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Kennedy Torch

Junior class celebrates after getting a point.

Pep Assemblies: An Age Old Tradition

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Writer September 28, 2023

Pep assemblies are a long-standing tradition at Kennedy. The four classes compete three times a year for the spirit stick and celebrate seasonal sports achievements. “I look forward to pep assemblies...

Kennedy Dance Team performs together during the pep rally.

Photos: Juniors Rock the Boat at the First Pep Assembly of the Year

Kiera Zwack, Photo Editor September 6, 2023

Find all photos on our Flickr!

Senora Harger hugs a student.

Photos: Class of 2023 Graduation

Kiera Zwack, Photographer June 2, 2023

To view the full album, visit our Flickr! Congratulations Class of 2023!

A student works on their math homework during class. Students are now able to join a math-focused honor society.

Kennedy Introduces Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society

Delaney Mann, Writer May 3, 2023

Kennedy is introducing a new honor society to students. Mu Alpha Theta is an international mathematics program that welcomes students in grades nine through 12 to complete service hours and compete against...

Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.

MyPath: Is it Worth it?

Emma Rood, Writer March 14, 2023

CRCSD implemented MyPath lessons as a requirement for all high school students as of January 2023. Students are required to complete 20 minutes of reading and math lessons per week to achieve a sufficient...

Junior Trevan Krumrei reaches around a North Scott player to put the ball in the basket.

Photos: Boys Basketball Punches Ticket to the Well

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor March 1, 2023

For more photos, visit our Flickr.

Alexander Jackson leaving court following a hearing in July 2022.

Cedar Rapids Man on Trial for 2021 Triple Murder

Molly Martin, Writer January 12, 2023

The trial for Alexander Jackson began in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Jackson is accused of murdering his father Jan, mother Melissa and sister Sabrina in June of 2021.  Jackson has been...

Kennedy's Key Club is a group effort.

Kennedy’s Key Club Gives Back to the Community

James Belding, Writer April 4, 2022

Kennedy’s Key Club is a student-led volunteer program. From caroling and bell ringing to helping set up and organize charity events, students never want for a chance to support local communities. While...

The Academic Decathlon Team Heads to State

The Academic Decathlon Team Heads to State

Claire Frank, Writer February 21, 2022

Kennedy's Academic Decathlon team will compete March 4 and 5 at the state competition in Mason City.  After they qualified for state at Jefferson High School, Tori Paga, Lucas Horton and Aiden McGrane...

Kennedy Volleyball Advances to Regional Finals

Kennedy Volleyball Advances to Regional Finals

Neenah Alyassiri, Writer October 22, 2021

The Kennedy varsity volleyball team had their regional semi finals Oct. 21. The team swept Marshalltown 3-0 to continue onto the finals. The Cougars won the first set with 25-10. Followed by the Cougars...

Photo Via Iowa Public Radio Images. Kim Reynolds speaking to her constituents in Iowa.

Leave School Decisions in the Hands of the Educators

Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief May 20, 2021

Kim Reynolds signed a law early this morning removing the mask mandate in all Cedar Rapids public schools immediately. The CRCSD has no choice but to comply. Regardless of vaccination status, no student...

Jared Wacker directs the Wind Symphony.

Music Prevails

Elise Hrabik, Writer May 7, 2021

“We kept the music going,” Lesley Fleer, director of the Kennedy band said. The band concert began at 5 p.m. on May 4, in the Kennedy High School auditorium. With help from Justin Schaeffer,...

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