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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

Kennedy Wind Symphony travelled to Chicago this past January to perform at the Field Museum and receive a clinic from Northwestern's Mallory Thompson.

Wind Symphony Set to Perform at the Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference in May

Aanya Tripathi, Writer February 22, 2024

Kennedy’s Wind Symphony was selected as a clinic performance band at the 97th Annual Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference (IBA). They will perform at this conference on May 9, 2024. “It has been...

Performance PE is designed to be taken by athletes for PE credits.

We’re Overworking Students

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer April 4, 2022

In order to graduate, CRCSD students need four Physical Education (PE) credits regardless of their extracurricular participation. Many students at Kennedy participate in school athletics, show choirs or...

Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14

Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14

Jersey Bilyeu, Photographer October 20, 2021

Jared Wacker directs the Wind Symphony.

Music Prevails

Elise Hrabik, Writer May 7, 2021

“We kept the music going,” Lesley Fleer, director of the Kennedy band said. The band concert began at 5 p.m. on May 4, in the Kennedy High School auditorium. With help from Justin Schaeffer,...

Josh Young, sr., sings his solo with sorrow, as he changes the words to explain his feelings on leaving show choir.

The Final Show of the Year

Jasmine Hite, Writer March 17, 2020

The Going Out Concert was an emotional event for the Kennedy High School community, as the seniors of Happiness put on their final performance of their high school careers. Tears were seen throughout...

The Kennedy marching band entering before a football game last season.

Music and Games at the Kennedy Band Carnival

Arya Forbes, Writer March 6, 2020

On Fri, March 6, Kennedy High School is hosting its annual Band Carnaval. The event is taking place to support the Kennedy band program.  There is a 5 fee for unlimited game wristbands. There will...

Poster for Crimes of the Heart

Crimes of the Heart Coming Soon to Kennedy Theatre

Joel Dillman, Writer September 23, 2019

A dark comedy play called Crimes of the Heart hits the Kennedy Theatre next week. Crimes of the Heart, directed by Nick Hayes, will have a preview during school on Wednesday, September 25th. The performances...

Lily Hartney, sr., dancing for her senior photos.

Move to Express

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer May 13, 2019

Fifteen years is a long time to be committed to something. In 15 years, Lily Hartney has dedicated her mind, body, and soul to dance, and continues to push herself at dance practices and competitions. To...

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