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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

New Elective Debuts at KHS

Samantha Galarosa and Christian Carmichael November 14, 2025

The lights dim, and students clutch their scripts nervously. One drops their prop, and another stumbles over a line, causing the room to burst into laughter. Thankfully, it is not opening night on the auditorium stage- just...

The Prep Behind the Pep

Camryn Maloney, Staff Reporter November 13, 2025

The gym erupts in a sea of cheering faces; students and teachers alike decked out in a sea of school colors. The roar of stomping and clapping reaches a deafening pitch, reaching every corner of the gym. With microphones in...

KHS members at the Great Wall of China.

KHS Goes Global

Samantha Galarosa, School News Editor November 11, 2025

Summer break has arrived, and students can finally unwind. With suitcases packed, headphones on, and seatbelts buckled, they are ready for an international trip with new experiences, unforgettable memories- and the company of...

Fall 2025 Issue

Fall 2025 Issue

October 31, 2025

Curious about the unsung heroes behind Kinnelon’s winning football season? Or how your daily energy drink might be impacting your health? Dive into the latest edition of The Colt Chronicle, Kinnelon High School’s student newspaper,...

Junior Athlete Natalia Carvajal’s locker overflows in the second-floor hallway.

Let’s Unpack It…

The clock strikes 7:25, and a warning bell rings across the halls of KHS. Students have just five minutes to reach their locker, organize their belongings, and arrive to class on time. One student’s locker is located on the...

KHS class of 2023 students and their decorated caps.

Celebrating Milestones: Decorative Graduation Caps

Olivia Torsiello, Staff Reporter June 9, 2025

With graduation around the corner, seniors at Kinnelon High School are saying their final goodbyes, reflecting on the past four years, and decorating their graduation caps in many creative ways.   Over the years, decorating...

Senior Melina Lucci and her bed party for her commitment to the College of Charleston.

College Bed Parties: A Returning Celebration

Aiyana Bula, Staff Reporter June 7, 2025

 A college bed party is a way for KHS seniors to celebrate their college decisions in a fun and personalized manner. This “event” started as a simple way to celebrate college and has now become a celebration where students...

Colt Chronicle Graduation 2025 Issue

June 3, 2025

Get ready to flip those tassels and turn the page—literally! The Colt Chronicle's 2025 Graduation Issue is bursting with senior send-offs, future dreams, college bed party trends, and TikTok’s musical influence. From standout...

A high school student logs into the Common App, a website used to apply to college.

A Major Choice

Aarushi Kumar, Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2025

As cold, gray mornings give way to sunny afternoons, KHS seniors get one step closer to the end of high school and the beginning of their college journeys. From degrees in STEM and liberal arts to pre-professional programs like...

Baskinger (left) holds a certificate for the grant with superintendent David Mango.

The Chill Zone: A Solution to Student Stress

Ava Gutkin, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2025

High school can be overwhelming—tests, sports, performances, and social pressures often collide, leaving students stressed and drained. However, a new space tucked inside the Media Center is quietly helping students find calm...

National English Honors Society students at PRM for Read Across America

Pages of Possibility

Melina Lucci, School News April 14, 2025

Read Across America Week is celebrated throughout the first week of March every year. Starting Mar.2 in honor of Dr.Seuss’s birthday and leads the way to the start of National Reading Month.  Starting the celebration off...

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