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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
Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.
Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October
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
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
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Now-graduated Happiness members sing the 2023-2024 ballad.
Brett Carroll Camp Comes to Happiness, Inc.
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
In unison with her teammates, sophomore May Turner spins her flag.
Kennedy Marching Band Takes on Starfest in Sioux City
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Haile Miller

Haile Miller, Copy Editor

Hi! My name is Haile and I’m a senior at Kennedy. This is my third year in Torch. Outside of Torch, I’m involved in various activities including swimming, theater and show choir. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, watching movies and playing with my dogs.
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The Kennedy boys soccer team huddles together before the game.

Making Goals in More Ways Than One

Haile Miller, Writer
August 12, 2024
The Kennedy Student Section waits in anticipation for the team before they rush the court.

The Heart of Kennedy Athletics

Rowan Hesford and Haile Miller
August 5, 2024
Kennedy Boys Basketball during their 2022-23 season, a week before state playoffs.

Making Memories On and Off the Court

Haile Miller, Writer
July 22, 2024
Students listen to an MVP lesson on suicide ideation.

Just Another Missed Opportunity

Haile Miller, Writer
June 20, 2024
Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.

Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic Entry into Jazz Champs

Haile Miller, Videographer
April 18, 2024
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.

Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18

Haile Miller, Videographer
April 17, 2024
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Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Varsity Girls Swimmers on Traditions, Team Bonding and More

Haile Miller, Host
December 14, 2023
Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.

Kennedy Sends 22 Musicians to Perform at the All-State Music Festival on November 18

Haile Miller, Writer
November 17, 2023
Maple Grove is the newly combined school of the former Jackson Elementary School and Truman Elementary School that was built as a part of phase one of CRCSD's master plan.

The CRCSD Bond and Me: What You Need To Know Before Voting Day

Haile Miller, Writer
November 6, 2023
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Torch Out Loud: Seniors Raiya Hurt, Sam Larson, Kenna McHenry and Luke O’Brien on Show Choir and Theatre

Haile Miller, Host
October 17, 2023
CRCSD has just announced closure of all campuses on Monday, Oct. 2.

All CRCSD Campuses to be CLOSED on 10/2 Following Threats

Haile Miller and Sonja Woerner
October 1, 2023
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Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School

Haile Miller and Divya Ramadugu
September 1, 2023
Quiz: Which Taylor Swift Album Are You?

Quiz: Which Taylor Swift Album Are You?

Haile Miller, Creator
July 28, 2023
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Torch Out Loud: Seniors Avery Kucera and Body Gilkison on Best Buddies, Graduation and More

Haile Miller and Divya Ramadugu
May 22, 2023
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Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 2)

Haile Miller and Divya Ramadugu
May 3, 2023
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.

Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 1)

Haile Miller and Divya Ramadugu
May 3, 2023
Junior Micah Schlaak reaches to block a Pleasant Valley basket.

Kennedy Boys’ Basketball Achieves High Honors

Haile Miller and Merideth Langton
March 22, 2023
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Torch Out Loud: Senior Jake Horton on Sports, Theater and More

Haile Miller and Divya Ramadugu
March 9, 2023
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.

Kennedy Short Film Moves on to All-State

Haile Miller, Writer
February 16, 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
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.

Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2

Haile Miller, Photographer
January 27, 2023
Junior Natalie Fiester wrestles Dubuque Hempstead opponent.

Kennedy Girls’ Wrestling Goes 2-0 During Their First Ever Season

Haile Miller and Emma Rood
December 12, 2022
Senior Captain Casey Gannon competes in the 500 Freestyle at Regionals. A race that qualified her for state.

Girls’ Swimming and Diving Splashes Into State

Haile Miller, Writer
November 10, 2022
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