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
JFK's FCCLA chapter shows off their uniquely creative banner while attending a competition.

FCCLA’s Community Service Reaches Beyond JFK Family

Sachi Patel
February 18, 2025
JFK students recreate a medley of music and dialogue from the iconic Broadway show, "Chicago." (From the left) Chinmay Sagar, Nathaniel Richemond, Gabriella Herrera, Shane Sudia, and Ashley Yamzon.

Closing the Curtains, but Not ‘For Forever’

Ihaab Kashmiri and Zaima Mazumder
June 13, 2024
Guitar Club allows students to express themselves through music.

Students Strike a Chord at JFKMHS Guitar Concert

Soraya Cuevas
June 3, 2024
National English Honors Society inductees for the academic year 2024-2025 pose for a celebratory photo with their feather pens.

JFK National English Honors Society Induction

Musfira Mohamed
May 17, 2024
Dance 2R and 3R/4R performing the opening dance, “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince in the auditorium of JFKMHS.

The Story Behind Dance Exchange: How it Came to Be

Jaylene Castro
May 1, 2024
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
Mr. Slaughter is ready for Monday's spirit theme.

BSU Hosts Spirit Week

February 9, 2024
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
A mural for Black History Month done by the Black Student Union

JFK Introduces Black Student Union Club

Ashlee Castillo, Fathima Nuha
March 9, 2023
Valentine's Day Singing Grams

Valentine’s Day Singing Grams

Rida Kadri, Editor-In-Chief
February 8, 2023
The curtain call at the end of the show is met with loud applause as the actors take a bow.

Behind the Curtain

Dylan Driz, Licey Lily Rodriguez, and Ihaab Kashmiri
January 9, 2023
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
Seniors from National Honor Society and Student Council wear pink at the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

JFK Goes Pink to Save Lives

Shurupa Mazumder, Editor-In-Chief
November 1, 2019
NHS officers and Mrs. Kurowsky at JFK garba night supporting the Indian culture.

JFK Garba Night

Tanisha Gadhavi, Bidisa Choudhury, and Payal Chitoda
October 22, 2019
A welcoming environment for anyone interested in learning about robotics club.

Kennedy Robotics: Preparing to Start the 2020 Season

Jenica Liang
October 11, 2019

Spanish Honor Society Inductees

Lucas Bartolomey and Shurupa Mazumder
October 7, 2019
American Cancer Society members take a picture together.

American Cancer Society Starts Up for the Year

Jenica Liang, Sareena Khan, Tanisha Gadhavi, Bidisa Choudhury, and Payal Chitoda
September 30, 2019
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