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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
Student Art Showcase

Student Art Showcase

Emma Beachner, Photographer
May 10, 2022
Gems of Hope is a Cedar Rapids-based organization.

Gems of Hope Recruiting Students

Jasmine Hite, Writer
February 10, 2022
Students work on their ceramic projects for art class.

Voices of the Voiceless Open Mic Night Showcases Student Artwork

Jasmine Hite, Writer
January 14, 2022
Agriculture Club Begins Jan. 19

Agriculture Club Begins Jan. 19

Jasmine Hite, Writer
December 24, 2021
BioClub Will Be Holding a Blood Drive Dec. 6 and 7

BioClub Will Be Holding a Blood Drive Dec. 6 and 7

Jasmine Hite, Writer
December 1, 2021
Class of 2023 and Kinder Kennedy are selling merchandise.

Kinder Kennedy and Class of 2023 Merchandise for Sale

Jasmine Hite, Writer
November 23, 2021
TikToks growing influence has lead to students participating in criminal activities such as vandalism.

Tik Tok Spurs Vandalism

Jasmine Hite, Writer
October 8, 2021
Shawn Thomsen, facilitator at Kennedy High School, disinfecting a desk to help protect students and staff.

Teachers Deserve to Be Appreciated 

Maggie Talbott-Malone, Writer
May 6, 2021
Passing the Torch

Passing the Torch

Jasmine Hite, Writer
April 26, 2021
winter landscape by David Blackwell. is licensed with CC BY 2.0.

Keeping The Cold At Bay

Jasmine Hite, Writer
February 25, 2021
Plans Change Again Due to COVID Numbers

Plans Change Again Due to COVID Numbers

Elise Hrabik, Photo Editor
December 9, 2020
Anna Charaeva presents the flag of Georgia. Photo provided by Charaeva.

Kennedy from a Foreign View

Anabel Bradley, Writer
March 10, 2020
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