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Jessica Grajcar, Hariom Patel, Isabella Carbonell, and Bryce Tarnowski
October 26, 2022
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School started the construction of their new field house in 2019, which stands directly outside of Louis. M. Bartha Stadium. The project took...
Feel Good Fridays: Why Do We Have Them?
October 20, 2022
Mustangs ring in the new season with running of the halls
October 19, 2022
Squirrel disrupts testing, causing power outage
October 13, 2022

On Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School hosted its annual Homecoming Game vs. the Linden Tigers where Caitlin Ticas...




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Have you ever traveled 1,486 miles to get to the U.S to have a different life? Camille Santos Payano, 18 years old, a senior at JFK Memorial High School, moved to the U.S....
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The lights turn on in the auditorium as cast and crew interlock hands to take a bow; the audience bursts into applause to congratulate the young...



Bryce Tarnowski and Jose Cuevas
January 12, 2023
On Oct. 5, 2022, the joyous good guy, Chucky, made his return and slashed his way onto the television network, Syfy. The critically acclaimed first season was a hit and left...
January 11, 2023
December 20, 2022
be real, bereal
Netflix’s new series about Jeffery Dahmer is accurately chilling
December 7, 2022
January 23, 2023
The Mustangs' success came largely from their group of seniors. Yousef Abdelaal, Subtain Ali, Derek Cistrelli, Giovanni Maglione and Mark Roche have used their leadership...
Senior Spotlight: Donovan Claiborne
January 23, 2023
JFK welcomes a new Athletic Director to the JFK family
January 10, 2023
Mustangs’ unwelcoming record, welcomes success
December 22, 2022

Meelah’s inspiration stirred from a combination of her Pinterest board and her mother’s vintage closet.
Aiden Montalvo, Hariom Patel, and Subtain Ali
January 4, 2023
On November 22, Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1 in the World Cup. Argentinian fans were left hopeless after the team's loss. Many were surprised by the loss due to the presence...
India Beats Pakistan in Final Ball Thriller, as Virat Kohli Plays One of Career-Best Innings
December 7, 2022
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Ihaab Kashmiri, Isabella Carbonell, Esther Dorielan, and Soraya Cuevas
December 22, 2022
As we approach the holiday season, it’s time we say goodbye to store-bought cookies and offer Santa something more gourmet. That being said, The Torch tested out the latest...
The Best Jobs For Minors Revealed
December 8, 2022
Are Personal Chromebooks in School Worth the Hype?
December 21, 2021
Skills that will get you ready for basketball season
November 30, 2021


Starbucks' festive holiday drinks have returned for the winter of 2022. On behalf of the Torch, our group went to the Starbucks branch located...
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