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In preparation for the premiere, the Puffs production crew work on the props. The play was moved into the auditorium because of the size of the set.
Puffs Comes to Kennedy
The Struggle Of The Arts
The Struggle Of The Arts
The smallpox vaccine has proved effective against Monkeypox.
Monkeypox: Minor Disruption or New Epidemic?
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Many Kennedy students will continue school during the summer.
Summer School is Saving Students’ GPA
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Kennedy defense sets up against Bettendorf offense.
Varsity Football Claims an Away Victory Over the Bettendorf Bulldogs
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Miles Wilson runs at track meet.
Miles Wilson: Running His Way into the Record Book
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Students worry about their class rank throughout their years of high school.
Students Are Not Their Class Rank
Graduates from the Senior Class of 2022 share their high school advice.
Senior Advice
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
Students should not have to be scared when they walk into school.
Enough is Enough.
Author James Belding works silently in the Torch classroom.
Being the Quiet Kid
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Hemann helps a student during class.
Project Lead the Way: Introducing Students to STEM
Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward
Agriculture Club created a garden near the Kennedy track.
Join Our Clubs!
Kline discussing the meaning of the spirit stick at a pep assembly.
Jason Kline: The King of Kennedy
Student artist Megan Cousins pulls from other media to represent feelings about the internets immediate and captivating nature
Expression Through Art
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Dan Carolin (in the middle) and his squad pose in their Hawaiian shirts.
Dan Carolin: Human Connection Through Language
Brian Stubblefield shows off one of the hand-made electric cars in Barry Wilson’s classroom.
Speeding Through Senior Year
Student Art Showcase
Student Art Showcase
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
Im Not Exactly Sad
I’m Not Exactly Sad
The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
Photos: Freshman Football vs. Anamosa
Photos: Freshman Football vs. Anamosa
Photos: Cougars Win Homecoming Game Over Jefferson 55-6
Photos: Cougars Win Homecoming Game Over Jefferson 55-6
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
Kennedy students had the option of riding the pep bus to support the basketball team in Des Moines.

I Thought We Were Better

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
March 11, 2022
Photos: Cougars Move On Above Waukee NW in State Basketball

Photos: Cougars Move On Above Waukee NW in State Basketball

Merideth Langton, Photographer
March 10, 2022
Kennedy Boys Basketball Advances in the State Tournament

Kennedy Boys’ Basketball Advances in the State Tournament

Tori Paga, Writer
March 10, 2022
Kennedy will leap into the state basketball competition next Wednesday.

School Canceled March 9 as Kennedy Boy’s Basketball Heads to State

Sonja Woerner, Writer
March 2, 2022
Photos: Cougar Basketball Advances Over Linn-Mar in Substate Win

Photos: Cougar Basketball Advances Over Linn-Mar in Substate Win

Merideth Langton, Photographer
March 2, 2022
Kenzie Reed, number one dribbles the ball down the court.

Kenzie Reed: The Person Behind the Jersey

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
March 2, 2022
Photos: Boys Basketball Senior Night and Game Against Cedar Falls

Photos: Boys Basketball Senior Night and Game Against Cedar Falls

Merideth Langton and Jersey Bilyeu
February 23, 2022
Photos: Varsity Basketball Defeats Linn-Mar in Home Double Header

Photos: Varsity Basketball Defeats Linn-Mar in Home Double Header

Merideth Langton, Photographer
January 24, 2022
Photos: Boys and Girls Basketball vs IC Liberty and Ames

Photos: Boys and Girls Basketball vs IC Liberty and Ames

Merideth Langton, Photographer
December 6, 2021
Winter Sports Are About to Begin

Winter Sports Are About to Begin

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
October 28, 2021
Caleb Schlaak dribbles down the court at a home game against Washington.

Caleb Schlaak: Player of the Year

Alyssa Friedley, Writer
April 26, 2021
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