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COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year
COVID-19 Cancels Cougar Traditions
Mask mandates are once again allowed in Iowa schools.
Iowa School Mask Mandate Ban Struck Down
Homecoming Set to Happen September 24
Homecoming Set to Happen September 24
Many Iowan teens and parents are unaware of the curfew for all those 18 and under.
Iowa Has Curfew for Teens Under 18
COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year
Fall Pep Assembly Canceled After COVID-19 Surge
Cougars Sophomore team Hunts the J-Hawks In a 49-0 Win
Cougars Sophomore team Hunts the J-Hawks In a 49-0 Win
Diver Lacey Neighbor (JR) competing in the butterfly portion of an all-diver 200 Yard Medley Relay.
Kennedy Cougars Battle Iowa City West Swimmers
Kennedy Girls Basketball is Hosting an Open Gym
Kennedy Girls’ Basketball is Hosting an Open Gym
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Colin Flannagan (#36) walks to huddle with the rest of the Cougars.
A Fading Football Tradition
Kennedy reinstated a mask mandate following Judge Pratts restraining order on Iowas ban on mask mandates in schools.
Reynolds is Fighting the Wrong Battle
Teens Voices Get Heard
Teens’ Voices Get Heard
The Class of Compromise
The Class of Compromise
Students often feel overwhelmed by the amount of school work they receive.
Students’ Mental Health Matters
Photo Via Iowa Public Radio Images. Kim Reynolds speaking to her constituents in Iowa.
Leave School Decisions in the Hands of the Educators
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Coping During COVID-19
Coping During COVID-19
The 2021 graduation ceremony was held Wednesday, May 26.
Senior Blues
Pepper spray can be hooked onto a keyring.
Sexual Assault: Precautions and Prevention
Passing the Torch
Passing the Torch
Lorena Harger administers a Spanish One written test.
Colombia to The United States
Mariah Griffin (left) and Jennifer McAtee (right) are ready to start the class.
Learning To Teach in an Upside-Down World
Peyton Kach posed for her senior photos with an instrument to represent one of her passions: music.
The Dream of a Musician
Noah Loehr, Sr. at Kennedy High School accepts who he is.
Taking Pride in Expression
Anna Charaeva presents the flag of Georgia. Photo provided by Charaeva.
Kennedy from a Foreign View
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
The Grand Plan
The Grand Plan
Kennedy High School facilities damaged by the Derecho Aug. 10. The gymnasium was hit especially hard.
What’s Going on with Homecoming?
Manwaring Center of BYU-Idaho. Practice and meeting rooms are available to students and employees at this location.
College Advice from College Students
The Power Movement
The Power Movement
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
The first stop my parents and I made in the Banff area was Lake Louise. This flag was on top of an ice castle built on the lake in front of the Fairmont Chateau.
Rolling Hills to The Rocky Mountains
Cougars Sophomore team Hunts the J-Hawks In a 49-0 Win
Cougars Sophomore team Hunts the J-Hawks In a 49-0 Win
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Senior Kayleigh Duncan and sophomore Alyssa Brandt run together for the cross country team at Oakridge.
Photos: Cross Country Takes Third Place at Oakridge
Varsity Football in Iowa City
Varsity Football in Iowa City
Photos: Kennedy Softball Headed to State (Substate Semifinal and Final)
Photos: Kennedy Softball Headed to State (Substate Semifinal and Final)
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 5
TorchCenter Episode 5
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Noah Hargrafen, Hannah Retz, Morgan Mahoney and Jasmine Hite sit about the recording table.
Torch Talks – Closing Out the Show Choir Season
@CRSCHOOLS on Twitter post the photo above each time there is a delay or no-school day.
What Causes a Cancellation?
Quick Quotes – Winter Break Plans
Torch Talks – The Folks From Frozen
Quick Quotes – Favorite Thanksgiving Foods
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
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
The Green Team members and one of the advisors, Mr. Anderson during one of their meetings.

It’s Not Easy Being Green

Darby Herridge, Profile Editor
December 16, 2017
Students and their buddies posing for a picture.

Best buddies club ready for a day at Camp Courageous

Anafer Millsap , Writer
May 9, 2017
Photo by Sophia Jasper

It’s Cute to Compute

Afnan Elsheikh, Writer
October 13, 2016
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