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Some students decorated their cars for the drive-thru. Santa and Mrs. Claus approach students in their Jeep adorned with Christmas lights.
Student Government Giving Back With Christmas for Veterans
Senior Remi Wilcox was disqualified from Iowa All-State by a nonexistent rule regarding harp size.
Kennedy Harpist Disqualified From All-State by Nonexistent Rule Raises Questions
Kennedy teachers are concerned over lack of information and consultation.
Former GIPS Employee Speaks Out About Superintendent Grover’s Leadership
Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.
Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Head to head with opponent, Sophomore Jarod Anderson takes down Challenger.
Photos: Kennedy Boy’s Wrestling suffers defeat at Liberty High School
Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
Photos: Kennedy Hosts the Girls Wrestling Invitational on December 16
Senior Ella Moser shoots her first free-throw.
Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Takes the Win Over Waverly-Shell Rock
Freshman Bentley Dill runs down the court while protecting the ball.
Freshman Bentley Dill Joins Kennedy Girls Basketball
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
The Iowa High School Music Association come under fire for All-State disqualification.
Guest Editorial: Music Department Chair Storm Ziegler on Harpists All-State Disqualification
The future of CRCSD's educators remains uncertain.
CRCSD Teachers Raise Concerns Over Lack of Information From District
Students in the CRCSD face uncertainty in the wake of incoming Learning Pathways.
CRCSD’s Freshman Academies and Learning Pathways: A Communication Breakdown
Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.
The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions
Voter registration forms were brought for students.
Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School
Instructor Brain Jeffords adds weight to a bridge.
Photos: Kennedy’s Project Lead the Way Experiments with Engineering and Construction
Senior Willa Bowman joins second and third graders in a cheer.
Junior Cougars Get First Glimpse of School Spirit at Kennedy’s Annual Cheer and Dance Clinic
Holding off a defender, Junior Hawkeye football commit, and left tackle Nicolai Brooks helps open a gap for running back senior Trevor Scott.
Brothers: Together as One
The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team regrouping during their match.
Bump, Set, Spike
Teachers Patrick Cory and Katie Peterson dress up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus the day before winter break. They dope to spread joy among the students.
Walking in a KHS Wonderland
Freshman Bentley Dill runs down the court while protecting the ball.
Freshman Bentley Dill Joins Kennedy Girls Basketball
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Senior Safal Bhattarai participates in the 'Best Outfit' challenge at a pep rally.
We Did It, Safal.
Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.
Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts
Christmas tradition different across the world, leading to jarring experiences for foreign exchange students.
A Different Kind of Holiday: A Danish Foreign Exchange Students Take
Sugar Rum Cherry dancers pose at the end of their dance.
Photos: Kennedy High School Debuts The Nutcracker
Kennedy Musicians and dancer will perform "The Nutcracker" on Dec. 14.
Kennedy High School Presents “The Nutcracker”
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.
Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups
Head to head with opponent, Sophomore Jarod Anderson takes down Challenger.
Photos: Kennedy Boy’s Wrestling suffers defeat at Liberty High School
Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
Photos: Kennedy Hosts the Girls Wrestling Invitational on December 16
Senior Ella Moser shoots her first free-throw.
Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Takes the Win Over Waverly-Shell Rock
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
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The varsity team huddles during a time out.

Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors

River Borgerding and Brook Gilchrist • October 28, 2024

For the full album, check out the Flickr.

Sophomores Addy Phillips and Charley Lovell block the Linn-Mar hitter at the net while Amling covers the off-block.

Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Davenport Central in Round One

Gabe Copley, Writer • October 24, 2024

The Kennedy Varsity Girls Volleyball Team defeated Davenport Central on Tuesday, Oct. 22 in 3 sets. This was the first round of the IGHSAU substate bracket.  The Cougars are attempting to win a regional...

Kennedy Volleyball team huddles around bench during time out.

Kennedy Volleyball Welcomes New Coaching Staff

Maggie Goldberg and Lucy McCord • October 9, 2024

Kennedy Volleyball did not have a strong season in 2023 with a record of 11-27. As the 2024-2025 season kicked off, things were different at the first game. The Cougars introduced their new coaching staff—Head...

Seniors Ady Hermanson and Jenna Younge block the ball.

Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeated by Xavier Saints on 9/24

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Photographer • October 7, 2024

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The Kennedy Freshman Volleyball Team huddles and plans for their first set.

Photos: Freshman Volleyball Defeats Jefferson September 23

River Borgerding, Photographer • October 1, 2024

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Freshman Keira Mueller and sophomore Peyton LeMieux block a Liberty player at the net.

Photos: Sophomore Volleyball Defeats Iowa City Liberty on September 11

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Photographer • September 27, 2024

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Kennedy's Varsity Volleyball Team huddles together during a timeout.

Photos: Varsity Volleyball First Match Against Linn-Mar

River Borgerding, Photographer • September 6, 2024

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The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team regrouping during their match.

Bump, Set, Spike

Maggie Goldberg, Writer • August 26, 2024

One of the fastest growing women's sports in Iowa has inspired thousands of Cougars during its competition seasons at Kennedy. Tuesday night game days bring in Cougar Nation to watch their hitters, spikers...

Grant Mather and Trevan Krumrei sign to colleges.

Photos: Kennedy Group Athletic Signing on November 8

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Photographer • November 10, 2023

Diving to the floor, freshman Liliana Hansen makes a save.

Photos: Sophomore Volleyball Competes in a Tournament at Kennedy on 10/7

Piper White, Photographer • October 10, 2023

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Senior Laikin Wood steps out of her way to hug her injured teammate and long-time friend senior Aliya Ballard during their final home game of their high school careers.

Photos: Varsity Volleyball Holds Senior Night Against Washington

Isaac White, Photographer • October 9, 2023

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Photos: Freshman Volleyball Competes at Jefferson Volleyball Invite on September 23

Photos: Freshman Volleyball Competes at Jefferson Volleyball Invite on September 23

Talia Hutchison, Photographer • October 5, 2023

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