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
Senior Portrait of Luci Cassamajor, a current senior at JFKMHS

Senior Spotlight: Luci Cassamajor

Meelah Joseph
January 23, 2023
Senior Portrait of Roshni Aneja, a current senior at JFKMHS.

Senior Spotlight: Roshni Aneja

Zayda Kodua, Fashion Editor
January 23, 2023
Picture taken by Hamdy Saaldelin of soon to be graduating senior, Mohamed Shehata

Senior Spotlight: Mohamed Shehata

Mikael-Ali Sheikh
January 23, 2023
Donovan Claiborne pitching against Sayreville High School in a JFK Mustangs win

Senior Spotlight: Donovan Claiborne

Jeremy Fishman
January 23, 2023
Alex Ramos, taking a mirror selfie with his new, purple-dyed hair.

Senior Spotlight: Alex Ramos

Jude Hasan, Contributor
January 23, 2023
Giovanni moments before pinning his opponent from Carteret.

Senior Spotlight: Giovanni Maglione

Dylan Driz
January 23, 2023
Mark wins by a pin during the Carteret match.

Senior Spotlight: Mark Roche

Gabriel Rodriguez
January 20, 2023
Senior Asma Shah excited to be featured on The Torch.

Senior Spotlight: Asma Shah

Rima Khan, Site Editor
January 20, 2023
Senior Spotlight: Muhammad Qasim

Senior Spotlight: Muhammad Qasim

Jessica Grajcar, Editor-In-Chief
January 19, 2023
Senior Vishwa Patel in traditional wear for her sister's engagement.

Senior Spotlight: Vishwa Patel

Keya Patel
January 19, 2023
Senior Deep Patel smiles while sharing his high school experience.

Senior Spotlight: Deep Patel

Sarvesh Kuppani
January 18, 2023
Senior portrait

Senior Spotlight: Laila Mohamad

Licey Rodriguez, Editor
January 18, 2023
Selfie of senior Mahrosh Naved, Class of 2023 at JFKMHS

Senior Spotlight: Mahrosh Naved

Zaima Mazumder, News Editor
January 18, 2023
Yearbook picture of Ishani Desai, a current senior at JFKMHS.

Senior Spotlight Ishani Desai

Niki R. Shah, Poll Editor
January 17, 2023
Yearbook picture of Licey Rodriguez, a current senior at JFKMHS

Senior Spotlight: Licey Rodriguez

Lipi Gajjar, Copy Editor
January 17, 2023
Keffa Marcellus with his mom and dad during senior night at JFK

Senior Spotlight: Keffa Marcellus

Mia Montanez, School Scoop
January 13, 2023
Outstanding teen actors Zackary Arthur (left), Björgivn Arnarson (middle), and actress Alyvia Alyn Lind (right) talk about Chucky Season 2 at the New York Comic Con. Photo Credit: Photo via public domain pictures under creative commons license

Chucky S2 puts doll on doll, literally

Bryce Tarnowski and Jose Cuevas
January 12, 2023
Jenna Ortega playing the cello as Wednesday Addams in the show.

Happy Wednesday

Lipi Gajjar and Niki R. Shah
January 11, 2023
A picture of the new athletic director, Mr. Weisenstein in his office

JFK welcomes a new Athletic Director to the JFK family

Mikael-Ali Sheikh
January 10, 2023
Argentina fans supporting their team during the world cup. Photo Credit: Unsplash under the creative commons liceense.

Saudi Arabia upsets Argentina in the world cup

Aiden Montalvo, Hariom Patel, and Subtain Ali
January 4, 2023
According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, "In July 2022, there were 21.0 million employed 16- to 24-year-olds."

The Best Jobs For Minors Revealed

Kelsey France
December 8, 2022
Pumpkins and candles in vines resemble the paranormal energy and eerie ambiance surrounding the fall season. Photo via Unsplash pictures under creative commons license.

How does supernatural activity approaching the fall season correlate with the mind?

Jessica Grajcar, Jude Hasan, and Keya Patel
December 8, 2022
Virat Kohli, who is often known as the master of the chase

India Beats Pakistan in Final Ball Thriller, as Virat Kohli Plays One of Career-Best Innings

Sarvesh Kuppani
December 7, 2022
Netflix's series "Dahmer- Monster: The Jeffery Dahmer Story" is now the third show to reach a billion hours viewed in 60 days.

Netflix’s new series about Jeffery Dahmer is accurately chilling

Mia Montanez, "School Scoop"
December 7, 2022
The photograph depicts the $1.4 million Watcher House loacted in Westfield, N.J.

Investigating Netflix’s “The Watcher”

Lipi Gajjar and Niki R. Shah
December 7, 2022
Senior Aashita Patel cheers for the JFK Mustangs.

Senior Spotlight: Aashita Patel

February 1, 2022
A Photo of Sam(Sameer) posing back in Hong Kong

Senior Spotlight: Sameer Niaz

February 1, 2022
A yearbook picture of Reilly Mcgowan.

Senior Spotlight – Reilly McGowan

Ryanne Belgaid, Contributor
February 1, 2022
Karas in action on the ice, playing for her club team.

Defying the Odds: Interview with Woodbridge Ice Hockey’s Goalie, Abigail Karas

Chloe Tu and Alexander Casares
January 28, 2022
Senior Harsh Patel in his usual attire.

Senior Spotlight: Harsh Patel

William Gosein
January 26, 2022
Senior Harshita Pachigolla at the park during Prom pictures last year.

Senior Spotlight: Harshita Pachigolla

Rachel Velasco, Op/Ed & Announcement Editor
January 26, 2022
Senior Cameran Comollo as she reminisces on her high school years.

Senior Spotlight: Cameran Comollo

Nuha Hamza
January 26, 2022
Many people have been affected mentally from COVID-19. Photocredit: From Pexels under the Creative Commons License .

Increased anxiety due to Covid-19

Nuha Hamza
January 26, 2022
Photo of senior Urooj Ali taken by Urooj Ali. Along with journaling, Urooj also enjoys putting together fashionable outfits.

Urooj Ali: Senior Spotlight Interview

January 25, 2022
Senior Spotlight: Diya Patel

Senior Spotlight: Diya Patel

Rida Kadri, Editor-In-Chief
January 25, 2022
Senior Beatrice Thomas sitting in the car

Senior Spotlight: Beatrice Thomas

Aliyah Lima, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
January 24, 2022
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