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Kennedy experienced numerous technical difficulties and photographer shortages during this years picture day.
The Picture Day Disaster
The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) is one of the competitions members of the club will participate in.
Kennedy Introduces Math Club at Club Fair to Compete in National Competitions
Stephanie Stores posing for a picture after being choose 4th overall to the Washington Mystics
Three Iowa Women’s Basketball Players Drafted to the WNBA
A student works on their math homework during class. Students are now able to join a math-focused honor society.
Kennedy Introduces Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
Ellie is coming to Kennedy to work as a service dog.
Kennedy Welcomes Ellie the Service Dog
Senior Kylie Johannes hits the ball, scoring a point.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Takes on Western Dubuque on September 12
Sophomore kicker, Andrew Richey kicks the ball to make the extra point.
Photos: Sophomore Football Dominates Against Washington, Going 52-7
On hole four, freshman Kale Haugen watches his ball after teeing off.
Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Ellis Golf Course on September 13
Sophomore #40 Joscelyn Stricker tosses up the ball to serve.
Photos: Kennedy’s Sophomore Volleyball Squad Takes a Defeat Against Western Dubuque
Kennedy Football Team rushes the field before Friday nights game against Washington.
Photos: Cougars Varsity Football Destroy the Washington Warriors 45-7
Kennedy experienced numerous technical difficulties and photographer shortages during this years picture day.
The Picture Day Disaster
Representatives discuss college options at the annual Kennedy Open House.
A Guide to Picking College
Cedar Rapids Marcus Theater. A popular place to see the many live action remakes and un orginal ideas.
The Stories That Just Won’t Die
Caitlin Clark displays the behavior that gained her a large portion of her notoriety.
How Can the Media Affect Women in Sports?
Movie cover for the new adaption of Disneys The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid: A Beautiful Story of Race, Deserving of Criticism?
Psi Alpha is the Psychology National Honor Society, a speciality honor society similar to Mu Alpha Theta and Science National Honor Society.
Kennedy Launches a New Honor Society for Psychology
Nick Brooks verbally commits to the University of Iowa in the Kennedy cafeteria.
Cedar Rapids Legend Nick Brooks Returns to Kennedy
Kennedy student applies for job shadow.
Kennedy’s Job Shadow Program Brings Students Closer to Real-World Experience
Representatives discuss college options at the annual Kennedy Open House.
A Guide to Picking College
John F. Kennedy tours the high school names after him.
Issues Week
Junior Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves one of her aces.
Kennedy Volleyball Player Maren Diedrich Nominated for Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week
Japanese exchange students pose for a photo in their uniforms.
Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School
Athletic director Aaron Stecker introduces athletes at one of Kennedys signature state send-offs.
Aaron Stecker: Always a Cougar
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Freshman Adam Gray runs five kilometers for cross country, a race in which he holds the freshman record.
A Kennedy First: Class of 2026 Adam Gray Breaks Two Freshman Records His First Year
Sophomores celebrate a successful challenge, earning their team a point.
Juniors Rock the Boat as Kennedy Kicks Off 2023
Kennedy Dance Team performs together during the pep rally.
Photos: Juniors Rock the Boat at the First Pep Assembly of the Year
Senior Erin Renshaw plays first chair base in Kennedys annual Symphonic Rock Concert.
Erin Renshaw: A Beast on the Bass
Movie cover for the new adaption of Disneys The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid: A Beautiful Story of Race, Deserving of Criticism?
Kennedy student answers the phone at St. Lukes Hospital in the 80s.
Fashion Through the Ages
Senior Kylie Johannes hits the ball, scoring a point.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Takes on Western Dubuque on September 12
Sophomore kicker, Andrew Richey kicks the ball to make the extra point.
Photos: Sophomore Football Dominates Against Washington, Going 52-7
On hole four, freshman Kale Haugen watches his ball after teeing off.
Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Ellis Golf Course on September 13
Sophomore #40 Joscelyn Stricker tosses up the ball to serve.
Photos: Kennedy’s Sophomore Volleyball Squad Takes a Defeat Against Western Dubuque
Kennedy Football Team rushes the field before Friday nights game against Washington.
Photos: Cougars Varsity Football Destroy the Washington Warriors 45-7
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Saying Goodbye to Our Beloved Kennedy Teachers

Saying Goodbye to Our Beloved Kennedy Teachers

Claire Frank, Rowan Hesford, and Emma Rood
August 4, 2023
Video discussing new teachers at Kennedy for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

New Kennedy Teachers for the 2023-2024 School Year

Alyx Goldensoph, Videographer
April 11, 2023
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.

The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa

Sonja Woerner, Copy Editor
January 25, 2023
Meet The New Faces At Kennedy

Meet The New Faces At Kennedy

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
October 18, 2022
Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Kennedy Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

Claire Frank and Molly Martin
May 2, 2022
Teachers brought their own decorations to set up in the spaces.

Teacher Spaces Promote Community

Emma Beachner, Writer
April 28, 2022
Should we be allowed to pick and choose what parts of history we learn?

Iowa Legislation Undermines Teachers

Sonja Woerner, Writer
April 26, 2022
Quick access to warm coffee could be a thing of the past for Kennedy teachers.

A Charged Removal of Teachers’ Appliances

Joel Dillman, Writer
March 4, 2022
TikToks growing influence has lead to students participating in criminal activities such as vandalism.

Tik Tok Spurs Vandalism

Jasmine Hite, Writer
October 8, 2021
Photo Via Iowa Public Radio Images. Kim Reynolds speaking to her constituents in Iowa.

Leave School Decisions in the Hands of the Educators

Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2021
Students are beginning to take their Advanced Placement exams.

2021 Advanced Placement Testing Has Begun

Anabel Bradley, Writer
May 7, 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
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