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Senior Anabel Bradley throws candy during the 2022 Kennedy Homecoming Parade.
Homecoming Week Rolls Into Kennedy
The Power Puff Game will be at Kennedy after the Homecoming Parade, which starts at 6:00 p.m.
The Powder Puff Game Returns to Kennedy
Kennedy experienced numerous technical difficulties and photographer shortages during this years picture day.
The Picture Day Disaster
The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) is one of the competitions members of the club will participate in.
Kennedy Introduces Math Club at Club Fair to Compete in National Competitions
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
Freshman kicker #17 kicks off the game.
Photos: Freshman Football Take on Linn-Mar on September 16
The first play of the JV football game against the Linn-Mar Lions.
Photos: JV Cougar Football Team Defeats Linn-Mar on Their Own Turf
Senior Kylie Johannes hits the ball, scoring a point.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Takes on Western Dubuque on September 12
Sophomore kicker, Andrew Richey kicks the ball to make the extra point.
Photos: Sophomore Football Dominates Against Washington, Going 52-7
On hole four, freshman Kale Haugen watches his ball after teeing off.
Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Ellis Golf Course on September 13
Kennedy experienced numerous technical difficulties and photographer shortages during this years picture day.
The Picture Day Disaster
Representatives discuss college options at the annual Kennedy Open House.
A Guide to Picking College
Cedar Rapids Marcus Theater. A popular place to see the many live action remakes and un orginal ideas.
The Stories That Just Won’t Die
Caitlin Clark displays the behavior that gained her a large portion of her notoriety.
How Can the Media Affect Women in Sports?
Movie cover for the new adaption of Disneys The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid: A Beautiful Story of Race, Deserving of Criticism?
Senior Anabel Bradley throws candy during the 2022 Kennedy Homecoming Parade.
Homecoming Week Rolls Into Kennedy
The Power Puff Game will be at Kennedy after the Homecoming Parade, which starts at 6:00 p.m.
The Powder Puff Game Returns to Kennedy
Psi Alpha is the Psychology National Honor Society, a speciality honor society similar to Mu Alpha Theta and Science National Honor Society.
Kennedy Launches a New Honor Society for Psychology
Nick Brooks verbally commits to the University of Iowa in the Kennedy cafeteria.
Cedar Rapids Legend Nick Brooks Returns to Kennedy
Kennedy student applies for job shadow.
Kennedy’s Job Shadow Program Brings Students Closer to Real-World Experience
Junior Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves one of her aces.
Kennedy Volleyball Player Maren Diedrich Nominated for Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week
Japanese exchange students pose for a photo in their uniforms.
Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School
Athletic director Aaron Stecker introduces athletes at one of Kennedys signature state send-offs.
Aaron Stecker: Always a Cougar
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
Sophomores celebrate a successful challenge, earning their team a point.
Juniors Rock the Boat as Kennedy Kicks Off 2023
Kennedy Dance Team performs together during the pep rally.
Photos: Juniors Rock the Boat at the First Pep Assembly of the Year
Senior Erin Renshaw plays first chair base in Kennedys annual Symphonic Rock Concert.
Erin Renshaw: A Beast on the Bass
Movie cover for the new adaption of Disneys The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid: A Beautiful Story of Race, Deserving of Criticism?
Kennedy student answers the phone at St. Lukes Hospital in the 80s.
Fashion Through the Ages
Freshman kicker #17 kicks off the game.
Photos: Freshman Football Take on Linn-Mar on September 16
The first play of the JV football game against the Linn-Mar Lions.
Photos: JV Cougar Football Team Defeats Linn-Mar on Their Own Turf
Senior Kylie Johannes hits the ball, scoring a point.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Takes on Western Dubuque on September 12
Sophomore kicker, Andrew Richey kicks the ball to make the extra point.
Photos: Sophomore Football Dominates Against Washington, Going 52-7
On hole four, freshman Kale Haugen watches his ball after teeing off.
Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Ellis Golf Course on September 13
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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 Marvels 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 24, 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 superintendents 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 Lions 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

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, 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?

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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