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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
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
Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.
Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
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
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 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
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
Senior Ella Moser shoots her first free-throw.
Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Takes the Win Over Waverly-Shell Rock
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
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
Sophomores Callum Fortune and Sam Myers assists John Bednar.
Student Government Hosts Circle of Friends on 10/15
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Kennedy’s Key Club is a group effort.

Kennedy Key Club Makes a Comeback

Talia Hutchison, Writer • November 16, 2023

Key Club is a student-led organization where members perform acts of service in their communities that has reopened its Kennedy chapter this year. These acts of service are called “projects” that any...

Volunteers for the State Large Group Speech contest will receive multiple benefits.

Speech Volunteers Needed

Jasmine Hite, Writer • January 20, 2022

Kennedy will be hosting the State Large Group Speech contest on Saturday, Feb. 5. Volunteers are needed throughout the event and will receive a free t-shirt and a pizza lunch. Click the link below to...

A sign outside of the Cougar Corner Food Pantry. Donations for the NHS Senior Service Project can be dropped off at this location.

The Class of 2021 Tackles Food Insecurity in Iowa

Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief • April 21, 2021

Food scarcity affects individuals across the state of Iowa. To combat this, the Class of 2021 and National Honor Society are dedicating their senior service project to gathering food for marginalized communities...

Working as a Team for a Purpose

Working as a Team for a Purpose

Tate Weaver, Sports Editor • April 25, 2018

The Cedar Rapids Kennedy Cougars’ Football team went around Cedar Rapids to 12 different homes of people who are less mobile, on April 21. More than 40 of the football players showed up and helped clean...

Tim Tebow with a child from Night to Shine event.

A Night to Shine

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer • January 31, 2018

Magic will be in the air as the Tim Tebow Foundation and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church host the Night to Shine event on Friday, Feb. 9. High school students with special needs can celebrate an unforgettable...

One of Allie Sjullie's volunteering experiences took her to Kentucky for a week to help fix up a home.. She says that "volunteering is an opportunity to help see the world differently."

Volunteering is opportunity to see world differently

Allie Sjullie, Writer • January 17, 2018

Picture this: You leave for a church volunteer service trip to help someone in another state. Your volunteer group is pretty good, except two volunteers seem to constantly bicker. Turns out, you sit near...

Hailey Dolphin, sr., and Olivia Haefner, jr., pose next to Gwyn Smith, jr., as she waits to put on a scare.

Early Halloween Spirit

Claire Fluent, Opinion Editor • October 27, 2017

The Kennedy Varsity Volleyball team visited the Hiawatha Care Center on Oct. 25 to celebrate Halloween a little earlier than most. The Hiawatha Care Center held their annual “Spooky Garden” and this...

Disabled veterans are welcomed to the 2017 National TEE Tournament.

Volunteering with Vets

Claire Fluent and Jenna Anderson • September 18, 2017

The Kennedy Varsity volleyball team attended the National Veteran TEE Tournament in Riverside Iowa on September 13. The team played sitting volleyball along side retired, and some disabled, veterans of...

Students Sign up for Tuesday's Blood Drive

Students Sign up for Tuesday’s Blood Drive

Trinity Wiley, Writer • April 7, 2017

Upcoming this Tuesday, April 11, the Kennedy Student Government and the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will be holding a blood drive in the Kennedy Black-Box Theater from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign-up...

Information about homeless night

Homelessness Hits Home

Brooke Mcneal, News Editor • September 8, 2016

603 students in the Cedar Rapids Community School District were identified as homeless during the 2015-2016 school year. That is almost 4% of the total number of students enrolled in the district for the...

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