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Kennedy’s ASR Students Find Success
Gustave Gottlieb | April 5, 2019
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Do You Love Fantasy?
Alana Voncina | April 5, 2019
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Supernatural: The End of an Era
Marlee Seifer | April 5, 2019
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REMEMBERING THE KINGDOM OF HAWAII
February 7, 2019
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Best Phones of 2019
Benji Ferraro | February 7, 2019
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April 5, 2019

On February 4th and 5th, students of the eleventh grade AP English Language course presented the first annual JFK Book Trials, organized by Mrs. Sapir and Mrs. Rochford. Students put Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye on trial in order to determine whether or not the novel is appropriate for the english language syllabus in our school district. With approximately a month to prepare, the students were divided into law firms...

Kennedy’s ASR Students Find Success

Gustave Gottlieb

April 5, 2019

Recently, the science department excitedly celebrated three semifinalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) competition: Jake Levine, Jonathan Mashal, and Whitney Sussman. The three seniors have worked extremely...

Almost, Maine

Dylan Torres

January 7, 2019

As we bundle up to warm ourselves for the winter, many will agree the warmest possession we can have is the sharing of love with one another. Likewise, the performance of the play, “Almost, Maine,” by the John F. Kennedy...

November 16, 2018

It is that time of year again, the start of a new NHL season. I have come up with a list of bold predictions of teams, players, and games that are upon us. Hopefully, it will be a long, eventful season full of excitement. ...

Nike features Kaepernick in “Just Do It” Campaign Ad

Adam Bernstein

November 16, 2018

During the first NFL regular season game between the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles, Nike aired an iconic commercial as part of their 30th-anniversary celebration. Nike gave former NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick,...

JFK Homecoming 2018

Max Freifeld

November 8, 2018

October 12th under the lights. The biggest event in Kennedy. Homecoming. JFK vs Sewanhaka. First off, we started with spirit week. On Tuesday was Pajama Day. Wednesday was Superhero Day, and the loudspeakers...

Kennedy Courts Have Gone Turf October 18, 2018

April 5, 2019

Some people prefer to read fantasy books above all other genres of novels. I personally don’t enjoy fantasy books, but because I heard such great reviews about Red Queen, by Victoria Aveyard and I thought...

Supernatural: The End of an Era

Marlee Seifer

April 5, 2019

Okay, ready the tears: it is official, Supernatural is ending. After 15 years, the Winchester brothers are going to retire their angel blades and Colts. Supernatural actors, Jensen Ackles, Dean,...

Best Phones of 2019

Benji Ferraro

February 7, 2019

When it comes to phones, there are a multitude of options in several different price ranges. The top three models that have gain popularity recently include the Apple iPhone XR, Samsung Galaxy...

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