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Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Scott Sanczyk

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Scott Sanczyk

Izza Raza, Sports Editor April 17, 2026

To those who knew him, Scott “Scotty” Sanczyk was far more than just a friend. He was a person who had the power to light up any room, make everyone feel welcome, and leave an everlasting impression with his humor, energy,...

Beyond the Blackboard

Ava Gutkin, Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2026

The Kinnelon school district runs smoothly every day thanks to a large team of staff. While many key players stand in front of a class every day, many of those are rarely in the spotlight. From central offices to school buildings,...

KHS Theater Cast performing in the 2026 Spring Musical, "Mamma Mia!"

Expanding Electives at KHS

Camryn Maloney, Staff Reporter April 15, 2026

 KHS has introduced new theater electives, creating exciting opportunities for students interested in the arts. The addition of these classes will expand the school's academic and extracurricular programs, giving students more...

Closing This Chapter at the Top

Lea Albik and Izza Raza April 15, 2026

Photo by: LifeTouch The final months of senior year are full of emotional goodbyes, celebration, and anticipation, but for Saloni Mittal, the journey to this moment has been years in the making. As this year’s valedictorian,...

A poster for “The Romantic Tour.”

24k Comeback

Samantha Galarosa, School News Editor April 14, 2026

Sixteen-time Grammy winner Bruno Mars released his fourth studio album, The Romantic, on Feb. 27. This album is his first solo release in nearly a decade, following 24K Magic (2016), and his latest project since An Evening with...

Student uses online resources to prepare for the AP World History: Modern exam.

The Final Push Toward AP Exams

Cara Rosenfeld, Features Editor April 14, 2026

As the school year begins to wind down, classrooms across the country become silent as students take their AP exams. As the clock ticks down, the room fills with pencils scraping against paper, keyboards clicking, and fingers...

Student prepares for the SAT.

Countdown to Test Day

Cara Rosenfeld, Features Editor March 12, 2026

As the sun sets, students’ highlighters squeak as they flip through their SAT prep books, sitting at desks stacked with notebooks, practice tests, and notes. As the night deepens, laptop screens cast a soft glow, illuminating...

Photo of an AI robot playing the piano

Will AI Replace Us in Art?

Aden Reckler, Staff Reporter March 11, 2026

Since the release of Suno AI in 2023 and Sora AI in 2024, the question of whether AI should be used to replace the human creative process has grown larger and larger.  Suno AI is a generative AI model that creates songs from...

Alessia Cerulo celebrating her commitment to Holy Cross for athletics.

Recruitment Realities

Carly Nowatka, Staff Reporter March 10, 2026

College recruitment can be both an open door and an endless maze for talented high school athletes. It appears to be a process of simply working hard, getting noticed, and receiving a scholarship; however, the process is far more...

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