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COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year
COVID-19 Cancels Cougar Traditions
Mask mandates are once again allowed in Iowa schools.
Iowa School Mask Mandate Ban Struck Down
Homecoming Set to Happen September 24
Homecoming Set to Happen September 24
Many Iowan teens and parents are unaware of the curfew for all those 18 and under.
Iowa Has Curfew for Teens Under 18
COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year
Fall Pep Assembly Canceled After COVID-19 Surge
Diver Lacey Neighbor (JR) competing in the butterfly portion of an all-diver 200 Yard Medley Relay.
Kennedy Cougars Battle Iowa City West Swimmers
Kennedy Girls Basketball is Hosting an Open Gym
Kennedy Girls’ Basketball is Hosting an Open Gym
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Colin Flannagan (#36) celebrates with wide receiver Jeron Senters (#5) after scoring a touchdown against Washington on September 10th, 2021
A Fading Football Tradition
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Kennedy reinstated a mask mandate following Judge Pratts restraining order on Iowas ban on mask mandates in schools.
Reynolds is Fighting the Wrong Battle
Teens Voices Get Heard
Teens’ Voices Get Heard
The Class of Compromise
The Class of Compromise
Students often feel overwhelmed by the amount of school work they receive.
Students’ Mental Health Matters
Photo Via Iowa Public Radio Images. Kim Reynolds speaking to her constituents in Iowa.
Leave School Decisions in the Hands of the Educators
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Coping During COVID-19
Coping During COVID-19
The 2021 graduation ceremony was held Wednesday, May 26.
Senior Blues
Pepper spray can be hooked onto a keyring.
Sexual Assault: Precautions and Prevention
Passing the Torch
Passing the Torch
Lorena Harger administers a Spanish One written test.
Colombia to The United States
Mariah Griffin (left) and Jennifer McAtee (right) are ready to start the class.
Learning To Teach in an Upside-Down World
Peyton Kach posed for her senior photos with an instrument to represent one of her passions: music.
The Dream of a Musician
Noah Loehr, Sr. at Kennedy High School accepts who he is.
Taking Pride in Expression
Anna Charaeva presents the flag of Georgia. Photo provided by Charaeva.
Kennedy from a Foreign View
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
The Grand Plan
The Grand Plan
Kennedy High School facilities damaged by the Derecho Aug. 10. The gymnasium was hit especially hard.
What’s Going on with Homecoming?
Manwaring Center of BYU-Idaho. Practice and meeting rooms are available to students and employees at this location.
College Advice from College Students
The Power Movement
The Power Movement
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
The first stop my parents and I made in the Banff area was Lake Louise. This flag was on top of an ice castle built on the lake in front of the Fairmont Chateau.
Rolling Hills to The Rocky Mountains
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Senior Kayleigh Duncan and sophomore Alyssa Brandt run together for the cross country team at Oakridge.
Photos: Cross Country Takes Third Place at Oakridge
Varsity Football in Iowa City
Varsity Football in Iowa City
Photos: Kennedy Softball Headed to State (Substate Semifinal and Final)
Photos: Kennedy Softball Headed to State (Substate Semifinal and Final)
Kennedy had the Symphonic Rock concert on May 23.
Photos: Symphonic Rock at Kennedy
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 5
TorchCenter Episode 5
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Noah Hargrafen, Hannah Retz, Morgan Mahoney and Jasmine Hite sit about the recording table.
Torch Talks – Closing Out the Show Choir Season
@CRSCHOOLS on Twitter post the photo above each time there is a delay or no-school day.
What Causes a Cancellation?
Quick Quotes – Winter Break Plans
Torch Talks – The Folks From Frozen
Quick Quotes – Favorite Thanksgiving Foods
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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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