Rachel Gonzalez is a senior at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School and a first-year journalism student, making her a new contributor to The Torch. She has also contributed to her school through two years of softball, two years of spirit cheer, four years of Dance Exchange, four years of the Fashion Show, and three years of the Lip Sync Battle. She was the second-place winner of the “Most School Spirit” senior superlative. She will graduate in June of 2025 and aspires to become an ultrasound technician. Rachel hopes to connect with others through her writing and other scholarly contributions.