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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.

Micah Schlaak: A Killer on the Court

Miya Parker, Writer February 1, 2024

Wearing #15 is senior Micah Schlaak. Schlaak stands at 6’6” with 12.3 point average and making 67% of his shots. Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Jon McKowen says he's been watching Schlaak since his...

Graduates from the Senior Class of 2022 share their high school advice.

Senior Advice

James Belding, Writer August 3, 2022

Brian Stubblefield shows off one of the hand-made electric cars in Barry Wilson’s classroom.

Speeding Through Senior Year

Jasmine Hite, Writer June 8, 2022

Senior Brian Stubblefield was introduced into the world of Electric Car months before his high school career. Stubblefield’s interest set in during open house in eighth grade. His scouting friend suggested...

Noah Loehr, Sr. at Kennedy High School accepts who he is.

Taking Pride in Expression

Claire Beaman, Writer May 16, 2020

As a sophomore in high school, senior Noah Loehr was verbally harassed in the school bathroom by an upperclassman he had never met simply because of what he was wearing.  The situation became known...

Peterson (bottom front) and other future soldiers at the Rough Riders Ice Arena attending an event for Veterans Day, 2018

Justin Peterson: Future US Army Combat Medic

Olivia Riley-Schmelzer, Writer June 3, 2019

Senior Justin Peterson made the decision to officially enlist in the US Army on October 12, 2018. Although it wasn’t originally apart of his plan, he eventually chose to enlist after realizing the experience...

Senior Kamae Jacobus smiles as she looks out at the football field.

Kamae Jacobus: The Sister on the Sidelines

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief June 2, 2019

Fall Friday nights consist of cheering on the football team from the stands for most high school students. Yet senior Kamae Jacobus had a different experience with the football team. As football manager,...

Senior Christian Cahalan poses for a senior photo.

Home Grown Stan Lee

May 31, 2019

Getting into All-State would be considered an achievement for students involved in activities such as sports or music. However, was it made known that there was an Art All-State as well? Senior Christian...

Remembering Classmate Brielle Thompson

Anna Reinhart, Writer May 23, 2019

The Class of 2019 graduates this Friday, May 24. Best friends are picking out their outfits for the big night, coordinating the long schedule of grad parties they will attend together, and still discussing...

Lily Hartney, sr., dancing for her senior photos.

Move to Express

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer May 13, 2019

Fifteen years is a long time to be committed to something. In 15 years, Lily Hartney has dedicated her mind, body, and soul to dance, and continues to push herself at dance practices and competitions. To...

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