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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
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Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait

Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert

Kiera Zwack, Photographer
January 27, 2023
Happiness Inc. performs Mr. Rogers Medley

Photos: Show Choir Premiere Concert

Kiera Zwack and Ella Smith
November 17, 2022
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.

Kennedy Show Choirs Make Their Debut

Emma Beachner, Writer
November 9, 2022
Happiness Inc. singers having fun during rehearsal while preparing for their competition season.

Raise The Roof: A Beloved Kennedy Event, Canceled.

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
November 1, 2022
Lauren Sempf performs on stage with Happiness, Inc.

Happiness Inc. Heads to Nashville

Sonja Woerner, Writer
March 11, 2022
Photos: Prairie Premiere

Photos: Prairie Premiere

Sarah Martin-Trainor, Photographer
February 3, 2022
Happiness Inc. performs at Kennedy premiere show

Kennedy Show Choirs Start Their Competitive Season

Jersey Bilyeu and Molly Martin
January 7, 2022
Happiness Inc. performs with masks on to lower the risk of COVID-19.

Dancing Through the Pandemic

Noah Hargrafen, Writer
March 10, 2021
Zoey Olson, sr., at show choir dance practice.

Show Choir Under the Lights of COVID-19

Grace Niemuth and Jasmine Hite
October 30, 2020
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
Chanteurs performing Dream Girls at Raise the Roof.

Show Choir In the Spotlight

Jasmine Hite, Writer
March 4, 2020
Junior Wolfgang (Amadeus) Borchardt, junior Betsy Marlow and senior Brayden Remerowski sing at the Going Out Concert on Thursday, March 7. Remerowski and Borchardt usually switch off singing the solo, but this time they sang together.

Happiness Inc. Seniors Say Goodbye

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2019
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