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Senior Colton Duerling sets up to the plate to bat, looking to gain another state champion title.
One Last Pitch
Student speaker and newly elected 2025 Class Officer Brian Li participates in the introductory speech.
Celebrating Scholars: Two Kennedy Seniors are Awarded Prestigious Scholarship
Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
A High School Wrestling Icon: Ella Brown’s Senior Season
7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2
7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Senior Colton Duerling sets up to the plate to bat, looking to gain another state champion title.
One Last Pitch
Swimming to Success
Senior Lillian Cogdill holds her medal after placing in the top 10.
Running Towards Graduation
Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
A High School Wrestling Icon: Ella Brown’s Senior Season
Uncorking his pitch, junior Leo Koester looks to strike out another City High player
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Baseball Splits Doubleheader With City High
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
"Got Paper?": This editorial cartoon addresses the current paper shortage going on at Kennedy High School. Hence why Mike from the office is talking to Kline, because he owns a paper company. This is a comedic take on the current dilemma that our school is facing.
Editorial Cartoon: Got Paper?
The new "drag" ban bill (HF891) that is currently under review originally targeted drag shows by stating if a minor attended or viewed the performance, all parties involved could be charged with a felony. The restriction now concerns anyone who allows/performs an "obscene performance" in front of a minor, but the word obscene is subjective and leaves the law up to interpretation.
Editorial Cartoon: To Be or Not To Be Obscene
"Mufasa" succeeds in conveying the story of Simbas father from the original "Lion King".
Mufasa Makes a Splash in the Box Office
TikTok is a time sink for a number of users, designed to be addicting.
The TikTok Time-Bomb
7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2
7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon
The Street Food Fighter serves food to the Cedar Rapids community.
“Food is Love”: How The Street Food Fighter Feeds the Soul
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
Throughout Meredith Kaump's wrestling season she has had support from her friends and family.
Meredith Kaump Places Sixth at Girls State Wrestling
Junior, Kennedy girl's wrestler, Olivia Hallam who has recently earned a state title.
Olivia Hallam Ranks Fourth at Girls State Wrestling
Color guard and band members get into position for the show to begin.
From Guard to Graduation
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Small Buisness Highlight: Nail Artist beautyxxmarina Leaves Clients Satisfied
Small Buisness Highlight: Nail Artist beautyxxmarina Leaves Clients Satisfied
Jazz Band playing at Kennedy's Performance of The Nutcracker
Kennedy Jazz Band Qualifies for Championships for the First Time in School History
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Uncorking his pitch, junior Leo Koester looks to strike out another City High player
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Baseball Splits Doubleheader With City High
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Taking a shot on goal, freshman Bibek Magar looks to get his first goal on the season.
Kennedy Varsity Soccer Begins Season With Tie Against Waterloo West
Senior Trey McKowen receives the Boys Basketball State Qualifier banner from Kennedy athletic director Shawn Thomsen.
Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball: A Season of Growth
During the national anthem, the Kennedy basketball team stands together.
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats Waterloo West on February 24
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Taking a shot on goal, freshman Bibek Magar looks to get his first goal on the season.

Kennedy Varsity Soccer Begins Season With Tie Against Waterloo West

Gabe Copley, Writer • April 11, 2025

The Kennedy Varsity Boys Soccer Team kicked off their season on Thursday, April 3 with a game against Waterloo West which ended in a 1-1 tie. The team went 3-12 last season with wins against Jefferson...

Intercepting the ball, sophomore Gracie Feltes breaks free from the Xavier opponent.

Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Jamboree

River Borgerding and Brook Gilchrist • April 8, 2025

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The Kennedy boys soccer team huddles together before the game.

Making Goals in More Ways Than One

Haile Miller, Writer • August 12, 2024

Team morale for the Kennedy Boys Soccer Team begins before the first game or even the first practice. Players bond throughout the season to get to know each other and play better as a team.  “We...

Kicking the ball up to his teammates, junior Trevor LeMense.

Photos: May 7 Varsity Boys Soccer

Seamus Duggan, Photographer • May 17, 2024

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

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The Kennedy Boys Varsity Soccer Team comes together after the first half of the game.

Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Faces Tough Defeat Against Pleasant Valley on April 20

River Borgerding and Brooklyn Gilchrist • April 30, 2024

With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.

Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors

Brooklyn Gilchrist and River Borgerding • April 17, 2024

Kennedy's JV Boys Soccer Team scores on April 11.

Photos: April 11 JV Boys Soccer at Coe College

Seamus Duggan, Photographer • April 15, 2024

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Sophomore Morgan Hospodarsky and a Jefferson opponent fight for the ball.

Photos: April 9 Kennedy Girls Varsity Soccer Defeats Jefferson

Piper White, Photographer • April 10, 2024

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The Kennedy Varsity Girls Soccer Team high fives opposing school after the match.

Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Ties First Match against Prairie

River Borgerding, Photographer • April 8, 2024

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Sophomore Alex Miller Playing Defense

Photos: Boys Soccer Substate Final vs Iowa City High

Isaac White, Photographer • May 31, 2023

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Boy's Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game

Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor • May 26, 2023

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