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Kennedy Torch

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Kennedy Torch

Local track meets are held at Kingston Stadium.

Keeping Track of the Traditions

Delaney Mann, Writer July 8, 2024

Sportsmanship and team structure can be one of the most important aspects of an athlete's performance. Kennedy Track and Cross Country Teams utilize traditions to help them bond as a group and create a...

The Kennedy 4x1 relay team of Dawson Dougherty, Jacob Doyle, Nick Wood and Chauncy Bodden pose for a picture after breaking a state record.

Kennedy Boys Tracks Places in State Championship

Talia Hutchison, Writer May 31, 2024

The Kennedy Men's 4x100 Relay Team shattered a state record on May 18, 2024. “All of us were just locked in getting mentally prepared,” Dawson Dougherty said. “We all knew we had the record in...

Competing hurdles for Kennedy Girls Track is sophomore Kenzie Cone.

Photos: April 11 Boys and Girls Track at Linn-Mar

Seamus Duggan, Photographer April 17, 2024

Check out our Flickr for more photos!

Junior Addison Swartzendruber runs the 400 Meter Dash at Kingston Stadium.

Addison and Sidney Swartzendruber Pull Ahead Together

Louise Morand, Writer August 18, 2023

Addison and Sidney Swartzendruber recently competed at Drake Stadium for state varsity track and field, breaking personal records and quickly climbing the podium. With Addison Swartzendruber holding the...

Kennedy Track and Field took three first-place titles in relays alone.

Kennedy Track and Field Makes History at the Drake Relays

Kaitlyn Dolphin, Writer May 4, 2023

The Kennedy Boys' and Girls' Track and Field teams traveled to Des Moines at the end of April to compete in the Drake Relays. The Cougars sent 25 athletes to Drake University and returned with some historic...

Sidney Swartzendruber competes at a track meet last season.

Junior Sidney Swartzendruber Sets New School Track Record

Emma Rood, Writer April 17, 2023

Kennedy junior Sidney Swartzendruber broke the school record for the 400 meter dash on Tuesday, April 11. Swartzendruber broke the old school record of 57.64 by over one second setting a new record of...

Junior Cyrus Courtney anchoring the Shuttle Hurtle

Photos: Co-Ed Track Meet at Kingston Stadium

Isaac White and Emma Rood April 3, 2023

For the full album, check out our flickr page here.   Kennedy track and field competed at Kingston Tuesday, March 28. Going up against their rivals Jefferson and Washington, Kennedy took...

Miles Wilson runs at track meet.

Miles Wilson: Running His Way into the Record Book

Noah Hargrafen, Writer May 26, 2022

In his junior year, Miles Wilson medaled in the 1600-meter run and 3200-meter run at state track this past weekend, and finished in the top 20 of all 4A runners at cross country state in the fall. Breaking...

Kennedy Track Heads to State

Kennedy Track Heads to State

Sonja Woerner and Emma Beachner May 18, 2022

Kennedy’s Men's and Women's Track and Field teams are headed to state. Those representing Kennedy had their send-off on May 18 at the beginning of eighth hour. Both teams arrived in Des Moines that night.  The...

Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers

Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers

Emma Beachner, Photographer May 17, 2022

Sophomore Addison Swartzendruber runs at track meet.

Addison Swartsendruber Selected as Valley Division Track and Field Athlete of the Year

Molly Martin, Managing Editor May 6, 2022

Sophomore Addison Swartzendruber was selected as the Valley Division Track and Field Athlete of the Year. Swartzendruber won this honor after placing first in the 400 meter dash and sprint medley relay,...

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