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
Jonathan Martinez locked in to win a match.

Senior Spotlight: Jonathan Martinez

Soraya Cuevas
June 6, 2024
The Parent Faculty Forum Essay winners accept their scholarships.

JFKMHS Senior Scholarship Awards

Esther Dorielan
June 6, 2024
Senior Diego Mazzara plans on continuing playing football while in college.

Senior Spotlight: Giandiego Mazzara

Emmanuel Colas
June 6, 2024
The main cast of Abbott Elementary on set. Photo credit: ABC network

‘Abbott Elementary’ is Magic on ABC

Gregory Wolferman
June 6, 2024
Matt plans on attending Middlesex County College.

Senior Spotlight: Matt Smith

Gabriel Trindade
June 6, 2024

Senior Spotlight: Marialys Ricourt

Mia Montanez, School Scoop
June 5, 2024
Senior Matysh Garg trying on new shades at an eyeglass store

Senior Spotlight: Matysh Garg

Jeremy Fishman, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2024
Gurleen plans on studying business in the future.

Senior Spotlight : Gurleen Kaur Saran

Ushna Imtiaz, Contributor
June 5, 2024
One of Nate's favorite songs to play on guitar is "Human target practice" by Hail the Sun.

Senior Spotlight: Nate Richemond

Daylin Arellano
June 5, 2024
Chloe will be attending Rutgers University for college.

Senior Spotlight: Chloe Tu

Leah Hernandez
June 5, 2024
Graduate of 2024, Kot will enjoy her last few weeks of high school with a grain of salt.

Senior Spotlight: Vanessa Kot

Dylan Driz
June 3, 2024
Guitar Club allows students to express themselves through music.

Students Strike a Chord at JFKMHS Guitar Concert

Soraya Cuevas
June 3, 2024
Senior Yanuth Nanthakumar announcing the Woodrbidge PD vs. JFK Student and Faculty basketball game.

Senior Spotlight: Yanuth Nanthakumar

Gabriel Rodriguez
June 3, 2024
Graduating senior Varsha Ranjan will be attending Fairleigh Dickinson University in the fall.

Senior Spotlight: Kirushnavarshini aka Varsha Ranjan

Suhasini Patel
June 3, 2024
Nour Belgaid plans on attending Rutgers University in the fall.

Senior Spotlight: Nour Belgaid

Jahnya V Bocanegra
June 3, 2024
Shalan Alayan hopes to one day have a job in finance where he can leverage his financial knowledge to build a successful life for himself.

Senior Spotlight: Shalan Alayan

Luke Berard
June 3, 2024
Senior Ajayveer Sing will be attending NJIT next year after graduating from JFKMHS.

Senior Spotlight: Ajayveer Singh

Bryce Tarnowski, Arts & Entertainment
May 30, 2024
Katherine Canelas will be attending Rutgers University in the fall to pursue nursing.

Senior Spotlight: Katherine Canelas

Nishi Dalia
May 30, 2024
Mariam enjoys taking strolls on the beach to clear her mind.

Senior Spotlight: Mariam Rizwan

Maira Rizwan, Contributor
May 29, 2024
Anusha enjoys spending her free time with friends and family in nature.

Senior Spotlight: Anusha Patel

May 29, 2024
Petar poses with his guitar for a photo. Who wouldn't call him America's Sweetheart? Photo Credit: Katelyn Figueiredo

Senior Spotlight: Petar Cvijanovic

Smirti Bhandari
May 28, 2024
Diya Patel right before she attends her English Honor Society ceremony

Senior Spotlight: Diya S. Patel

Munibah Haroon
May 28, 2024
Maanav Amin posing with his new fish as he enjoys his senior year and makes new memories with his friends.

Senior Spotlight: Maanav Amin

Maansi Amin
May 24, 2024
Mariella Rodriguez (pictured), JFKMHS senior will be attending Drexel University in the fall.

Senior Spotlight: Mariella Rodriguez

Lucia Fetic
May 24, 2024
The student section erupts sending an electric feeling through the gym after Abdullah knocks down a big three during a basketball game.

Senior Spotlight: Abdullah Khokar

Kameron Roberts, Contributor
May 24, 2024
Album cover for "We Don't Trust You". Ever since this album dropped, rappers have been attacking Drake left and right.

Who to Trust?

David Seabra and Victor Hernandez
May 24, 2024
Sophomore class officers, Riley and Nikhil, sit down for an interview to talk about their leadership for the Class of 2026. Photo Illustration.

What Does It Take To Be A Class Officer?

Jaylene Castro
May 24, 2024
Jennifer Pan on the night she committed the crime. Picture credit: Pauli Poisuo

All about Netflix’s new documentary ‘What Jennifer Did’

Leeanne Columna
May 24, 2024
Imania plans to major in communications or English while in college.

Senior Spotlight: Imania Mohamed

Candice Plasencia, Contributor
May 23, 2024
Justin loves his burgers!

Senior Spotlight: Justin Vargas

Diego Mazzara
May 23, 2024
Subham will be attending Rugters Newark Business School to pursue real estate and stocks.

Senior Spotlight: Shubham Kulkarni

Kevin Miller
May 23, 2024
Eva is planning on going to Monmouth University this upcoming fall to become a pediatric doctor.

Senior Spotlight: Eva Patel

Lelani Cox
May 23, 2024
Season 4 of 'You' premiered in 2023. Season 5 is to be released by the end of 2024. Photo courtesy of Netflix

What is it about Netflix’s show ‘You’?

Briana McClymont
May 23, 2024
“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” hit theaters on March 29, 2024. Its release marks the fifth installment in Legendary's Monsterverse. Photo courtesy of Legendary Entertainment under the Creative Commons License

‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’: Is it any good?

Luke Berard, Contributor
May 23, 2024
The original band of mutants are revived and must use their abnormal gifts given from birth to protect a world that fears them. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios under the creative commons license

Disney’s ‘X-Men ’97’ Review

Diego Mazzara and Shalan Alayan
May 22, 2024
Sonic Superstars provides an adventurous multiplayer mode that allows you and three other friends to explore the stages as four different characters. Photo Credit: Provided by SEGA.

‘Sonic Superstars’ Review: A step Forward for The Blue Blur

Emmanuel Colas, Publisher
May 22, 2024
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