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West Willow Elementary, built in 2021, was the first school added to the CRCSD in 20 years.
District Funding Vote Rescheduled
The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
New Superintendent Dr. Tawana Grover.
Cedar Rapids Community School District Announces New Superintendent
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Changes in the price of womens period products over time, making them less accessible to high school students.
Vandalism Sparks Removal of Feminine Hygiene Product in Bathrooms
Senior Alex Hume took 1st as an individual.
Photos: Cougar Boys Bowling Takes 1st at MVC Meet
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Kennedys Happiness Inc. attends a Trunk-or-Treat.
Trick-or-Treat or Trunk-or-Treat?
Noreen worked to meet the needs of everyone around her as superintendent. She met others with love and compassion.
It’s “Just Noreen”
Candy Corn Craze
Candy Corn Craze
West Willow Elementary, built in 2021, was the first school added to the CRCSD in 20 years.
District Funding Vote Rescheduled
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Teachers Patrick Cory and Katie Peterson dress up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus the day before winter break. They dope to spread joy among the students.
Holiday Traditions at Kennedy
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Bella performs as lead character Megan Jones in Kennedys production of Puffs.
Bella Griffin: Getting Involved Across the School
Tony Vis watches as Kennedy competes during a basketball game.
Tony Vis: His Love for the Game
Andy Courtney coaches the girls team during a time out.
The Return of Coach Courtney
Shiho Yabuchi and Daniel Carolin pose for a photo in their classroom.
Welcoming Shiho Yabuchi to Kennedy
The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Senior Elizabeth Goff (Belle) and senior Jake Horton (Beast) after their waltz in a dress rehearsal.
Kennedy Presents a Tale as Old as Time
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Senior Alex Hume took 1st as an individual.
Photos: Cougar Boys Bowling Takes 1st at MVC Meet
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
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
Changes in the price of womens 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
Sanitary product basket in womens bathroom at Kennedy

Student Government Implements Free Feminine Hygiene Products in Bathrooms

Emma Beachner, Writer
October 25, 2022
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
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