Homecoming – Kennedy Torch

Kennedy High School facilities damaged by the Derecho Aug. 10. The gymnasium was hit especially hard.

What’s Going on with Homecoming?

October 28, 2020

The lighting fixture at the Czech Museum, where the 2019 prom was held.

Kennedy Hoco: What Comes Next?

October 22, 2019

Disco lights at the 2019 Kennedy prom, contrasting the recent lighting situation at homecoming.

Was Kennedy Hoco a No-Go?

October 10, 2019

Homecoming On a Budget

Daniel Juarez and date attending the 2018 homecoming dance.

Lindsey Matus, Writer

October 4, 2019

A beautiful gold dress paired with a matching corsage, yet another stressor adding to the pressure of homecoming.

The Stresses of Homecoming

October 2, 2019

2018 Homecoming Queen and King Jackson Hoeger and Jaianna Green.

2018 Crowning of Kennedy Homecoming King and Queen

September 17, 2018

The Best and the Worst: Homecoming Dinner

A meal option at Gumption in Cedar Rapids.

September 13, 2018

Homecoming candidates Michael Gallagher and Gwyn Smith.

2018 Top Seven Homecoming Court Assembly

September 13, 2018

Ellie Grovert crowned by previous homecoming queen Macy Schares.

The Crowned

September 30, 2017

The Family stick raised above the huddle after the Kennedy Cougars defeated the Linn Mar Lions.

Kennedy’s 50th Homecoming Game

September 29, 2017

50th Anniversary Gala Information

50th Anniversary Gala Information

September 29, 2017

50 Stories for 50 Years: Homecoming: The Same, Then and Now

Dyan Kach and her escort, Rick Netolicky, after being presented to the 1967 Kennedy student body at a pep assembly.

Hannah Ratzer, Writer

September 25, 2017

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