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Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Kennedy Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
Miles Wilson sprints to the finish line in a cross country race.
Miles Wilson Breaks Yet Another Kennedy Track and Field Record
Teachers brought their own decorations to set up in the spaces.
Teacher Spaces Promote Community
Kennedy Horseshoe Becomes Dangerous
Kennedy Horseshoe Becomes Dangerous
Sophomore Addison Swartzendruber runs at track meet.
Addison Swartsendruber Selected as Valley Division Track and Field Athlete of the Year
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Miles Wilson sprints to the finish line in a cross country race.
Miles Wilson Breaks Yet Another Kennedy Track and Field Record
Grace Braden Competing Hurdles
Kennedy Athletes Head to Drake Relays
Junior Miles Wilson celebrates after breaking school record.
Junior Miles Wilson Breaks School Track and Field Record
How should Kennedy distribute the funds for its sports?
How Should Kennedy Be Fundraising?
Should we be allowed to pick and choose what parts of history we learn?
Iowa Legislation Undermines Teachers
Candy and plastic eggs have become symbols of modern day Easter.
The Evolution of Easter
Chromebooks become CRVA students window into education.
Virtually Failing
Performance PE is designed to be taken by athletes for PE credits.
We’re Overworking Students
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Many Kennedy juniors are taking the ACT to prepare for college admissions.
How to Access ACT Scores
Kennedys Key Club is a group effort.
Kennedy’s Key Club Gives Back to the Community
The thought of studying can be overwhelming for students, but it doesnt have to be with the right study skills.
How To Study To Get Results
Scantron bubble sheets are a common sight at Kennedy.
Are Standardized Tests a Success?
Ashlynn Williams uses art as a creative outlook in her life.
A Colorful View
Sanford enjoys caring for bearded dragons and other types of reptiles.
Dragons Help the Helper
Kenzie Reed, number one dribbles the ball down the court.
Kenzie Reed: The Person Behind the Jersey
Junior Lucas Dolphin was nominated for athlete of the week in 2021 and 2022.
Lucas Dolphin: 300 to Spare
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Student Art Showcase
Student Art Showcase
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
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Matilda
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Matilda”
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
Photos: Boys Track Competes in Invitational at Kingston
Photos: Boys’ Track Competes in Invitational at Kingston
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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The Kennedy Cougars have yet to lose a game in the 2021 season.

Kennedy Cougars Head Into Playoffs Undefeated

Noah Hargrafen, Writer
October 29, 2021
Passing the Torch

Passing the Torch

Jasmine Hite, Writer
April 26, 2021
The train involved in the accident sits motionless on the tracks.

Train Accident Stops Traffic Near Xavier High School

Lindsey Matus, Writer
February 19, 2021
Mariah Griffin (left) and Jennifer McAtee (right) are ready to start the class.

Learning To Teach in an Upside-Down World

Jasmine Hite, Writer
February 18, 2021
The red sticky notes that line the Kennedy hallways as a part of Inclusion Week.

Inclusivity at Kennedy High School

Jasmine Hite, Writer
March 9, 2020
The Kennedy marching band entering before a football game last season.

Music and Games at the Kennedy Band Carnival

Arya Forbes, Writer
March 6, 2020
Betsy Marlow playing her role as Anna center stage.

If we Could Freeze Time….

Nolyn Melsha, Mandy Weiss
December 12, 2019
Students working in study hall.

SMART Time Gone Forever

Joel Dillman, Writer
September 12, 2019
Student Jami Martin-Trainor so., works hard on the computer to complete her school work.

One- to- One

Alyssa Friedley, Writer
June 8, 2019
The John F. Kennedy High School building from the outside.

Freshman Expectations vs. Reality

Claire Beaman, Writer
May 6, 2019
Spanish class during a regular school day schedule.

A Day in a Teacher’s Life

Maddie Long, Writer
November 12, 2018
Mallory Nesmith, sr., smiles, enjoying the company of others as they make their final touches before taking the stage for Kennedys spring musical, The Wedding Singer.

Seniors Reminisce About Their Most Memorable Moments at Kennedy

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
May 2, 2018
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