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
Seniors get the students excited for the fall sports teams.

Kennedy’s first pep rally starts school year off with a bang

Staff
September 29, 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
In this image, you see perfect form. The basketball is above the shooter's head, there is one arm catapulting the basketball and the other arm leading. Photo Credit: photo via PNW Production under the Creative Commons License.

Skills that will get you ready for basketball season

Jonathan Barreto, Editor
November 30, 2021
Fieldhouse in the middle of construction

Kennedy fieldhouse under construction

Aliyah Lima, Isaiah Cherry, Rachel Velasco, and Kripa Patel
October 12, 2021
The JFK Mustangs show school spirit while rooting on their classmates.

Kennedy hosts first schoolwide event in 18 months

Rida Kadri
October 4, 2021
Demonstrates an empty field due to Covid-19.

How has Covid-19 Affected Sports

Isaiah Cortes, Contributor
January 27, 2021
Photo 1: Courtesy to Dawn Hein. Senior Captian Michael Hein and the Captain of the Colonia Patriots preparing for the coin toss for overtime.

JFK Mustangs’ Victory Over Colonia Patriots in Overtime

Yumna Khan and Stephanie Yu
January 15, 2021
Photo 1: Courtesy of Kimani Carrington Photo 2: Courtesy of Sarah Szoke

JFKMHS Mustang First Football Game

Stephanie Yu, Nabriela Morales, Sean Huey Melido, and Bianca Martinez
October 20, 2020
Vincent Powers playing shortstop for the JFK Mustangs during his junior year.

Senior Spotlight: Vincent Powers

Jesus Gonzalez, Sports & AE Editor
May 28, 2020
The view after baseball tryouts from the John F. Kennedy Memorial High School football field.

Trying Out at JFK

Jesus Gonzalez, Sports & AE Editor
May 14, 2020
Tarig Holman and his wife officially join the Mustang family.

New Additions to the Track Program

Auslin Mills and Pharrell Mensah
March 27, 2020
Photo Credit: Photo Via: Wikimedia Commons under the creative common license

COVID-19 And It’s Ramification On The Sports World

David Macaulay-Smith and Kevin Cardenas
March 27, 2020
Sergio Maglione Advances to State Tournament

Sergio Maglione Advances to State Tournament

Auslin Mills, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2020
Coach DeVoogd poses with Vishal Patel, Nadir Cassiem, Papa Asmah, and Ayman Pitts as they hold their awards

Kennedy Basketball Makes a Comeback

Auslin Mills, Pharrell Mensah, Nadir Cassiem, and Jodi Owusu
March 6, 2020

3 NBA Predictions for 2020-2030.

February 3, 2020
The New York Islanders played the New York Rangers on January 13, 2020 at MSG.

New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Post Game Recap

Alexander Casares
January 17, 2020
The students and faculty matched on Nov. 20 to raise funds for charity

Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game

Shurupa Mazumder, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2019
JFK(left) facing off in the first play of the night against Scotch Plains Fanwood (right).

Mustangs Trail the Raiders 21-20 at Their Homecoming Game

Reilly McGowan and Brielle Thomas
November 1, 2019
Track-and-field athlete Manny Diaz warms up for the 400-hurdles and finishes in 2nd place.

Is Changing Sports Junior Year a Good Decision?

Manny Diaz and Reilly McGowan
October 30, 2019
JFK(left) facing off South Plainfield(right) during the game.

JFK vs South Plainfield Football Game is a Huge Success

Bettina Kingsly, Reilly McGowan, Brielle Thomas, Isabella Canela, and Rachna Pandit
October 1, 2019
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