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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Jake Hemann helps a student during one of his classes.

Project Lead the Way: Introducing Students to STEM

Sonja Woerner, Writer July 20, 2022

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) was founded in 1997 to promote STEM education in elementary, middle and high schools throughout the United States. PLTW offers a variety of classes at Kennedy, from engineering...

AP classes are just a small part of a high school student's concerns.

How Do AP Classes Actually Affect Your Future?

Joel Dillman, Writer May 19, 2022

One of Kennedy's most prized statistics is its AP participation, which is among the highest in Iowa. More than 47% of Kennedy students took an AP exam in 2021, and 34% passed at least one, according to...

Torch Talks – Kayde Bowers, Striding to Success

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young November 25, 2019

This episode, we talk to Kayde Bowers about his unusual experience at Kennedy High School. The hosts of this episode are Joel Dillman and Samuel Miranda. They talk to Kayde Bowers about his story...

Students studying in the library.

Pushing Yourself

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer February 22, 2019

Kennedy High School has without a doubt helped me advance academically and score well on standardized tests, but as someone who is constantly looking for ways to increase my knowledge and achieve great...

Summer school registration packets can be picked up in the counseling office. Photo provided by Brad Wilson.

Deadline nears for summer school sign-up

Olivia Bowden, Writer May 11, 2017

The school year is ending and summer is approaching. Deadline for summer school registration is the last day of school, Friday, June 2. Summer school is available for 10th - 12th grade students who...

Students pass through the social studies hallway at Kennedy during the "cruise" and stop at classes to explore class options for next year.

Kennedy “cruise” encourages students to consider 2017-18 classes

Lizzy Dennis, Writer January 30, 2017

Should the ship continue to sail? Kennedy High School students participated in a registration “cruise” organized during Smart Time the past few days. The "cruise" is a time for students to go to...

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