After nearly two years, AP exams have reverted to their original format which is an in person pen and paper test. Over the next two weeks students will be taking a variety of exams based on the classes they are enrolled in. Classes such as AP Chinese and AP Japanese will be given in a…
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The Final Hurdle
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…
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…
In Memory of Mr Beck
Dear POBJFK, It is with great sadness that we write this post about this unfortunate event. Our beloved club advisor and incredible teacher, Mr. Joseph Beck, has passed away peacefully in his sleep. Mr. Beck touched the hearts of many in our community. He will forever be remembered as a kind and compassionate person. He…