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In preparation for the premiere, the Puffs production crew work on the props. The play was moved into the auditorium because of the size of the set.
Puffs Comes to Kennedy
The Struggle Of The Arts
The Struggle Of The Arts
The smallpox vaccine has proved effective against Monkeypox.
Monkeypox: Minor Disruption or New Epidemic?
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Many Kennedy students will continue school during the summer.
Summer School is Saving Students’ GPA
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Kennedy defense sets up against Bettendorf offense.
Varsity Football Claims an Away Victory Over the Bettendorf Bulldogs
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Miles Wilson runs at track meet.
Miles Wilson: Running His Way into the Record Book
Students worry about their class rank throughout their years of high school.
Students Are Not Their Class Rank
Graduates from the Senior Class of 2022 share their high school advice.
Senior Advice
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
Students should not have to be scared when they walk into school.
Enough is Enough.
Author James Belding works silently in the Torch classroom.
Being the Quiet Kid
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Hemann helps a student during class.
Project Lead the Way: Introducing Students to STEM
Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward
Agriculture Club created a garden near the Kennedy track.
Join Our Clubs!
Kline discussing the meaning of the spirit stick at a pep assembly.
Jason Kline: The King of Kennedy
Student artist Megan Cousins pulls from other media to represent feelings about the internets immediate and captivating nature
Expression Through Art
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Dan Carolin (in the middle) and his squad pose in their Hawaiian shirts.
Dan Carolin: Human Connection Through Language
Brian Stubblefield shows off one of the hand-made electric cars in Barry Wilson’s classroom.
Speeding Through Senior Year
Student Art Showcase
Student Art Showcase
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
Im Not Exactly Sad
I’m Not Exactly Sad
The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
Participating student spent the night in cardboard boxes outside.

Kennedy’s Homeless Night Creates Awareness

Jasmine Hite, Writer
November 11, 2021
Kennedy Will Be Hosting Homeless Night October 29

Kennedy Will Be Hosting Homeless Night October 29

Jasmine Hite, Writer
October 22, 2021
Student wearing the homeless night t-shirt.

Homeless Night Success

Anabel Bradley , Writer
November 14, 2019
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
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
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
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
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
Kennedy student Government officers 2018-2019 school year. top left Noah Gleode, Charles Haefner, Louie Ervin. Bottom right Kia Johnson, Rylee Ervin, Lauryn Vaske.

Charlie Haefner, Student Government President of 2018-2019

Max Luton, Writer
June 1, 2018
Seniors Hailey Dolphin and Evyn DeWitte take attendance at the start of class and give announcements.

The Importance of Student Government

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
May 7, 2018
Freshmen Class Members Asked to Consider Running in Student Elections

Freshmen Class Members Asked to Consider Running in Student Elections

Grace Hanrahan, Writer
April 30, 2018
Junior Connor Shea hydrates during his donation.

Kennedy Students Save Lives: Blood Drive 2018 Photos

Olivia Haefner, Co Editor-in-chief
April 18, 2018
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