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Kennedy Dance Team joins together for a picture after their jazz routine.

Dance Team Preps Soloists for State Qualifier

Emma Rood, Writer October 23, 2024

The Kennedy Dance Team will attend the Iowa State Drill Team Association (ISDTA)’s annual state solo qualifier competition on Oct. 24. Kennedy is bringing six soloists who will compete to perform their...

Senior Willa Bowman joins second and third graders in a cheer.

Junior Cougars Get First Glimpse of School Spirit at Kennedy’s Annual Cheer and Dance Clinic

Emma Rood and Anyah Stoppelmoor September 10, 2024

The annual Kennedy Cheer and Dance Clinic, held this year on Sept. 8 is an opportunity for junior Cougars, pre-K through fifth grade, interested in cheerleading and dance to learn about possible future...

Kennedy Dance Team poses infront of the ISDTA sign.

A Team, A Family

Emma Rood, Writer July 29, 2024

As a girl, getting ready for events is just as exciting as attending them. Blasting music on speakers, everyone gathering around the same mirror while trading makeup products and doing each other’s hair...

Kennedy Dance Team joins together for a picture after their jazz routine.

Kennedy Dance Team Takes the Floor at State

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Writer December 18, 2023

Kennedy Dance Team competed at the Iowa State Dance Team Association (ISDTA) State Dance Championships on Dec. 1. The girls competed in class 15A with their pom routine and class 7A with their jazz routine....

Freshman Elle Rammelsberg displays her impressive balance during her solo.

Photos: Kennedy Varsity Dance Team Competes at State on December 1

Ella Smith, Photographer December 12, 2023

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Freshman Elle Rammelsberg receives a medal and ISDTA shirt for qualifying at State Solo Qualifiers.

Kennedy Dance Team Begins Their Season with State Solo Qualifiers

Emma Rood, Writer November 7, 2023

The Iowa State Drill Team Association (ISDTA) hosted solo state qualifiers at Newton High School on Saturday, Oct. 28. Kennedy soloists competed against 11 schools and 80 soloists in their division. Dancers...

Senior Maggy Jellison dances at the Senior Night football game.

Dance Team Auditions Scheduled for Next Week

Emma Rood, Writer May 10, 2023

The Kennedy Dance Team is holding tryouts for the 2023-2024 season. There will be an information meeting on Thursday, May 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Kennedy cafeteria for those interested in joining the team. The...

Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.

Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home

Molly Martin, Writer December 20, 2022

The 2022-2023 school year brought many firsts to the Kennedy Dance Team. First-year teammates, first times at Iowa City West’s “Wild West Dance Battle” and a new first-time coach. Taylor Cropley...

Sophomore Lexi Moore prepares to go up against two Prairie defenders.

Photos: Basketball Dominates Prairie in Double Header

Merideth Langton, Photographer December 19, 2022

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Dance team performs at Winter Pep Assembly on Dec. 1.

Dance Team Competes at State

Molly Martin, Writer December 6, 2022

Between Dec. 1 and 3, dancers from schools all over Iowa gathered in Des Moines to compete at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association State Competition. The Kennedy Dance team placed sixth for...

Photos: Christmas Kick 2021

Photos: Christmas Kick 2021

Lizzy Hawkes, Photographer December 23, 2021

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