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In preparation for the premiere, the Puffs production crew work on the props. The play was moved into the auditorium because of the size of the set.
Puffs Comes to Kennedy
The Struggle Of The Arts
The Struggle Of The Arts
The smallpox vaccine has proved effective against Monkeypox.
Monkeypox: Minor Disruption or New Epidemic?
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Many Kennedy students will continue school during the summer.
Summer School is Saving Students’ GPA
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Kennedy defense sets up against Bettendorf offense.
Varsity Football Claims an Away Victory Over the Bettendorf Bulldogs
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Miles Wilson runs at track meet.
Miles Wilson: Running His Way into the Record Book
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Students worry about their class rank throughout their years of high school.
Students Are Not Their Class Rank
Graduates from the Senior Class of 2022 share their high school advice.
Senior Advice
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
Students should not have to be scared when they walk into school.
Enough is Enough.
Author James Belding works silently in the Torch classroom.
Being the Quiet Kid
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Hemann helps a student during class.
Project Lead the Way: Introducing Students to STEM
Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward
Agriculture Club created a garden near the Kennedy track.
Join Our Clubs!
Kline discussing the meaning of the spirit stick at a pep assembly.
Jason Kline: The King of Kennedy
Student artist Megan Cousins pulls from other media to represent feelings about the internets immediate and captivating nature
Expression Through Art
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Dan Carolin (in the middle) and his squad pose in their Hawaiian shirts.
Dan Carolin: Human Connection Through Language
Brian Stubblefield shows off one of the hand-made electric cars in Barry Wilson’s classroom.
Speeding Through Senior Year
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
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
Photos: Freshman Football vs. Anamosa
Photos: Freshman Football vs. Anamosa
Photos: Cougars Win Homecoming Game Over Jefferson 55-6
Photos: Cougars Win Homecoming Game Over Jefferson 55-6
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Cheer and Dance Team walk in the parade.
Kennedy Homecoming Parade Celebrates Cougar Activities
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Best Spirit In America: Fall Pep Assembly 2022

Best Spirit In America: Fall Pep Assembly 2022

Merideth Langton, Photographer
September 1, 2022
Video: The Grand Return of Pep Assemblies

Video: The Grand Return of Pep Assemblies

Alyx Goldensoph, Producer
May 12, 2022
Kennedy students cheer for their classmates during the pep assembly.

Best Spirit in America

Molly Martin and Jaiah Willis
April 15, 2022
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies

Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies

Merideth Langton and Abby Bunker
April 15, 2022
COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year

COVID-19 Cancels Cougar Traditions

Nolyn Melsha, Writer
September 14, 2021
The class of 2021 at the Winter Pep Assembly who emerged victorious. Which will win this years virtual pep rally?

Virtual Pep Assembly

Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2020
George Anderson walking into the gym during the pep assembly to accept the award.

George Anderson: 2020 Iowa Teacher of the Year

Maggie Talbott-Malone, Writer
December 10, 2019
Seniors showing their cougar spirit at the fall pep assembly by cheering on their class. Photo by Haylee Brewer.

Best Spirit in America

Maggie Talbott-Malone, Writer
September 7, 2019
Band students help hype up the students at the fall pep assembly.

Senior Spirit Success

Olivia Haefner and Jenna Anderson
September 10, 2018
Seniors Grace Harrelson, Joey Bushman, and James Tolly shouting the class cheer.

Keeping Safe with Kennedy’s Crazy Pep Assemblies

Claire Beaman, Writer
May 18, 2018
Reagan Linder, jr., busting a move during the whole school dance-off.

Spring Pep Assembly

Jamison Prull, Photo Editor
April 8, 2018
Kennedy Activities Director Aaron Stecker leads the pep assembly activities.

Bringing Spirit to the Spring Pep Assembly

Olivia Haefner and Roberta Prats
April 4, 2018
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