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Vending machine sign reads VENDING MACHINES ARE NOT ACTIVE UNTIL 3:00 PM DAILY, a change we are unsure about the duration of.
Vending Machine Shutdown Divides The Torch Staff
CRCSD is removing shortened Fridays for students.
The Transition From a Half-Day of Freedom to Full-Day Commitment
Flyer posted in Kennedy hallway containing information for the blood drive.
Student Government to Host a Blood Drive April 25
With Graduation fast approaching, make sure you know where youre supposed to be and when.
Attention Seniors: Graduation Reminders
The moldy bread wall experiment, located outside of room 52.
Food Fundamentals: The Moldy Bread Experiment
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
Senior Jennifer Phillips tosses the ball as she starts the match.
Girls Tennis Swings Into a New Season
The Kennedy Varsity Girls Soccer Team high fives opposing school after the match.
Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Ties First Match against Prairie
Ella Brown pins opponent down.
Ella Brown Returns to State
With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.
Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa
Kennedys student section turn up in a Green Out to support players, cheering over a made shot.
“It’s Just a Part of the Game”: Addressing Kennedy Student Section Behavior
Linn-Mar High Schools 10th Street Edition
Show Choir Reviews: 10th Street Edition and New Creation
House File 2612 makes many changes to current services within Iowa school districts
Iowa’s New AEA Bill Reforms School District Funding
Happiness performs their closer, Welcome To The Show.
CRCSD Show Choirs Take the Stage
A visual representation of ones stream of consciousness, ideas scattered and seemingly unrelated.
Maggie’s Musings—It’s Something
Senior Lilly Marchbanks poses for picture after winning Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant.
Senior Lilly Marchbanks Wins Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez places first at the Iowa State Brain Bee.
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez Places First at State Brain Bee
Sophomore Divya Ramadugu places first in International Exemptuous Speaking at districts.
Sophomore Divya Ramadugu Wins District Speech, Set to Represent at Nationals
The Army Reserve promises basic and job training back to back after finishing senior year.
Planning for the Future: Kennedy Senior Bibesh Magar Enlists into the Army Reserve
Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.
Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts
Ella Brown pins opponent down.
Ella Brown Returns to State
In a neutral position, sophomore Meredith Kaump stands her ground.
Meredith Kaump Stands her Ground Throughout the Season
Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.
Micah Schlaak: A Killer on the Court
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School
With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.
Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa
Cedar Rapids District Art Show Showcases Kennedy Talent
Kennedy speech teams pose with their scores.
Kennedy Speech Teams Take On State
Linn-Mar High Schools 10th Street Edition
Show Choir Reviews: 10th Street Edition and New Creation
Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Photos: Harding Middle School Rehearses for the Future Ready Concert
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
The Kennedy Varsity Girls Soccer Team high fives opposing school after the match.
Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Ties First Match against Prairie
McKowen cuts around the edge to the basket.
Photos: Kennedy Basketball Takes on Ankeny in Second Round of the State Championships
Senior Trevan Krumrei defends against Dallas Center-Grimes player.
Photos: Varsity Boys Basketball Dominates Against Dallas Center-Grimes in First Round of State Championships
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Vending machine sign reads VENDING MACHINES ARE NOT ACTIVE UNTIL 3:00 PM DAILY, a change we are unsure about the duration of.
Vending Machine Shutdown Divides The Torch Staff
Claire Frank and Sonja Woerner • April 10, 2024

On Tuesday, April 10, Kennedy staff received an email notifying them that the vending machines throughout the school would be off until 3 p.m. Students are in an uproar and...

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CRCSD is removing shortened Fridays for students.
The Transition From a Half-Day of Freedom to Full-Day Commitment
Lucy McCord, Writer • April 10, 2024

Students and teachers all over the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) are scanning the 2024-2025 school year calendar that has been approved by the district. However,...

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Flyer posted in Kennedy hallway containing information for the blood drive.
Student Government to Host a Blood Drive April 25
Talia Hutchison, Writer • April 9, 2024

Have you ever wanted to donate blood and save lives? Now is your chance. Kennedy Student Government has partnered with ImpactLife to host a blood drive on April 25 from 8:30...

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Trending Stories
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Stephanie Stores posing for a picture after being choose 4th overall to the Washington Mystics

Three Iowa Women's Basketball Players Drafted to the WNBA

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Kennedys student section turn up in a Green Out to support players, cheering over a made shot.

“It’s Just a Part of the Game”: Addressing Kennedy Student Section Behavior

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With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.

Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa

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Many Iowan teens and parents are unaware of the curfew for all those 18 and under.

Iowa Has Curfew for Teens Under 18

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CRCSD is removing shortened Fridays for students.

The Transition From a Half-Day of Freedom to Full-Day Commitment

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Vending machine sign reads VENDING MACHINES ARE NOT ACTIVE UNTIL 3:00 PM DAILY, a change we are unsure about the duration of.

Vending Machine Shutdown Divides The Torch Staff

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Makeup products found in shambles in beauty stores around the nation. Social media has turned to the younger generation as blame.

Sephora Kids: Are Kids Nowadays Growing Up “Too Fast”?

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Quiz: Which US President Are You?

Quiz: Which US President Are You?

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Quiz: Which AP Class Should You Take?

Quiz: Which AP Class Should You Take?

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Senior Lilly Marchbanks poses for picture after winning Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant.

Senior Lilly Marchbanks Wins Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant

Opinion
With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.
Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa
Emma Beachner, writer • April 16, 2024

Beloved child star Joelle Joanie Siwa, more commonly known as JoJo, released a shocking single that pushed her into a new era of her career. The single Karma is an upbeat...

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Kennedys student section turn up in a Green Out to support players, cheering over a made shot.
“It’s Just a Part of the Game”: Addressing Kennedy Student Section Behavior
April 3, 2024
Linn-Mar High Schools 10th Street Edition
Show Choir Reviews: 10th Street Edition and New Creation
March 22, 2024
House File 2612 makes many changes to current services within Iowa school districts
Iowa's New AEA Bill Reforms School District Funding
March 7, 2024
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Sports
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Brooklyn Gilchrist and River Borgerding • April 17, 2024

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Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
April 16, 2024
Senior Jennifer Phillips tosses the ball as she starts the match.
Girls Tennis Swings Into a New Season
April 11, 2024
The Kennedy Varsity Girls Soccer Team high fives opposing school after the match.
Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Ties First Match against Prairie
April 8, 2024
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Meet The Staff
Gabriel Payne
Gabriel Payne
Photographer

My name is Gabriel Payne and I'm a sophomore. I'm from Africa and it's my first year at Kennedy. My favorite sport is basketball and I’m looking forward to being a photographer this year.

Charlotte Thephravong
Charlotte Thephravong
Social Media Producer

HELLO! My name is Charlotte, and this is my first year working with Torch. Outside of Torch, I'm in theater, Happiness Inc. and I LOVE spending time with people I love.

Sonja Woerner
Sonja Woerner
Editor-in-Chief

Hi! My name's Sonja Woerner and I'm a junior at Kennedy. This is my third year in Torch and my first year as Editor-in-Chief! Outside of Torch, I'm on the swim team and participate in theater and show choir tech, I also enjoy reading and writing.

Arts and Culture
With the release of JoJo Siwas new song Karma has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.
Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa
Emma Beachner, writer • April 16, 2024

Beloved child star Joelle Joanie Siwa, more commonly known as JoJo, released a shocking single that pushed her into a new era of her career. The...

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Cedar Rapids District Art Show Showcases Kennedy Talent
April 1, 2024
Kennedy speech teams pose with their scores.
Kennedy Speech Teams Take On State
March 30, 2024
Linn-Mar High Schools 10th Street Edition
Show Choir Reviews: 10th Street Edition and New Creation
March 22, 2024
Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Photos: Harding Middle School Rehearses for the Future Ready Concert
March 7, 2024
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