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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Voter registration forms were brought for students.

Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School

Samuella Kasha, Writer November 4, 2024

At the start of October, Kennedy Principal Jason Kline aimed to register 90% of eligible students to vote, while also encouraging those who are 17 or turning 17 within the year to commit to registering.  Members...

Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.

MyPath: Is it Worth it?

Emma Rood, Writer March 14, 2023

CRCSD implemented MyPath lessons as a requirement for all high school students as of January 2023. Students are required to complete 20 minutes of reading and math lessons per week to achieve a sufficient...

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is struggling to find enough ELL teachers

Kennedy Suffers an ELL Teacher Shortage

Lexie Waybill, Writer October 10, 2022

Since the pandemic we’ve had a universal teacher shortage. Kennedy is no exception and has fallen victim to it. The shortage has started to affect the way teachers teach and the students learn, especially...

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

Kennedy students in grades 9-11 have the opportunity to join the Gems of Hope Youth Advisory Board (YAB).  The board helps fundraise scholarships for students affected by cancer in the area. Gems...

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

Voiceless of the Voiceless Open Mic Night’s art gallery is scheduled to take place on Friday, Jan. 28. Students are encouraged to participate. This year’s theme is identity, diversity and culture....

Agriculture Club Begins Jan. 19

Agriculture Club Begins Jan. 19

Jasmine Hite, Writer December 24, 2021

Want to know more about gardening and agriculture? Kennedy’s Agriculture Club is the perfect place to do just that.  The club offers volunteering and learning opportunities relating to the creation...

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

Kennedy’s BioClub is looking for donors for a blood drive on Dec. 6 and 7 at Oakland Church from 2 to 6 p.m.  Donors must be at least 16 years old. If the donor is 16 they are required to receive...

Class of 2023 and Kinder Kennedy are selling merchandise.

Kinder Kennedy and Class of 2023 Merchandise for Sale

Jasmine Hite, Writer November 23, 2021

Kennedy language arts teacher Christina Langton has brought back class merchandise this school year by popular demand.  The Class of 2023 is selling t-shirts and hoodies. Langton’s goal is to sell...

TikTok's growing influence has lead to students participating in criminal activities such as vandalism.

Tik Tok Spurs Vandalism

Jasmine Hite, Writer October 8, 2021

Over the years, social media’s influence over teenagers has increased. One social media app, TikTok, used to consist of short videos with dance trends such as “Renegade” or “Savage”. The app’s...

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

Teachers provide, educate and engage with their students. The relationship is normally focused on the student, as that is the job of an educator.  Teacher Appreciation Week runs from Monday, May 3...

Passing the Torch

Passing the Torch

Jasmine Hite, Writer April 26, 2021

After COVID-19 engulfed the world, the Midwest derecho followed closely behind. The Kennedy High School student newspaper, The Torch, struggled to produce meaningful content in the months afterward. They...

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