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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

Gebhardt is demonstrating the proper technique with a javelin.

The Coach Behind the Throws

Bella Cocka, Staff Reporter March 4, 2026

Javelins land one after the other as athletes cycle through their throws. Just outside the circle, head coach Nicholas Gebhardt observes, stepping in when needed, demonstrating techniques, and focusing on small adjustments.  For...

Guidance counselor Jolene Strunz talks to a student in her office.

Familiar Face, New Role

Shreya Janwale, Staff Reporter February 26, 2026

After years of working with middle school students, Jolene Strunz has taken on a new role as a high school counselor at KHS, helping students adjust to their schedule, prepare for college, and help them get ready for life after...

Samantha Beck coaching the Kinnelon Girls Basketball Team vs Boonton on Jan. 7, 2026.

From Equations to the Court

Gianna Palatucci, Staff Reporter February 24, 2026

The squeak of sneakers fills the gym as green and white jerseys race down the court. The coach stands on the sidelines, calm and focused, calling out a new play. A few hours earlier, she was two floors up, drawing equations on...

Excellence in Education

Excellence in Education

Madison O’Hara, Staff Reporter February 23, 2026

Spanish teacher Maria Fiuza has been teaching at Kinnelon High School for 11 years. This year, she has finally been recognized for her dedication and passion for teaching. Fiuza demonstrates not only teaching skills but also...

KHS Nurse Katie Mahler.

The Heart of KHS Health

Samantha Galarosa, School News Editor February 21, 2026

On a typical day at KHS, more than 500 students pass through hallways, use keyboards, and touch surfaces containing thousands of bacterial colonies. With an average water fountain spigot containing more bacteria than a toilet...

Freshman class president Anica Maksimov (center) stands with Kayla Schablik (left) and Siena Schneider (right), showing off school spirit during a pep rally at Kinnelon High School.

Will She Fail, or Will She Thrive?

Isabella Osterman, Staff Reporter February 19, 2026

From color day sign-ups to countless hours of unnoticed hard work, being the student council president is no easy task, especially as a rookie. The student council requires consistency, hard work, dedication, and the ability...

Siciliano preparing to throw the ball to his teammates.

Siciliano Leads

Anica Maksimov, Staff Reporter January 19, 2026

During a late-August game at Lenape Valley, junior quarterback Matthew Siciliano took his first varsity snap as first-string quarterback (QB1). The stands were loud, the pressure was heavy, and the expectations were uncertain....

As winter sets in, many students experience lower energy and motivation, often showing up as exhaustion during the school day.

Surviving the Seasonal Slump

Ashley Tumminia, Staff Reporter December 28, 2025
“ I noticed more anxiety, more fatigue, more tardiness to school, and I noticed students having a harder time focusing and keeping themselves organized.”
Outside view of a vocational school.

Tools Before Textbooks

Cara Rosenfeld, Features Editor November 10, 2025

Students gather around a toolbox, wearing goggles and gloves, ready to start their project. As their designs develop, the clank of tools mixes with the students’ concentration. In this class, students learn by doing, with determination...

Stokes and Racine talking with their team during halftime.

Nicholas Stokes Jumps Back onto the Field

Jocelyn Prall, Staff Reporter November 9, 2025

The KHS girls' soccer team has a new addition this season, and he is already making an impact on the team. Nicholas Stokes, a physical education teacher at Pearl R. Miller Middle School, previously served as the head coach of...

Samantha Ferretti cheering on the sidelines at the first home football game of the season.

From Student Council to Sports Fields

Allison Warnica, Staff Reporter November 4, 2025

By day, she leads the school and the student council, organizing all the events; by night, she ties her bow, laces her cleats, or gets ready to swim. As a senior, executive board president, and year-round athlete, Samantha Ferretti...

Energy Drinks: Deadly Delicious?

Lila Laborsky, Staff Reporter November 3, 2025

Caffeine overconsumption has become a rising concern among teenagers today. New brands like Alani Nu and Celsius, known for being sugar-free and low-calorie, contain around 200 milligrams of caffeine per can. With their seasonal...

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