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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Christmas tradition different across the world, leading to jarring experiences for foreign exchange students.

A Different Kind of Holiday: A Danish Foreign Exchange Students Take

Amalie Jørck, Writer December 31, 2024

There are many different ways to celebrate the holidays. Every country has unique traditions, from big to small, like an Elf on a shelf or the day Christmas is celebrated.  It is not only the traditions...

The freshman class celebrates winning the spirit stick.

Cougars Celebrate The Holiday Spirit In The Winter Pep Assembly

Merideth Langton, Photographer December 4, 2022

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Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa

Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa

Jasmine Hite, Writer December 25, 2021

Most of the world’s population knows the tale of the magical St. Nicholas, also known as Santa Claus. As parents have told their children for decades, Santa Claus is a jolly old man dressed in a red...

A nearly empty auditorium listens quietly as the percussion and jazz ensembles perform.

A Cautious Christmas Concert

Elise Hrabik, Photo Editor December 24, 2020

Are Holidays Cancelled?

Are Holidays Cancelled?

Anabel Bradley, Writer December 11, 2020

In a normal year, the holidays are a time filled with family, friends and cheer. The house is filled with shouts from cousins playing Mario Kart, the clanging of plates as dishes are being washed and holiday...

Lydia Heskje, so., and Grace Ntanyungu, fr., studying for their tests and finals in French class.

Five Weeks of Smiles and Cries

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer December 21, 2018

By the time winter break rolls around, students at Kennedy highschool are going to be facing a strange scheduling occurrence. Five weeks of school without a single full week. That means that at least one...

The City of London celebrates a New Year with fireworks. In Cedar Rapids, students will have time to celebrate with families and friends during winter break, which starts Dec. 22. School resumes on Jan. 2.

Ringing in the New Year

Mary Shaine Devaras, Writer December 21, 2017

Winter break starts on Friday, Dec. 22 and classes resume on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Students are feeling really excited to celebrate New Year’s Eve with their family and friends. “New Year’s Eve is...

Students dig in with Thanksgiving Break

Students dig in with Thanksgiving Break

Mary Shaine Devaras, Writer November 21, 2017

Thanksgiving Break starts on Wednesday, Nov. 22 and classes resume Monday, Nov. 27. “Thanksgiving is a very important holiday because it’s about surrounding yourself with the people you love,”...

How do you Celebrate Mother’s Day?

Claire Fluent, Writer May 15, 2017

Mother’s Day has been held on the second Sunday of every May since 1914. It is a National Holiday meant to honor mothers, motherhood, and the influence of mothers in society. This year Mother’s Day...

Things To Do On Senior Skip Day?

Things To Do On Senior Skip Day?

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Writer May 12, 2017

Sleeping in is a long-held tradition of "Senior Skip Day" and that's on the agenda for seniors Jayden Lovell and Anna Long. "I'm not sure what my plans are yet," Lovell said, "but not school work,...

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