The Torch - The Student News Site of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

Celebration of the Arts 2018
April 19, 2018
Rachael Rotella, JFK Arts Department
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, along with Woodbridge High School, would like to extend an invitation to all students and parents to come and explore the magnificent...
JFKMHS Students: It’s never too early to by your Yearbook!
November 13, 2017
Mrs. Rachael Rotella
The Yearbook staff would like to remind you that if you have yet to purchase a yearbook, now would be the time to do so! Nothing else can immortalize the memories you have...
Pep Rally Honors Fall Athletes
September 19, 2017
Melanie Munoz, Fall Reporter
On Friday, September 15, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School hosted its fall pep rally. During the event, all fall sports teams were introduced: track, football, soccer,...
The Torch Celebrates its New Home
September 27, 2016
Mrs. Vitali, Torch Newspaper Advisor
Welcome to theTorchJFK.com, our new website! In following our district-wide mission to embrace technology, John F. Kennedy's school newspaper joined the World Wide Web this...

Interviews With Our Senior Athletes- Alex Kalmar

Heena Champaneri, Senior Editor and Writer

February 14, 2018 • No Comments

Name: Alex Kalmar Grade: 12th Sport(s): Mainly Football, but also plays volleyball and does track Favorite Color: Orange Favorite type of music:Hip Hop and RnB Favorite Hip Hop and RnB artist: Russ Do sports...

Final Exams: Tips to Help You Feel More Confident About Passing

Emily Jones, Torch Newspaper Staff

January 29, 2018 • No Comments

Every high school student knows how stressful it can be studying for finals, but with these tips, hopefully I can help you feel a bit better. Follow these steps and gain the confidence that you did the best you could: ...

John F. Kennedy Blood Drive

Aayushi Patel, Fall Reporter

December 11, 2017 • No Comments

The human body, on average, contains 10 pints of blood—blood that cannot be artificially created or replaced by alternative substances. When a patient is in dire need, the only way they can receive the blood necessary to...

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Entertainment

The Unpopular Snapchat Update

Amelia Devorak, Torch Newspaper Staff

March 29, 2018 • No Comments

Since Snapchat has updated their app, the internet has gone absolutely berserk on them. Stocks have dropped, complaints have been made, and people have been more confused than ever as to why they had decision onto...

Comfort Food for the Winter Blues February 14, 2018

Life 50 Years Ago–Better or Worse? December 14, 2017
Winter Fashion Advice for All December 13, 2017

Fall Foods At Your Favorite Restaurants December 4, 2017

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Opinions

Millennial Interest in Phil Murphy

Amelia Devorak, Torch Newspaper Staff

February 14, 2018 • No Comments

Since New Jersey’s tumultuous relationship with Chris Christie, the state has been walking on eggshells when it comes to the selection of who gets to run a state. The governor is a high-profile member...