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COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year
COVID-19 Cancels Cougar Traditions
Mask mandates are once again allowed in Iowa schools.
Iowa School Mask Mandate Ban Struck Down
Homecoming Set to Happen September 24
Homecoming Set to Happen September 24
Many Iowan teens and parents are unaware of the curfew for all those 18 and under.
Iowa Has Curfew for Teens Under 18
COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year
Fall Pep Assembly Canceled After COVID-19 Surge
Diver Lacey Neighbor (JR) competing in the butterfly portion of an all-diver 200 Yard Medley Relay.
Kennedy Cougars Battle Iowa City West Swimmers
Kennedy Girls' Basketball is Hosting an Open Gym
Kennedy Girls’ Basketball is Hosting an Open Gym
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Colin Flannagan (#36) celebrates with wide receiver Jeron Senters (#5) after scoring a touchdown against Washington on September 10th, 2021
A Fading Football Tradition
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Kennedy reinstated a mask mandate following Judge Pratt's restraining order on Iowa's ban on mask mandates in schools.
Federal Judge Overrules Mask Mandate Ban
Teens' Voices Get Heard
Teens’ Voices Get Heard
The Class of Compromise
The Class of Compromise
Students often feel overwhelmed by the amount of school work they receive.
Students’ Mental Health Matters
Photo Via Iowa Public Radio Images. Kim Reynolds speaking to her constituents in Iowa.
Leave School Decisions in the Hands of the Educators
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Coping During COVID-19
Coping During COVID-19
The 2021 graduation ceremony was held Wednesday, May 26.
Senior Blues
Pepper spray can be hooked onto a keyring.
Sexual Assault: Precautions and Prevention
Passing the Torch
Passing the Torch
Lorena Harger administers a Spanish One written test.
Colombia to The United States
Mariah Griffin (left) and Jennifer McAtee (right) are ready to start the class.
Learning To Teach in an Upside-Down World
Peyton Kach posed for her senior photos with an instrument to represent one of her passions: music.
The Dream of a Musician
Noah Loehr, Sr. at Kennedy High School accepts who he is.
Taking Pride in Expression
Anna Charaeva presents the flag of Georgia. Photo provided by Charaeva.
Kennedy from a Foreign View
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
I'm Not Exactly Sad
I’m Not Exactly Sad
The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
The Grand Plan
The Grand Plan
Kennedy High School facilities damaged by the Derecho Aug. 10. The gymnasium was hit especially hard.
What’s Going on with Homecoming?
Manwaring Center of BYU-Idaho. Practice and meeting rooms are available to students and employees at this location.
College Advice from College Students
The Power Movement
The Power Movement
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
The first stop my parents and I made in the Banff area was Lake Louise. This flag was on top of an ice castle built on the lake in front of the Fairmont Chateau.
Rolling Hills to The Rocky Mountains
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Senior Kayleigh Duncan and sophomore Alyssa Brandt run together for the cross country team at Oakridge.
Photos: Cross Country Takes Third Place at Oakridge
Varsity Football in Iowa City
Varsity Football in Iowa City
Photos: Kennedy Softball Headed to State (Substate Semifinal and Final)
Photos: Kennedy Softball Headed to State (Substate Semifinal and Final)
Kennedy had the Symphonic Rock concert on May 23.
Photos: Symphonic Rock at Kennedy
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 5
TorchCenter Episode 5
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Noah Hargrafen, Hannah Retz, Morgan Mahoney and Jasmine Hite sit about the recording table.
Torch Talks – Closing Out the Show Choir Season
@CRSCHOOLS on Twitter post the photo above each time there is a delay or no-school day.
What Causes a Cancellation?
Quick Quotes – Winter Break Plans
Torch Talks – The Folks From Frozen
Quick Quotes – Favorite Thanksgiving Foods
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
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
The Kennedy High School sign located in front of the building.

Gun Threat at Kennedy High School

Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2020
Kinder Kennedy members discussing their new moves.

Kinder Kennedy: What Now, What Next?

Emily Reed, Writer
February 25, 2020
Your Voice Matters: Kennedy PTSA

Your Voice Matters: Kennedy PTSA

Savanna Sievert, Writer
November 25, 2019
Kennedy student section focused on the game while the cheerleaders perform.

Rowdy for the Wrong Reasons

Olivia Riley-Schmelzer, Writer
October 11, 2019
Student at Kennedy High School attempting to maneuver Infinite Campus on their new chromebook.

Infinite Struggles

Samuel Miranda, Writer
September 20, 2019
Seniors showing their cougar spirit at the fall pep assembly by cheering on their class. Photo by Haylee Brewer.

Best Spirit in America

Maggie Talbott-Malone, Writer
September 7, 2019
The Power Movement

The Power Movement

Anafer Millsap , Photo Editor
April 20, 2018
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