Student of the Week Basking in the Spotlight
By Brandan Wong, Clarion Staff For the students in Mr. McCarthy’s class, every Friday marks a special day. The classwork, reading, or discussion is brought to an abrupt halt for […]
The Gem Among Us
By Saeri Plagmann, Feature Editor If people were to consider all the things they take for granted in life, how many would start appreciating them? It is useless to simply […]
BSU Steps Up
By Sophia O’Neal, Clarion Staff The Black Student Union club at Kennedy has made a comeback this year and has held an Awards Ceremony in the Little Theater on February […]
Way Back Machine – 50 Years Ago
February 16, 1968 Volume 1 No. 4 By Sophia O’Neal, Clarion Staff Senator Kennedy Invited to Dedication The Kennedy student body and faculty came together to celebrate the one […]
College-Bound Seniors Share Thoughts About the Application Process
By Sophia O’Neal, Clarion Staff This time of the year seniors are now done, or nearly done, applying to colleges. They are now in the process of waiting for admission […]
SPD Is Moving to a Classroom Near You
By Miya Murata, Clarion Staff The Criminal Justice Academy, also known as SPD (The Sacramento Police Department) is moving out from its current location in the E wing to a […]
Kennedy Students Unite to Recite Poetry
By Jianna Beasley, Clarion Staff John F. Kennedy High School’s annual Poetry Out Loud competition for 2017-2018 between all grade levels took place in the auditorium during the morning […]
Speaking of Success: Grant Bell
By Eddie Rodrigues, Clarion Staff The JFK student body, being exceedingly diverse, is home to a menagerie of gifted, unique individuals, many of who exceeds expectations and stand out from […]
Club H.E.R.O. Uses Superheroes to Explore Important Topics
By Enia Chanthapaseuth, Clarion Staff Club H.E.R.O president Sage Bermudez says the Kennedy club is a judgment free zone in which people can come to a meeting and speak their […]
The Double Dribble of Music and Basketball
By Saeri Plagmann, Features Editor Making his way into John F Kennedy High School’s auditorium, the Sacramento Kings basketball player, Vince Carter, was welcomed by the Kennedy Marching Band on […]
Flags and Rifles and Sabres, Oh My!
By Desiree Leong, Clarion Staff Bright colors flashing through the air and graceful dancers crossing the football field along with the upbeat and constant tempo of the band: this is […]
Japanese Exchange Student Excited About U.S.
By Miya Murata, Clarion Staff One of our Japanese foreign exchange students, Machiko Amulfukutake, was very excited when her parents told her that her family was moving to the United […]
Club Highlight: MESA is Not Plain
By Eddie Rodrigues, Clarion Staff Have you ever wondered who makes and designs those amazing robots and structures displayed at school events and around campus? The Kennedy club MESA, Mathematics […]
Club Highlight: VIP Students Keep Groove Alive Without An Instructor
By Saeri Plagmann, Clarion Staff The most well-known dance club at Kennedy, Project Move, returns this year with double the members, a change in leadership roles, and a new name […]
Link Crew Brings Students Back Together at JFK
By Saeri Plagmann, Features Editor During her freshman year, Sariyah Williams, current senior at John F. Kennedy High School, experienced what people call the “Freshmen Blues.” “I had no idea […]
The Life of Haleigh: Nothing Holds Her Back
By Ariyah Armstrong and Natassia Aleman-Teweles, Clarion Staff Everyone must overcome obstacles in life. Life’s unexpected hurdles can completely change the course of one’s future. However, one special education student […]
