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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 kayak and paddle boat along the shore at Frogbridge day camp.
Senior Class Trip: A Welcomed Change at Frogbridge Day Camp
Luke Berard and Muhammad Ali June 12, 2025

To read more about the decision to change project graduation to a senior trip, read: Introduction to the Trip On Tuesday, May 20, the senior class...

Governor Phil Murphy allocates $3 million in funds to support the N.J. phone ban.
Governor Murphy plans a state-wide cell phone ban in N.J. schools
Muhammad Ali, Contributor • May 22, 2025

Recently, New Jersey has made moves aimed at enhancing student life, focus, and well-being.  A new phone ban, championed by Governor Phil Murphy, seeks...

Free prom and cotillion dresses are available on March 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. to all Woodbridge Township students.
Free Prom Dress Event
March 4, 2025
JFK"s Softball Seniors on their Senior Night
JFK’s Annual Softball Senior Night
Kate McDermid and Mikayla Dumas June 17, 2025

On Friday, May 2, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School hosted their softball senior night, in which they won 12-2 against Carteret. Seniors Lorelei Lorentzen,...

National Honor Society's new inductees smile as they celebrate their accomplishment with their balloons.
Meet the 2025-2026 National Honor Society Inductees
Keya Patel, Editor-In-Chief • May 12, 2025

On March 26, select students from the class of 2026 were inducted as members of the National Honor Society. The ceremony was held at 6:30 p.m. inside...

John Voorhees is planning to work in a trade in the next ten years.
Senior Spotlight: John Voorhees
Manan Machhi, Contributor • June 20, 2025
In the United States, teaching is the #1 profession that causes burnout. Only one in 10 students would consider a teaching career, according to a personal survey.
Why Are So Many Teachers Leaving the Field?
Veronika Pankiv and Mikayla Dumas May 21, 2025

Over the last couple of years, teachers all over the US have been quitting their jobs. Not only are they quitting because of low wages, but also exhaustion...

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

Grocery Stores Shoprite hires at the age of 16 and pays about $9 - $16 per hour Kroger hires permit-possessing 14-year-olds and pays about $14-$18...

Woodbridge's K-Pot restaurant is located at 855 St. Georges Avenue.
K-Pot or K-Not?
Kenan Hadzic and Brian Ojeda June 20, 2025

As you walk in, you are greeted by bright LED lights displaying Korean texts and a large television playing various K-pop artists. The waiters...

Dante fights his way through demons and devils to stop White Rabbits plan to open the gate to the Demon Realm, gaining new powers along the way. Photo courtesy of Netflix
Review: Netflix’s ‘Devil May Cry’
Manan Machhi, Contributor • June 20, 2025

Warning: This article contains spoilers The popular video game series Devil May Cry gets a new adaptation in the form of an anime series released...

Items from Fat Cactus, in New Brunswick were delicious.
Taco Talk: The Top Taco Spots You May Not Know
Noah Matos, Lucas Monteiro, Valentina Kotsakis, and Richard Trotman June 20, 2025

We reviewed reviewed three local taco spots: TacoNazo in Colonia , and Fat Cactus and Tacoria, both of which are located in New Brunswick.  TacoNazo TacoNazo,...

"Good American Family" poster featuring the main characters, starring Ellen Pompeo
Review: ‘Good American Family’
Ritika Kadi, Jasmine Hernandez, and Suhasini Patel June 16, 2025

At the time this article was written, only episodes 1-5 were available. A Chilling Tale Based on a Real-Life Controversy "Good American Family"...

Fit of the Week: Gabriella Herrera
JFKMHS students joining together for prayer after the sun had set. Photo courtesy of the JFKMSA Instagram Page
Second Annual Iftar Dinner
Munibah Haroon May 3, 2024

On Thursday, March 28, the Muslim Student Association hosted their second annual Iftar dinner party at the JFKMHS cafeteria for the religious...

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