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
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
Yousef Abdeelal pinning opponent in home wrestling match, during his senior season.

Senior Spotlight: Yousef Abdeelal

Jonathan Barreto
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
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
The beautiful and kind Camille Santos Payano smiling in a selfie. Hermosa y cariñosa Camille Santos Payano sonriendo en una foto.

Senior Spotlight: Camille Santos Payano

January 27, 2023
Senior Maria Garcia transfered in JFKMHS from Mexico in her junior year.

Senior Spotlight: Maria Garcia

Jose Cuevas, Contributor
January 27, 2023
Senior Jose Cuevas repping Chicago Bulls attire.

Senior Spotlight: Jose Cuevas

Bryce Tarnowski
January 27, 2023
Senior Spotlight- Hariom Patel

Senior Spotlight- Hariom Patel

Subtain Ali
January 27, 2023
Emely Gomez, class of 2023 enjoys baking, spending time with her family and loves voleyball.

Senior Spotlight: Emely Gomez

Esther Dorielan, Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 27, 2023
Subtain Ali dominating his opponent at his wrestling match.

Senior Spotlight: Subtain Ali

Aiden Montalvo, Head Photographer
January 25, 2023
Aiden heading to cotillion.

Senior Spotlight: Aiden Montalvo

Hariom Patel, Head Photographer
January 25, 2023
"In high school, if you want to make memories, you gotta make them fast, otherwise you're gonna miss the opportunity."- Daphne Daan

Senior Spotlight: Daphne Daan

Kelsey France, Health and Beauty
January 25, 2023
Meelah Joseph sitting in her bedroom glistening in the sun.

Senior Spotlight: Meelah Joseph

Zara Tipu
January 24, 2023
Senior Amina Khan (Class of 2023) rocks a traditional dress at her uncle's wedding in Pakistan.

Senior Spotlight: Amina Khan

Ihaab Kashmiri, Assistant Editor in Chief
January 24, 2023
Senior Andrew showing his brand new smile after getting his braces removed.

Senior Spotlight: Andrew Carbonell

Isabella Carbonell, Social Media Editor
January 24, 2023
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
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