The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

For last year’s St. Baldrick’s fundraiser, KHS Seniors utilized Instagram to spread the word to the Kinnelon community.

What is Senior Service at KHS?

Alex Garcia, Local and World Editor March 21, 2023

When the late-spring heat enters the halls of KHS — and the work ethic of seniors is long gone — students who meet certain requirements are given the opportunity to leave school for nearly a month to embark on their own approved...

KHS graduation requirements as outlined in the Program of Studies.

High School Scheduling for Dummies

Nathan Shurts, Staff Writer March 19, 2023

As the second semester kicks off and the longest, most difficult marking period begins, students’ attention is once again shifted to the future, this time to their next year in high school. Everywhere you go, you can hear the...

Operation Smile Runs the First Teacher Talent Show

Operation Smile Runs the First Teacher Talent Show

Nathan Shurts, Staff Reporter February 10, 2023

Out of every 1,600 babies born in the US alone, at least 1 will have a cleft palate and cleft lip. This rare condition arises from genetic disorders and causes a rip in the lip and mouth of a child, causing difficulty speaking...

Freshman Paige Drazenovic ignores Teacher Nicholas 
Gebhardt while on her phone as he takes her through work.

A Whole Lifetime On A Screen

Courtney Darlington, Staff Reporter December 29, 2022

As a student finishes her work with nothing to do she pulls out her phone to text her mom asking about a ride home. Her teacher immediately takes the phone away and she never gets a chance to tell her mom she needs a ride.   Phones...

Nathan Shurts working on new Colts For Kids events. Photo by Sofia Villegas

A New Club Is On the Rise

Sofia Villegas, Staff Reporter December 27, 2022

  Freshman year Nathan Shurts came up with the idea for a new club: an entirely student run organization dedicated to organizing events for the kids in the community. Three years later, Colts for Kids has successfully...

9th and 10th-grade students taking fitness tests in physical education

Physical Education: Should Students Be Allowed To Skip It?

Olivia Bsales, Staff Reporter December 24, 2022

Students and teachers at KHS’ gave their opinions about letting kids replace their gym class with another class if they participate in after-school sports.   Students who do after-school sports are not given the option...

The minimalistic BeReal logo.

Let’s Just BeReal…

Amelie Swiatek, Staff Writer December 21, 2022

You're lying in bed doing nothing. Suddenly, your phone lights up. “2 min left to capture a BeReal and see what your friends are up to!” You quickly grab your phone and launch the app. You can't be late on posting, so you...

Trust club members making plans for the upcoming Winter Wonderland at their annual meeting on Wednesday, Nov 3

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Riley Darlington, Arts and Entertainment Editor December 14, 2022

“A beautiful sight. We're happy tonight…” For the first time, the Trust Club is bringing its own Winter Wonderland to Kinnelon School District. The Trust Club has chosen to host an event in the winter in response to their...

(Photos by Jenna Dermksian)

Carving Into the National Art Honor Society

Riley Macmanus November 17, 2022

The Kinnelon High School National Art Honor Society has officially been established for the 2022-2023 year and their first assignment in celebration of the Halloween season was a pumpkin carving contest hosted by Crystal Springs...

Sat Breakdown by Income and Race

Sat Breakdown by Income and Race

Alex Garcia, Local and World Editor October 28, 2022

This is the photo of the flyer that was sent out to inform students about the dance that is on Saturday, Oct. 22nd, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Homecoming is Coming Home to KHS!

Shreyasi Sharma, Staff Writer October 21, 2022

When the air gets crisp, and the leaves start to turn, many students think about homecoming. That was simply not always a reality for all students last year, except for the seniors, because of COVID; This year, however, KHS's...

 Boys Varsity team on the field for their home opener against Mo Beard

The Fight For The Horse Shoe

Riley Darlington, A & E Editor October 9, 2022

Every sports team has its traditions: a pasta dinner before a big game, and a hype-up speech before playing your rival, but the KHS soccer team has a fun, unique tradition like no other.  Head Coach Jesse Aporta, started a...

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