Skip to Main Content

The Word

The Student News Site of John F. Kennedy High School

The Word

The Word

LAUSD Grading Augmentation Changes

LAUSD Grading Augmentation Changes

Christine Chung, Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2025

The Los Angeles Unified School District’s new grading policy of augmenting some previously unaugmented classes should not be capable of affecting non-incoming, graduating, students of the class of 2026,...

Xbox vs Playstation

Xbox vs Playstation

Adam Diaz, Staff Writer September 8, 2025

  For years gamers have been debating the Xbox vs. PlayStation platforms, and which gaming system should be reigning supreme. Exclusive games, impressive graphics, and fast hardware are all features...

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy

Christine Pndlyan, Staff Writer September 8, 2025

In today’s world, financial stability is more important than ever, yet many students graduate high school without a basic understanding of personal finance. From managing credit cards to understanding...

Catalina Environmental Leadership Program

Catalina Environmental Leadership Program

Kiara Straughter, Staff Writer September 8, 2025

Every student wishes to attend a fun field trip with friends, so this is why the Catalina Island field trip was perfect. Amongst many college field trips, Kennedy’s environmental leadership program offered...

Kennedy’s Boys Volleyball team huddling up after practice, talking with each other

Building Chemistry in Kennedy’s Sports Teams

Venus Beckner, Staff Reporter April 4, 2025

The magic of a strong sports team having a secure and powerful bond within each other is a key in sports at Kennedy High School. In the world of sports, success often hinges on more than the individual...

A building surrounded by forest on the campus of the University of California, Santa Cruz

Analyzing the Differences between College Life and High School

Arnell Hoffman, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

Many students at this school will soon graduate and begin attending college, and the difference between high school and college may be greater than they expect it to be. Some major differences include...

Kennedy student showing signs of illness with the spread of the influenza virus

Influenza on the Rise

Christine Chung, Editor in Chief March 3, 2025

Different from any influenza season that Granada Hills has seen before, this year’s flu season has taken a serious turn with the dramatic rates of affected students and staff who are staying home from...

Dominick Hernandez at the California Rangers Competition 2024 where she advanced to the Mayor’s Corporal Rank

A Horse Girl: Jumping into Her World

Aysa Becerra, Staff Reporter March 3, 2025

Dominick Hernadez Garcia, a sophomore at Kennedy, has been an athlete all her life, but she  has dedicated herself to competitive horseback riding for almost four years now. The organization where...

Senior Santiago Iniguez (white) defending against San Fernando (yellow)

Saving Their Season

Kiara Straughter, Staff Reporter February 21, 2025

Gearing up for the tournament season, Kennedy’s boy’s soccer team went against San Fernando on the 31st of January at San Fernando High School. Although this was a tough game, the varsity team lost...

An example of art therapy

The Healing Power of Art

Christine Pndlyan, Staff Reporter February 20, 2025

Nursing is a profession built on compassion, resilience, and long hours spent caring for others. But for many nurses, the emotional weight of the job can be overwhelming. Between witnessing life’s most...

The boys volleyball team posing after practice

“Setting” Their Way to a Championship

Ayleen Diaz, Staff Reporter February 20, 2025

The Kennedy boys volleyball team is preparing themselves for a great season with a packed schedule ahead. Last season, the team did exceptionally well. With every game the team has shown their dedication,...

Prepping for the Senior Interviews

Prepping for the Senior Interviews

Arnell Hoffman, Staff Reporter February 20, 2025

The upcoming Senior Professional Readiness Interviews are no longer mandatory and are not required to participate in the graduation ceremony. The senior interviews are no longer required because of an...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Word

Activate Search
Recent Stories