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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Singing "Hakuna Matata," senior Samuel Larson makes his first appearance as the grown-up version of Simba.

Shining on Stage: Seniors in Kennedy’s Theater Department

Talia Hutchison, Writer July 18, 2024

It is nice to know that the Kennedy Theatre Department has a sense of humor in a world full of stress and seriousness. Especially after seeing the spring musical—about putting people into meat pies of...

The Academic Leaders of the Class of 2024

Lucy McCord, Writer July 11, 2024

With the 2023-2024 school year coming to an end, seniors are preparing to walk across the stage. Some are getting ready for the college experience while others have different plans. While each senior has...

The Kennedy Marching Band performs at inner city rival game vs CR Washington.

Drum Majors, Is Your Band Ready?

Sonja Woerner, Editor-in-Chief July 4, 2024

The Kennedy Band Department has a lot to be proud of this year, from impressive improvement by their marching band to the jazz band’s first ever performance at the Iowa Jazz State Championships. But...

Senior cross country representatives Ben Knipfer, Alex Volden, and Kyler Zimmerman (left to right) walk the parade.

Celebrating Kennedy’s Seniors

Jersey Bilyeu, Copy Editor June 10, 2024

In their last year of secondary education, students get involved in several of the senior traditions at Kennedy. From senior sunrise to prom, each senior class has events throughout the year to celebrate...

Senior Jocelin Legunas going in to hug her coach,  Annie Walsh.

Photos: Girls Soccer Senior Night on May 10

Piper White, Photographer May 13, 2024

For the full album, check out our Flickr!

With Graduation fast approaching, make sure you know where you're supposed to be and when.

Attention Seniors: Graduation Reminders

Emma Beachner, Writer April 7, 2024

Hey Seniors! As the year is getting closer to ending, make sure that you are staying on top of everything you need to do. To help keep you guys organized here is everything that you need to make sure you...

Representatives discuss college options at the annual Kennedy Open House.

A Guide to Picking College

Joshua Barker, Writer October 10, 2023

A new school year is marked for high school seniors by the realization that college is months away. Soon, they will select a college and commit to a brand new environment. This choice can bring stress...

Junior Cyrus Courtney anchoring the Shuttle Hurtle

Photos: Co-Ed Track Meet at Kingston Stadium

Isaac White and Emma Rood April 3, 2023

For the full album, check out our flickr page here.   Kennedy track and field competed at Kingston Tuesday, March 28. Going up against their rivals Jefferson and Washington, Kennedy took...

Thank You Torch Seniors!

Thank You Torch Seniors!

Cael Cummins, Designer May 24, 2022

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