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The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
New Superintendent Dr. Tawana Grover.
Cedar Rapids Community School District Announces New Superintendent
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Changes in the price of womens period products over time, making them less accessible to high school students.
Vandalism Sparks Removal of Feminine Hygiene Product in Bathrooms
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Kennedys Happiness Inc. attends a Trunk-or-Treat.
Trick-or-Treat or Trunk-or-Treat?
Noreen worked to meet the needs of everyone around her as superintendent. She met others with love and compassion.
It’s “Just Noreen”
Candy Corn Craze
Candy Corn Craze
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Teachers Patrick Cory and Katie Peterson dress up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus the day before winter break. They dope to spread joy among the students.
Holiday Traditions at Kennedy
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Mens Volleyball will be coming to Kennedy in the form of a club.
Men’s Volleyball Comes To Kennedy
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Bella performs as lead character Megan Jones in Kennedys production of Puffs.
Bella Griffin: Getting Involved Across the School
Tony Vis watches as Kennedy competes during a basketball game.
Tony Vis: His Love for the Game
Andy Courtney coaches the girls team during a time out.
The Return of Coach Courtney
Shiho Yabuchi and Daniel Carolin pose for a photo in their classroom.
Welcoming Shiho Yabuchi to Kennedy
The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Senior Elizabeth Goff (Belle) and senior Jake Horton (Beast) after their waltz in a dress rehearsal.
Kennedy Presents a Tale as Old as Time
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Cael Smithhart lifting his opponent
Boys Wrestling Competes in a Meet on 1/14
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
Crumbl is quickly becoming Iowas favorite cookies place.

Crumbl: Is the Hype Worth the Bite?

Sarah Martin-Trainor, Writer
March 31, 2022
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
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