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Some students decorated their cars for the drive-thru. Santa and Mrs. Claus approach students in their Jeep adorned with Christmas lights.
Student Government Giving Back With Christmas for Veterans
Senior Remi Wilcox was disqualified from Iowa All-State by a nonexistent rule regarding harp size.
Kennedy Harpist Disqualified From All-State by Nonexistent Rule Raises Questions
Kennedy teachers are concerned over lack of information and consultation.
Former GIPS Employee Speaks Out About Superintendent Grover’s Leadership
Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.
Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Senior Ella Moser shoots her first free-throw.
Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Takes the Win Over Waverly-Shell Rock
Freshman Bentley Dill runs down the court while protecting the ball.
Freshman Bentley Dill Joins Kennedy Girls Basketball
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.
Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
The future of CRCSD's educators remains uncertain.
CRCSD Teachers Raise Concerns Over Lack of Information From District
Students in the CRCSD face uncertainty in the wake of incoming Learning Pathways.
CRCSD’s Freshman Academies and Learning Pathways: A Communication Breakdown
Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.
The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions
Voter registration forms were brought for students.
Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School
Seniors Maggie Goldberg and Ella Moser pose after being crowned "Homecoming Royalty."
Homecoming Royalty Controversy Sparks Social Media Debate
Instructor Brain Jeffords adds weight to a bridge.
Photos: Kennedy’s Project Lead the Way Experiments with Engineering and Construction
Senior Willa Bowman joins second and third graders in a cheer.
Junior Cougars Get First Glimpse of School Spirit at Kennedy’s Annual Cheer and Dance Clinic
Holding off a defender, Junior Hawkeye football commit, and left tackle Nicolai Brooks helps open a gap for running back senior Trevor Scott.
Brothers: Together as One
The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team regrouping during their match.
Bump, Set, Spike
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.
Walking in a KHS Wonderland
Freshman Bentley Dill runs down the court while protecting the ball.
Freshman Bentley Dill Joins Kennedy Girls Basketball
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Senior Safal Bhattarai participates in the 'Best Outfit' challenge at a pep rally.
We Did It, Safal.
Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.
Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts
Senior Remi Wilcox was disqualified from Iowa All-State by a nonexistent rule regarding harp size.
Kennedy Harpist Disqualified From All-State by Nonexistent Rule Raises Questions
Kennedy Musicians and dancer will perform "The Nutcracker" on Dec. 14.
Kennedy High School Presents “The Nutcracker”
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.
Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Senior Ella Moser shoots her first free-throw.
Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Takes the Win Over Waverly-Shell Rock
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Sophomores Callum Fortune and Sam Myers assists John Bednar.
Student Government Hosts Circle of Friends on 10/15
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
Kennedy students party at prom before Kennedy introduces new policy.

Is Kennedy’s New School Dance Policy Necessary or Just Inequitable?

Sonja Woerner, Editor-in-Chief • September 26, 2024

Changes to the student handbook often go unnoticed, skipped over in a rush to prepare for the start of the year. Kennedy High School’s change in policy regarding admittance to school dances has left...

Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.

Homecoming Scene Changes…Again

Emma Beachner, Writer • September 15, 2022

Kennedy's annual homecoming is taking place Sept. 17 in the West Gym, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets will be on sale during the week of the dance in all lunch hours and after school on friday. Kennedy’s...

Three students post for make-shift prom photos.

Prom Looks Different This Year

Maggie Talbott-Malone, Writer • May 6, 2021

There are several dances that are held during the high school years, one of them being prom. COVID-19 has changed what prom may look like for students.  Each Cedar Rapids High School was allowed to...

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