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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
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
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
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
Ava Powers looking over stage light filters
Photos: Stagecraft Puts Finishing Touches On Puffs Set
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
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
Cheer and Dance Team walk in the parade.

Kennedy Homecoming Parade Celebrates Cougar Activities

Merideth Langton and Isaac White
September 15, 2022
The Cougars line up on the baseline during the end of the freshman game.

Cougar Football Defeats Washington in Blackout Game

Merideth Langton and Isaac White
September 10, 2022
Photos: Grand March and Prom

Photos: Grand March and Prom

Merideth Langton, Photographer
May 23, 2022
Kennedy students participate in Mini Dance Marathon.

Mini Dance Marathon Comes to Kennedy April 8

Nolyn Melsha, Writer
April 7, 2022
Three students post for make-shift prom photos.

Senior Reminders for Prom and Yearbook

Molly Martin, Managing Editor
April 6, 2022
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again

Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again

Nolyn Melsha, Writer
November 3, 2021
Cougars Celebrate in the Homecoming Parade

Cougars Celebrate in the Homecoming Parade

Merideth Langton, Photographer
September 23, 2021
Jossalyn Sheeley, so., holds the final pose of Dont Stop Me Now.

Kennedy Show Choir Auditions Begin for Next Year

Jasmine Hite, Writer
April 9, 2021
Dragon Dance team practice before the Academic awards assembly.

Embracing Culture with Dragon Dance

Mathew WorthingtonBarnes, Advertisement Manager
March 10, 2020
The Kennedy Varsity Dance Team performing their pom routine at Prairies Stack the Stands.

It’s a Team Thing

Nolyn Melsha, Writer
November 5, 2019
Lily Hartney, sr., dancing for her senior photos.

Move to Express

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer
May 13, 2019
Seniors Katelyn Schissel and Max Haefner pose after deciding to go to WPA together.

Women Pay All

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2019
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