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Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Kennedy Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
Miles Wilson sprints to the finish line in a cross country race.
Miles Wilson Breaks Yet Another Kennedy Track and Field Record
Teachers brought their own decorations to set up in the spaces.
Teacher Spaces Promote Community
Kennedy Horseshoe Becomes Dangerous
Kennedy Horseshoe Becomes Dangerous
Sophomore Addison Swartzendruber runs at track meet.
Addison Swartsendruber Selected as Valley Division Track and Field Athlete of the Year
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Miles Wilson sprints to the finish line in a cross country race.
Miles Wilson Breaks Yet Another Kennedy Track and Field Record
Grace Braden Competing Hurdles
Kennedy Athletes Head to Drake Relays
Junior Miles Wilson celebrates after breaking school record.
Junior Miles Wilson Breaks School Track and Field Record
How should Kennedy distribute the funds for its sports?
How Should Kennedy Be Fundraising?
Should we be allowed to pick and choose what parts of history we learn?
Iowa Legislation Undermines Teachers
Candy and plastic eggs have become symbols of modern day Easter.
The Evolution of Easter
Chromebooks become CRVA students window into education.
Virtually Failing
Performance PE is designed to be taken by athletes for PE credits.
We’re Overworking Students
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Many Kennedy juniors are taking the ACT to prepare for college admissions.
How to Access ACT Scores
Kennedys Key Club is a group effort.
Kennedy’s Key Club Gives Back to the Community
The thought of studying can be overwhelming for students, but it doesnt have to be with the right study skills.
How To Study To Get Results
Scantron bubble sheets are a common sight at Kennedy.
Are Standardized Tests a Success?
Ashlynn Williams uses art as a creative outlook in her life.
A Colorful View
Sanford enjoys caring for bearded dragons and other types of reptiles.
Dragons Help the Helper
Kenzie Reed, number one dribbles the ball down the court.
Kenzie Reed: The Person Behind the Jersey
Junior Lucas Dolphin was nominated for athlete of the week in 2021 and 2022.
Lucas Dolphin: 300 to Spare
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Student Art Showcase
Student Art Showcase
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
Im Not Exactly Sad
I’m Not Exactly Sad
The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Matilda
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Matilda”
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
Photos: Boys Track Competes in Invitational at Kingston
Photos: Boys’ Track Competes in Invitational at Kingston
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Tanager Place offers outpatient therapy at Kennedy High School.

Tanager Therapists Here to Help Students

Sarah Martin-Trainor, Writer
February 18, 2022
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community

Neenah Alyassiri, Writer
November 30, 2021
Kennedy students trained for Green Bandana are given a bandana to tie to their backpack.

Green Bandana: Supporting Students’ Mental Health

Emma Alcorn, Writer
November 26, 2021
Teens today are often willing to talk about their own mental health.

Teen Mental Health Needs Attention

Emma Alcorn, Writer
November 17, 2021
Antisocial Personality Disorder can cause anger, apathy and aggressive behaviors.

ASPD – Mental Disorder of the Day

Alyx Goldensoph, Writer
October 3, 2021
ADHD makes it more difficult to focus for long periods of time.

ADHD – Mental Disorder of the Day

Alyx Goldensoph, Writer
October 2, 2021
Anorexia can cause dangerous weight loss.

Anorexia – Mental Disorder of the Day

Alyx Goldensoph, Writer
October 1, 2021
Kennedy cheerleaders wear purple bows for the month of September for Suicide Awareness month.

Suicide Awareness and Prevention Every Month

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
October 1, 2021
Incorporating plants into your personal space can have a positive impact in your well-being.

Happy From Home

Claire Beaman , Writer
August 6, 2021
Coping During COVID-19

Coping During COVID-19

Grace Niemuth, Writer
July 23, 2021
Students often feel overwhelmed by the amount of school work they receive.

Students’ Mental Health Matters

Natalie Ruggeri, Writer
June 4, 2021
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Everything is Still Upside Down

Maggie Talbott-Malone, Writer
April 7, 2021
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