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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Thank You Torch Seniors!

Thank You Torch Seniors!

Cael Cummins, Designer May 24, 2022

Students wond if they should take AP World of AP Euro.

AP World vs. AP Euro

Tori Paga May 18, 2022

As the school year comes to an end and students start preparing for finals and the coming school year, one big question comes up: what classes will I take next year? One of the choices sophomores have...

Senior Wilsee Kollie speaks during the walkout.

Kennedy Holds Walkout Over Roe v. Wade Opinion Leak

Joel Dillman, Writer May 18, 2022

Kennedy students held a walkout May 18 at 1:20 p.m. to protest the leaked overturn of Roe v. Wade, which would allow states to ban abortion. The walkout remained peaceful and lasted until 2:10 p.m., when...

Student Art Showcase

Student Art Showcase

Emma Beachner, Photographer May 10, 2022

Teachers brought their own decorations to set up in the spaces.

Teacher Spaces Promote Community

Emma Beachner, Writer April 28, 2022

Teachers' common spaces have been implemented at Kennedy after the recent removal of teachers' appliances. The school district removed these appliances in an attempt to conserve energy.  Fridges, microwaves...

Kennedy collected coins to donate to children in Ukraine.

Kennedy Hosts Coin Drive for Ukraine Children

Emma Beachner, writer April 8, 2022

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022 over seven million Ukraine citizens have been displaced and more than four million have fled the country. The amount of citizen casualties has surpassed...

Kennedy Men's Track celebrates their win at Muscatine Invite.

Boys’ Track Starts Outdoor Season Strong

Molly Martin, Managing Editor April 5, 2022

The Kennedy Boys’ Track team started their season off on the right foot with a win at Muscatie’s Sophmore and JV Invite. The Cougars' score of 175.00 points beat Pleasant Valley with 147.00, Muscatine...

Spirit Stick Competition Is Back

Spirit Stick Competition Is Back

Nolyn Melsha, Writer March 25, 2022

On March 25, 2022, Kennedy students get the chance to compete in a school dodgeball tournament, an event for all grades to enjoy.   The tournament will be in the main gym from 6 to 8 p.m.  This...

Students involved in activities outside typical academics will be recognized at the Spring Activity Assembly.

Kennedy Spring Activity Assembly To Be Held March 25

Sonja Woerner, Writer March 23, 2022

The Kennedy Spring Activity Assembly is set to take place Friday, March 25. Students will be presented with awards based on student leadership positions and the activities they participated in during the...

Sanford enjoys caring for bearded dragons and other types of reptiles.

Dragons Help the Helper

Rowan Hesford, Writer March 7, 2022

Breanna Sanford is a sophomore at Kennedy with a passion for herpetology, a branch of zoology which handles reptiles and amphibians. Sanford saves bearded dragons, and it turns out they saved her too. “Lizards...

Varsity Girls Basketball Ends Their Season

Varsity Girls Basketball Ends Their Season

Emma Beachner, Writer March 6, 2022

The Kennedy Girls Basketball team ended their season Feb. 19, 2022 in a game against Waukee Northwest with an overall win-loss ratio of 12-11 for the season. The team lost their head coach, Andy Courtney,...

Quick access to warm coffee could be a thing of the past for Kennedy teachers.

A Charged Removal of Teachers’ Appliances

Joel Dillman, Writer March 4, 2022

Author's Note: I reached out to CRCSD for an interview, but they did not respond by the publication date. Everyday appliances in classrooms have been used by teachers and students for years, whether...

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