This year, March 31 was Ivy Day. For many seniors, this was the final wave of college decisions. However, the process was not yet over, for they still had to pick a top school! May 1 is National College Decision Day, the deadline for seniors to pick their college. Many seniors are facing one of…
Author: Michael Khalfin
Our Collaboration With The Alzheimer’s Association
Dementia is a chronic disorder of mental processes. People with dementia may have forgetfulness, limited social skills, and thinking abilities so impaired that they interfere with daily functioning. There are 50 million people worldwide who are living with dementia, including more than 5 million Americans. Without change in prevention or treatment, that number could reach…
The Russo-Ukrainian War
Good morning, You may know me as the co-editor-in-chief of the Hawkeye or as a familiar face that you see in the school hallway. But there is more to me than my outward persona. I am the son of Jewish-Ukrainian refugees. Before I was born, my parents fled oppression under the Soviet Union regime. They…
No Choice
The new Tame Impala song, “No Choice,” dropped between 9:30AM and 10:00AM with no indication beyond Apple Music metadata. It is a B-side from the album The Slow Rush, which came out in February 2020, before the COVID-19 Pandemic paused the entire music industry along with the rest of the world. The song features experimental…
My Experience with Regeneron STS
The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is a rigorous research competition available to high school seniors. It encourages students to stretch their academic capabilities by going beyond coursework, into the depths of current scientific knowledge, or the lack thereof. The application process is quite the journey. Despite nights of agony and numerous failed ideas,…
Exciting News For Cycling Enthusiasts
For as long as I can remember, one of my favorite hobbies has been cycling. Nothing is more appealing to me during the Spring, Summer, and Fall months than biking as many miles as possible. In many aspects, Long Island is an avid cyclist’s dream, especially near JFK high school where the start of Bethpage…
Food Service
This September, our school food service started offering free meals using funding provided by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). We were told that they would last until December 31, 2020, or until available funding for the program had been exhausted. This option was also made available to fully remote students, who could schedule a…
Interview with Principal Murray – Our School Wins the Blue Ribbon Award
This year, three Long Island schools were selected for the Blue Ribbon Award: Wantagh, West Islip, and our school, POBJFK. We were recognized for superior graduation rates and test scores. According to the latest data, there are only 366 other schools out of roughly 10 that received this award. This puts us in the top…