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Pacific Islander Club members celebrate at the family night on May 28. This had been the first ever Pacific Islander Night hosted by JFK.
RECAP: JFK’s Very First Pacific Islander Night
Xavieana Floyd and Oscar Carcamo June 3, 2026
On the night of May 22, Pacific Islander Club held their first ever Pacific Islander Night at the Serna Center to bring families together to enjoy and share a special moment together from 5 PM to 8 PM.
Multiple drawings by students at the Wellness Fair on May 27. The drawings were made with chalk which was out for students to use.
Kennedy Hosts 2026 Wellness Fair
Amandi Ezeh, Staff Writer • June 2, 2026
On May 27 during third period, John F Kennedy held their annual Wellness Fair at the quad to raise awareness on issues concerning the Sacramento community.
Elliott Potter Klein returns a hit from his opponent during his singles match, later scoring the point on Thursday, May 14, at the Division III Championships. Klein unfortunately lost the match due to  poor calls and "an off day."
Kennedy Boys’ Tennis Wins Metro League, Finishes Second for Division III
Amari Douglas, Kennedy Moua, and Brooke Braley May 27, 2026
For the first time in over 50 years, the JFK boys' tennis team got first place in the Metro League. They played in the championship game, but lost and placed second for Division III. 
 Players, cheerleaders, and coaches come together for a group photo after the PowderPuff game, with the senior team holding up the trophy in celebration on Thursday, May 21. Both teams showed great energy and sportsmanship throughout the game.
Seniors Take the Win in PowderPuff
Leah Herndon, Staff Writer • June 5, 2026
This year’s PowderPuff game was full of energy, teamwork, and strong competition as the Black Team, the seniors, faced the Pink Team, made up of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Both teams played hard, but in the end, the seniors came out on top with a final score of 26-12.
Senior Troy Vue went up for a spike during the third set on Tuesday April 28. This was one of many spikes he had that night.
Boy’s Volleyball Glides Into Playoffs
Amari Douglas, Managing Editor • April 29, 2026

On Tuesday, April 28, the Kennedy Boy’s Volleyball team defeated Merced High School for a spot in the playoffs and ended with a win moving...

Angel Reyes Barajas starts repairing an engine on March 2. This engine was to be put in the car for it to run.
Auto Program Finally Gets Their Hands Dirty
Alex Standley and Jacob Guillen-Gonzalez April 20, 2026
Six months after struggling to find its footing, JFK High School’s automotive program is gaining traction with new equipment, real vehicles and students increasingly stepping up.
Tyler Woodard being assessed for his injuries after the crash. Tyler was then put onto a stretcher and awaited air transportation.
Every 15 Minutes: A Program To Limit Bad Decisions and Save Lives
Brooke Braley, Katherine Ancheta, and Sabrina Campos April 20, 2026
On April 7, 2026, John F. Kennedy brought back the every 15-minute program after 7 years due to Covid 19. This program is very important because people from all over Sacramento come together to share their tragic stories about their loved ones.
On March 18 in the quad, Sarah Karshiboyev seemed interested in the presentation by Brayden Lau about joining Key Club.
Second Club Rush Reignites Students During Lunch
Satrina Vang, Staff Writer • April 10, 2026
The second Club Rush of the school year took place on March 18th, but compared to the first event, the turnout and overall energy were noticeably lower.
Kennedy's New 26-27 ASB Cabinet Election Winners
Kennedy’s New 26-27 ASB Cabinet Election Winners
Jelysa Felguerez and Maya Luna April 6, 2026
The newly elected 2026-2027 ASB cabinet at Kennedy brings leadership, school spirit and a commitment to representing student voices throughout the year.
Sunshine engulfs a strong tree on March 27. As the sun is out, students become happy school is out as well.
Cougars Excited For Spring Vacation
Kennedy Moua and Katherine Ancheta March 27, 2026
We asked some students at JFK during lunch about what they will be doing for spring break or what they want to do for spring break if they could do it. There were some pretty interesting answers. 
Caption: Kennedy’s Seniors line up together on Senior Night, smiling proudly with their families on Thursday April 16. The moment captures their final home game together and the bond they have for each other.
Kennedy Volleyball Powers Through McClatchy on Senior Night
Leah Herndon, Staff Writer • April 23, 2026

Kennedy earned a 3-1 victory over McClatchy on Senior Night April 16. The gym...

Alexander Francois (#11) leaps to tip the ball over the net on Tuesday March 24. This helped keep the rally going for Kennedy.
Kennedy Boys Volleyball Tops Grant in Straight Sets Showdown
Leah Herndon, B. Volleyball Correspondent • March 27, 2026
From start to finish, Kennedy’s mix of smart offense, tight defense, and team effort proved too much for Grant to handle. 
Hashimoto taking his shot during rally on March 5. A rally in tennis a sequence where players alternate shots until a point is scored.
JFK Boys Tennis Team Wins a Fierce And Neck To Neck Match Against West Park
Kennedy Moua and Katherine Ancheta March 19, 2026
On March 5, 2026, the Kennedy Cougars boys’ tennis team played against the West Park Panthers boys’ tennis team, with Kennedy taking the win with the leading score of 5-4.
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