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Caitlin Clark and how she has changed the trajectory of womens basketball.
Caitlin Clark: Changing the Game
The theme of Prom 2024 is Masquerade.
Kennedy Prom 2024 is Drawing Near
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
Caitlin Clark and how she has changed the trajectory of womens basketball.
Caitlin Clark: Changing the Game
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
Competing hurdles for Kennedy Girls Track is sophomore Kenzie Cone.
Photos: April 11 Boys and Girls Track at Linn-Mar
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
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
Competing hurdles for Kennedy Girls Track is sophomore Kenzie Cone.
Photos: April 11 Boys and Girls Track at Linn-Mar
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
Kennedys JV Boys Soccer Team scores on April 11.
Photos: April 11 JV Boys Soccer at Coe College
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My name is Tori, I'm a sophomore in high school and this is my second year in Torch. I'm a part of the academic decathlon and cheer teams here at Kennedy! Outside of school I enjoy reading, and hanging out with my friends and family.

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Making a move around a Marion guard, senior Trevan Krumrai drives to the basket.

Kennedy’s Winter Sports Start Their Seasons

Isaac White, Emma Rood, Tori Paga, Onnika Hallam, and Kloud Smith
December 4, 2023
Kennedy player intercepts a pass.

Football Goes 3-6 for Their 1967 Season

Tori Paga, Writer
August 15, 2023
Brent Becerra fighting hard to pin a wrestler from Marion

[Video] Boys’ Wrestling 2022-2023 Season Video

Tori Paga, Videographer
March 7, 2023
Sophomore Ella Moser brings the ball up the court.

JV Girls’ Basketball Video

Tori Paga, Videographer
February 28, 2023
State qualifier Ella Brown wrestles a competitor during a home match.

[Photo] Girls’ Wrestling Inaugural Season Comes to an End

Emma Rood, Writer
February 15, 2023
Sophmore Ella Brown wrestles in a meet on Dec. 16.

[Photo] Kennedy Girl’s Kick Off the State Meet

Introduction to Journalism Class
February 2, 2023
Ella Brown, state competitor, wrestles an opponent during a home meet.

[Photo] Kennedy Girls’ Wrestling Sends Two to State

Emma Rood, Writer
February 2, 2023
Junior Natalie Fiester wrestles Dubuque Hempstead opponent.

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

Haile Miller and Emma Rood
December 12, 2022
Junior Cyrus Courtney dodges a Hempstead player and makes his way to the end zone.

2022 Football Season Comes to an End

Tori Paga, Writer
November 9, 2022
Malec posing for a photo.

[Photo] Dustin Malec, Spanish

October 14, 2022
Williams on her first day at Kennedy.

[Photo] Chastity Williams, Study Hall

October 14, 2022
Daverblaus during his parking lot duty.

[Photo] Clark Daverbalus, Study Hall

October 14, 2022
McNabb posing with her daughter.

[Photo] Dottie McNabb, Study Hall

October 14, 2022
Hall in the orchestra room after conducting a piece.

[Photo] John Hall, Orchestra

October 14, 2022
Greene outside of his classroom.

[Photo] Nate Greene, Chemistry

October 14, 2022
Rassmussen outside of his classroom.

[Photo] Jeffrey Rassmussen, Math

October 14, 2022
Gervin poses before heading into the game.

[Photo] Aiyanna Gervin: History in the Making

Rowan Hesford, Writer
October 13, 2022
Students wond if they should take AP World of AP Euro.

AP World vs. AP Euro

Tori Paga
May 18, 2022
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1

Tori Paga, Photographer
May 6, 2022
Kennedy Boys Basketball Advances in the State Tournament

Kennedy Boys’ Basketball Advances in the State Tournament

Tori Paga, Writer
March 10, 2022
Senior Jackson Bowman goes for a dunk in a game against Linn Mar.

Kennedy Boy’s Basketball Moves Into Post Season

Tori Paga, Writer
February 25, 2022
Photos: Boys Gold Freshman Basketball

Photos: Boys Gold Freshman Basketball

Tori Paga, Photographer
February 15, 2022
Photos: Wrestling Senior Night

Photos: Wrestling Senior Night

Tori Paga, Photographer
February 1, 2022
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