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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Sophomores Callum Fortune and Sam Myers assists John Bednar.

Student Government Hosts Circle of Friends on 10/15

Samuella Kasha and Anyah Stoppelmoor October 23, 2024

Circle of Friends is a nationwide organization focused on inclusion with students of special needs. The organization emphasizes the importance of helping special needs students make genuine friendships...

Flyer posted in Kennedy hallway containing information for the blood drive.

Student Government to Host a Blood Drive April 25

Talia Hutchison, Writer April 9, 2024

Have you ever wanted to donate blood and save lives? Now is your chance. Kennedy Student Government has partnered with ImpactLife to host a blood drive on April 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.  “The...

Changes in the price of women's period products over time, making them less accessible to high school students.

Vandalism Sparks Removal of Feminine Hygiene Product in Bathrooms

Claire Frank, Writer January 25, 2023

School vandalism is a problem outside and inside of school. Vandalism has been seen all over the bathrooms by custodians and teachers from writing on the walls to the misuse of hygiene products.  The...

Sanitary product basket in women's bathroom at Kennedy

Student Government Implements Free Feminine Hygiene Products in Bathrooms

Emma Beachner, Writer October 25, 2022

Kennedy’s Student Government has begun to supply hygiene products in women's bathrooms. Starting the last week of September, tampons and pads started to show up in the women's bathrooms across Kennedy. Student...

Participating student spent the night in cardboard boxes outside.

Kennedy’s Homeless Night Creates Awareness

Jasmine Hite, Writer November 11, 2021

Kennedy’s Homeless Night was created when the student government believed it would be a good idea for a project. That first night was held in May 2002, and totaled eight attending students. As the...

Kennedy Will Be Hosting Homeless Night October 29

Kennedy Will Be Hosting Homeless Night October 29

Jasmine Hite, Writer October 22, 2021

Kennedy’s Student Government will be holding Homeless Night Friday, Oct. 29. The event will begin at 9 p.m. Friday night and last until 6 a.m. Saturday morning.  Homeless Night is an event that Kennedy...

Student wearing the homeless night t-shirt.

Homeless Night Success

Anabel Bradley, Writer November 14, 2019

On Friday, October 25, Kennedy High School sponsored Homeless Night to raise awareness for homelessness in Cedar Rapids.  Since 2002, Kennedy students have gathered in front of the school to support...

Students at Kennedy high school preparing to spend the night outside at a previous homeless night.

Raising Awareness in the Frigid Tempuratures

Lindsey Matus, Writer October 25, 2019

On October 25, student government, with the help of their advisor Joseph Benedict, will be hosting Kennedy’s annual Homeless Night. So far, 54 students are signed up. Adrian Evans and Benedict will rough...

The lighting fixture at the Czech Museum, where the 2019 prom was held.

Kennedy Hoco: What Comes Next?

Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2019

The 2019 Kennedy Homecoming dance left students with much to be desired. With the lights left on and the music requests largely ignored, students are left with one pressing question: What comes next? Last...

Disco lights at the 2019 Kennedy prom, contrasting the recent lighting situation at homecoming.

Was Kennedy Hoco a No-Go?

Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2019

Every year, students look forward to walking into the darkened school, preparing to dance the night away at homecoming. This year though, students filed in, illuminated by gym lights, waiting for darkness...

Seniors and Student Government Officers Charlie Haefner, Louie Ervin, Lauryn Vaske and Rylee Ervin volunteered to bell ring for Salvation Army at the Hy-Vee on Edgewood on Nov. 11.

Kennedy Student Government Gives Back to Community for the Holidays

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2018

As the holidays are approaching, many families need assistance when it comes to gift-giving. Luckily, Kennedy Student Government has various ways that they are helping struggling families in the area,...

Students at Kennedy high school preparing to spend the night outside at a previous homeless night.

Camping for a Cause

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer October 26, 2018

A yearly tradition at Kennedy High School when October comes around is Homeless Night. Homelessness in Iowa, though lower than other states, is still a relevant issue that impacts many. This year, Homeless...

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