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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
A High School Wrestling Icon: Ella Brown’s Senior Season
Avery Smith, Writer • June 4, 2025

Senior Ella Brown wrapped up her final season of high school wrestling as state runner-up.  Brown had a remarkable four seasons of girl’s wrestling. Throughout the nine...

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7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2
7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon
Mela Baccam June 2, 2025

As the summer season is approaching, the citizens of cedar rapids have been ecstatic for the grand opening of 7 Brew drive thru coffee shop. June 2nd is when the location...

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Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Annabelle Ovel, Writer • May 27, 2025

The audience rarely sees them, but that is when stage crew members are doing their job right. Kennedy High School’s Show Choir programs rely heavily on volunteer students...

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Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
A High School Wrestling Icon: Ella Brown’s Senior Season
Avery Smith, Writer • June 4, 2025

Senior Ella Brown wrapped up her final season of high school wrestling as state runner-up.  Brown had a remarkable four seasons of girl’s wrestling. Throughout the nine...

"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?
Izzy Westercamp, Artist • April 4, 2025

TikTok is a time sink for a number of users, designed to be addicting.
The TikTok Time-Bomb
February 18, 2025
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Class of 2025 Graduation
Days Until Graduation
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Meet The Staff
Annabelle Ovel
Annabelle Ovel
Drafting Editor

Hi! I’m Annabelle Ovel, I'm a junior and this is my third year in a torch and my first year as an editor! Outside of Torch, I participate in violin, cross country, tennis and Model UN.

Ella Smith
Ella Smith
Photo Editor

Hi, my name is Ella Smith and I am a senior at Kennedy. This is my third year in Torch as a photographer. Outside of class, I spend my time dancing, playing tennis and hanging out with my friends.

Mirabelle Sackfield
Mirabelle Sackfield
Writer, Photographer

Hey, I'm Mirabelle! This is my second year in Torch, I do photography and I'm a writer. I am involved in cheerleading, marching band, basketball and tennis!

Color guard and band members get into position for the show to begin.
From Guard to Graduation
Maggie Goldberg, Writer • June 3, 2025

Color guard is a sport at Kennedy that is often overlooked by students and media. It involves dance, storytelling, intense practice and skill,...

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