Kennedy Torch

The annual Kennedy Cheer and Dance Clinic is an opportunity for junior Cougars, pre-k through fifth grade, interested in cheerleading and dance to learn about possible future activities. Kids lea...

https://kennedytorch.org/32715/sports/junior-cougars-get-first-glimpse-of-school-spirit-at-kennedys-annual-cheer-and-dance-clinic/

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https://kennedytorch.org/32675/sports/photos-varsity-boys-golf-defeated-by-prairie-on-9-5/

July 2024 was a historic summer for Black “Love Island” fans, as the first-ever Black couples won the U.K. and U.S. versions of the show. In the U.K., Michelle “Mimii” Ngulube and Joshua ...

https://kennedytorch.org/32669/opinion/love-island-franchise-makes-history-with-two-winning-black-couples/

For the full album, check out our Flickr!

https://kennedytorch.org/32651/sports/photos-varsity-volleyball-first-match-against-linn-mar/

Football has been a focal point at Kennedy High School since its opening in 1967. The position of head coach has been passed on over the years, beginning with Dale Tyron and landing today with Br...

https://kennedytorch.org/31731/sports/brothers-together-as-one/

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 hitt...

https://kennedytorch.org/31727/sports/bump-set-spike/

Waking up on the last school day before winter break is the best feeling in the world. A short day, the excitement of no school for a week and teachers not doing anything in their classes, becaus...

https://kennedytorch.org/31579/feature/walking-in-a-khs-wonderland/

Team morale for the Kennedy Boys Soccer Team begins before the first game or even the first practice. Players bond throughout the season to get to know each other and play better as a team.  “...

https://kennedytorch.org/31537/sports/making-goals-in-more-ways-than-one/

Those who attend sports events at Kennedy are aware of the student section, a dedicated spot in the bleachers for students to come and cheer on athletes. As a school, Kennedy comes together to su...

https://kennedytorch.org/31525/feature/the-heart-of-kennedy-athletics/

The average American goes to school for 13-15 years by the age of 18. It is very common in the first five to six years of school for students to participate in advanced classes such as P.A.C.T. o...

https://kennedytorch.org/32463/showcase/senioritis-senior-year-blues/