On Oct. 24, as John F. Kennedy’s Fall Fest started to come to an end, the sound of drums filled the air as the group Seventh Generation Rising, an indigenous organization, started their surprise performance. Seventh Generation Rising would show a series of dances that shared their unique culture, traditions, and prayers. The organization was founded in 2011 by Guillermo Aranda, a well known muralist and educator on indigenous culture, who was even named 2021 Artist of the Ye

Creators is one of Kennedy’s performance clubs that participates in most, if not all of Kennedy’s performances throughout the year. They started the year with a performance at Club Rush, and most recently a performance at Fall Fest (Oct. 24). The club focuses on hiphop and performs during different rallies and showcases the skills and talents of its members.  KCU boasts over 30 members, with this year's officers being: Jacob Myles Castro (11) (President), Audrey Vo (11) (Chor

On the evening of Oct. 24, students, staff, and their families gathered for the annual Fall Fest at John F. Kennedy High School. The event is known for its games, food, and performances, drawing large crowds. The festival was organized by ASB, the Associated Student Body, to provide opportunities for clubs to fundraise by running booths and bringing the school community together. Armando De Jesus Dominguez Martinez (12), is a member of ASB who helped organize the event. “Th

Kennedy High School recently welcomed Melissa “Mel” Banuelos Velazquez, a new staff member who joined this fall to work closely with students in the Wellness Center. Velazquez brings both experience and enthusiasm, with the goal of supporting students academically and emotionally. Velazquez explained that her decision to come to Kennedy was influenced by her passion for working with high school students and her Level One List Coach certification. “I saw that Kennedy has a We

When John F. Kennedy entered the second quarter of the school year, on Oct. 6, RTI replaced advisory as the new system for flex time. RTI is a system where students choose where they want to go for thirty minutes a day. Before, advisory forced students to go to their first block on Monday, second block on Tuesday, third block on Thursday, and fourth block on Friday during flex time. To prepare students for the transition from advisory to normal RTI, JFK administration mandat

Recently, John F. Kennedy High School’s English department has had an exciting staff development. Michail Tagami, a longtime English teacher, is now Dr. Tagami. According to Dr. Tagami, he has put in years of hard work for not one, but two doctorate degrees: “My doctorate program was a dual program, so I actually got a doctorate of education and doctorate of philosophy…it took me five years instead of the normal three or four.” Dr. Tagami continued, “It's always been a drea

This October, John F. Kennedy High School was selected as one of a handful of schools to gain access to a classroom hydroponics farm. To test the prospects of the application of this farming method in schools, Kennedy had one of these farms installed in the Culinary Arts classroom. Chef Moschetti, the instructor in charge of the agricultural device, plans to make use of this to the benefit of her class and the school at large. Hydroponics introduces a new way to grow crops w

Vandalism in school has become increasingly normalized over the years, with students not even being aware that they’re vandalizing property at times. This becomes an issue not only because of the lack of cleanliness but the effects educators have to deal with. “Graffiti and vandalism can cost a school a great deal of money in repairs,” Intervention Central stated. They also may contribute to a perception that the school is not well-cared for and is an unsafe environment for

On the night of Oct. 16, John F. Kennedy High School’s gymnasium hosted a college fair open to students across the district. The event aimed to inform students about different opportunities after high school and give them the chance to speak with a wide range of college representatives, including state universities, Universities of California, trade schools, and community colleges. Rows of tables with knowledgeable representatives spanning the gym greeted students and their

MVROP stands for Mission Valley Regional Occupational Program. It was established Sept. 4, 1969, in Fremont, California. The program's mission statement clearly highlights the program’s purpose: "MVROP has been instrumental in preparing students for successful business, medical, and technical careers." This program gives students a unique opportunity to explore and prepare for careers in a wide variety of fields. The length of each course varies, says David Reska. “Anatomy, c

Students began to notice black, circular, round security cameras lining Kennedy’s halls on Aug. 12, the first day of school. "So the district is the one that with the decision,¨ Dr. Fisher, JFK’s principal, said. ¨We´re pushing forward for all of our schools to eventually have security cameras.¨ Having cameras are meant to be used to enhance security around the area, having evidence in case of a problem, or even making sure a student feels safe.  “Students can’t learn unle

With homecoming being one of the few schoolwide dance events of the year, the decoration, music, and, most importantly, the theme is often a topic of debate among students. The majority of the students agreed that the theme was a great choice and were excited to go to the dance. In a survey, 61.8 percent of the students interviewed liked the theme while the other 38.2 percent disliked it. The students who liked the theme found it interesting and said it relates to their own

School starting brings a new wave of emotion, and everyone is feeling something different. Students may be happy or excited for the return to school, whereas some may even be overwhelmed and stressed to see what the new year brings for them.  Everyone in the school has a different perspective to looking at the new school year, some in a positive way. According to Northlake Behavioral Health System, the beginning of school allows students to receive a fresh start where they c

Welcome to the Titan Tribune — John F. Kennedy’s official student-run newspaper, advised by Mr. Tagami. Our goal is simple: to keep our community informed, inspired, and connected. Here, you’ll find information ranging from local school events to international happenings. Whether it’s highlighting a championship win, diving into important issues, or sharing stories that make you laugh, the Titan Tribune is here to be your voice. Jenny Li (12), our editor-in-chief, states, “I

Club Rush for the 2025-2026 school year occurred on Sep. 5-9, attracting many students to different clubs of their interest. Clubs are able to welcome new members while audiences get to watch different performing clubs dance and play music.  The week of Club Rush is the prime opportunity of clubs to get new members to sign up for their clubs. The amphitheater is decked with more than fifty clubs having their booths set up, ornate with posters of the club’s name in big letter

Maze Day started off the school year on Aug. 5-6, introducing a good quantity of new students to the Kennedy campus and welcoming back the upperclassmen. The people who are in charge of this welcoming event were excited to see new faces and meet old ones.  Seniors and juniors had a taste of Maze Day first, as they went on a Tuesday to get their schedules figured out, their lockers secured, and their photos taken. Photos at Maze Day are taken by Studio One, who primarily hand

After much anticipation, John F. Kennedy’s 2025 homecoming court was announced at TAK field during the corresponding football game on Sept. 19.  Miranda Van Loon (12) and Cameron Jackson (12) were elected to be Homecoming king and queen, respectively, standing out from other strong candidates. To get to this point, both were part of a group of 10 nominated by their class and then voted on by the entire student body on the Five-star app. For Van Loon, the experience felt sur

Halal is often seen on a food label, yet many lack the knowledge of what it means. Halal is an Arabic word meaning “permitted”, referring to the dietary restrictions that Muslims follow. Some restrictions include avoiding any kind of alcohol and pork, and only eating meat which is prepared in a certain way. For many Muslim students however, their options are limited to what they can eat in the cafeteria, including our school. To understand if John F Kennedy caters to its stu

Mosh pits, crowds of people, and ‘upbeat’ music has slowly made people lose track of what ‘dancing’ at a Homecoming Dance looks like. In comparison to previous generations, there is a decline in dancing at school dances.  Rowland Hall states, “In the past, before the internet, high numbers of people would attend school dances because connecting with friends in person was the only way to do so. Also, couples and slow dancing were emphasized in the past, whereas modern dances