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Senior Colton Duerling sets up to the plate to bat, looking to gain another state champion title.
One Last Pitch
Student speaker and newly elected 2025 Class Officer Brian Li participates in the introductory speech.
Celebrating Scholars: Two Kennedy Seniors are Awarded Prestigious Scholarship
Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
A High School Wrestling Icon: Ella Brown’s Senior Season
7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2
7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Senior Colton Duerling sets up to the plate to bat, looking to gain another state champion title.
One Last Pitch
Swimming to Success
Senior Lillian Cogdill holds her medal after placing in the top 10.
Running Towards Graduation
Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
A High School Wrestling Icon: Ella Brown’s Senior Season
Uncorking his pitch, junior Leo Koester looks to strike out another City High player
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Baseball Splits Doubleheader With City High
As students graduate they look for their next step in their lives. Looking at different colleges and career paths to pursue.
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up
"Got Paper?": This editorial cartoon addresses the current paper shortage going on at Kennedy High School. Hence why Mike from the office is talking to Kline, because he owns a paper company. This is a comedic take on the current dilemma that our school is facing.
Editorial Cartoon: Got Paper?
The new "drag" ban bill (HF891) that is currently under review originally targeted drag shows by stating if a minor attended or viewed the performance, all parties involved could be charged with a felony. The restriction now concerns anyone who allows/performs an "obscene performance" in front of a minor, but the word obscene is subjective and leaves the law up to interpretation.
Editorial Cartoon: To Be or Not To Be Obscene
"Mufasa" succeeds in conveying the story of Simbas father from the original "Lion King".
Mufasa Makes a Splash in the Box Office
TikTok is a time sink for a number of users, designed to be addicting.
The TikTok Time-Bomb
7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2
7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon
The Street Food Fighter serves food to the Cedar Rapids community.
“Food is Love”: How The Street Food Fighter Feeds the Soul
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
Throughout Meredith Kaump's wrestling season she has had support from her friends and family.
Meredith Kaump Places Sixth at Girls State Wrestling
Junior, Kennedy girl's wrestler, Olivia Hallam who has recently earned a state title.
Olivia Hallam Ranks Fourth at Girls State Wrestling
Color guard and band members get into position for the show to begin.
From Guard to Graduation
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Small Buisness Highlight: Nail Artist beautyxxmarina Leaves Clients Satisfied
Small Buisness Highlight: Nail Artist beautyxxmarina Leaves Clients Satisfied
Jazz Band playing at Kennedy's Performance of The Nutcracker
Kennedy Jazz Band Qualifies for Championships for the First Time in School History
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Uncorking his pitch, junior Leo Koester looks to strike out another City High player
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Baseball Splits Doubleheader With City High
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Taking a shot on goal, freshman Bibek Magar looks to get his first goal on the season.
Kennedy Varsity Soccer Begins Season With Tie Against Waterloo West
Senior Trey McKowen receives the Boys Basketball State Qualifier banner from Kennedy athletic director Shawn Thomsen.
Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball: A Season of Growth
During the national anthem, the Kennedy basketball team stands together.
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats Waterloo West on February 24
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
Haylee Brewer

Haylee Brewer, Writer

This year at Kennedy I am a junior and i’m so excited to see what this year brings! My position in the Torch this year is the photo editor along with a writer, and i’ve been in Torch for 2 years now. Photography is something I am very passionate about and that’s what I usually do on my free time. My favorite thing to do outside of photography is read, that’s not the usual teenagers hobby but hey, its mine. My dog is my absolute favorite and her name is Zara. I am ready for this year and cannot wait to see how another year of journalism goes!!

All content by Haylee Brewer
Boys Varsity Against Prairie

Boys Varsity Against Prairie

Haylee Brewer, Photo Editor
March 9, 2020
The Kennedy marching band entering before a football game last season.

[Photo] Music and Games at the Kennedy Band Carnival

Arya Forbes, Writer
March 6, 2020
Elise Kim, so. and Grace Ntanyungy, so. supporting each other.

[Photo] A Generation With Open Arms

Lindsey Matus, Writer
May 27, 2020
Edited by Ashton Nanke

[Photo] Should Cancel Culture Be Canceled

Maggie Talbott-Malone, Writer
February 4, 2020
Dragon Dance team practice before the Academic awards assembly.

[Photo] Embracing Culture with Dragon Dance

March 10, 2020
Kennedy Takes A Victory Against Iowa City West

Kennedy Takes A Victory Against Iowa City West

Haylee Brewer, Photo Editor
February 7, 2020
Action shot from the game of Kennedy versus Prairie

[Photo] Excite Night: Kennedy Cougars Take On Liberty Lightning

Zaidin Boehmke, Writer
February 7, 2020
Josh White intently playing defense to stop the Prairie Hawks last Friday, Jan. 31.

[Photo] Roll Cougars

Zaidin Boehmke, Writer
February 6, 2020
Mawadda Tawil, jr. holds up a sign that reads "When I said Id rather die than go to math class, I was joking."

Kennedy Students Demand Change

Haylee Brewer and Elise Hrabik
January 30, 2020
Elise Kim, so., applying lipstick. Photo edited by Ashton Nanke.

Boys Will be Boys and Girls Will be …

Haylee Brewer and Kaylia Richards
January 28, 2020
Daniel Juarez, jr., underneath the pressure caused by life as a teenager. Photo edited by Ashton Nanke.

[Photo] Support at the Source

Elise Hrabik, Writer
January 27, 2020
The Kennedy High School sign located in front of the building.

[Photo] New Year’s Day Shooting Near Kennedy

Joel Dillman, Writer
January 3, 2020
George Anderson walking into the gym during the pep assembly to accept the award.

[Photo] George Anderson: 2020 Iowa Teacher of the Year

December 10, 2019
The class of 2021 at the Winter Pep Assembly who emerged victorious. Which will win this year's virtual pep rally?

[Photo] Virtual Pep Assembly

March 23, 2020
Kennedy student with their green bandana on their backpack, yet another source for students who need help.

[Photo] Resources for the Teens of Kennedy

Adam Sullivan, Writer
December 3, 2019
Kennedy Cougars at the Dome

Kennedy Cougars at the Dome

Haylee Brewer, Photo Editor
November 25, 2019
The Cougars playing at Kingston Stadium.

[Photo] The Kennedy Cougars are Headed to the Dome

Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2019
Student wearing the homeless night t-shirt.

[Photo] Homeless Night Success

Anabel Bradley, Writer
November 14, 2019
Kennedy Takes A Win Against Urbandale

Kennedy Takes A Win Against Urbandale

Haylee Brewer, Photo Editor
November 11, 2019
Women's Self Defense

Women’s Self Defense

Haylee Brewer, Photo Editor
November 8, 2019
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[Photo] Friday Football Game VS Dodgers

Joel Dillman and Kaylia Richards
November 1, 2019
Member of the WSD learning how to react in a dangerous situation.

[Photo] Women on the Defense

Elise Hrabik, Photographer/Writer
October 31, 2019
Kennedy Football player taking the field at Kingston Stadium.

Cougars Ending the Regular Season With a Win

Haylee Brewer, Photo Editor
October 27, 2019
Kennedy Cougars Take on the Bulldogs

Kennedy Cougars Take on the Bulldogs

Haylee Brewer, Photo Editor
October 17, 2019
Kennedy student section focused on the game while the cheerleaders perform.

[Photo] Rowdy for the Wrong Reasons

Olivia Riley-Schmelzer, Writer
October 11, 2019
The Kennedy Varsity Football team getting ready to take on the field at their game against valley.

[Photo] Cougar Optimism at Kingston Stadium

Lindsey Matus, Writer
October 3, 2019
Dan Carolin (in the middle) and his squad pose in their Hawaiian shirts.

[Photo] Aloha, Hawaiian Shirt Thursdays: In Memory of Rick Nees

Savanna Sievert, Writer
September 24, 2019
Student at Kennedy High School attempting to maneuver Infinite Campus on their new chromebook.

[Photo] Infinite Struggles

Samuel Miranda, Writer
September 20, 2019
The Kennedy Varsity Football team running towards the student section after winning their latest game against the Linn Mar Lions.

[Photo] Football Under the Full Moon

Joel Dillman, Writer
September 13, 2019
Remember to complete all these task to have a smooth and easy graduation.

Say Hello to the Adult World, Seniors

Haylee Brewer, Writer
May 23, 2019
Senior Jazlynn Luckman smiling outside at prom.

Prom Under the Stars

Haylee Brewer, Writer
May 10, 2019
Cougar Pantry, the resource that Kennedy offered to students who needed or wanted food to take home.

Cougar Corner pantry opens today

Haylee Brewer, Writer
April 9, 2019
New Friday schedule starting March 1.

How Will CRCSD and Other Districts be Making Up School Days?

Haylee Brewer, Writer
February 26, 2019
Rick Nees helping students, Lexi Aarhus jr., Reya Sands sr., and Lindsay Guffey sr., with geometry.

As a Family, We Grieve Together

Haylee Brewer, Writer
November 30, 2018
Pink Tax

Pink Tax

Haylee Brewer, Writer
September 28, 2018
Principal of Washington high school wearing Kennedy's colors.

Coats for Kids

Haylee Brewer, Writer
September 27, 2018
Fortnite is one of the world's most popular games today. On school computers, the site is blocked by the school district, but students can still access the game on their cell phones.

All in Favor of Fortnite?

Haylee Brewer, Shaun Pothepalli
May 17, 2018
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