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Kennedy Torch

The Juniors pose together with the Spirit Stick after defeating the other classes.

Photos: Junior Class Takes Home the Spirit Stick In Spring Pep Assembly

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor March 31, 2023

For more photos, visit our Flickr.

Students take the MAP tests on their school-provided Chromebooks.

May MAP Tests Canceled for Kennedy High School

Joel Dillman, Writer May 14, 2021

The Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) tests planned for Kennedy High School students to take during May have been canceled. Previously, Kennedy students took MAP tests the week of Jan. 1 in their math,...

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Jasmine Hite, Writer April 1, 2021

April Fool’s Day is a humorous and joke-filled holiday that takes place the first of April.  Historians believe the holiday dates back to 1582, a time where France switched from the Julian calendar...

Junior Camryn Ray handles the ball during the team's game against Xavier on April 16.

Girls’ Soccer Battles Against Xavier

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2019

The varsity girls' soccer team played Xavier on April 16. Xavier won 0-1, but the Cougars fought hard.

The Varsity Tennis Team gather around a picnic table after their meet.

Tennis Turbulence

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2019

As the spring temperatures increase, so do the Women's Varsity Tennis Team's excitement to finish the 2019 season off strong. The team is currently ranked 9th in the state and have a record of 10 wins...

Junior Mallory McGuire.

The Wedding Singer Photo Gallery

Jamison Prull, Photo Editor April 20, 2018

Kennedy High School presents The Wedding Singer  based on the 1998 film. The show opened Thursday night, April 19 at 7 p.m. and continues Friday night at 7 p.m. as well as two last shows on Saturday...

Mrs. Merritt's sons decorate cookies.

Student Government Gets Festive for Spring

Olivia Haefner, Co Editor-In-Chief March 29, 2018

We welcomed spring of 2018 on Tuesday, March 20.

Spring is in the Air

Grace Hanrahan, Writer March 22, 2018

As Iowans begin to crawl out of hibernation, moods shift to an energized “springy” vibe. Vitamin D is an excellent resource, as it provides us with calcium to strengthen us, and helps fight depression...

Crazy Weather in Cedar Rapids

Crazy Weather in Cedar Rapids

Anna Reinhart, Opinion Editor March 5, 2018

Yesterday there’s a good chance you were enjoying the 55 degree highs and sunshine. After today’s weather, you might be frustrated with pouring rain all morning that turned into heavy snow by the afternoon. “I’m...

Kyle Huber, sr., Moira Green, sr., Brandon Koch, sr., and Michael Shea, sr., at the "Young Frankenstein" musical practice.

“Young Frankenstein” makes its way to the stage

Jenna Anderson and April 17, 2017

Students got a sneak preview of Young Frankenstein during school hours today. Performances are scheduled this week -- on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. As the start of a new season arises, hard...

The sophomores celebrate at their victory. This is the second year in a row that the class of 2014 has taken a victory away from the seniors spring term.

Spring Pep Assembly 2012

Sarah Sickles April 11, 2012

Photos by Sarah Sickles

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