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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 theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago

Emma Beachner, Writer
January 27, 2023
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Matilda

Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Matilda”

Merideth Langton and Abby Bunker
April 23, 2022
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”

Merideth Langton, Photographer
December 16, 2021
Photos: Almost, Maine Comes To Life with Kennedy Theatre

Photos: “Almost, Maine” Comes To Life with Kennedy Theatre

Merideth Langton, Photographer
October 1, 2021
Kennedy Theater on Stage

Kennedy Theater on Stage

Jordyn Cory, Photographer
May 15, 2021
The main cast of Clue is smaller than usual.

Get Clued In With Kennedy Theatre

Dylan Sines, Writer/Photographer
April 22, 2021
Betsy Marlow playing her role as Anna center stage.

If we Could Freeze Time….

Nolyn Melsha, Mandy Weiss
December 12, 2019
Josh Young, sr., making a call on the fake telephone.

Arsenic and Old Lace

Savanna Sievert, Photographer
October 21, 2019
The poster for Arsenic and Old Lace posted in several spots throughout the school.

This Play is to Die For

Maggie Talbott-Malone, Writer
October 14, 2019
Poster for Crimes of the Heart

Crimes of the Heart Coming Soon to Kennedy Theatre

Joel Dillman, Writer
September 23, 2019
The Urinetown promotional posters.

Urinetown?

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer
April 26, 2019
The Peter and the Starcatcher cast at their rehearsal.

You’ll Be Hooked!

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer
September 25, 2018
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