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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

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Looking Back At The Gay-Straight Alliance Club

Shreyal Sharma, Staff Writer February 24, 2021

The Gay-Straight Alliance Club is a student-led organization that focuses on providing leadership opportunities and a safe platform for all LGBTQ+ students and allies. However, the club has a fluctuating history and has not been...

Both virtual and hybrid students attend zoom meetings in place of being in the classroom.

Will students ever fully return to school?

Kristina Haviland, Staff Reporter February 21, 2021

As the second half of the school year approaches, KHS students are still learning under a virtual or hybrid schedule. The question of schools opening up the option for students to attend four days a week is still left unanswered...

"New Beginnings" NEHS and NAHS competition flyer.

Starting From Scratch Through Creativity

Shreyal Sharma, Staff Writer January 25, 2021

After the challenges of 2020, many students are excited for the new year; to showcase 2021 and the hope many have for it, the National Art and English Honors Societies have partnered together to organize a poetry and art contest...

Bringing in the New Year with sparklers.

What will the New Year bring?

Juliana Marston, Staff Editor January 20, 2021

2020 has been an interesting start to the decade for students at KHS and around the world. As a new year approaches, many are excited to see the changes and advancements it may bring.  “I’m looking forward to COVID cases...

Ready for the PSAT?

Ready for the PSAT?

Jackie Roberts January 15, 2021

Kinnelon High School SAT teachers talk about the test and tips for taking it.

Junior Katie Nieto celebrated with her immediate family last Easter during quarantine. She hopes to do the same this holiday season.

A Balance of Social Distancing and Celebration

Juliana Marston, Staff Editor December 13, 2020

Despite the ongoing pandemic, the holidays are not on hold. Students and their families at KHS are devising various ways to celebrate with the people that they care about this season while also paying attention to social distancing...

The holidays are a time to give thanks; students at KHS express what they are thankful for this year.

Gratitude

Daniel Yu, Staff Editor December 13, 2020

This is the time for reflection, a moment to look back and ponder. Although 2020 has been one of our worst years yet, there still have been glimmers of hope in the darkness of adversity. As the new year steadily approaches, we...

Junior Rebecca Guetzov (left), casted as “Agnes”, and junior Jackie Roberts casted as “Vera”, in action during the virtual play.

KHS’ First Virtual Performance: “She Kills Monsters”

Shreyal Sharma, Staff Reporter December 11, 2020

Despite having to adapt to virtual meetings and social distancing guidelines, the KHS Fall Drama still took place this past Fri., Dec. 4. The cast, directed by music teacher Charles Linnell, performed “She Kills Monsters,”...

The school’s library is now used as an additional faculty room in order to
spread out students and staff.

COVID Culture in High School

Eva Breiterman, Staff Writer December 6, 2020

Cross Country Boys team posing after Sectionals win.

Kinnelon Boy’s Cross Country team wins Sectionals

Alex Garcia, Local/World News Editor November 20, 2020

The Kinnelon Boy’s cross country team won state sectionals on Nov. 14 for the first time in 14 years at Garret Mountain. This effort was the culmination of running consistently since the Summer months and a strong varsity squad. The...

The class of 2020 homecoming court last fall. With the current pandemic, students are left wondering what the event will look like this year.

Mark your calendars: Homecoming is here!

Juliana Marston, Staff Editor November 12, 2020

This week, Nov. 9-13, seniors at KHS voted on their homecoming court. The queen nominees are seniors Kallie Downey, Sara Harty, Emma Macmanus, Emma Schmidt, and Bridget Wang. The king nominees are seniors Ethan Burt, Gavin Freda,...

Virtual meetings have become the new norm as extracurricular activities across the nation continue to be active-albeit through a computer screen.

Club meetings through a computer screen

Zenobia Ahsanuddin, Staff Writer November 8, 2020

Although Kinnelon High School has opened up its doors to hybrid learning, the reopening of after school programs is still halted. Students that once said, “I’ll see you after class in the gymnasium,” are now saying, “I’ll...

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