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Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.
Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.
Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18
Vending machine sign reads VENDING MACHINES ARE NOT ACTIVE UNTIL 3:00 PM DAILY, a change we are unsure about the duration of.
Vending Machine Shutdown Divides The Torch Staff
CRCSD is removing shortened Fridays for students.
The Transition From a Half-Day of Freedom to Full-Day Commitment
Flyer posted in Kennedy hallway containing information for the blood drive.
Student Government to Host a Blood Drive April 25
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.
Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
Senior Jennifer Phillips tosses the ball as she starts the match.
Girls Tennis Swings Into a New Season
The Kennedy Varsity Girls Soccer Team high fives opposing school after the match.
Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Ties First Match against Prairie
Ariana Grandes Eternal Sunshine album cover.
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Review
With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.
Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa
Kennedys student section turn up in a Green Out to support players, cheering over a made shot.
“It’s Just a Part of the Game”: Addressing Kennedy Student Section Behavior
Linn-Mar High Schools 10th Street Edition
Show Choir Reviews: 10th Street Edition and New Creation
House File 2612 makes many changes to current services within Iowa school districts
Iowa’s New AEA Bill Reforms School District Funding
A visual representation of ones stream of consciousness, ideas scattered and seemingly unrelated.
Maggie’s Musings—It’s Something
Senior Lilly Marchbanks poses for picture after winning Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant.
Senior Lilly Marchbanks Wins Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez places first at the Iowa State Brain Bee.
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez Places First at State Brain Bee
Sophomore Divya Ramadugu places first in International Exemptuous Speaking at districts.
Sophomore Divya Ramadugu Wins District Speech, Set to Represent at Nationals
The Army Reserve promises basic and job training back to back after finishing senior year.
Planning for the Future: Kennedy Senior Bibesh Magar Enlists into the Army Reserve
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
In a neutral position, sophomore Meredith Kaump stands her ground.
Meredith Kaump Stands her Ground Throughout the Season
Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.
Micah Schlaak: A Killer on the Court
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School
Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.
Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic
Ariana Grandes Eternal Sunshine album cover.
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Review
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.
Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18
With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.
Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa
Cedar Rapids District Art Show Showcases Kennedy Talent
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.
Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
The Kennedy Varsity Girls Soccer Team high fives opposing school after the match.
Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Ties First Match against Prairie
McKowen cuts around the edge to the basket.
Photos: Kennedy Basketball Takes on Ankeny in Second Round of the State Championships
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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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.

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With the release of JoJo Siwas 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 youre supposed to be and when.

Attention Seniors: Graduation Reminders

Emma Beachner, Writer
April 7, 2024
Linn-Mar High Schools 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. Lukes 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: Whats 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

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Chanteurs.

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Kennedy Choirs lead special rendition of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

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Protége preforms their show based on Top Gun

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Junior Luke OBrien (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 Kennedys 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
Boys 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 womens bathroom at Kennedy

Student Government Implements Free Feminine Hygiene Products in Bathrooms

Emma Beachner, Writer
October 25, 2022
Im a Puff and Im 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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