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
Listen to this playlist to feel all the good vibes from Spring Break and warmer weather being around the corner!

The Torch’s Top 10 Songs for Spring Break

Rachel Gonzalez and Melvin Tejada
April 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
April 17, 2025
Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes in “Mickey 17,” Courtesy of Warner Bros.

Bong Joon Ho Returns with ‘Mickey 17’: a Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi

Lily Bausch
April 17, 2025
Inside Out 2 premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on June 10, 2024, and was officially released on June 14, 2024.

Review: Inside Out 2

Saiq Butt
April 16, 2025
High school students in Woodbridge Township must pass through metal detectors before being allowed into school.

Security Measures Increase at Woodbridge Township High Schools After Recent Safety Concerns

Rodney Mora, Steven Pimentel, and Jeffrey Guallpa
April 14, 2025
Honey runs the 100-meter dash on March 26, 2025 during the Spotswood and Middlesex meet.

Honey Gallegos Runs Fastest Time Since 2021

Pilar Hill
April 11, 2025
Album cover for $ome $exy $ongs 4 U Photo courtesy of OVO, Santa Anna and Republic

Album Review: Drake & PartyNextDoor Reunite on ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’

Suhasini Patel
April 8, 2025
Negative comments are being left on King's Grill by Taylor Swift fans.

Eagles’ C.J. Gardener-Johnson’s Feud with Kelce and Swift Fans’ Backfires

Grant Lorentzen, Contributor
April 8, 2025
Trilith Studios, "Captain America: Brave New World" sells $40 million opening night

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Review

Kevin Mendez
April 8, 2025
In "Hurry Up Tomorrow," Abel Tesfaye blends haunting melodies with carefully interpreted lyrics, creating a symphonic masterpiece. Photo courtesy of XO and Republic Records.

Review: The Weeknd’s Latest Album, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’

Mikayla Dumas
March 31, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter's new “Short n’ Sweet Deluxe,” album contains three additional songs. Photo courtesy of Island Records.

A Deep Dive Into Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ Deluxe Album

Kate McDermid
March 26, 2025
Backstage view of Mamma Mia's courtyard scene, set up by stage crew, and designed by Mrs. A and set design.

Script to Stage: A behind-the-scenes look into the 2025 Spring Musical

Keya Patel
March 25, 2025
Lamar's Super Bowl performance was watched by over 133 million people worldwide. (Photo Illustration)

Recap of Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Laila Gray
March 25, 2025
Season three of Amazon Prime's "Invincible " was released to worldwide acclaim on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Photo courtesy of Image Comics under the Creative Commons License.

‘Invincible’ Season 3

Luke Berard, Contributor
March 18, 2025
Mr. JFK occurs on March 20, 2025, to display The Top Ten male seniors for this event (Photo Illustration).

2025 Top Ten Mr. JFK Candidates

Lorelei Lorentzen, Contributor
March 18, 2025
JFKMHS Cheer Team after winning NJCDCA State Cheer Leading Championship with a score of 74.1 on February 23.

JFKMHS Cheer Team Wins States 4 Times in a Row

Manan Machhi, Jenna Berard, Yana Patel, and Lucas Monteiro
March 13, 2025
Sophomore Armani Maglione;s final record for the 2025 season is 31-6.

Armani Maglione Clears the Bracket at Districts

March 12, 2025
The theme for 2025 Cotillion is "Meet me at midnight". Photo illustration.

2025 Junior Cotillion News

Natalia Leon, Isabella McGarry, Jugraj Singh, and Jasleen Saran
March 7, 2025
Americans are encouraged to strike on Friday, March 14. Photo illustration.

US Prepares for National Strike

Victoria Jean-Baptiste, Aditiya Kumar, Alayla Valdez, and Jeff Guallpa
March 7, 2025
JFK's 13th annual Dance Exchange Showcase starts at 7 p.m.

2025 Dance Exchange Performances Feature New Dance Styles

Aqsa Pardiwala, Angelique Claudio, Jaidyn Villavicencio, and Aarya Mehta
March 7, 2025
One of Concert Choir's two groups perform "Birds of a Feather" to a student in John F. Kennedy Memorial High School.

JFKMHS choir raises over $600 from singing grams

Lily Bausch, Pilar Hill, Ayush Desai, Krish Kapoor, and Brian Ojeda
March 6, 2025
Chiefs and Eagles square off like heavyweights in the ring during Super Bowl LVIX, with Jalen Hurts delivering a knockout performance against Kansas City's title hopes. Photo illustration.

Jalen Hurts the Chiefs’ Three-Peat Dreams in Super Bowl LIX Blowout

Jayden Rivera
March 6, 2025
JFKMHS Boys Volleyball tryouts for all levels starting soon

Boys’ Volleyball: Tryouts for 2025 Season

Veronika Pankiv, Misha Gosai, Richie Trotman, and Muhammad Khan
March 4, 2025
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

Surina Ediga, Noah Matos, Valentina Kotsakis, and Courtney Paulikas
March 4, 2025
FCCLA shares facts and statistics to give participators more insight about the challenge

FCCLA Starts a ‘Stangs with a Smile’ Challenge for JFK

Prit Bhathawala, Rodney More, Aryan Rane, and Jasmine Hernandez
March 4, 2025
"Mamma Mia!" cast dancing to celebrate the end of rehearsal.

Performance Dates of JFKMHS’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ Just Around the Corner

Rachel Gonzalez, Natalia Holland, Steven Pimentel, and Kenan Hadzic
March 4, 2025
Social media sensation Jersey Joe performs "The Veggie Dance" as students hype him up.

Jersey Joe Busts a Move at the 2025 Lip-Sync Battle

Nishi Dalia and Maansi Amin
February 19, 2025
JFK's FCCLA chapter shows off their uniquely creative banner while attending a competition.

FCCLA’s Community Service Reaches Beyond JFK Family

Sachi Patel
February 18, 2025
Mrs. Santana coached Kennedy's FCCLA members to multiple wins at the national competition in Seattle.

Mustangs ‘clean-up’ at the FCCLA competition

staff
September 10, 2024
Mrs. Ebner and Carly Gruskowski showing their pirate spirit

Another Spirit Week Goes Off Without a Hitch

Mia Montanez, School Scoop
June 13, 2024
JFK students recreate a medley of music and dialogue from the iconic Broadway show, "Chicago." (From the left) Chinmay Sagar, Nathaniel Richemond, Gabriella Herrera, Shane Sudia, and Ashley Yamzon.

Closing the Curtains, but Not ‘For Forever’

Ihaab Kashmiri and Zaima Mazumder
June 13, 2024
Abigal Karas will be attending the University of Tennessee in the fall.

Senior Spotlight: Abigal Karas

Musfira Mohamed
June 13, 2024
Senior Jeremy Fishman interviewing New York Yankees utility man, Oswaldo Cabrera.

Senior Spotlight: Jeremy Fishman

Dylan Fischer
June 13, 2024
Becca, who has made the Advanced Small Coed Cheer Team, is attending Montclair State University where she will be majoring in Criminal Justice.

Senior Spotlight: Becca Desmond

Makayla Di Fonzo, Contributor
June 13, 2024
Matt with his family on senior night for wrestling.

Senior Spotlight: Matthew Rodrigues

Gregory Wolferman
June 13, 2024
Nik Lutz is planning on attending New Jersey City University in the fall.

Senior Spotlight: Nik Lutz

Victor Hernandez, Writer
June 12, 2024
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