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Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024
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
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
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024
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
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
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
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
Emma Beachner

Emma Beachner, Writer

My name is Emma Beachner! I’m a junior and this is my second year of Torch, I’m a writer and photographer. I’m also a part of the Girls’ Track and Field team. Outside of school, I enjoy running and reading.

All content by Emma Beachner
With the release of JoJo Siwa's new song "Karma" has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.

Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa

Emma Beachner, Writer
April 16, 2024
With Graduation fast approaching, make sure you know where you're supposed to be and when.

Attention Seniors: Graduation Reminders

Emma Beachner, Writer
April 7, 2024
Linn-Mar High School's 10th Street Edition

Show Choir Reviews: 10th Street Edition and New Creation

Emma Beachner, Writer
March 22, 2024
Happiness performs their closer, "Welcome To The Show".

CRCSD Show Choirs Take the Stage

Emma Beachner, Writer
March 5, 2024
Elizabeth, played by Onnika Hallam, and her daughter Rachel, played by Lily Marchbanks, embrace.

A Review of The Anxiety Project: Groundbreaking or Insensitive?

Emma Beachner, Writer
October 13, 2023
Junior Owen Anderson Pitching the ball

Kennedy Boys Baseball Kicks Off the Season

Emma Beachner, Writer
June 9, 2023
Kennedy student answers the phone at St. Luke's Hospital in the 80s.

Fashion Through the Ages

Emma Beachner, Writer
June 6, 2023
Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?

Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?

Emma Beachner, Writer
May 19, 2023
Quiz: Which US President Are You?

Quiz: Which US President Are You?

Emma Beachner, Creator
May 12, 2023
Quiz: Which OuterBanks Character Are You?

Quiz: Which OuterBanks Character Are You?

Emma Beachner, Creator
April 28, 2023
Sophomore Jordan Harvey sings through jail bars.

Kennedy’s Production of Chicago is a Must-See

Emma Beachner, Writer
April 22, 2023
"Contrefaçon du DVD 'High School Musical 3'" by PriceMinister is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Quiz: Which High School Musical Song Are You?

Emma Beachner, Creator
April 14, 2023
Junior Trisiyah Hurt portrays June in the song "Cell Block Tango."

Kennedy Drama Debuts Chicago

Emma Beachner, writer
April 13, 2023
Stage Manager Ava Powers looks over stage light filters.

Ava Powers: Behind Kennedy Performances

Emma Beachner, writer
April 6, 2023
Quiz: Which Hunger Games Character Are You?

Quiz: Which Hunger Games Character Are You?

Emma Beachner, Creator
March 30, 2023
Posters defaming Jake Gyllenhaal put up in the Kennedy girls' bathroom by an anonymous student.

Dear Taylor Swift…

Haile Miller, Emma Beachner, and Rowan Hesford
February 13, 2023
An Ode to Snow Storms and Joe Winters

An Ode to Snow Storms and Joe Winters

Emma Beachner, Writer
February 8, 2023
Many Kennedy students continue to use Edgenuity for online courses.

[Photo] The Horrors of Online PE

Rowan Hesford, Writer
February 13, 2023
Habitudes: What's The Point?

Habitudes: What’s The Point?

Emma Beachner, Writer
January 31, 2023
The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago

Emma Beachner, Writer
January 27, 2023
Aidan Ziegler, Alex Volden, Owen Kilgore, Carson Wistrick

Chanteurs.

Kennedy Choirs lead special rendition of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Protége preforms their show based on Top Gun

Junior Luke O'Brien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song "Gaston".

Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast

Emma Beachner, Writer
December 8, 2022
Bella performs as lead character Megan Jones in Kennedy's production of Puffs.

[Photo] Bella Griffin: Getting Involved Across the School

Kaitlyn Dolphin, Writer
December 8, 2022
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.

Kennedy Show Choirs Make Their Debut

Emma Beachner, Writer
November 9, 2022
Boy's Cross Country placed eight at state meet over the weekend.

Boys’ Cross Country Concludes 2022 Season at State

Emma Beachner, Writer
November 2, 2022
Miles Wilson races to the finish line at Seminole Valley.

Boy’s Cross Country Heads To State After a Record Breaking Season

Emma Beachner, Writer
October 28, 2022
Sanitary product basket in women's bathroom at Kennedy

Student Government Implements Free Feminine Hygiene Products in Bathrooms

Emma Beachner, Writer
October 25, 2022
"I'm a Puff and I'm staying."

Battle of the Puffs: Kennedy vs. Washington

Emma Beachner, Writer
October 14, 2022
"We have to go save her!"

Kennedy’s Drama Departments Debuts Puffs as Their Fall Play

Emma Beachner, Photographer
October 12, 2022
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