Jessica Grajcar, an aspiring writer and sophomore, is proud to take on the role of contributor to The Torch. Coming from a bilingual family of Slovak and Polish heritage, Grajcar enjoys attending cultural festivities and events that celebrate her background and continues following some of her family’s older traditions. This being her first year in journalism, Grajcar aims to better her social and communication skills, while also striving to become more comfortable with the art of writing. Outside of John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, Grajcar enjoys reading; one of her favorite books being, “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. Through the development of her writing skills, Grajcar strives to become an active participant in The Torch, shedding light onto school and nation-wide issues and events to satisfy its eager audience.