And the winner is.........

The winning photographer in the "What is JFK?" photo contest is SET Senior Genesis Encarnacion! Genesis submitted the photo below, taken behind our school.
The judges praised her picture because of its near-perfect exposure and composition, including the reflections of the trees which were just coming into their spring bloom in the stream below. The judges said, "This picture gives a positive feeling of renewal -- despite all of our stress and difficulties, spring always brings new growth and new hope."

Here is what Genesis said about her picture:
"This is a photo of the park behind the school. It represents JFK because the park is a place where students have gym when it is nice and where many students hang out."

For submitting the winning entry, 

Genesis will receive a $50. gift card for Amazon.com.

Congratulations!!

All of the photos that were entered were remarkable in their own ways; it's unfortunate that we can only choose one winner. Thanks to all of the photographers who entered our first photo contest. There will be more opportunities in the fall!

A Photo Contest Entry from STEM

Christopher Reyes, STEM Sophomore
It is nice to know that JFK High School is admired not just by people, but by wildlife, too.

Coming Down to the Wire

Photo Contests Entries

Edgar DeLeon, SET Junior
What Is JFK?  The hallways are always clear because our students go to class.

Edgar DeLeon

We are a good school now because we recycle. Look at the recycling bin.

Asia Lewis, SET Senior
When I look at Kennedy's gates, it gives me a sense of security. I know that I am safe.

More entries in our WHAT IS JFK? Photo Contest

Stephanie Cabrera, SET Junior
What is JFK? We are not that school anymore. JFK high school is history.   We are an evolved school. We are John F. Kennedy Educational Complex.

This is the school that changes as it gets older.

Waniece Moore, SET Junior
Kennedy is about creating a new path every year. We reach new goals and raise the bar for each year. We are history in the making. We are forever changing for the better.

More Photo Contest Entries

"This is JFK" Photo Contest deadline
extended through the end of final exam week.

Mara Kettle, SET Junior
This is JFK. Like many things in life, we have two sides, one good and one bad. Despite how hard the darkness tries to devour our spirits, we stay grounded and shine bright like warriors through the other side…

Latest PHOTO CONTEST entry

ENTRY #7, from Stephanie Cabrera, SET Junior:

 What is JFK? We are not that school anymore.

JFK High School is history.   We are an evolved school.

We are John F. Kennedy Educational Complex.

This is the school that changes as it gets older.

MS. McGUNNIGLE

Aysha speaks for everyone in Journalism I when she addresses our fantastic student teacher, Ms. Shelby McGunnigle, on the occasion of the end of her time with us. On Sunday Ms. McGunnigle will graduate from Montclair State University. Wherever she winds up teaching next year, those students will be very lucky to have such a dynamic, intelligent, fun-loving and motivated teacher. 
The space below is for anyone who wants to post a goodbye to Ms. McGunnigle.

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Dear Ms. M,

 I will truly miss you. You were such a great student teacher that there is no doubt in my mind that you will be an amazing teacher. i know that all those times you kept motivating me although i didn't want to hear it was for you to see me better myself so thank you. i am going to miss you greeting with me in the morning and our taste in fashion is sorta similar (Forever 21 !!). i'm going to miss you a TON, so please come back and visit :)  I love you mrs. M <3     

- LOVE, Aysha

Editor's note: Send your messages for Ms. McGunnigle to Mr. Goffman at rgoffman@paterson.k12.nj.us.