Bremerton High School

Bremerton High School Football Coach Joe Kennedy Returns to Area Since Supreme Court Victory

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Coach Joe will be speaking on the topics of Religious Freedom and Leading Courageously.

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  • Coach Joe will be speaking on the topics of Religious Freedom and Leading Courageously.
  • Additional speakers include former MLB player Steven Souza Jr., Coach Mike Connaway, Daniel Ritchie, DJ Rabe, and one of America's top inspirational comedians, Nazareth.
  • Coach Kennedy was an assistant coach for the BHS varsity football team.
  • On June 27, 2022, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Coach Kennedy and his First Amendment right.

Federal Judge Rules Against Beloved Washington High School Football Coach Fired for Post-Game Prayers on Field

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Friday, March 6, 2020
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TACOMA, Wash., March 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, federal district court judge Ronald Leighton granted the Bremerton (WA) School Districts motion for summary judgement in the case of Coach Joe Kennedy.

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  • TACOMA, Wash., March 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, federal district court judge Ronald Leighton granted the Bremerton (WA) School Districts motion for summary judgement in the case of Coach Joe Kennedy.
  • Bremerton School District fired the longtime football coach because he took a knee in brief, silent prayer after football games.
  • Kennedys case attracted nationwide attention from the media, Hall of Fame coaches and players, and even President Trump.
  • In January, President Trump invited Coach Kennedy to the Oval Office as he announced new actions to protect religious freedom in Americas public schools.