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In preparation for the premiere, the Puffs production crew work on the props. The play was moved into the auditorium because of the size of the set.
Puffs Comes to Kennedy
The Struggle Of The Arts
The Struggle Of The Arts
The smallpox vaccine has proved effective against Monkeypox.
Monkeypox: Minor Disruption or New Epidemic?
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Many Kennedy students will continue school during the summer.
Summer School is Saving Students’ GPA
Sports announcer, Glen Wiebel, watches a Kennedy volleyball game. After filling in for Rich Patterson, he fell in love with the job.
Glen Wiebel: The Voice of Cougar Athletics
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Kennedy defense sets up against Bettendorf offense.
Varsity Football Claims an Away Victory Over the Bettendorf Bulldogs
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Students worry about their class rank throughout their years of high school.
Students Are Not Their Class Rank
Graduates from the Senior Class of 2022 share their high school advice.
Senior Advice
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
Students should not have to be scared when they walk into school.
Enough is Enough.
Author James Belding works silently in the Torch classroom.
Being the Quiet Kid
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Hemann helps a student during class.
Project Lead the Way: Introducing Students to STEM
Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward
Agriculture Club created a garden near the Kennedy track.
Join Our Clubs!
Sports announcer, Glen Wiebel, watches a Kennedy volleyball game. After filling in for Rich Patterson, he fell in love with the job.
Glen Wiebel: The Voice of Cougar Athletics
Kline discussing the meaning of the spirit stick at a pep assembly.
Jason Kline: The King of Kennedy
Student artist Megan Cousins pulls from other media to represent feelings about the internets immediate and captivating nature
Expression Through Art
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Dan Carolin (in the middle) and his squad pose in their Hawaiian shirts.
Dan Carolin: Human Connection Through Language
Student Art Showcase
Student Art Showcase
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
Im Not Exactly Sad
I’m Not Exactly Sad
The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
Ava Powers looking over stage light filters
Photos: Stagecraft Puts Finishing Touches On Puffs Set
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
Photos: Anything But A Backpack Day

Photos: Anything But A Backpack Day

Merideth Langton, Photographer
May 25, 2022
Thank You Torch Seniors!

Thank You Torch Seniors!

Cael Cummins, Designer
May 24, 2022
Senior Reminders

Senior Reminders

Claire Beaman, writer
May 21, 2021
Graduates from Kennedy and Jeff give high fives to Jackson Elementary students during their Senior Walk

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Jasmine Hite and Molly Martin
May 14, 2021
Students dress up in prom attire for Grand March.

It’s Time to Walk the Walk

Molly Martin, Photographer/Writer
April 26, 2021
A sign outside of the Cougar Corner Food Pantry. Donations for the NHS Senior Service Project can be dropped off at this location.

The Class of 2021 Tackles Food Insecurity in Iowa

Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2021
2021 Kennedy High School seniors are disappointed once again by the announcement that prom has been cancelled for the second year in a row.

Prom? Never Heard of Her

Jasmine Hite, Writer
March 26, 2021
Josh Young, sr., sings his solo with sorrow, as he changes the words to explain his feelings on leaving show choir.

The Final Show of the Year

Jasmine Hite, Writer
March 17, 2020
Betsy Marlow playing her role as Anna center stage.

If we Could Freeze Time….

Nolyn Melsha, Mandy Weiss
December 12, 2019
The Kennedy Varsity Dance Team performing their pom routine at Prairies Stack the Stands.

It’s a Team Thing

Nolyn Melsha, Writer
November 5, 2019
Students Olivia Schirm, Michael Gallagher, Brenna Hartse, Mackenzie Pattridge, and Gwyneth Smith hand over the rest of their class funds to Miranda Neff (center) who is battling breast cancer.

A Final Act of Kindness

Alyssa Friedley, Writer
May 24, 2019
Kennedy High School Graduation Ceremony.

Say Hello to the Adult World, Seniors

Haylee Brewer, Writer
May 23, 2019
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