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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

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

It feels like prom took place decades ago, but in reality it has only been two years for Kennedy High School.  According to Dana Melone, teacher at Kennedy, the prom was canceled due to social distancing...

Many Kennedy students will continue school during the summer.

Back at Kennedy but Far From Normal

Anabel Bradley, Writer February 26, 2021

Teachers arranged their classrooms and anticipated the day they would teach their students face-to- face on Jan. 19, 2021. The first day, teachers taught to almost empty classrooms. Most students remained...

"Syringe and Vaccine" by NIAID is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Trust in the Vaccine

Anabel Bradley, Writer February 12, 2021

Since March 2020, COVID-19 has run rampant through the United States. Over 400,000 Americans have died from the virus, but a light has appeared at the end of this tunnel. Two vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna...

Show Choir Back Under the Spotlight

Show Choir Back Under the Spotlight

Dylan Sines, Photographer February 3, 2021

As staff and students return back to the building for the first time since last March, they are asked to maintain the suggested six feet distance as a way to stay safe and sanitary.

Safe, Sound and Sanitized

Jasmine Hite, Writer January 19, 2021

Students and staff have been unable to access the Kennedy High School building since last March due to COVID-19 and the derecho. After extensive building repairs, Kennedy is now prepared to reopen its...

Some students brought pets with them to the drive-thru. Mrs. Claus holds a student's puppy, named Kinnick.

Kennedy’s Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

Merideth Langton, Photographer January 5, 2021

The Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Day at Kennedy was held as a drive-thru this year. On Dec 22, staff and students volunteered to stand outside in the school’s south parking lot. They passed out candy,...

Are Holidays Cancelled?

Are Holidays Cancelled?

Anabel Bradley, Writer December 11, 2020

In a normal year, the holidays are a time filled with family, friends and cheer. The house is filled with shouts from cousins playing Mario Kart, the clanging of plates as dishes are being washed and holiday...

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