The Student News Site and Newsletter of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

The Torch

The Student News Site and Newsletter of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

The Torch

The Student News Site and Newsletter of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

The Torch

Ryan Sadowski and Mahir Rana work at the sound board to prepare for the Spring musical.
Behind the Musical
Rida Kadri and Aliyah Lima March 10, 2023

During the first week of March, the students and staff at JFKMHS get excited for their annual spring musical. Every year, the audience sees a beautifully performed show from...

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Caitlin Ticas, The Homecoming Queen
The 2022 Homecoming Queen is...
Meelah Joseph, Mia Montanez, Esther Dorielan, and Subtain Ali November 2, 2022

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

A mural for Black History Month done by the Black Student Union
JFK Introduces Black Student Union Club
Ashlee Castillo, Fathima Nuha March 9, 2023

A new club at John F Kennedy Memorial High School, The Black Student Union, initiated by senior Zhane Parchmen and junior Samantha Lopes, explores...

The curtain call at the end of the show is met with loud applause as the actors take a bow.
Behind the Curtain
January 9, 2023
Outstanding teen actors Zackary Arthur (left), Björgivn Arnarson (middle), and actress Alyvia Alyn Lind (right) talk about Chucky Season 2 at the New York Comic Con. Photo Credit: Photo via public domain pictures under creative commons license
Chucky S2 puts doll on doll, literally
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...

Jenna Ortega playing the cello as Wednesday Addams in the show.
Happy Wednesday
January 11, 2023
Senior Meelah Joseph  taking a BeReal with her friends at a JFKMHS  football game
Time to BeReal
December 20, 2022
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Giovanni Maglione celebrating his 100th win with his coaches.
Giovanni Maglione Joins the Wrestling 100 Win Club
Siri Sajja, Jedidiah Perez, Lorelei Lorentzen, and Grant Lorentzen March 20, 2023

Feb. 18, 2023, Giovanni Maglione became 1 of 14 people to solidify his mark in the 100 Win Club of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School. Motivated...

Fit of the Week
Fit of the Week
November 29, 2022

Meelah’s inspiration stirred from a combination of her Pinterest board and her mother’s vintage closet.  

[From left to right] Crumbl Cookies Strawberry Limeade, Butterfinger Peanut Butter Crunch, M&M, and Milk Choc. Chip cookies from the menu for the week of October 24.
We Tried Crumbl Cookies So You Don’t Have To!
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,...

Saudi Arabia upsets Argentina in the world cup
India Beats Pakistan in Final Ball Thriller, as Virat Kohli Plays One of Career-Best Innings

India Beats Pakistan in Final Ball Thriller, as Virat Kohli Plays One of Career-Best Innings

December 7, 2022

Flood Crisis Hits New Jersey

October 18, 2021

Apple releases new iPhone 13

Apple releases new iPhone 13

October 12, 2021

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Fit of the Week: Nate Richmond
Person holding a firecracker to symbolize possibility in the New Year.
Have You Stayed True To Your New Year’s Resolution? 
Jessica Grajcar, Editor-In-Chief • February 14, 2023

New Year’s day is a national holiday that is celebrated by people all over the world. It is also a day of exciting opportunity to bring a positive...

According to tidio.com, ...the total retail spending during the last Black Friday event [2021] was $1.22 trillion. This includes brick-and-mortar sales accumulating $1.02 trillion, and ecommerce stores that gathered $204.20 billion.
Best Black Friday Deals
November 22, 2022
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The beautiful and kind Camille Santos Payano smiling in a selfie. Hermosa y cariñosa Camille Santos Payano sonriendo en una foto.
Senior Spotlight: Camille Santos Payano
January 27, 2023
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The Torch is produced by the students of JFKMHS. Any views pressed in The Torch are those of the individual writers, and not necessarily those of the Torch Editorial Board, JFKMHS, or the Woodbridge Board of Education.