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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Senora Harger hugs a student.

Photos: Class of 2023 Graduation

Kiera Zwack, Photographer June 2, 2023

To view the full album, visit our Flickr! Congratulations Class of 2023!

NHS officers announcing the project to their class on Aug. 30.

The Senior Class Chooses “Cougar Corners”

Darby Herridge, Profile Editor October 11, 2017

Senior Grace Herring lives in Palo and this summer she went to into the Cedar Rapids Public Library to get a library card and was told she wasn't allowed to receive a card from any of the Cedar Rapids...

(Issue 7) May 24, 2017 – Torch newsmagazine

May 24, 2017

You can pick up your May, 24 2017 Kennedy Torch newsmagazine in the front foyer, IMC, and outside Room 70. The newsmagazine has additional stories, photos, and school coverage, all produced and created...

Senior Editorial: Jake Corkery

Senior Editorial: Jake Corkery

Jake Corkery, Sports Editor May 22, 2017

The end of high school also marks the end of our childhoods. It is a big step in the progression from carefree, playful days to responsibility and adulthood. We are slowly losing our safety nets and we...

Pat Grady hanging out during Smart Time while students play ping pong in his room. Photo by Anna Reinhart.

Moving On: Pat Grady

Jake Corkery, Sports Editor May 22, 2017

After 17 years at Kennedy, Econ teacher Pat Grady will be retiring. "We are losing a great one," history teacher, Brian White said. "He is without a doubt the best AP Econ teacher in Iowa. He is...

Tips for organizing your graduation party

Tips for organizing your graduation party

Jenna Anderson, Opinion Editor May 22, 2017

Already stressing about planning your graduation party? The class of 2017 has some tips for you. Plan early. For most, senior year flies by so getting organized early is a huge help. “It’s never...

Things To Do On Senior Skip Day?

Things To Do On Senior Skip Day?

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Writer May 12, 2017

Sleeping in is a long-held tradition of "Senior Skip Day" and that's on the agenda for seniors Jayden Lovell and Anna Long. "I'm not sure what my plans are yet," Lovell said, "but not school work,...

The class of 2017's senior project(s)

The class of 2017’s senior project(s)

Jenna Anderson, Opinion Editor February 28, 2017

The class of 2017 has decided to take a new approach when it comes to their senior project. “We have tried to set up activities that work for a wide range of interests and have reached out to all...

Class of 2015 makes impact on community

Class of 2015 makes impact on community

Maddy Crist June 10, 2014
“The project starts now," senior class president Fatima Elsheikh said. "Our job now is to fundraise throughout the summer and we will raise money all the way up to next May."
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