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Kennedy Torch

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Kennedy Torch

The Kennedy 4x1 relay team of Dawson Dougherty, Jacob Doyle, Nick Wood and Chauncy Bodden pose for a picture after breaking a state record.

Kennedy Boys Tracks Places in State Championship

Talia Hutchison, Writer May 31, 2024

The Kennedy Men's 4x100 Relay Team shattered a state record on May 18, 2024. “All of us were just locked in getting mentally prepared,” Dawson Dougherty said. “We all knew we had the record in...

Kennedy's student section turn up in a "Green Out" to support players, cheering over a made shot.

“It’s Just a Part of the Game”: Addressing Kennedy Student Section Behavior

Samuella Kasha, Writer April 3, 2024

With the end of another undefeated regular season for the Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball team, Kennedy sports teams continue to prove why they’re some of the best in the state. However, having such...

Ella Brown pins opponent down.

Ella Brown Returns to State

Bella Frese, Writer April 3, 2024

Junior Ella Brown took fifth place at the IGHSAU (Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union) State Championships on February 2, 2024, at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. This was Brown’s second state...

Junior-Senior duo Jenna Younge and Sydney Cira-Debban jump up to block a spike.

Photos: 8/22 Volleyball vs Iowa City High

Isaac White, Photographer August 25, 2023

For the full album, check out our Flickr!

New activities director Shawn Thomsen is taking over for Kennedy's Aaron Stecker.

Former Kennedy Coach Shawn Thomsen Steps in as New Activities Director

Joshua Barker, Writer August 22, 2023

Kennedy High School will soon have a new activities director. Former boys swimming coach Shawn Thomsen will be replacing previous director Aaron Stecker next school year as he moves on to Iowa Bound. Thomsen...

Kennedy player intercepts a pass.

Football Goes 3-6 for Their 1967 Season

Tori Paga, Writer August 15, 2023

It’s Friday night. People are cheering, the band is playing the fight song, and the cheerleaders and dance team are performing. It’s a football game and the Kennedy Cougars just scored a touchdown....

Cougars raise a sign during an outdoor pep assembly.

Pep Assemblies of the Past

Rowan Hesford, Writer August 1, 2023

When students think of pep assemblies at Kennedy, what comes to mind is who will win the spirit stick next or what contests will be held. In past years, there has been anything from beatboxing battles,...

Former Kennedy student wears the old Kennedy costume.

The Return of Kenny

Claire Frank and Rowan Hesford July 18, 2023

Almost everyone at Kennedy knows who our beloved mascot Kenny the Cougar is, but do we really know the backstory of why Kenny was brought to Kennedy? In the late 1960’s, the student body had voted...

Former Kennedy gymnast, Bruce Skow springs over the long horse at a gymnastics competition.

Flipping Back to the Past

Anabel Bradley, Editor-in-Chief July 4, 2023

A gymnast swings her body forward and as she releases the bar, she flies through the air. The crowd holds their breath. With a soft thud, she lands with both feet planted on the mat. The Kennedy student...

Junior Owen Anderson Pitching the ball

Kennedy Boys Baseball Kicks Off the Season

Emma Beachner, Writer June 9, 2023

Kennedy Boys Baseball has started off their 2023 season strong, being placed second in the Mississippi Valley division.  Kennedy teacher and Varsity Baseball Coach, Bret Hoyer, believes that the boys...

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