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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Junior Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves one of her aces.

Kennedy Volleyball Player Maren Diederich Nominated for Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week

Maggie Goldberg, Writer August 20, 2023

Junior Maren Diederich has been named the Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week for Aug. 20-26. During the first week of fall sports, candidates across Iowa were recognized for their athletic...

Sidney Swartzendruber competes at a track meet last season.

Junior Sidney Swartzendruber Sets New School Track Record

Emma Rood, Writer April 17, 2023

Kennedy junior Sidney Swartzendruber broke the school record for the 400 meter dash on Tuesday, April 11. Swartzendruber broke the old school record of 57.64 by over one second setting a new record of...

Junior Micah Schlaak shoots over a Wahlert player during a game on Jan. 17.

Kennedy Basketball Player Micah Schlaak Nominated for KCRG Athlete of the Week

Madisen Maxa, Writer February 3, 2023

Local news network KCRG is recognizing Kennedy High School junior Micah Schlaak as a candidate for their "Athlete of the Week" award. Schlaak is a member of the basketball team and has showcased his skills...

Junior Lucas Dolphin was nominated for athlete of the week.

Junior Lucas Dolphin Nominated for Athlete of the Week

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer February 2, 2022

Junior Lucas Dolphin has made a name for himself in high school sports in the 2022 bowling season. Dolphin bowled two perfect 300 point games in January in competition.  Dolphin is nominated for KCRG's...

Sophomore Reid Hall putts while on a Ellis Golf Course green.

Kennedy Athlete Up for KCRG Athlete of the Week

Molly Martin and Lizzy Hawkes September 29, 2021

Kennedy golfer, sophomore Reid Hall, is up for KCRG Athlete of the Week. Hall averages 36.20 on 9 holes, and 72.71 on 18 holes.  The men's golf team is currently ranked number one in the Mississippi...

Jackson foley (25) dribbles up the court during the first game of the state tournament. Foley finished the game with 14 points. Photo by Nathan Sheeley.

Foley Receives KCRG Athlete of the Week Honors

Jake Corkery, Sports Editor April 5, 2017

Some of Jackson Foley’s  first memories of basketball include getting yelled at for dribbling with two hands and not wanting to get the ball. This year as a junior, he lead 4A in three pointers during...

Coach Julie Buerman, Katie Choate, Avery Haefner, Jenna Hauschild, Nicole Decoste, Valarie Davidson, Sierra Hargens.

Girls Golf

Jake Corkery, Writer April 22, 2016

"I felt really good before the meet. I warmed up well and was feeling the speed of the greens. Katie Choate was even joking about how I was going to shoot under par," Sierra Hargens, sr. said. That's...

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