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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

Fenelon practices and curled blows out hair on a mannequin.

Life of a Cosmetologist in High School

Madison Bsales, Features Editor November 30, 2023

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live out your dream while still in high school? Well, that is not a problem for Senior Hailey Fenelon! Fenelon is a current student at Kinnelon High School and a cosmetologist student...

Thanksgiving Video Broadcast

Thanksgiving Video Broadcast

Olivia Bsales & Zoe Leitao, Staff Reporters November 30, 2023

FBLA members before their departure to PRM ready to help out with middle schoolers of TREP$

The World’s Future Entrepreneurs

Jake Piccola, Staff Reporter November 30, 2023

Dec. 6th is a big day for all TREP$ members. The marketplace is open at 6 a.m. and the middle schoolers are ready to sell out! TREP$ is a middle school entrepreneurial club, the antecedent for the high school club Future Business...

Senior Lindsey Millis goes for a kill at a home game against Hanover Park.

Digging Into a Successful Season

Ava Gutkin, Staff Reporter November 26, 2023

The stands were filled, and the room went quiet as Freshman Jordyn Zilocchi began her serve routine. The ball floated over the net as spectators watched in anticipation. The ball returned to Kinnelon’s side, and after a precise...

The gate stands tall and red this morning as it is left open for the oncoming flow of cars out of Smoke Rise.

Open The Gates!

Nicholas Maksimov, Local/World News Editor November 2, 2023

Every day, and every night, countless Smoke Rise residents journey in and out of the problematic gates that separate their tight-knit community from the rest of the town of Kinnelon. However, passing through these borders, and...

Fall 2023 Issue

Fall 2023 Issue

Colt Chronicle Staff October 27, 2023

FALL 2023 ISSUE

The 2023-2024 Student Council Executive Board at Color Day.

One Last Race to the Finish Line

Kristina Haviland, Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2023

Each year spirit week concludes with one of the best events of the entire year: Color Day. After a scheduled day of shortened classes, students and staff gather together in the new gym to cheer each other on and support one another...

This picture shows Science National Honor Society students listening to a Chemist speak about his school and profession.

Honor Societies: Worth the Effort?

Shreyasi Sharma, Staff Reporter October 20, 2023

As a high school student, finding opportunities to impress your dream college can be challenging. With limited spots, it's hard to distinguish yourself from others while applying to colleges. However, one way to stand out is by...

Cover image of the novel Party School by Jon Hart

Party School: Why You Should Read It

Nathan Shurts, Opinion Editor October 20, 2023

What are you going to do with your life? More specifically, what are you going to do in the next four years that will get you there? You have 3 months and 650 words to answer. Good luck, you’ll need it.  At this time in...

“Saw X” Promo
Photo: “Saw X” Official Website

Wanna Play A Game? Movie Review: Saw X

Riley Macmanus, School News Editor October 16, 2023

The entertainment industry is filled with horror franchises that have lost their originality and edge, however, "Saw X" emerges as a breath of fresh air. The latest installment in the iconic horror series not only keeps the gruesome...

The students watch the auditions for the fall play in the auditorium.

Behind the Curtains

Aarushi Kumar, Editor-in-Chief October 14, 2023

The students entered the auditorium, laughing and talking, as they picked up the scripts and schedules for the fall play. Experienced performers and new attendees alike excitedly leafed through the pages. Some of them stepped...

For All The Dogs: A Defining Album in the Genre of Boredom

For All The Dogs: A Defining Album in the Genre of Boredom

Owen Fernstrom, Staff Reporter October 13, 2023

Aubrey Graham, or, “Drake” is a very important musical artist in the course of 2010’s music, but why? He didn’t start any of the trends of the era; he really piggybacked off most of them. His writing techniques weren’t...

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