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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The senior tradition, "Senior Splashin'" gets shut down by Kline due to possible injuries and legal issues.

Senior Splashin’ Gets Shut Down

Lucy McCord, Writer May 13, 2026

Senior year is a time for traditions and reminiscing. These traditions prove to be a unique experience for each student, and tend to be something many seniors look forward to. A more recent tradition that...

Local track meets are held at Kingston Stadium.

Stand Out Senior Track Athletes

Lucy McCord, Writer March 11, 2026

As the 2025-2026 school year enters its spring sports season, senior athletes are preparing for their last chance to represent Kennedy High School. Two prominent athletes are senior track runners Kayla...

Emerson Blocker, Cara Crock, Irelyn Ballard, Addison Kellogg, Grace Ulferts, and Emily Brandt.

Concerns Rise Around Senior Trips

Lucy McCord, Writer March 3, 2026

As spring break nears, seniors are packing, planning and anticipating their last trip as a high school student. A common place for seniors to visit is Mexico, for a tropical and lively visit. However,...

Seniors Addison Kellogg and Emily Brandt pose with buddies Brook Perez and Ashlyn Presley at Special Olympics basketball.

Senior Leaders Last Year in Best Buddies

Sophia Kueter, Writer February 25, 2026

Kennedy High School’s Best Buddies chapter focuses on increasing inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and developing leadership among students. Kennedy’s...

As students graduate they look for their next step in their lives. Looking at different colleges and career paths to pursue.

What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up

Mimi Pezo, Writer June 13, 2025

It’s a question that nearly everyone has been asked at some point in their lives. As kids, our answers were often filled with excitement: astronauts, doctors, superheroes. As we grow older, reality sinks...

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...

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...

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