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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

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...

Now-graduated Happiness members sing the 2023-2024 ballad.

Brett Carroll Camp Comes to Happiness, Inc.

Maggie Goldberg, Writer October 25, 2024

Happiness, Inc. has completed two choreography camps, amounting to 30 hours of learning the show for the 2024-25 season, however, one critical camp for the success of their season took place over the weekend...

The Concert Band performs “Summit Fanfare” by William Owens.

The Kennedy High School Performing Arts’ Winter Showcase

Aanya Tripathi, Writer December 19, 2023

The Kennedy High School Performing Arts are hosting the Winter Showcase on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The annual fundraiser is meant to support Kennedy’s music programs and will begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. “All...

Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.

Music of the Cougars

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer May 23, 2023

Music programs have always been part of high school culture. As Kennedy celebrates its 55th anniversary, so does its music department. Directors of the Kennedy Music Department discussed how it’s evolved...

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,...

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...

Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14

Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14

Jersey Bilyeu, Photographer October 20, 2021

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...

Ann Brunson and Storm Ziegler are excited for what next year has to come.

Show Choir Cast List to Be Posted May 21

Jasmine Hite, Writer May 7, 2021

Nerves are high and adrenaline is rushing for the musical students at Kennedy High School. The posting of the 2021- 2022 Show Choir casting list is right around the corner. Storm Ziegler, director of...

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