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Beall working with a student in his geometry class.
Beall Graduates With the Class of 2022
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Senior Wilsee Kollie speaks during the walkout.
Kennedy Holds Walkout Over Roe v. Wade Opinion Leak
Decisions are part of life. Both in and out of high school, they matter.
What’s Happening to Women’s Rights?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Kennedy Track Heads to State
Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers
Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Sophomore Addison Swartzendruber runs at track meet.
Addison Swartsendruber Selected as Valley Division Track and Field Athlete of the Year
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Students wond if they should take AP World of AP Euro.
AP World vs AP Euro
Decisions are part of life. Both in and out of high school, they matter.
What’s Happening to Women’s Rights?
A trio of boys get together for morp after being stood up by their dates.
An Alternative to Prom with Your Mom
How should Kennedy distribute the funds for its sports?
How Should Kennedy Be Fundraising?
Should we be allowed to pick and choose what parts of history we learn?
Iowa Legislation Undermines Teachers
AP classes are just a small part of a high school students concerns.
How Do AP Classes Actually Affect Your Future?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Many Kennedy juniors are taking the ACT to prepare for college admissions.
How to Access ACT Scores
Kennedys Key Club is a group effort.
Kennedy’s Key Club Gives Back to the Community
The thought of studying can be overwhelming for students, but it doesnt have to be with the right study skills.
How To Study To Get Results
Ashlynn Williams uses art as a creative outlook in her life.
A Colorful View
Sanford enjoys caring for bearded dragons and other types of reptiles.
Dragons Help the Helper
Kenzie Reed, number one dribbles the ball down the court.
Kenzie Reed: The Person Behind the Jersey
Junior Lucas Dolphin was nominated for athlete of the week in 2021 and 2022.
Lucas Dolphin: 300 to Spare
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Matilda
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Matilda”
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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

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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
Senior Jazlynn Luckman smiling outside at prom.

Prom Under the Stars

Haylee Brewer, Writer
May 10, 2019
Seniors Riley Hull and Jennifer Schmidt wearing all black at a Kennedy football game at Kingston Stadium.

The Hunt for College Roommates

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2019
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