettendorf offense.
Varsity Football Claims an Away Victory Over the Bettendorf Bulldogs
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Miles Wilson runs at track meet.
Miles Wilson: Running His Way into the Record Book
Students worry about their class rank throughout their years of high school.
Students Are Not Their Class Rank
Graduates from the Senior Class of 2022 share their high school advice.
Senior Advice
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
Students should not have to be scared when they walk into school.
Enough is Enough.
Author James Belding works silently in the Torch classroom.
Being the Quiet Kid
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Hemann helps a student during class.
Project Lead the Way: Introducing Students to STEM
Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward
Agriculture Club created a garden near the Kennedy track.
Join Our Clubs!
Kline discussing the meaning of the spirit stick at a pep assembly.
Jason Kline: The King of Kennedy
Student artist Megan Cousins pulls from other media to represent feelings about the internets immediate and captivating nature
Expression Through Art
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Dan Carolin (in the middle) and his squad pose in their Hawaiian shirts.
Dan Carolin: Human Connection Through Language
Brian Stubblefield shows off one of the hand-made electric cars in Barry Wilson’s classroom.
Speeding Through Senior Year
Student Art Showcase
Student Art Showcase
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
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
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Mikah Lunsford tips her hat in the Pajama Game Steam Scene.

Award-winning cast to perform in Des Moines

June 1, 2016
Review: Civil War is Marvels best film yet

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

May 9, 2016
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

April 8, 2016
A 2,000 year old anniversary

A 2,000 year old anniversary

March 23, 2016
Half-day Fridays will start next year

Half-day Fridays will start next year

February 24, 2016
Three sets and to the cell

Three sets and to the cell

November 3, 2015
Kennedy volleyball takes first ever conference championship

Kennedy volleyball takes first ever conference championship

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

October 3, 2015
Nice People previews first act

“Nice People” previews first act

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

September 29, 2015
Kennedy wins in three straight for third straight week

Kennedy wins in three straight for third straight week

September 22, 2015
Varsity cheering on the sophomore team, who also won in three straight sets.

Kennedy takes down number one Cedar Falls

September 15, 2015
Student charged with murder

Student charged with murder

September 10, 2015
Kennedy volleyball defeats Wahlert in three straight

Kennedy volleyball defeats Wahlert in three straight

September 8, 2015
Cougar Volleyball beats Linn-Mar in game four

Cougar Volleyball beats Linn-Mar in game four

September 1, 2015

Cougars’ first swim meet ends in victory

August 27, 2015
School Board Voting

School Board Voting

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

Review: Who Took Johnny?

April 29, 2015
Dr. Brad Buck talks with Torch reporters April 3 at the superintendents office at the Cedar Rapids Educational Service Learning Center.

Getting to know the new guy in charge

April 3, 2015
School days will be lengthened

School days will be lengthened

March 9, 2015
Members of the cast practice in the halls during SMART lunch.

Musical preview: Nice Work If You Can Get It

February 24, 2015
Kennedy band carnival

Kennedy band carnival

January 23, 2015
Decisions behind winter weather cancellations

Decisions behind winter weather cancellations

January 5, 2015
Kennedy senior Michelle Martino was murdered in 1979.

Kennedy’s cold case: 35 years later

December 19, 2014

Kennedy women’s basketball team shows act of kindness

December 12, 2014

[Video] Fire alarms sound again

October 31, 2014
Cougars emerge triumphant from the Lions den

Cougars emerge triumphant from the Lion’s den

October 30, 2014

Volleyball is victorious against Saints

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?

October 14, 2014
Cougars score a victory against Dubuque Senior

Cougars score a victory against Dubuque Senior

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

September 27, 2014
Cougars defeat J-Hawks on Jefferson Turf

Cougars defeat J-Hawks on Jefferson Turf

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?

September 30, 2014
Photos courtesy of Doug Palmer

Kennedy volleyball plays Iowa City West in Dig Pink event

September 24, 2014
Torch receives Gallup award

Torch receives Gallup award

September 7, 2014
Students balance SMART lunch with other obligations

Students balance SMART lunch with other obligations

September 1, 2014
Scheduling changes impact Kennedy

Scheduling changes impact Kennedy

June 10, 2014
The Internet of Everything

The Internet of Everything

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

Planned Snow Makeup Days to be Used First

February 25, 2014
Registering For Kirkwood Academy

Registering For Kirkwood Academy

February 12, 2014
Kennedy Journalism Students Attend IHSPA

Kennedy Journalism Students Attend IHSPA

October 28, 2013

Are We Addicted to Technology?

October 10, 2013

Why Halloween?

September 17, 2013
Graphic novels find place in classroom

Graphic novels find place in classroom

May 21, 2013

Girls’ Tennis preview

April 4, 2013

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

March 13, 2013

Penny Wars

March 11, 2013

Kennedy Band Carnival

February 20, 2013

Photo Poll: What Was Your Favorite Super Bowl Commercial?

February 20, 2013
Dr. Mary Wilcynski, principal,- Absolutely not, its 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?

January 11, 2013
Kennedy hosts state speech competition

Kennedy hosts state speech competition

January 8, 2013
Online classes making an impact on students

Online classes making an impact on students

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

December 3, 2012
Voices: the girl in the band

Voices: the girl in the band

September 20, 2012
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