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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.

Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts

Brooklyn Gilchrist, Writer April 4, 2024

Throughout her years at Kennedy, senior Jersey Bilyeu has become one of the most involved people at Kennedy. She started in band and dance until freshman year when she quit dance. "I danced for 11...

Ella Brown pins opponent down.

Ella Brown Returns to State

Bella Frese, Writer April 3, 2024

Junior Ella Brown took fifth place at the IGHSAU (Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union) State Championships on February 2, 2024, at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. This was Brown’s second state...

In a neutral position, sophomore Meredith Kaump stands her ground.

Meredith Kaump Stands her Ground Throughout the Season

Emma Rood, Writer February 2, 2024

Sophomore Meredith Kaump never thought to try wrestling until last year when women’s wrestling was deemed a sport for the first time in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. This year, she finds...

Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Band's 2022-2023 show, "Black Widow."

Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer May 18, 2023

Charlotte Ottemoeller has bounced around the Kennedy Music Department over her four years of high school. After winning three Outstanding Drum Major awards, she was accepted into the 2022 Iowa All-State...

Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.

Ami Jacobo: Spreading the Positivity

Madisen Maxa, Writer April 24, 2023

Junior Ami Jacobo can be seen all around the school, spreading their positivity into every activity they participate in, and every piece of art they create. They are involved across the school, becoming...

Stage Manager Ava Powers looks over stage light filters.

Ava Powers: Behind Kennedy Performances

Emma Beachner, writer April 6, 2023

In search of an engineering class, Ava Powers ended up in Stagecraft and Design during her freshman year because of a problem with her schedule. Though the class wasn't her first pick, she was drawn in...

Ella Brown challenges herself to take on multiple sports.

Ella Brown: Crushing The Competition

Rowan Hesford, Writer March 15, 2023

On Feb. 2 and 3, sophomore wrestler, Ella Brown, took home fifth place in Iowa’s first sanctioned Girls’ Wrestling State Tournament. This marked another victory in the books for Brown. After placing...

Jaxon Robinson prepares to bowl.

Jaxon Robinson: Tearing Up the Lane

Jordan Horne, Writer February 9, 2023

Kennedy senior Jaxon Robinson made a name for himself across a wide range of activities, from show choir to bowling.  Robinson has been a three-year member of the varsity show choir team, Happiness...

Tony Vis watches as Kennedy competes during a basketball game.

Tony Vis: His Love for the Game

Rowan Hesford, Writer November 28, 2022

While Tony Vis may be known as Kennedy’s Government or World History teacher, how many know him as the basketball coach? For almost thirty years, Vis has been a coach and mentor for many.  Growing...

Peyton Kach posed for her senior photos with an instrument to represent one of her passions: music.

The Dream of a Musician

Jasmine Hite and Kaylia Richards January 7, 2021

Music is something a person can fall in love with. Peyton Kach, senior at Kennedy High school is ready to pursue her passion for music. Kach is ready to step into the music industry with her new EP. The...

Jackie Garcia attending a pep assembly at Kennedy High School, posing with handfuls of confetti.

Standing Up Against Social Injustices

Abby Bonat, Writer June 11, 2019

To the naked eye, Jackie Garcia may seem like an average eighteen-year-old high school student, but behind her tightly curled hair and relaxed demeanor is a girl who has encountered more challenges and...

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