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The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
New Superintendent Dr. Tawana Grover.
Cedar Rapids Community School District Announces New Superintendent
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Changes in the price of womens period products over time, making them less accessible to high school students.
Vandalism Sparks Removal of Feminine Hygiene Product in Bathrooms
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Kennedys Happiness Inc. attends a Trunk-or-Treat.
Trick-or-Treat or Trunk-or-Treat?
Noreen worked to meet the needs of everyone around her as superintendent. She met others with love and compassion.
It’s “Just Noreen”
Candy Corn Craze
Candy Corn Craze
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Teachers Patrick Cory and Katie Peterson dress up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus the day before winter break. They dope to spread joy among the students.
Holiday Traditions at Kennedy
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Mens Volleyball will be coming to Kennedy in the form of a club.
Men’s Volleyball Comes To Kennedy
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Bella performs as lead character Megan Jones in Kennedys production of Puffs.
Bella Griffin: Getting Involved Across the School
Tony Vis watches as Kennedy competes during a basketball game.
Tony Vis: His Love for the Game
Andy Courtney coaches the girls team during a time out.
The Return of Coach Courtney
Shiho Yabuchi and Daniel Carolin pose for a photo in their classroom.
Welcoming Shiho Yabuchi to Kennedy
The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Senior Elizabeth Goff (Belle) and senior Jake Horton (Beast) after their waltz in a dress rehearsal.
Kennedy Presents a Tale as Old as Time
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Cael Smithhart lifting his opponent
Boys Wrestling Competes in a Meet on 1/14
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The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team getting each other excited for their match.

Photos: Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball Holds A Mental Health Rally With The “I’m Glad You Stayed” Project.

Jersey Bilyeu, Photographer
September 9, 2022
Student artist Megan Cousins pulls from other media to represent feelings about the internets immediate and captivating nature

Expression Through Art

Lilly Marchbanks, Writer
August 10, 2022
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why

A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why

Emma Clabaugh, Writer
July 12, 2022
Students focusing on their work in Beckers room.

High School: Movies vs. Reality

Jasmine Hite, Writer
May 24, 2022
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
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