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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Posters promoting the event hang through the school.

Kinder Kennedy Partners With Best Buddies to Host Disco Night

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Writer March 30, 2023

On Friday, March 31 Kinder Kennedy is hosting Kennedy’s first Disco Dance. The disco dance is one of several events to encourage a sense of belonging.   Kinder Kennedy is a club at Kennedy that...

Teachers across the building decorate the doors for Black History Month.

BSU Celebrates Black History Month One Door at a Time

Samuella Kasha, Writer March 3, 2023

The Kennedy Black Student Union (BSU) challenged Kennedy staff to decorate a door poster to bring awareness to Black History Month.  BSU was created to promote activities of common interests as well...

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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community

Neenah Alyassiri, Writer November 30, 2021

The transgender community is a diverse group. Trans-male, trans-female, genderqueer and genderfluid are all under the transgender umbrella. Trans people deserve to express themselves like anyone else. A...

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Including Women in History

Claire Beaman, Writer March 31, 2021

Many women in history are left unnamed due to being overshadowed by men. March was International Women’s History Month, where we honor women for their contributions to society.  “Women have contributed...

Elise Kim, so. and Grace Ntanyungy, so. supporting each other.

A Generation With Open Arms

Lindsey Matus, Writer May 27, 2020

Generation-Z is making a change for the better when it comes to inclusivity. Those who are included in this generation are more accepting than those that have come before.  Inclusivity doesn’t pertain...

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

With over 1800 students at Kennedy Highschool, it can be hard to feel included or respected. Kinder Kennedy and Best Buddies put together Kennedy’s Inclusion Week to bring students together, attempting...

The BSU recruiting new members at the club fair.
Left to right:
Rahma Elsheikh, Raafa Elsheikh, Victoria Lea, Kaylah Ajram-Wright, Sophia Malcom, Divion Ocheltree , Angel Lesure

BSU: A Call For Understanding

Olivia Riley-Schmelzer, Writer October 9, 2019

In an effort to incorporate more cultural understanding within Kennedy high school, students have introduced a new organization focused on creating a diverse yet unified community known as The Black Student...

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