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And the 2021 Homecoming Queen is...

And the 2021 Homecoming Queen is…

Alexander Casares, Cami Comollo, Yashvi Patel, and Akhil Natarajan
October 13, 2021
Featured above is a quick look at the new iPhone 13. IPhone 13 (left) and iPhone mini (right).

Apple releases new iPhone 13

Vishwa Patel, Nuha Hamza, Ryanne Belgaid, and Chloe Tu
October 12, 2021
Fieldhouse in the middle of construction

Kennedy fieldhouse under construction

Aliyah Lima, Isaiah Cherry, Rachel Velasco, and Kripa Patel
October 12, 2021
JFK Mustangs show school spirit.

Kennedy hosts first schoolwide event in 18 months

Staff
October 4, 2021
A student works on assignment in her room. All rights reserved under the creative commons license. Getty images.

A look back: All year remote learning students’ experiences

Stephanie Yu and Aashita Patel
September 15, 2021
Wikipedia article on the typeface OpenDyslexic, set in that typeface. Found under the creative common licence.

Ms. Ortiz, the teacher in training and her insight on dyslexia

Musfira Mohamed, News Editor
March 18, 2021
Senior Potrait Ana Sanchez

Senior Spotlight Interview:Ana Sanchez

Nabriela Morales
January 29, 2021
A photo of Abby Kamanu in front JFKMHS.

Senior Spotlight: Abby Kamanu

Don Puntiel
January 29, 2021
Photo taken by Swera Aneja

Senior Spotlight: Swera Aneja

January 29, 2021
Photo Credit: Photo Via Getty Images under the creative common license.

How Remote Learning Has Physically and Mentally Affected Students at JFKMHS

Shannon Kavaja , Assistant Editor-In-Chief
January 29, 2021
Senior Troy Lahr.

Senior Spotlight Interview: Troy Lahr

Dilara Ahiskalioglu
January 29, 2021
A photo of Anbar Saleem, used with his permission.

Senior Spotlight: Anbar Saleem

Sean Huey Melido, Student Life Editor
January 29, 2021
Photo Credits- Ana Rodriquez

Senior Spotlight: Ana Rodriguez

Shannon Kavaja , Assistant Editor-In-Chief
January 28, 2021
Photo Courtesy: Mr. & Mrs.Hein Michael Hein Senior Portriat

Senior Spotlight Interview- Senior Class President Michael Hein

Stephanie Yu, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2021
Demonstrates an empty field due to Covid-19.

How has Covid-19 Affected Sports

Isaiah Cortes, Contributor
January 27, 2021
Diet Culture

Diet Culture

Ana Sanchez
January 27, 2021
Rida Kadri took pictures of herself and friends while enjoying the Breast Cancer Walk

JFKMHS Annual Virtual Breast Cancer Walk

Sean Huey Melido, Student Life Editor
January 27, 2021
Astha Patel smiles for the camera as she takes a selfie.

Senior Spotlight: Astha Patel

Musfira Mohamed, News Editor
January 22, 2021
Deanna Branker, Senior at John F. Kennedy Memorial Highschool

Deanna Branker: Senior Spotlight Interview

Anusha Nayak, Site Editor
January 21, 2021
Senior Derryn Carino.

Senior Spotlight: Derryn Carino

Yumna Khan, A&E editor
January 21, 2021
Photo courtesy: Melisa Bilgili

Senior Spotlight: Melisa Bilgili

Ana Rodriguez
January 21, 2021
Senior Spotlight Interview with Pharrell Mensah

Senior Spotlight Interview with Pharrell Mensah

Mahrshi Brahmbhatt
January 21, 2021
Hensi Ahuja smiling at the park.

Senior Spotlight – Hensi Ahuja

Aryan Thapar, Sports Editor
January 19, 2021
Photo 1: Courtesy to Dawn Hein. Senior Captian Michael Hein and the Captain of the Colonia Patriots preparing for the coin toss for overtime.

JFK Mustangs’ Victory Over Colonia Patriots in Overtime

Yumna Khan and Stephanie Yu
January 15, 2021
Senior Nabriela Morales

Senior Spotlight Interview: Nabriela Morales

January 15, 2021
Picture of high school senior, Bianca Martinez, class of 2021.

Senior Spotlight: Bianca Martinez

Aveena Persaud, News Editor
January 14, 2021
Photo taken by Gurvind Dehar of the snow covered ground and icy river during the asynchronous day.

No More Snowdays?

Musfira Mohamed, News editor
December 23, 2020
Photo 3: Courtesy of Senior class advisor The Google Form that was released for the Senior students to vote on the Homecoming Queen for 2020

The Homecoming Queen Movement; Student Body Takes Charge

Stephanie Yu
December 9, 2020
A photo of Ashwindev Pazhetma posing in front of the New York City skyline, used with his permission.

Ashwindev Pazhetam, the Senior who was admitted into Governor’s School

Musfira Mohamed, News Editor
December 7, 2020
Photo via John F. Kennedy Memorial High School: John F. Kennedy Logo

Teaching for the First Time During a Pandemic

Anusha Nayak, Site Editor
December 7, 2020
Photo Credit: Photo Via: Wikimedia Commons under the creative common license

6 Seasonal Treats to Enjoy During Fall and Winter

Dilara Ahiskalioglu
December 4, 2020
Kids trick-or-treat last year in Iselin, NJ.

Should Trick-or-Treating Be Allowed during COVID-19?

Ana Rodriguez
October 30, 2020
Courtesy of Lindsay Prusicki The new JFK socially distant classroom setups

JFKMHS Reopening Plan

Anusha Nayak, Yumna Khan, and Don Puntiel
October 20, 2020
In NYC, a Black Lives Matter sign is posted where a schedule used to be. Photo Credit: Photo via Getty Images under the creative commons license.

How Many Hashtags Do We Need Until Black Lives Matter?

Auslin Mills, Jodi Owusu, Jaspreet Manko, David Macaulay-Smith, Rachel Torrey, Ababa Lorde, and Ms. Prusicki
June 4, 2020
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