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Ceiling in the social studies hallway after caving in from the water pouring out of a burst pipe.
Kennedy Facilities In Disrepair After Winter Break
Sophmore Ella Brown wrestles in a meet on Dec. 16.
Kennedy Girl’s Kick Off the State Meet
Ella Brown, state competitor, wrestles an opponent during a home meet.
Kennedy Girls’ Wrestling Sends Two to State
Junior Cayden Foye took 7th overall at the MVC Supermeet.
KHS Bowling MVC Recap
West Willow Elementary, built in 2021, was the first school added to the CRCSD in 20 years.
District Funding Vote Rescheduled
Junior Micah Schlaak shoots over a Wahlert player during a game on Jan. 17.
Kennedy Basketball Player Micah Schlaak Nominated for KCRG Athlete of the Week
Sophmore Ella Brown wrestles in a meet on Dec. 16.
Kennedy Girl’s Kick Off the State Meet
Ella Brown, state competitor, wrestles an opponent during a home meet.
Kennedy Girls’ Wrestling Sends Two to State
Kaliyah Sain hits the 1,000 point mark for the eighth time in Kennedy history.
Kaliyah Sain Hits 1,000-Points, Eighth in Kennedy Women’s Basketball History
Junior Cayden Foye took 7th overall at the MVC Supermeet.
KHS Bowling MVC Recap
Habitudes: Whats The Point?
Habitudes: What’s The Point?
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
The Future With Kim
The Future With Kim
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Kennedys Happiness Inc. attends a Trunk-or-Treat.
Trick-or-Treat or Trunk-or-Treat?
Junior Micah Schlaak shoots over a Wahlert player during a game on Jan. 17.
Kennedy Basketball Player Micah Schlaak Nominated for KCRG Athlete of the Week
Vinton gym where participants waited to perform.
All Kennedy Speech Goes to State
Kaliyah Sain hits the 1,000 point mark for the eighth time in Kennedy history.
Kaliyah Sain Hits 1,000-Points, Eighth in Kennedy Women’s Basketball History
Habitudes: Whats The Point?
Habitudes: What’s The Point?
West Willow Elementary, built in 2021, was the first school added to the CRCSD in 20 years.
District Funding Vote Rescheduled
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Bella performs as lead character Megan Jones in Kennedys production of Puffs.
Bella Griffin: Getting Involved Across the School
Tony Vis watches as Kennedy competes during a basketball game.
Tony Vis: His Love for the Game
Andy Courtney coaches the girls team during a time out.
The Return of Coach Courtney
Shiho Yabuchi and Daniel Carolin pose for a photo in their classroom.
Welcoming Shiho Yabuchi to Kennedy
Vinton gym where participants waited to perform.
All Kennedy Speech Goes to State
The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Senior Elizabeth Goff (Belle) and senior Jake Horton (Beast) after their waltz in a dress rehearsal.
Kennedy Presents a Tale as Old as Time
Owen Kilgore (Mr. Rogers) and Elizabeth Goth (Lady Aberlin) performing Treat People with Kindness
Kennedy Show Choir at Prairie
Coach Mckowen delivering a pre-game speech
Photos: Boys’ Basketball Defeats Washington Warriors 67-57
Senior Alex Hume took 1st as an individual.
Photos: Cougar Boys Bowling Takes 1st at MVC Meet
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
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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 23, 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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