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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 Zachary Ispentchian strides down the hill.

Photos: Cross Country at Anamosa on August 31

Ramsay Geater, Photographer September 16, 2024

For the full album check out the Flickr.

Freshman Slader Buckheister runs with his teammate, sophmore Reuben Schlaak close behind.

Photos: Boys’ Cross Country Competes at the State Meet

Anabel Bradley, Writer November 4, 2022

Check out the rest of the photos on our flickr linked here.

Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers

Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers

Emma Beachner, Photographer May 17, 2022

Kennedy Men's Track celebrates their win at Muscatine Invite.

Boys’ Track Starts Outdoor Season Strong

Molly Martin, Managing Editor April 5, 2022

The Kennedy Boys’ Track team started their season off on the right foot with a win at Muscatie’s Sophmore and JV Invite. The Cougars' score of 175.00 points beat Pleasant Valley with 147.00, Muscatine...

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...

Miles Wilson looks to pass Dubuque Hempstead with Henry McMahan close behind.

Miles Wilson Breaks Cross Country School Record

Nolyn Melsha, Writer October 27, 2021

As the varsity boys are running towards the end of the cross country season, Miles Wilson is a step ahead of the rest. The Cougar Cross Country team has had a season of strong finishes including a first...

Erica Schulte, sr., powers towards the end of the Girls Varsity race in Western Dubuque, dodging raindrops as masked attendants watch on.

Cross Country at Western Dubuque

Anabel Bradley, Writer October 5, 2020

The Kennedy High School’s Men and Women’s Cross Country teams ran at the Western Dubuque Invitational Thursday afternoon.  The men’s varsity team came in second place led by Miles Wilson, so....

Torch Talks – Kayde Bowers, Striding to Success

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young November 25, 2019

This episode, we talk to Kayde Bowers about his unusual experience at Kennedy High School. The hosts of this episode are Joel Dillman and Samuel Miranda. They talk to Kayde Bowers about his story...

Jacob Green, sr., running in his green and gold uniform at a cross country meet along side a Prairie runner.

Boys Cross Country at State

Savanna Sievert, Writer November 4, 2019

On Saturday, November 2, the Kennedy Boys Cross Country team ran at the state meet.  The meet took place in Fort Dodge, Iowa at the Lakeside Golf Course. Jacob Green took third at the meet with a time...

The Kennedy Girl's Cross Country team racing down the winding path at their meet.

Kennedy Women’s Cross Country Team is Plagued by Injuries and Illness

Anabel Bradley, Writer October 16, 2019

Plagued by injuries and illness, the Kennedy Women's Cross Country team still holds hope to make it to state for the second year in a row. The women's cross country team was ranked 11th last season...

Jacob Green, sr., running in his green and gold uniform at a cross country meet along side a Prairie runner.

Boys Cross Country Run for a Chance at State

Savanna Sievert, Writer October 8, 2019

Kennedy Boys Cross Country is off to a fast start in 2019, and with the number one runner in the state, they have the momentum to keep it going.  Jacob Greene, senior at Kennedy and number one runner...

Kennedy Women's Cross Country team after their meet at Linn-Mar.

The Power of a Team

Sophia Jasper, Writer September 11, 2017

It’s no secret that running is difficult. And it’s been said that people bond when facing a difficulty together. The Kennedy Women’s Cross Country team competed at Linn-Mar’s invitational on...

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