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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

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

Ramsay Geater, Writer October 27, 2024

Kennedy students were featured in Coe College’s first Crandic High School Art Show on Oct. 25 in the Sinclair Auditorium building. Judges doled out awards for Best of Show, Honorable Mention and Merit...

Cedar Rapids District Art Show Showcases Kennedy Talent

Maddy Gilchrist, Writer April 1, 2024

For years, Kennedy’s art program has helped host the district art show, this year at CSPS. The district art show is held in a building within the community each time. This is a great way for everyone...

Molly Martin showcases her promposal to Kaitlyn Dolphin

The Declining “Promposal” Phenomenon

Madisen Maxa May 10, 2023

Long throughout high school traditions, prom has always been a significant part of any student's year. It’s a night of dancing, lights, formal wear, and romance. For such an important night, every student...

Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.

Ami Jacobo: Spreading the Positivity

Madisen Maxa, Writer April 24, 2023

Junior Ami Jacobo can be seen all around the school, spreading their positivity into every activity they participate in, and every piece of art they create. They are involved across the school, becoming...

Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.

The Struggle of the Arts

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer September 19, 2022

The Kennedy Art Department had their devices removed due to the cyber attack and on top of that devastating loss, they continue to struggle yearly to fund the materials students need in their program. “The...

Student artist Megan Cousins pulls from other media to represent feelings about the internet's immediate and captivating nature

Expression Through Art

Lilly Marchbanks, Writer August 10, 2022

During the pandemic, many students turned to art to express themselves when isolated. Self-expression is a crucial part of today's culture and art is a self-expression medium accessible to all students....

Wilsee Kollie shares her art created to honor the volume of Black hair.

Representing With the Rainbow

Anabel Bradley, Writer June 1, 2022

The scratch of a colored pencil and the soft swish of paint fill the room as senior Wilsee Kollie begins a new art piece. Her palette is the rainbow. As she works, the colors come together to display...

Ashlynn Williams uses art as a creative outlook in her life.

A Colorful View

Jasmine Hite, Writer May 10, 2022

Art is not a required class, but for some it's more than necessary. Senior Ashlynn Williams has been a part of the art program for seven out of her eight semesters at Kennedy. “Sadly that made...

Student Art Showcase

Student Art Showcase

Emma Beachner, Photographer May 10, 2022

New Digital Art Class Coming Soon

New Digital Art Class Coming Soon

Emma Alcorn, Writer February 7, 2022

Kennedy is adding a new digital art class for the 2022-2023 school year.  The digital arts class will explore techniques like motion graphics, digital drawing, graphic design and photo manipulation....

Students work on their ceramic projects for art class.

Voices of the Voiceless Open Mic Night Showcases Student Artwork

Jasmine Hite, Writer January 14, 2022

Voiceless of the Voiceless Open Mic Night’s art gallery is scheduled to take place on Friday, Jan. 28. Students are encouraged to participate. This year’s theme is identity, diversity and culture....

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