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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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River Borgerding

River Borgerding, Copy Editor

HI HI! My name is River and I am a junior! This is my second year in Torch, and I write and do photography. Outside of school, I love crocheting, hanging out with my friends and FaceTiming with them!
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The varsity team huddles during a time out.

Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors

River Borgerding and Brook Gilchrist
October 28, 2024
Plain Brown Wrapper prepares to print for the first time in two years.

[Photo] Plain Brown Wrapper Gears Up for a New Edition

Emmie Diehl, Writer
September 25, 2024
Kennedy Volleyball team huddles around bench during time out.

[Photo] Kennedy Volleyball Welcomes New Coaching Staff

Maggie Goldberg and Lucy McCord
October 9, 2024
Junior Ellison Pierce runs the ball during the annual Powderpuff game.

Homecoming Week Puts Kennedy Student Life on Display

River Borgerding, Ella Smith, and Anyah Stoppelmoor
October 2, 2024
The Kennedy Freshman Volleyball Team huddles and plans for their first set.

Photos: Freshman Volleyball Defeats Jefferson September 23

River Borgerding, Photographer
October 1, 2024
Kennedy Golf Coach Michael Green celebrates the golfers' performances.

Photos: Varsity Boys Golf Defeated by Prairie on 9/5

River Borgerding and Brooklyn Gilchrist
September 11, 2024
Kennedy's Varsity Volleyball Team huddles together during a timeout.

Photos: Varsity Volleyball First Match Against Linn-Mar

River Borgerding, Photographer
September 6, 2024
On hole seven, sophomore Brooklyn Gilchrist hits with her driver.

Photos: JV Girls Golf Attends Meet on May 7

River Borgerding and Maddy Gilchrist
May 9, 2024
The Kennedy Boys Varsity Soccer Team comes together after the first half of the game.

Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Faces Tough Defeat Against Pleasant Valley on April 20

River Borgerding and Brooklyn Gilchrist
April 30, 2024
Laufey's "Bewitched" album cover.

Live Laugh Laufey

River Borgerding, Writer
April 30, 2024
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.

Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9

River Borgerding and Brooklyn Gilchrist
April 18, 2024
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.

Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors

Brooklyn Gilchrist and River Borgerding
April 17, 2024
The Kennedy Varsity Girls Soccer Team high fives opposing school after the match.

Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Ties First Match against Prairie

River Borgerding, Photographer
April 8, 2024
The moldy bread wall experiment, located outside of room 52.

Food Fundamentals: The Moldy Bread Experiment

River Borgerding, Writer
April 5, 2024
When AI is your only friend.

My AI: When AI is Your Only Friend

River Borgerding, Creator
March 28, 2024
Ella Brown pins opponent down.

[Photo] Ella Brown Returns to State

Bella Frese, Writer
April 3, 2024
Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.

Photos: Harding Middle School Rehearses for the Future Ready Concert

River Borgerding, Photographer
March 7, 2024
Senior girls pose for a picture after the senior night walk.

Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Defeated by Iowa City West on February 6

River Borgerding and Eden Lutz
February 27, 2024
The sophomore Kennedy Boys Basketball Team huddles during a timeout to discuss their game plan.

Photos: Sophomore Boys Basketball Wins Their Final Game Against Xavier

River Borgerding, Photographer
February 20, 2024
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