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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.

Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024

Ramsay Geater, Writer November 18, 2024

Twenty Kennedy musicians in band, orchestra and choir were accepted into All-State as select performers or alternates after having auditions at Independence High School in Independence, Iowa on Oct. 26.  All-State...

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

Ramsay Geater, Writer October 28, 2024

Twenty Kennedy musicians in band, orchestra and choir were accepted into All-State as select performers or alternates after having auditions at Independence High School in Independence, Iowa on Oct. 26.  All-State...

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

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

Haile Miller, Writer November 17, 2023

After the conclusion of auditions for the annual All-State Music Festival on Oct. 21, the Kennedy Music Department will send 20 accepted musicians as well as 2 alternates to perform on Nov. 18.  The...

Senior Erin Renshaw plays first chair base in Kennedy's annual Symphonic Rock Concert.

Erin Renshaw: A Beast on the Bass

Sonja Woerner, Editor-in-Chief July 7, 2023

From honor orchestras to All-State, senior Erin Renshaw has been widely recognized as an outstanding instrumentalist. Renshaw began her musical career in middle school, just a few years before she would...

Advertisement for speech night in Kennedy's hallways.

Speech Night Returns

Jordan Horne, Writer February 28, 2023

Kennedy’s Speech Night is back after three years, run by Sophie Steffensmeier, Cael Joens and Ashton Nanke. It will take place on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Kennedy Black Box. Throughout this night of...

Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.

Kennedy Short Film Moves on to All-State

Haile Miller, Writer February 16, 2023

On Monday, Feb. 6, Large Group State Speech scores were released, announcing the groups advancing onto the All-State Festival. Kennedy’s Short Film team advanced and the Kennedy Improv Team earned Outstanding...

All-State qualifiers pose for a photo in Kennedy foyer after the decisions have been released.

Kennedy Musicians Head to All-State

Jordan Horne, Writer October 29, 2022

On Oct. 22, Kennedy Musicians gathered at Independence High School to audition for the annual Iowa All-State Band, Orchestra or Choir. The vocalists who were accepted are Elizabeth Goff, Raiya Hurt,...

Levi Hodge, so., gets ready for the orchestra concert on Oct 28

Solo and Ensemble Contests Taking Place in Early April

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer March 26, 2022

162 Kennedy band and orchestra students registered to compete against fellow young musicians on April 2 for the City Solo and Small Ensemble Contest.  A few musicians have chosen to continue into the...

Iowa All-State Auditions Come to a Close

Iowa All-State Auditions Come to a Close

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer October 26, 2021

On Oct 23, 44 Kennedy musicians gathered at Independence High School to audition for placement in the annual Iowa All-State Choir, Orchestra or Band.  Those selected for the choir were seniors Becca...

Moonlight Express members sing "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road".

Iowa All-State Auditions to Be Held at Independence High School Oct. 20 and 23

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer October 4, 2021

Iowa All-State is an annual event hosted by the Iowa High School Music Association where teenage musicians audition for a place among the best high school band, orchestra or choir.  In 2021, 44 of...

Senior Christian Cahalan poses for a senior photo.

Home Grown Stan Lee

May 31, 2019

Getting into All-State would be considered an achievement for students involved in activities such as sports or music. However, was it made known that there was an Art All-State as well? Senior Christian...

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