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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

Pictured are the summer assignments for a student who is preparing to take Driver's Education, Honors English, AP U.S. History, CPA Geometry, Honors Spanish, and Honors Algebra 2.

Schools Out, Why The Work Should Be Too

Lea Albik, Local/World Editor June 15, 2025

Every year, as the final school bell rings and students head into summer break, they carry something besides excitement: a packet of assigned reading, essays, or math problems. Instead of enjoying a much-needed rest after months...

Home KHS track meet of a girls' race.

Sprinting through the finish line

Kylee Dittmeier, Opinion Editor June 14, 2025

  More than just winning races and events, this season was all about team support, leadership, pushing limits, and overall growing stronger as a team.  As the athletes step up to their places and get ready for their...

Egg selection and prices at Stop & Shop. (Photo by Samantha Galarosa)

Feathers, Flu, and Finances

Samantha Galarosa, School News Editor June 13, 2025

You probably didn’t think twice about grabbing eggs to make breakfast last year. Now, you’re wondering if they’re even worth the price. The bird flu outbreak has been affecting poultry farms across the United States, leading...

Student discovering new music on TikTok.

TikTok’s Impact on Music

Cara Rosenfeld, Feature Editor June 12, 2025

Before the rise of social media, people often learned about music from the radio or word of mouth. However, as TikTok continues to become more popular, it lets an array of audiences discover new songs with different styles and...

Morgan Wallen Performing at MetLife Stadium

“I’m The Problem”: Morgan Wallen’s Revelation

Laura Solarino, Staff Reporter June 11, 2025

Country music star Morgan Wallen is used to singing about Tennessee, his country lifestyle, and his many past relationships. But what Wallen talks about most in his music is his sobriety journey. Wallen has been open to the public...

Collage of spring and summer trends

From Scroll to Sidewalk

Charlotte Barbach June 10, 2025

This summer, your outfit inspiration might come from a new source, your own For You page. TikTok’s advantages in trends this year have changed how trends are shared. TikTok has over a billion users worldwide, meaning trends...

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...

KHS seniors college decision

Tomorrow’s Trailblazers: Where Kinnelon High School 2025 Graduates See Themselves in 20 Years

Peyton Triano, Editor in Chief June 8, 2025

It’s the year 2045. The population is around 9.47 billion, the world is on its 51st president, and the KHS class of 2025 has officially graduated 20 years ago. As 2025 seniors savor their final high school moments, the hallways...

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...

Victoria Szarlej and her team playing at the Boston volleyball festival hosted by NIKE
(Photo credit: GSE volleyball)

Digging Deep: Victoria Szarlej’s Journey On and Off the Court

Lea Albik, Local/World Editor June 6, 2025

While many teens struggle to balance schoolwork with after-school activities, Victoria Szarlej has found a way to thrive in both. As a dedicated student, Victoria maintains impressive grades, all while committing countless hours...

Sophomore Amelia Olsen is running for a goal

Girls Lacrosse: where the field meets the feed

Sofia Solensky, Staff Reporter June 5, 2025

The weather is warming up, the sky is getting bluer, and the Kinnelon girls lacrosse team is back in season! This 2025 season is about more than just goals, wins, and losses; it is a mix of everything, including growth, teamwork,...

Hinton with a 2nd place medal earned by her 200 meter dash at the Ocean Breeze Complex.

Kinnelon’s Freshman Flash: A Star in the Making

Izza Raza, Sports Editor June 4, 2025

From the starting blocks to the finish line, freshman Surah Hinton is leaving behind a trail of dust for her opponents. With explosive speed and a natural love for sprinting, she is quickly becoming the name to look out for on...

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