The Cougar Crier – The Student News Site of John F. Kennedy High School

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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Almost, Maine
Dylan Torres | January 7, 2019
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The Hero We’ve Been Waiting For
Mikayla Gorelin | January 7, 2019
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NHL Bold Predictions
Benji Ferraro | November 16, 2018
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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...

Getting to Know Ms. Netto

January 7, 2019

Mrs. Netto is the new Assistant Principal at John F. Kennedy High School. In the past, she had worked in many of the schools in the Bellmore-Merrick School District. For sixteen years, she worked at Mepham High School as an English teacher, then an English Chairperson, and then as an Assistant Principal. During her time as an English Chairperson, she worked with many of the teachers and students at Grand Avenue and...

JFK’s Wellness Center

Emma Gold

January 7, 2019

The mind of a high schooler is predictably clouded with stress and anxiety—although such negative feelings can’t be eliminated entirely, they can be limited with the right resources and coping skills. The JFK Wellness Center was created to promote the well-being and mindfulness of students, encouraging them to proactively and continually take care of their mental health. The Wellness Center opens its arms in the...

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

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...

The Hero We’ve Been Waiting For

Mikayla Gorelin

January 7, 2019

On September 18, 2018, Marvel Studios released the trailer for their upcoming movie: Captain Marvel. This will be the studio’s first full-length film centered around a female superhero and Oscar-winning...

Loot Boxes and Governmental Opposition to “Video Game Gambling”

Dylan Torres

November 16, 2018

For better or worse, the inclusion of “loot boxes” have been a staple of modern first-person shooter games over the past several years. These boxes reap rewards for players in the form of animations,...

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