The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
Kennedys first annual cornhole tournament will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the main gym.
Kennedy Trap Club Plans Cornhole Tournament
Happiness Inc. dances at Prairie competition.
Show Choir Auditions Have Started for the 2023-2024 School Year
Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.
MyPath: Is it Worth it?
Kennedy schedule for Tuesday, March 7, when students are honored at and academic assembly.
Altered Schedules as Kennedy Recognizes Students and Competes at State
Teachers across the building decorate the doors for Black History Month.
BSU Celebrates Black History Month One Door at a Time
Ella Brown challenges herself to take on multiple sports.
Ella Brown: Crushing The Competition
Senior Kenzie Reed looks to pass the ball to a teammate while being defended.
Photos: Boys Basketball Wraps Up Season in The Well
The Cougars pose after receiving their state qualifiers banner.
MVC Schools Show Sportsmanship as Cougars Advance to State
Brent Becerra fighting hard to pin a wrestler from Marion
Boys’ Wrestling 2022-2023 Season Video
Jordan Twiddy pinning a Muscatine wrestler on Jan. 14.
Boys’ State Wrestling Concludes Feb. 18
Strolling the aisles of Target is a popular pastime in Cedar Rapids.
A Picture Perfect Spring Break
National Strawberry Day is a niche holiday celebrated annually on Feb. 27.
What is National Strawberry Day?
The crowded halls of Kennedy High School.
A Foyer That Feels Like A Mosh Pit
A limit is being put on childrens learning throughout Iowa.
Another Attack on the LGBTQ Community
Posters defaming Jake Gyllenhaal put up in the Kennedy girls bathroom by an anonymous student.
Dear Taylor Swift…
Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.
MyPath: Is it Worth it?
Open AI’s DALL-E 2 creates specific stylistic images from text prompts written by users.
Robo-Writers: How AI Disrupts the Education and News Industries
Seniors Jaxon Robinson and Lucas Dolphin pose with their medals after achieving second and third at the state bowling competition.
Bowling Makes Kennedy History, Taking Second and Third at State
Kennedy upperclassmen pose with their prom attire.
Gown Town Returns for Kennedy Students
Kaylee Harris achieves first team all-state and places first in the girls bowling state qualifiers.
Kaylee Harris Reaches First in Bowling Individual Qualifiers
Ella Brown challenges herself to take on multiple sports.
Ella Brown: Crushing The Competition
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Senior Jake Horton on Sports, Theater and More
Nick Hayes assists a forensic science student with homework in class.
Nick Hayes: Behind the Scenes
Jaxon Robinson prepares to bowl.
Jaxon Robinson: Tearing Up the Lane
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Sophomore Amelia Gilbert plays the marimba at the band carnival.
Marching Band in the Winter
Happiness Inc. dances at Prairie competition.
Show Choir Auditions Have Started for the 2023-2024 School Year
Seniors Elizabeth Goff and Jake Horton perform the Happiness show.
Happiness Inc. Says Goodbye to the Neighborhood
Open AI’s DALL-E 2 creates specific stylistic images from text prompts written by users.
Robo-Writers: How AI Disrupts the Education and News Industries
Advertisement for speech night in Kennedys hallways.
Speech Night Returns
Senior Kenzie Reed looks to pass the ball to a teammate while being defended.
Photos: Boys Basketball Wraps Up Season in The Well
Junior Trevan Krumrei reaches around a North Scott player to put the ball in the basket.
Photos: Boys Basketball Punches Ticket to the Well
Senior Kenzie Reed defends his basket against Davenport West.
Photos: Boys Basketball Takes Down Davenport West In Substate Semifinal
Senior Kenzie Reed Taking the ball up the court on a fast turnaround.
Photos: Boys Basketball Win at Xavier
Junior Micah Schlaak scores a mid-range shot
Photos: Boys Basketball VS Iowa City West
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
Junior Trevan Krumrei reaches around a North Scott player to put the ball in the basket.

Photos: Boys Basketball Punches Ticket to the Well

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor
March 1, 2023
Senior Kenzie Reed bringing the ball up the court

Photos: Boys Basketball Beats Wahlert Catholic, 86-55

Isaac White and Merideth Langton
January 17, 2023
Senior Elizabeth Goff (Belle) and senior Jake Horton (Beast) after their waltz in a dress rehearsal.

Kennedy Presents a Tale as Old as Time

Joshua Barker, Writer
December 1, 2022
Freshman Slader Buckheister runs with his teammate, sophmore Reuben Schlaak close behind.

Photos: Boys’ Cross Country Competes at the State Meet

Anabel Bradley, Writer
November 4, 2022
Gervin poses before heading into the game.

Aiyanna Gervin: History in the Making

Rowan Hesford, Writer
October 13, 2022
Junior Anthony runs the ball with senior Ryker Stellings protections.

Photos: Varsity Football Claims 44-0 Win Over Davenport West

Molly Martin and Merideth Langton
October 10, 2022
Sophomores set up against Jefferson

Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0

Kiera Zwack, Photographer
September 27, 2022
Kennedy Mens Track celebrates their win at Muscatine Invite.

Boys’ Track Starts Outdoor Season Strong

Molly Martin, Managing Editor
April 5, 2022
Varsity Girls Basketball Ends Their Season

Varsity Girls Basketball Ends Their Season

Emma Beachner, Writer
March 6, 2022
Kenzie Reed, number one dribbles the ball down the court.

Kenzie Reed: The Person Behind the Jersey

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
March 2, 2022
Spring Sports Are Starting Soon

Spring Sports Are Starting Soon

Isaac White, Writer
February 3, 2022
A.J. Miller (FR) swims the first leg of the 200 Yard Free Relay, giving the relay a head start leading to them taking first place.

Kennedy Men’s Swimming Kicks off the Year With a Home Invite

Sonja Woerner, Writer
December 8, 2021
Load More Stories

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School
© 2023 • Advertise • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Donate to Kennedy Torch
$140
$750
Contributed
Our Goal