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
Tickets are $10 if bought in school and $15 at the door.

JFK’s production of High School Musical opens March 7

Smirti Bhandari, Lelani Cox, Daniyar Turdaliyev, Leah Hernandez, and Maximus Bergstrom
March 5, 2024
John F Kennedy Memorial High School Track.

Spring Track is Back for 2024

Briana McClymont, Kevin Miller, Eryk Gregula, Jayden Rivera, and Leeanne Genesis
March 5, 2024
Competition cheerleaders on Saturday posing with their state championship title.

JFK Competition Cheer Team wins 2 State Championship Titles Back to Back

Joshua Alencar, Mikayla Dumas, Laila Gray, and Kate McDermid
March 4, 2024
Firetrucks arriving at 3:11 p.m.

Hot dogs lead to chaos at recent band competition

Daylin Arellano, Lucia Fetic, Maira Rizwan, Maansi Amin, and Luke Berard
March 4, 2024
The MET museum upholds the tradition of displaying the 20-foot Christmas tree for the holiday season.

All About the MET Trip

Gabriel Trindade, Jaylene Castro, Munibah Haroon, David Seabra, and Omari Hill
March 4, 2024
Hopelawn's Rita's Ice will open for the season on March 1.

Free Italian Ice at Rita’s on March 21

Diego Mazzara, Manan Patel, Candice Plasencia, Kaylie Goncalves, Makayla Di Fonzo, and Dariana Shihadeh
March 1, 2024
Mr. Slaughter is ready for Monday's spirit theme.

BSU Hosts Spirit Week

February 9, 2024
Picture of the finished LEGO Concorde

LEGO Concorde Takes Flight

Lipi Gajjar
October 23, 2023
Abigail Karas is crowned Homecoming Queen by last year's Queen, Caitlin Ticas.

The 2023 Homecoming Queen is…

Aliyah Lima and Chloe Tu
October 4, 2023
Mental health left these five athletes without their lives in the past two years

The Spike in Mental Health Issues Among Young Athletes

Lorelei Lorentzen, Contributor
June 15, 2023
The Carolina Panthers select Bryce Young as the number one overall pick. Photo Via: Unsplash under the Creative Commons License

Recap of the First Three Picks of the 2023 NFL Draft

Grant Lorentzen
June 15, 2023
The divide that consumes us.

Breaking the Stereotypical Standards of Masculinity and Femininity

Shannon Kavaja, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2023
AI: Empowering minds, transforming industries and shaping our world. Photo via: Alexandra_Koch, Pixabay under the Creative Commons License.

What is Artificial Intelligence?

Ashlee Castillo
June 15, 2023
Gaia Saravan is on her way to Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York!

Senior Spotlight: Gaia Saravan

Siri Sajja
June 15, 2023
Muhammad Moez states he loved his high school career and he will miss being at JFK.

Senior Spotlight: Muhammad Moez

June 15, 2023
A photo of Senior Jedidiah Perez trying on his new suit.

Senior Spotlight: Jedidiah Perez

Kevin Mendez
June 15, 2023
Sezan is excited to graduate and go to college.

Senior Spotlight: Sezan Imam

Aishabibi Imam, News Editor
June 15, 2023
Anaina Vineeth and her beautiful smile in front of "Annie" banner

Spotlight Interview: Anaina Vineeth

Ashlee Castillo
June 15, 2023
Graduating senior, Jasmin Yee, spending her summer at the beach.

Senior Spotlight: Jasmin Yee

Anaina Vineeth
June 15, 2023
Davids interest include, track, and basketball

Senior Spotlight: David Reyes

Jedidiah Perez, School Scoop
June 15, 2023
Harsh's yearbook photo being displayed on JFK Memorial High School's website for winning September Senior of the Month

Senior Spotlight: Harsh Borkhetaria

Grant Lorentzen, Poll Editor
June 15, 2023
Assistant editor-in-chief, Shannon Kavaja standing by a water fountain, posing for a picture. Look at that beautiful smile!

Senior Spotlight: Shannon Kavaja

Priscila Morillo, Site Editor
June 15, 2023
Akiva on the track warming up before our senior night football game.

Senior Spotlight: Akiva Lewis-Allen

Carlene Gruskowski, Sports editor
June 15, 2023
Melany Sena's outgoing personality is featured after one of her high school games.

Senior Spotlight: Melany Sena

Lorelei Lorentzen
June 14, 2023
Rithika Saravanan attending the 2023 Senior Scholarship Awards ceremony after school. (Photo credit: Rithika's mother)

Senior Spotlight: Rithika Saravanan

Shruti Raghuram, Contributor
June 14, 2023
Graduating senior, Amisha Raikar, gets ready to move onto a new chapter of life, committing to Rutgers University.

Senior Spotlight: Amisha Raikar

Rida Kadri
June 14, 2023
Gelleane in her gown at the National Honor Society Induction ceremony

Senior Spotlight: Gelleane Amarra

Jerrah Viuya
June 13, 2023
Manali Patel, a passionate, devoted, driven, and hardworking individual who eagerly awaits graduation.

Senior Spotlight: Manali Patel

Shannon Kavaja
June 13, 2023
Prom is an end of highschool event, loved by many for the memories it creates. Photo via: Unsplash under the creative commons license.

Should Promposals Be Allowed In Schools?

Priscila Morillo, Site Editor
June 13, 2023
Henry Rose sample perfume box opened along with the company's motto.

Henry Rose Perfume Review

Cameron Daniels, Carlene Gruskowski, and Jonathan Barreto
June 13, 2023
Yousef Abdeelal pinning opponent in home wrestling match, during his senior season.

Senior Spotlight: Yousef Abdeelal

Jonathan Barreto
June 12, 2023
What is Douyin? Is it a Better Alternative to TikTok?

What is Douyin? Is it a Better Alternative to TikTok?

Jedidiah Perez
June 12, 2023
The NBA playoffs where 16 teams compete to win this year's championship. Michael Tipton under the creative commons license.

2023 NBA Playoffs: Round 1 Recap

Kevin Mendez
June 12, 2023
It's Election Season Once Again!

It’s Election Season Once Again!

Jerrah Viuya
June 12, 2023
Khusi Shah celebrates her cheer and colorguard senior night to end her final Fall sports season.

Senior Spotlight: Khushi Shah

Aliyah Lima
June 12, 2023
Senior Aroosha Irfan is excited to graduate and go to college.

Senior Spotlight: Aroosha Irfan

Vishwa Patel
June 8, 2023
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