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The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) is one of the competitions members of the club will participate in.
Kennedy Introduces Math Club at Club Fair to Compete in National Competitions
Stephanie Stores posing for a picture after being choose 4th overall to the Washington Mystics
Three Iowa Women’s Basketball Players Drafted to the WNBA
A student works on their math homework during class. Students are now able to join a math-focused honor society.
Kennedy Introduces Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
Ellie is coming to Kennedy to work as a service dog.
Kennedy Welcomes Ellie the Service Dog
Tori recieved an award for her speech.
Kennedy Student Goes to American Legion National Oratorical Contest
Kennedy Football Team rushes the field before Friday nights game against Washington.
Photos: Cougars Varsity Football Destroy the Washington Warriors 45-7
Senior Team Captains #70 Logan Johnson, #35 Calvin White, #5 BJ Henry, #4 Cyrus Courtney headed to center field for the pre-game coin toss.
Photos: Kennedy Football Defeats Linn-Mar on 9/8
Nick Brooks verbally commits to the University of Iowa in the Kennedy cafeteria.
Cedar Rapids Legend Nick Brooks Returns to Kennedy
Freshman #48 Lextyn Pankey Overhand serves the ball.
Photos: Freshman Volleyball Competes in Tournament at Washington High School on 9/9
Following through with his club, Paulsons swing launches the ball along with some grass.
Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Twin Pines on 9/7
Representatives discuss college options at the annual Kennedy Open House.
A Guide to Picking College
Cedar Rapids Marcus Theater. A popular place to see the many live action remakes and un orginal ideas.
The Stories That Just Won’t Die
Caitlin Clark displays the behavior that gained her a large portion of her notoriety.
How Can the Media Affect Women in Sports?
Movie cover for the new adaption of Disneys The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid: A Beautiful Story of Race, Deserving of Criticism?
The baby Cougar brought to Kennedy during annual Issues Week celebrations.
Bring Back the Cougar!
Nick Brooks verbally commits to the University of Iowa in the Kennedy cafeteria.
Cedar Rapids Legend Nick Brooks Returns to Kennedy
Kennedy student applies for job shadow.
Kennedy’s Job Shadow Program Brings Students Closer to Real-World Experience
Representatives discuss college options at the annual Kennedy Open House.
A Guide to Picking College
John F. Kennedy tours the high school names after him.
Issues Week
New activities director Shawn Thomsen is taking over for Kennedys Aaron Stecker.
Former Kennedy Coach Shawn Thomsen Steps in as New Activities Director
Junior Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves one of her aces.
Kennedy Volleyball Player Maren Diedrich Nominated for Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week
Japanese exchange students pose for a photo in their uniforms.
Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School
Athletic director Aaron Stecker introduces athletes at one of Kennedys signature state send-offs.
Aaron Stecker: Always a Cougar
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Freshman Adam Gray runs five kilometers for cross country, a race in which he holds the freshman record.
A Kennedy First: Class of 2026 Adam Gray Breaks Two Freshman Records His First Year
Sophomores celebrate a successful challenge, earning their team a point.
Juniors Rock the Boat as Kennedy Kicks Off 2023
Kennedy Dance Team performs together during the pep rally.
Photos: Juniors Rock the Boat at the First Pep Assembly of the Year
Senior Erin Renshaw plays first chair base in Kennedys annual Symphonic Rock Concert.
Erin Renshaw: A Beast on the Bass
Movie cover for the new adaption of Disneys The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid: A Beautiful Story of Race, Deserving of Criticism?
Kennedy student answers the phone at St. Lukes Hospital in the 80s.
Fashion Through the Ages
Kennedy Football Team rushes the field before Friday nights game against Washington.
Photos: Cougars Varsity Football Destroy the Washington Warriors 45-7
Senior Team Captains #70 Logan Johnson, #35 Calvin White, #5 BJ Henry, #4 Cyrus Courtney headed to center field for the pre-game coin toss.
Photos: Kennedy Football Defeats Linn-Mar on 9/8
Freshman #48 Lextyn Pankey Overhand serves the ball.
Photos: Freshman Volleyball Competes in Tournament at Washington High School on 9/9
Following through with his club, Paulsons swing launches the ball along with some grass.
Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Twin Pines on 9/7
Varsity freshman Shea Wilson pulls ahead.
Photos: Kennedy Swimming and Diving Dominates the Washington Warriors on 9/5
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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The smallpox vaccine has proved effective against Monkeypox in clinical trials.

Monkeypox: Minor Disruption or New Epidemic?

Joshua Barker, Writer
September 16, 2022
Dan Carolin (in the middle) and his squad pose in their Hawaiian shirts.

Dan Carolin: Human Connection Through Language

Sam Miranda
June 10, 2022
Masks below noses were a common sight at Kennedy before the mask mandate was removed.

Right Under Our Noses

Joel Dillman and Anabel Bradley
March 11, 2022
Happiness Inc.s show choir performance from 2021, with everyone wearing a mask.

COVID-19 on Stage

Cael Cummins, Writer
January 28, 2022
Mask mandates are banned in Iowa schools once again.

Mask Mandate Lifted in CRCSD Schools

Molly Martin, Writer
January 25, 2022
Mask mandates are once again allowed in Iowa schools.

Pfizer Vaccine Boosters Approved for Ages 12 to 15

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
January 6, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Children Ages 5-11

COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Children Ages 5-11

Nolyn Melsha, Writer
November 5, 2021
Kennedy reinstated a mask mandate following Judge Pratts restraining order on Iowas ban on mask mandates in schools.

Reynolds is Fighting the Wrong Battle

Anabel Bradley, Writer
September 17, 2021
COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year

COVID-19 Cancels Cougar Traditions

Nolyn Melsha, Writer
September 14, 2021
Homecoming Set to Happen September 24

Homecoming Set to Happen September 24

Molly Martin, Writer
September 13, 2021
The University of Iowa is included in Iowa Citys mask mandate.

Iowa City Mask Mandate Begins August 19

Joel Dillman, Writer
August 19, 2021
An Outbreak of Musical Discovery

An Outbreak of Musical Discovery

Elise Hrabik, Writer
July 30, 2021
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