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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The baby Cougar brought to Kennedy during annual Issues Week celebrations.

Bring Back the Cougar!

Isaac White, Writer June 20, 2023

Fifty-five years ago, in the age of the dinosaurs, the very first John F. Kennedy High School was opened in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After crowning themselves as them “Cougars,” administration thought bringing...

Kennedy student answers the phone at St. Luke's Hospital in the 80s.

Fashion Through the Ages

Emma Beachner, Writer June 6, 2023

Kennedy’s halls have seen 55 years of fashion and it has changed quite a bit since the 60s. Recently, we’ve seen a resurgence in classic styles that our very own teachers grew up with. Staple pieces...

Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.

Music of the Cougars

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer May 23, 2023

Music programs have always been part of high school culture. As Kennedy celebrates its 55th anniversary, so does its music department. Directors of the Kennedy Music Department discussed how it’s evolved...

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...

Senior Kyle Crock preparing a serve

Photos: April 20 Boys’ Tennis vs Dubuque Hempstead

Isaac White, Photographer May 1, 2023

For more photos, check out our flickr!

Sophomore Jordan Harvey sings through jail bars.

Kennedy’s Production of Chicago is a Must-See

Emma Beachner, Writer April 22, 2023

Kennedy’s Theater Department ends the 2022-2023 school year with a magical production of Chicago. Well, maybe magical isn’t the right word, more like…murderous.  Chicago showcases the lives of...

Junior Cyrus Courtney anchoring the Shuttle Hurtle

Photos: Co-Ed Track Meet at Kingston Stadium

Isaac White and Emma Rood April 3, 2023

For the full album, check out our flickr page here.   Kennedy track and field competed at Kingston Tuesday, March 28. Going up against their rivals Jefferson and Washington, Kennedy took...

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.

Kennedy Culture Club Hosts Culture Night

Kennedy Culture Club Hosts Culture Night

Joshua Barker, Writer February 17, 2023

Laughter, nervousness and jolts of inspiration spring from the students of room 74A every Wednesday as they plan for Culture Club’s new event. On Feb. 17th at 5:30 p.m., the Culture Club will be hosting...

Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School, a public school, from the outside.

The Effects of Iowa’s “Student First Act”

Joshua Barker, Writer February 6, 2023

The signing of the Iowa “Students First Act” by Governor Kim Reynolds on Jan. 14 has created a new law affecting education across the state. Beginning on July 1st, many low income families will be...

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