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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

UnityPoint Apprenticeship Sign-On Day Welcomes 24

UnityPoint Apprenticeship Sign-On Day Welcomes 24

Delaney Mann, Writer December 15, 2023

UnityPoint Health’s sign-on day was held at 8 a.m. on Dec. 7 at the Kirkwood Linn Regional Center. This day welcomed two dozen high school students into their apprenticeship program. Students who...

Kennedy student applies for job shadow.

Kennedy’s Job Shadow Program Brings Students Closer to Real-World Experience

Delaney Mann, Writer September 18, 2023

Kennedy has a long-standing relationship with Kirkwood Community College’s Workplace Learning Connection. For years this allowed students to have the opportunity to see what jobs they are more suited...

AP classes are just a small part of a high school student's concerns.

How Do AP Classes Actually Affect Your Future?

Joel Dillman, Writer May 19, 2022

One of Kennedy's most prized statistics is its AP participation, which is among the highest in Iowa. More than 47% of Kennedy students took an AP exam in 2021, and 34% passed at least one, according to...

Summer Internships

Summer Internships

Emma Beachner, Writer February 1, 2022

Attention sophomore and juniors: the summer internship application portal is now open. Sophomore and juniors can complete 45-90 hour internships this summer through Kirkwood’s Workplace Learning Connections....

Kennedy Students' Advice for Job Shadows

Kennedy Students’ Advice for Job Shadows

Mary Shaine Devaras, Writer September 15, 2017

Job shadow online applications are due on Sept. 20. For any questions and more information, see Mr. Goodlove in room 56 or visit Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection's website. "Make sure to keep...

Students balance SMART lunch with other obligations

Students balance SMART lunch with other obligations

Xander Riley, Web Editor September 1, 2014
Students will have to find a balance between SMART lunch tutorials and Kirkwood courses.
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