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Iowa All-State Auditions Come to a Close
Iowa All-State Auditions Come to a Close
The Kennedy Marching Band Season Comes to an End
The Kennedy Marching Band Season Comes to an End
Kennedy Volleyball Advances to Regional Finals
Kennedy Volleyball Advances to Regional Finals
Kennedy Will Be Hosting Homeless Night October 29
Kennedy Will Be Hosting Homeless Night October 29
A Junior Achievement speaker opens the day.
Freshman Junior Achievement Trip Coming October 26
Miles Wilson looks to pass Dubuque Hempstead with Henry McMahan close behind.
Miles Wilson Breaks Cross Country School Record
Kennedy Volleyball Advances to Regional Finals
Kennedy Volleyball Advances to Regional Finals
Oct. 15s match is the last Kennedy varsity football game at Kingston Stadium.
Undefeated Kennedy Cougars To Face the Johnston Dragons
Senior Simeon Jauhiainen prepares himself.
Kennedy Boys Varsity Golf Reflects on the Season So Far
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
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
Bruises, black eyes and other injuries can indicate someone was involved in teen violence.
The Unknown Dark Side of Teens
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
Lilly Adams: Swimming Her Way to the Top
Antisocial Personality Disorder can cause anger, apathy and aggressive behaviors.
ASPD – Mental Disorder of the Day
ADHD makes it more difficult to focus for long periods of time.
ADHD – Mental Disorder of the Day
Anorexia can cause dangerous weight loss.
Anorexia – Mental Disorder of the Day
Miles Wilson looks to pass Dubuque Hempstead with Henry McMahan close behind.
Miles Wilson Breaks Cross Country School Record
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
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 Choir Performs on October 14
Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14
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
Varsity Football Advances to 8-0 After Win Against Johnson
Varsity Football Advances to 8-0 After Win Against Johnson
Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14
Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14
Junior Jacey Powell, weak side hitter, attacks the ball.
Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Competes At Xavier
Varsity Swim & Dive Takes Win Over Washington On Senior Night
Varsity Swim & Dive Takes Win Over Washington On Senior Night
Photos: Almost, Maine Comes To Life with Kennedy Theatre
Photos: “Almost, Maine” Comes To Life with Kennedy Theatre
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
Cougar Pantry, the resource that Kennedy offered to students who needed or wanted food to take home.

CRCSD Offers Aid in this Time of Need

Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2020

Quick Quotes – Favorite Thanksgiving Foods

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
November 26, 2019
Mac and Cheese pizza with bacon and ground beef.

Fong’s: Pizza Paradise

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer
May 30, 2019
A meal option at Gumption in Cedar Rapids.

The Best and the Worst: Homecoming Dinner

September 13, 2018
Smores Galore ice cream with chocolate chips and toasted marshmallows on top.

Rollipop is Poppin’

Jenna Anderson, Editor in-Chief
April 10, 2018
Donuts from the Donut Experiment , located at 5300 Fountains Drive in Cedar Rapids. Some favorite flavors are bacon with maple drizzle -- which was so good, Im not going to lie. And vanilla with graham cracker and chocolate with powered sugar are donuts to experiment with.

The Donut Experiment: An Unforgettable Aroma

Josh Sheeley, Writer
February 28, 2018
Pick 2 Lunch with Home Coming Chili and the Good Egg Sandwich

Karma Coffee Café: More than just coffee

Hannah Ratzer, Writer
November 28, 2017
Fuzzy Tacos grilled veggie and grilled fish salads.

Fuzzy Tacos?

Sophia Jasper, Writer
October 19, 2017
Fall Flavors to Try in CR

Fall Flavors to Try in CR

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor in Chief
October 18, 2017
Review: Within the first 5 minutes we had a waiter and out our drink orders in. Not long after that we had salad and bread sticks which seemed to keep coming.

Review: Italian restaurant is delicious-i-oso

Nate Mead, Writer
May 16, 2017
Last weekend I tried Bandana’s BBQ with my parents. I overall thought the taste was very unique.

Review: Bandana’s Southern style hits the town

Rebecca Green, Writer
May 2, 2017
Five Guys restaurant on Collins Road

Review: Five Guys

Olivia Bowden, Writer
March 29, 2017
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