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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

Seniors kayak and paddle boat along the shore at Frogbridge day camp.
Senior Class Trip: A Welcomed Change at Frogbridge Day Camp
Luke Berard and Muhammad Ali June 12, 2025

To read more about the decision to change project graduation to a senior trip, read: Introduction to the Trip On Tuesday, May 20, the senior class...

Governor Phil Murphy allocates $3 million in funds to support the N.J. phone ban.
Governor Murphy plans a state-wide cell phone ban in N.J. schools
Muhammad Ali, Contributor • May 22, 2025

Recently, New Jersey has made moves aimed at enhancing student life, focus, and well-being.  A new phone ban, championed by Governor Phil Murphy, seeks...

Free prom and cotillion dresses are available on March 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. to all Woodbridge Township students.
Free Prom Dress Event
March 4, 2025
JFK"s Softball Seniors on their Senior Night
JFK’s Annual Softball Senior Night
Kate McDermid and Mikayla Dumas June 17, 2025

On Friday, May 2, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School hosted their softball senior night, in which they won 12-2 against Carteret. Seniors Lorelei Lorentzen,...

National Honor Society's new inductees smile as they celebrate their accomplishment with their balloons.
Meet the 2025-2026 National Honor Society Inductees
Keya Patel, Editor-In-Chief • May 12, 2025

On March 26, select students from the class of 2026 were inducted as members of the National Honor Society. The ceremony was held at 6:30 p.m. inside...

Yana, poses wearing an Alvin costume from Alvin and the chipmunks for Halloween.
Senior Spotlight: Yana Kharva
Janiyyah Ross June 18, 2025
In the United States, teaching is the #1 profession that causes burnout. Only one in 10 students would consider a teaching career, according to a personal survey.
Why Are So Many Teachers Leaving the Field?
Veronika Pankiv and Mikayla Dumas May 21, 2025

Over the last couple of years, teachers all over the US have been quitting their jobs. Not only are they quitting because of low wages, but also exhaustion...

According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, "In July 2022, there were 21.0 million employed 16- to 24-year-olds."
The Best Jobs For Minors Revealed
Kelsey France December 8, 2022

Grocery Stores Shoprite hires at the age of 16 and pays about $9 - $16 per hour Kroger hires permit-possessing 14-year-olds and pays about $14-$18...

"Good American Family" poster featuring the main characters, starring Ellen Pompeo
Review: ‘Good American Family’
Ritika Kadi, Jasmine Hernandez, and Suhasini Patel June 16, 2025

At the time this article was written, only episodes 1-5 were available. A Chilling Tale Based on a Real-Life Controversy "Good American Family"...

Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet is shown on April 18, 2025 in South Plainfield N.J.
Quality, Variety, Value at the South Plainfield Supreme Buffet
Janiyyah Ross, Natalia Holland, and Alayla Valdez June 12, 2025

The Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet is a diverse dining restaurant in South Plainfield N.J. that includes many different types of cuisines...

The groundbreaking Kardasian Jenner Crumbl Collab Line up from April 7-12 (Photo illustration).
Crumbl Cookie and Kardashian Jenner’s Collaboration Review
Jugraj Singh, Natalia Leon, Jaidyn Villavicencio, Mimi McGarry, and Lorelei Lorentzen May 20, 2025

The new Kardashian and Jenner Crumbl collaboration breaks the internet! The newest collaboration has mixed celebrity culture with gourmet baking...

Self-titled album, “Malcolm Todd” is an album full of love and heartbreak that makes you choke with emotion. Photo courtesy of Columbia Records, Sony Music.
‘Malcolm Todd’: A Wholesome Rockstar’s Confessions
Misha Gosai May 20, 2025

Malcolm Todd's self-titled album was released on April 4, 2025. The album includes a total of 14 songs, one of which features the artist Omar...

Fit of the Week: Gabriella Herrera
JFKMHS students joining together for prayer after the sun had set. Photo courtesy of the JFKMSA Instagram Page
Second Annual Iftar Dinner
Munibah Haroon May 3, 2024

On Thursday, March 28, the Muslim Student Association hosted their second annual Iftar dinner party at the JFKMHS cafeteria for the religious...

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