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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

Steven Papendick Returns to KHS With Hopes of Continuing to Inspire

Steven Papendick Returns to KHS With Hopes of Continuing to Inspire

Shreyal Sharma and Haripriya Kemisetti January 14, 2019

All the way back from the middle school comes a familiar face. Ready to make a difference, math teacher Steven Papendick has come back to the high school from Pearl R. Miller middle school to inspire students. “I love...

Student on Google Docs in classroom

Op-Ed: Can Phones be Used as Educational Tools?

Hiba Shaikh, Staff Reporter January 10, 2019

The never-ending question that troubles not only students but the riddled teachers as well: ‘Can phones be used as educational tools?’ Phones have become a part of our daily lives; they have turned into a necessity for...

Picture of SpongeBob

Creator of “Spongebob” Dies, Students Reflect

Ricky Daniele, Staff Reporter January 10, 2019

On Nov. 26, Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of the hit show “Spongebob Squarepants” passed away due to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Hillenburg was originally diagnosed with ALS in March of 2017. His body was later...

What your faces will look like when listening to this playlist! Photo courtesy of mustbethistalltoride.com.

Hit Play This Holiday Season

Abby Sirinides, Staff Reporter December 19, 2018

The holidays are extremely popular and are the No. 1 time for celebrating family and enjoying that special feeling that’s unique to the holidays. So, here’s playlist to listen to really get into the holiday mood. First,...

Seniors Emma Dougherty, Alicja Weglarz, and Danielle Donker with their baby.

Baby Fever: Seniors Take Part in the Baby Project

Sarah Dougherty, Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2018

The seniors have a case of baby fever, or for certain individuals, a lack thereof, as they participate in the baby project throughout the second marking period. In this project, seniors care for a fake baby for one week and...

The Quest for Education: International Day of Persons with Disabilities

The Quest for Education: International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Colt Chronicle Editorial Staff December 17, 2018

Minorities everywhere fight for their rights to simply exist with tireless strength. Gay pride parades are annual, and the Women’s March is drawing widespread support and popularity. However, one minority rarely acknowledged...

Romee Strijd on the runway.  .

Victoria’s New Secret is Out

Eva Brieterman, Staff Reporter December 17, 2018

Victoria’s Secret is one of the most trendy and hot clothing lines around, and although their lines are on the more expensive side, people love their underwear, pajamas, beauty supplies, and accessories. This show season, there...

Caroline Balick, singles player for KHS girls tennis team. Picture of courtesy of Chris Nalwasky.

High School Athletics: The Underclassmen vs. Upperclassmen Experience

Grace Goldberg, Staff Reporter December 17, 2018

The progression from middle school to high school can be an exciting yet daunting experience. For many incoming freshmen students, one of the best ways to ease the transition is to become involved in various clubs, extracurricular...

KHS swimmers at their second meet against Randolph. Top row from the left: Jimmy Dougherty, Kendal Simmons, and Abby Bosch. Bottom row from the left: Julianna Picinic, Sage Sedlacek, and Rachel Delaney.

KSwim: Outlook on the Upcoming Season

Sarah Dougherty, Editor-in-Chief December 17, 2018

The Kinnelon High School swim team is eager to get their season going this year after a solid win for both the girls and boys against Morris Hills on Dec. 6. On Dec. 15, the girls also had an easy 108 to 62 point win over Randolph,...

Viven Buchmann at a fencing match. Photo Courtest of Vivien Buchmann.

From Germany to America: Fencing

Rachel Delaney, Staff Reporter December 16, 2018

Vivien Buchmann, a sophomore and a new student at KHS, has a special gift: she is an international fencer who has traveled around the world. “I went to Hungry, Poland, Costa Rica, America, Germany, France Austria...a bunch,”...

Night shot of the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center. Picture courtesy of G Santy.

White Christmas or Sunny Holiday?

Nina Santy, Sports and Opinion Editor December 14, 2018

As the holiday season approaches everything Christmas starts up once again. The carols, the movies, the decorations, the cookies, and the cold. A common theme among these festivities is the desire for a “white Christmas,”...

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