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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Seniors Elizabeth Goff and Jake Horton perform the Happiness show.

Happiness Inc. Says Goodbye to the Neighborhood

Jordan Horne and Kiera Zwack March 6, 2023

Mr. Rogers Neighborhood was on air for 33 years. Throughout this time, Mr. Rogers would help the audience feel loved and help them smile when they were going through a tough time. This year’s Happiness...

Happiness Inc. performs Mr. Rogers Medley.

Photos: Show Choir Premiere Concert

Kiera Zwack and Ella Smith November 17, 2022

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Charlotte Thephravong performs Cold As Ice with Chanteurs.

Going Out With a Bang

Jasmine Hite, Writer March 10, 2022

On March 10, Kennedy will host the Going Out Concerts for the three show choirs. The first concert begins at 6 p.m. in the auditorium and the second will follow at 8 p.m. Chanteurs, Protege and Happiness...

Raise the Roof is Back Again

Raise the Roof is Back Again

Jasmine Hite, Writer February 25, 2022

On Saturday, Feb. 26, Kennedy will host one of the largest show choir events in the country, Raise the Roof. The event will take place at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Downtown, Cedar Rapids.  Kennedy...

Photos: Prairie Premiere

Photos: Prairie Premiere

Sarah Martin-Trainor, Photographer February 3, 2022

Incorporating plants into your personal space can have a positive impact in your well-being.

Happy From Home

Claire Beaman, Writer August 6, 2021

A quarantine that lasts over a year can be draining, but I’m sure people know that already. It does the mind well to switch it up.  It’s not smart to physically change your environment in a pandemic....

Josh Young, sr., sings his solo with sorrow, as he changes the words to explain his feelings on leaving show choir.

The Final Show of the Year

Jasmine Hite, Writer March 17, 2020

The Going Out Concert was an emotional event for the Kennedy High School community, as the seniors of Happiness put on their final performance of their high school careers. Tears were seen throughout...

Noah Hargrafen, Hannah Retz, Morgan Mahoney and Jasmine Hite sit about the recording table.

Torch Talks – Closing Out the Show Choir Season

Joel Dillman and Samuel Miranda March 5, 2020

  This episode, we talk about the end of show choir season. The host of this episode is Jasmine Hite. She’s joined by Noah Hargrafen from Happiness and Hannah Retz and Morgan Mahoney from...

Chanteurs performing "Dream Girls" at Raise the Roof.

Show Choir In the Spotlight

Jasmine Hite, Writer March 4, 2020

Show choir allows students to express themselves through song and dance. It is also beneficial by letting students get out of their comfort zone. Students create memories with their friends, and team mates...

Kennedy Chantuers performing for exhibition after the middle school performances.

Raise the Roof celebrates 13th year

March 3, 2017

Seven middle schools and 12 high schools participated this year in the Raise the Roof show choir competition hosted by Kennedy High School. This is Kennedy's 13th Raise the Roof. McKinley Middle School's...

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