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Happiness, Inc. members portray the father (senior Avery Theis) and son (junior Saul Ervin) in the choir's show.

Varsity Show Choir ‘Happiness’ Season Recap

Elise Goldberg, Writer March 26, 2025

Kennedy High School's varsity show choir, Happiness Inc., runs its season from November to early March. As this year's season comes to an end, the group's overall progress comes into play. Happiness racked...

Happiness, Inc. members portray the father (senior Avery Theis) and son (junior Saul Ervin) in the choir's show.

Kennedy Show Choirs Kick Off the Competition Season at Linn-Mar Supernova

Scarlett Bunnell, Writer January 31, 2025

Kennedy show choirs Protégé and Happiness, Inc. kicked off their competition season Jan. 9 at Linn-Mar’s "Supernova." Happiness Inc took 3rd behind Johnston's "Innovation" and "Waukee’s Eos" while...

Now-graduated Happiness members sing the 2023-2024 ballad.

Brett Carroll Camp Comes to Happiness, Inc.

Maggie Goldberg, Writer October 25, 2024

Happiness, Inc. has completed two choreography camps, amounting to 30 hours of learning the show for the 2024-25 season, however, one critical camp for the success of their season took place over the weekend...

Happiness members dance their closing number.

The Happiest Tradition

Kaitlyn Dolphin, Managing Editor August 10, 2024

Known for their iconic yellow jackets and upbeat performances, Happiness Inc. is packed with rituals and memories that last for years after performers take their final bow.  Happiness Inc. is Kennedy's...

Happiness inc. members pose for a group photo at the 2023-2024 Yellow Jacket Ceremony.

The Origins of Happiness Inc.’s “Yellow Jackets”

Charlotte Thephravong, Writer December 19, 2023

Every year, Kennedy High School’s varsity show choir Happiness Inc. dresses in bright yellow jackets to promote upcoming performances. Happiness Inc. has an annual “jacket ceremony” for incoming...

Junior Charlotte Thephravong performing for Happiness Inc.

Cocoa and Carols Groups Perform December 9

Onnika Hallam, Writer December 8, 2023

The annual Cocoa and Carols concert is this Saturday, Dec. 9 at 1 and 4 p.m. Each performance will host different middle schools and elementary schools with Taft, Hiawatha and Franklin performing at the...

Owen Kilgore (Mr. Rogers) and Elizabeth Goff (Lady Aberlin) performing Treat People with Kindness.

The End of the 2023 Show Choir Season

Claire Frank, Writer March 24, 2023

Kennedy’s show choirs, Happiness Inc., Protégé and Chantuers, finished their 2022-2023 season Saturday, Feb. 18. Happiness went to five competitions throughout their season, Protégé to four and Chantuers...

Happiness Inc. dances at Prairie competition.

Show Choir Auditions Have Started for the 2023-2024 School Year

Louise Morand, Writer March 16, 2023

Kennedy’s choir groups are now open for auditions. If you are a student interested in either joining concert choir, show choir or Moonlight Express, take a look at the audition guidelines. To audition...

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...

Owen Kilgore (Mr. Rogers) and Elizabeth Goff (Lady Aberlin) performing Treat People with Kindness.

Kennedy Show Choir at Prairie

Ella Smith, Photographer February 3, 2023

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