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Students work on their ceramic projects for art class.
Voice of the Voiceless Open Mic Night Showcases Student Artwork
Happiness Inc. performs at Kennedy premiere show
Kennedy Show Choirs Start Their Competitive Season
Mask mandates are once again allowed in Iowa schools.
Pfizer Vaccine Boosters Approved for Ages 12 to 15
Winter conditions may result in less room for vehicles in the parking lots, as space boundaries are obscured by snow and ice.
Kennedy Parking Lots: Rules and Alternatives
Important Dates and Information for Kennedy Seniors
Important Dates and Information for Kennedy Seniors
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
A.J. Miller (FR) swims the first leg of the 200 Yard Free Relay, giving the relay a head start leading to them taking first place.
Kennedy Men’s Swimming Kicks off the Year With a Home Invite
The 11 first team all Mississippi Valley Conference players: seniors Alex Koch (Linebacker), Mitchell Schares (Defensive Back), Jeron Senters (Defensive Back), Carson Blietz (Quarterback), Ethan Mills (Offensive Line), Brenden Linde (Tight End), and Colin Flannagan (Running Back), as well as juniors Jazan Williams (Running Back), Ryker Stelling (Linebacker), Michael Mulheren (Linebacker) and Andrew Meyers (Defensive Lineman).
Kennedy 2021 Football Season Comes to a Close
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
#22 Alex Koch is lifted by #64 Ethan Mills in celebration of his touchdown.
Kennedy Cougars Advance to Quarter Final Playoffs
Phones are taking up parents attention
Electronics vs. Kids
Social media apps send constant notifications to convince users to dive back in.
Social Media Trend “School Shooter Day” Causes Scare
PDA Has To Stop
PDA Has To Stop
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Teens today are often willing to talk about their own mental health.
Teen Mental Health Needs Attention
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Students in the CRCSD Student Built House program work as professionals.
CRCSD Student Built House: Building Better Futures
Kennedys Leadership Retreat originally scheduled for October 27is postponed for a later date.
Kennedy Leadership Retreat Postponed
Bruises, black eyes and other injuries can indicate someone was involved in teen violence.
The Unknown Dark Side of Teens
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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
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
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”
Photos: Boys and Girls Basketball vs IC Liberty and Ames
Photos: Boys and Girls Basketball vs IC Liberty and Ames
Students and staff worked together to package the meals.
Photos: Kennedy Students Pack Thanksgiving Meal Donations
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Important Dates and Information for Kennedy Seniors

Important Dates and Information for Kennedy Seniors

James Belding, Writer
January 5, 2022
The 2021 graduation ceremony was held Wednesday, May 26.

Senior Blues

Jami Martin-Trainor and Olivia Riley-Schmelzer
June 18, 2021
Senior Reminders

Senior Reminders

Claire Beaman, writer
May 21, 2021
Graduates from Kennedy and Jeff give high fives to Jackson Elementary students during their Senior Walk

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Jasmine Hite and Molly Martin
May 14, 2021
The graduation ceremony will be held in the Alliant Energy PowerHouse, previously called the US Cellular Center, in downtown Cedar Rapids.

Graduation Ceremony for Class of 2021 to Be Held In Person

Grace Niemuth, Writer
March 5, 2021

Remembering Classmate Brielle Thompson

Anna Reinhart, Writer
May 23, 2019
Kennedy High School Graduation Ceremony.

Say Hello to the Adult World, Seniors

Haylee Brewer, Writer
May 23, 2019
Information for the class of 2019 regarding cap and gowns.

It’s Time for Tassels

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2018

Senior Goodbye: Roberta Prats

Roberta Prats, Writer
June 1, 2018
Senior Goodbye: Leeanne Mehring-Cruz

Senior Goodbye: Leeanne Mehring-Cruz

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
May 31, 2018
Senior Goodbye: Tate Weaver

Senior Goodbye: Tate Weaver

Tate Weaver, Writer
May 30, 2018
Senior Goodbye: Jamison Prull

Senior Goodbye: Jamison Prull

Jamison Prull, Photo Editor
May 28, 2018
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