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In preparation for the premiere, the Puffs production crew work on the props. The play was moved into the auditorium because of the size of the set.
Puffs Comes to Kennedy
The Struggle Of The Arts
The Struggle Of The Arts
The smallpox vaccine has proved effective against Monkeypox.
Monkeypox: Minor Disruption or New Epidemic?
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Many Kennedy students will continue school during the summer.
Summer School is Saving Students’ GPA
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1
Kennedy defense sets up against Bettendorf offense.
Varsity Football Claims an Away Victory Over the Bettendorf Bulldogs
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Miles Wilson runs at track meet.
Miles Wilson: Running His Way into the Record Book
Students worry about their class rank throughout their years of high school.
Students Are Not Their Class Rank
Graduates from the Senior Class of 2022 share their high school advice.
Senior Advice
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
A Commentary on 13 Reasons Why
Students should not have to be scared when they walk into school.
Enough is Enough.
Author James Belding works silently in the Torch classroom.
Being the Quiet Kid
Senior Nelta Earl waves during homecoming parade.
Homecoming Scene Changes…Again
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Hemann helps a student during class.
Project Lead the Way: Introducing Students to STEM
Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward
Agriculture Club created a garden near the Kennedy track.
Join Our Clubs!
Kline discussing the meaning of the spirit stick at a pep assembly.
Jason Kline: The King of Kennedy
Student artist Megan Cousins pulls from other media to represent feelings about the internets immediate and captivating nature
Expression Through Art
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.
Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places
Dan Carolin (in the middle) and his squad pose in their Hawaiian shirts.
Dan Carolin: Human Connection Through Language
Brian Stubblefield shows off one of the hand-made electric cars in Barry Wilson’s classroom.
Speeding Through Senior Year
Student Art Showcase
Student Art Showcase
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
Im Not Exactly Sad
I’m Not Exactly Sad
The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West
Sophomores set up against Jefferson
Photos: Sophomore Football Defeats Jefferson 49-0
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Kennedys Cross Country Teams Host A Meet At Seminole Valley Park
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Football Continues Undefeated Streak In 38-0 Win Over Dubuque Senior
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kennedy Torch
Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West

Volleyball Senior Night Ends In 3-1 Win Over IC West

Merideth Langton, Photographer
September 28, 2022
Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1

Volleyball Defeats Linn-Mar 3-1

Merideth Langton, Photographer
September 22, 2022
Cheer and Dance Team walk in the parade.

Kennedy Homecoming Parade Celebrates Cougar Activities

Merideth Langton and Isaac White
September 15, 2022
Molly Joyner serves the ball over the net at a varsity volleyball game.

Molly Joyner: Finding Success in Many Places

Lizzy Hawkes, Writer
June 13, 2022
Kennedy Volleyball Advances to Regional Finals

Kennedy Volleyball Advances to Regional Finals

Neenah Alyassiri, Writer
October 22, 2021
The Kennedy volleyball team spiking the ball at their game.

Veering up for VolleyBall

Alex Sullivan, Writer
October 1, 2019
Maddie Prull getting recognized on Senior Night.

Volleyball and Swimming: Senior Night

Anafer Millsap , Photographer
October 11, 2018
Jensen goes up for a swing.

Dig Pink Volleyball Match vs. Jeff

Mathew WorthingtonBarnes, Writer
August 31, 2018
Kennedy graduate Devin Larrimore broke the school record in the spring of 1999 with a throw of 137 feet and 10 inches.

’99 Alumna Still Claims Discus Record

Jamison Prull, Writer
January 10, 2018
Disabled veterans are welcomed to the 2017 National TEE Tournament.

Volunteering with Vets

Claire Fluent and Jenna Anderson
September 18, 2017
JV/Sophomore Volleyball Against Dubuque Senior

JV/Sophomore Volleyball Against Dubuque Senior

Claire Fluent, Photographer
September 7, 2017
#20 Mikayla Winter sr., and #18 Elyse Winter fr., go up to block.

Varisty Volleyball Against Dubuque Senior

Lizzy Dennis, Photographer
September 7, 2017
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