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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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Kiera Zwack

Kiera Zwack, Photo Editor

Hi, my name is Kiera Zwack! I’m a junior, this is my second year in Torch and my first year being Photo Editor. I love being able to capture moments that happen in time. I live off coffee, books and dressing up is my specialty :)

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With Graduation fast approaching, make sure you know where you're supposed to be and when.

[Photo] Attention Seniors: Graduation Reminders

Emma Beachner, Writer
April 7, 2024
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Winter Fashion at Kennedy

Charlotte Thephravong and Kiera Zwack
January 28, 2024
Senior Raiya Hurt sings solo during "The Audition Song"

Happiness members dance to The Audition Song

My Prerogative being performed by Protege

Protege performs "You Can't Touch This"

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Junior Srinidhi Kompella performs solo during Children of the Night

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Helen Mackey, Jenae Cooper, Noah Kanetomo sing in JV Jazz Choir, Eclipse

Don't forget about me

Work This Out perfomed by Happiness

Protege performs

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Eclipse sings "Dream A Little Dream of Me"

Cold Hearted Snake performed by Protege

Kenna Mckenry performs solo in Moonlight Express

Ballad "Camp Isn't Home"

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[Photo] UnityPoint Apprenticeship Sign-On Day Welcomes 24

Delaney Mann, Writer
December 15, 2023
Senior Raiya Hurt performs "Happy" solo.

Kennedy’s Ensembles Perform at Premiere Concert

Kiera Zwack, Photographer
November 21, 2023
Walking along Wenig Road, Kenny the Cougar waves his pom-poms.

Photos: Homecoming Parade Brings Back the Powderpuff Game

Isaac White and Kiera Zwack
October 2, 2023
The "Stomp Out Bullying" campaign from Kinder Kennedy rides a float through the parade.

Trap Club rides along in the parade

Kennedy dance team walks the parade.

Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.

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

November 17, 2023
Junior class celebrates after getting a point.

[Photo] Pep Assemblies: An Age Old Tradition

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Writer
September 28, 2023
Kennedy Football Team rushes the field before Friday night's game against Washington.

Photos: Cougars Varsity Football Destroy the Washington Warriors 45-7

Isaac White and Kiera Zwack
September 21, 2023
Forester works her backstroke, coming in second in her heat.

Photos: Cougars Swimming Takes on Pleasant Valley

Kiera Zwack, Photographer
September 8, 2023
Kennedy Dance Team performs together during the pep rally.

Photos: Juniors Rock the Boat at the First Pep Assembly of the Year

Kiera Zwack, Photo Editor
September 6, 2023
Sophomores celebrate a successful challenge, earning their team a point.

[Photo] Juniors Rock the Boat as Kennedy Kicks Off 2023

Alyx Goldensoph and Raina Holmes
September 6, 2023
Senora Harger hugs a student.

Photos: Class of 2023 Graduation

Kiera Zwack, Photographer
June 2, 2023
Junior Trisiyah Hurt portrays June in the song "Cell Block Tango."

[Photo] Kennedy Drama Debuts Chicago

Emma Beachner, writer
April 13, 2023
Junior Luke O'Brien and senior Elizabeth Goff, practice partner work in "We Both Reached For The Gun."

Kennedy Theatre Rehearses for Spring Production “Chicago”

Kiera Zwack, Photographer
April 4, 2023
Juniors Alex Clay and Yuna Song and senior Marcelle Strait perform "Basically Speaking" for Moonlight Express.

Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert

Kiera Zwack, Photographer
January 27, 2023
Ella Brown challenges herself to take on multiple sports.

[Photo] Ella Brown: Crushing The Competition

Rowan Hesford, Writer
March 15, 2023
Seniors Elizabeth Goff and Jake Horton perform the Happiness show.

Happiness Inc. Says Goodbye to the Neighborhood

Jordan Horne and Kiera Zwack
March 6, 2023
"Trolley Song" from "Meet Me in St. Louis" follows the ballad. Singers watch as a Trolley rolls across the stage.

Freshman Nathaniel Goff sings the ballad, "Take My Breath Away/Hold My Hand."

"Protégé," Kennedy's Junior Varsity Show Choir, performs "Mighty Wings" as their opener for their Top Gun-themed show.

Seniors Kyle Pratt, Kaci Miller and Jaxon Robinson perform "Warmth of the Sun" as a part of Kennedy's Varsity Jazz Choir.

Freshmen Su Shima, Nick Knipfer and Graci Heinrich close out the show with "Danger Zone."

Protege sings and dances to "Great Balls of Fire" from Top Gun.

Varsity Show Choir Happiness Inc. performs their closer "Treat People With Kindness/I Feel Better."

Jake Horton, portraying Mr. Rogers, sings "It's You I Like" during the ballad.

Kennedy Moonlight Express sings the closer at the Dessert Concert.

Soloists Owen Kilgore and Elizabeth Goff perform the opener.

Colton Klein swims backstroke.

Photos: Boys’ Swimming at Jefferson

Kiera Zwack, Photographer
December 9, 2022
Happiness Inc. performs Mr. Rogers Medley.

Photos: Show Choir Premiere Concert

Kiera Zwack and Ella Smith
November 17, 2022
Junior Ellie Hance swims the 100 Yard Backstroke at regionals, qualifying for state.

[Photo] Swimming and Diving Scores in the Preliminaries

Sonja Woerner, Copy Editor
November 12, 2022
Junior Maria Trotta swimming the butterfly leg of the 200 Yard Medley Relay at regionals.

[Photo] Kennedy Places Ninth At Swimming and Diving State Meet

Sonja Woerner, Copy Editor
November 12, 2022
Senior Captain Casey Gannon competes in the 500 Freestyle at Regionals. A race that qualified her for state.

[Photo] Girls’ Swimming and Diving Splashes Into State

Haile Miller, Writer
November 10, 2022
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.

[Photo] Kennedy Show Choirs Make Their Debut

Emma Beachner, Writer
November 9, 2022
Kennedy Linemen Warm up with the "Family" block in the foreground.

Photos: Cougars Fall to Waukee NW in A Defense Controlled Game

Molly Martin, Isaac White, and Kiera Zwack
November 1, 2022
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