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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
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
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Cheer and Dance Team walk in the parade.
Kennedy Homecoming Parade Celebrates Cougar Activities
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How should Kennedy distribute the funds for its sports?

How Should Kennedy Be Fundraising?

Sarah Martin-Trainor, Writer
May 11, 2022
Kennedys Key Club is a group effort.

Kennedy’s Key Club Gives Back to the Community

James Belding, Writer
April 4, 2022
Trap Club Officially Starts Their Season

Trap Club Officially Starts Their Season

Sonja Woerner and Emma Beachner
March 30, 2022
Academic Decathlon in a New Way

Academic Decathlon in a New Way

Anabel Bradley, Writer
October 13, 2020
Elise Kim, so. and Grace Ntanyungy, so. supporting each other.

A Generation With Open Arms

Lindsey Matus, Writer
May 27, 2020
Winner Winner Lettuce Dinner

Winner Winner Lettuce Dinner

Savanna Sievert and Elise Hrabik
January 8, 2020
A Lettuce Club participant takes a big bite of lettuce.

Romaine Calm: Lettuce Club is Here

Savanna Sievert, Writer
December 19, 2019
Womens Self Defense

Women’s Self Defense

Haylee Brewer, Photo Editor
November 8, 2019
The last years Kennedy Robotics Team working together.

Robotics Club in Action

Jasmine Hite, Writer
November 6, 2019
The BSU recruiting new members at the club fair. Left to right: Rahma Elsheikh, Raafa Elsheikh, Victoria Lea, Kaylah Ajram-Wright, Sophia Malcom, Divion Ocheltree , Angel Lesure

BSU: A Call For Understanding

Olivia Riley-Schmelzer, Writer
October 9, 2019
Shelby Tigges, sr., promotes Speech and Debate at the Club Fair on Monday Sept. 10. Photo by Mathew WorthingtonBarnes.

Club Fair Extravaganza on Monday

Anna Reinhart
September 6, 2018
Fighting Human Trafficking Through Awareness

Fighting Human Trafficking Through Awareness

Hannah Ratzer, Arts and Culture Editor
February 15, 2018
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