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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater

Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater

Amalie Jørck, Writer October 29, 2024

Kennedy High School has gained a new face with social studies teacher Cael Joens. It is his first year teaching at Kennedy but he is not just here to teach in the classroom. He directed Kennedy’s fall...

Kennedy's "Elf The Musical Jr." set to hold auditions on Oct. 15-16.

Kennedy Announces Winter Musical “Elf Jr.” to Audition October 14 and 15

Onnika Hallam, Writer October 11, 2024

This year's winter musical at Kennedy is the classic Christmas tale featuring Buddy the Elf, Elf The Musical Jr., as announced on Oct. 9. This show takes the story of box office sensation Elf and turns...

Singing "Hakuna Matata," senior Samuel Larson makes his first appearance as the grown-up version of Simba.

Shining on Stage: Seniors in Kennedy’s Theater Department

Talia Hutchison, Writer July 18, 2024

It is nice to know that the Kennedy Theatre Department has a sense of humor in a world full of stress and seriousness. Especially after seeing the spring musical—about putting people into meat pies of...

Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.

Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts

Brooklyn Gilchrist, Writer April 4, 2024

Throughout her years at Kennedy, senior Jersey Bilyeu has become one of the most involved people at Kennedy. She started in band and dance until freshman year when she quit dance. "I danced for 11...

Sweeney Todd is a popular musical about an evil barber.

“Sweeney Todd” Spring Musical Cast Decided on February 16

Onnika Hallam, Writer February 19, 2024

After much debacle about which show Kennedy would perform for their spring musical, it was decided that Sweeney Todd would take the stage at Kennedy this April. The cast list was announced Feb. 16 and...

Dodging a swipe, Nala leans backward during a tussle with Simba.

Photos: Playtime Poppy Presents Kennedy’s “The Lion King Jr.”

Isaac White and Piper White December 11, 2023

For the full album, check out our Flickr!

Avery, played by senior Cael Cummins, begins their podcast.

Photos: The Anxiety Project Debuts on the Kennedy Stage

River Borgerding, Photographer October 19, 2023

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Elizabeth, played by Onnika Hallam, and her daughter Rachel, played by Lily Marchbanks, embrace.

A Review of The Anxiety Project: Groundbreaking or Insensitive?

Emma Beachner, Writer October 13, 2023

Kennedy Drama began this year with something new for their fall show. Not only was it a musical, differing from the typical fall play, but the show itself was unique, interesting and unlike anything you...

Sophomore Jordan Harvey sings through jail bars.

Kennedy’s Production of Chicago is a Must-See

Emma Beachner, Writer April 22, 2023

Kennedy’s Theater Department ends the 2022-2023 school year with a magical production of Chicago. Well, maybe magical isn’t the right word, more like…murderous.  Chicago showcases the lives of...

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