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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Sidney Swartzendruber competes at a track meet last season.

Junior Sidney Swartzendruber Sets New School Track Record

Emma Rood, Writer April 17, 2023

Kennedy junior Sidney Swartzendruber broke the school record for the 400 meter dash on Tuesday, April 11. Swartzendruber broke the old school record of 57.64 by over one second setting a new record of...

Senior Kenzie Reed poses in the photo studio.

The Road to the Well: Boys Basketball goes Undefeated for the First Time in School History

Molly Martin, Managing Editor February 17, 2023

For the first time in Kennedy's 55-year history, the Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball team has had an undefeated regular season. The season finale and senior night against Waterloo East were canceled...

Senior Kenzie Reed fights off CR Jefferson's defense.

Boys’ Varsity Basketball Sets New School Record

Molly Martin, Writer December 10, 2022

History was made at Kennedy on Friday, Dec. 9 when the varsity boys’ basketball team beat inner-city rival, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, with a score of 113-37, setting a new school record for most points...

Miles Wilson runs at track meet.

Miles Wilson: Running His Way into the Record Book

Noah Hargrafen, Writer May 26, 2022

In his junior year, Miles Wilson medaled in the 1600-meter run and 3200-meter run at state track this past weekend, and finished in the top 20 of all 4A runners at cross country state in the fall. Breaking...

Junior Miles Wilson celebrates after breaking school record.

Junior Miles Wilson Breaks School Track and Field Record

Molly Martin and Lizzy Hawkes April 23, 2022

With his teammates cheering him on from the sidelines, junior Miles Wilson surpassed an Iowa commit and took home first place, simultaneously setting the school record in the Boys’ Track and Field 3,200...

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...

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