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
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
Mahir Rana recently took the choir trip to Rutger's Nicholas Music Center.

Senior Spotlight: Mahir Rana

Ryan Sadowski
June 8, 2023
Senior Justine Delos Reyes right after she finished her makeup, a creative hobby of hers.

Senior Spotlight: Justine Delos Reyes

Chloe Tu
June 8, 2023
Yoan's Garden offers a variety of Chinese favorites. Pictured: egg fried rice, lo mein, crab rangoons, and vegetable dumplings.

The Torch Reviews Iselin’s Very Own Yoan’s Garden

Nuha Hamza and Ashlee Castillo
June 2, 2023
The fourth season of JFK’s talk show, “Excuse the Interruption” brought along a new team and studio.

Behind the Scenes of ‘Excuse the Interruption’

Ryan Sadowski
June 2, 2023
Chris at the park practicing his soccer skills before a big game

Senior Spotlight: Chris Guallpa

Cameron Daniels, Photoshop Editor
June 1, 2023
Rida Kadri plans on majoring in journalism and political science as well as having an interest in education.

Senior Spotlight: Rida Kadri

Nuha Hamza, Op/Ed editor
May 31, 2023
Junior Niki Shah is excited to graduate early this June with the seniors of 2023.

Junior Niki Shah Graduates Early: Here’s How She Did It

Vishwa Patel, Shruti Raghuram, and Siri Sajja
May 22, 2023
A variety of Asian Snacks can be found at your local Asian grocery store.

Celebrate AAPI month by trying these Asian snacks!

Chloe Tu
May 22, 2023
Photo via: pixabay under the creative commons license. Artificial Intelligence advances fast and and is slowly changing the world

The Advancements of Artificial Intelligence

Muhammad Ali
May 22, 2023
McDonald's releases their 2023 spring menu and introduces strawberry flavored items to the menu. The most anticipated item, the strawberry shortcake mcflurry, is now available for a limited time.

Strawberry Shortcake Mcflurry Review

Aliyah Lima
May 12, 2023
Christian Simoes, Milton M. Reyes, Jason Delos Reyes, Vihaan Agarwal, Gabriella Herrera, Marcus Babasola, Shane Sudia, Daphne Daan, Fiona Eyetan, Ashlee Yamzon, Shivam Patel, Alexa Pino, Tejaswi Jeyanthinathan, Diana Kalynyak, Anaina Vineeth, Jonne Ramos

Green Street takes on Highlands A Cappella Festival

Rida Kadri and Anaina Vineeth
May 12, 2023
Creed 3 movie poster featuring Michael B. Jordan. Photo via MGM under Creative Commons license.

Review of Creed 3

Jonathan Barreto and Cameron Daniels
May 3, 2023
Ohora Nails under the blue light in the process of being cured.

Ohora Nails: Worth The Hype?

Priscila Morillo and Carlene Gruskowski
April 21, 2023
Personalize your Crocs with Jibbitz that show off who you are. Photo via: Pexels under the Creative Commons License.

Are You Rockin’ With Crocs?

Jerrah Viuya and Lorelei Lorentzen
April 20, 2023
"Anatomy: A Love Story" by Dana Shwartz presents a tale of suspense, mystery, and romance.

Book Review: “Anatomy: A Love Story”

Vishwa Patel
April 18, 2023
TikTok has over 14.4 million daily active users Image taken from pexels under the creative commons license.

Is Tik Tok Killing Our Attention Span?

Jedidiah Perez
April 4, 2023
Jonne Ramos, winner of 2023 Mr. JFK holds a sign that his friends made to support him.

2023 Mr. JFK

Rida Kadri and Anaina Vineeth
April 3, 2023
With false news traveling at fast rates, it becomes extremely difficult to decipher what on social media is truly real.

Independent Media’s Transformation Into a Disarray of False News

Shannon Kavaja
March 31, 2023
History textbooks often only include pictures of white men despite the diversity seen in schools.

American history is whitewashed

Chloe Tu
March 31, 2023
The Brooklyn Nets host the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Barclays Center on March 21.

Nets vs Cavaliers Recap

Kevin Mendez
March 30, 2023
Seniors Luv Patel and Hariom Patel pose with their well-deserved medals.

The Winner of the 2023 Senior Olympics Is…..

Vishwa Patel, Siri Sajja, and Shruti Raghuram
March 29, 2023
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