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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

Triano’s Halloween BOO Basket fundraiser homemade treats from 2021.

Baking Her Way To Help Her Community

Kristina Haviland, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2022

Over the past couple of years, Freshman Peyton Triano has contributed to her community by founding a charity called Compassionate Kids, NJ and starting her own baking business. Not only have her baked goods and donations helped...

One of the donation rooms at the Kinnelon Food Pantry.

Hungry to Help

Kristina Haviland, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2022

Hunger is a nationwide epidemic that does not appear to be going away, no matter how developed the country becomes. The USDA estimates that 10.2% of U.S. households were food insecure throughout 2021—that’s 13.5 million households....

Akshat Mittal and Andrew Garcia duel in a close one-on-one pickleball game at the Boonton Avenue field.

Pickleball Takes Over Kinnelon

Alex Garcia, Staff Reporter August 20, 2022

The oppressive mid-July sun beats down on the Boonton Avenue courts where four athletes lay it all on the line for tournament glory - and bragging rights. The object connecting the athletes is the yellow, Wiffle-ball-esque pickleball:...

Picture taken by Danielle Elia of Give Back club members at the Tailgate

Give Back Club Helps Veterans During the Holidays

Aarushi Kumar, Staff Reporter/Writer January 13, 2022

Giving back is a crucial element to become part of this community-driven club.  Give Back provides a sense of togetherness among students and the community. They spend their time collecting cans and food for Thanksgiving,...

Concetta Vecchione, a candidate for the 2020 Kinnelon BOE election.

Who’s Running for the BOE? The Four Contenders: Concetta Vecchione

Daniel Yu, Editor October 31, 2020

With elections coming up for both our nation and our local BOE, political involvement is something that we all have to partake in. However, true information about each of our candidates is paramount in order to form wise, informed...

Sydney Johnson, a candidate for the 2020 Kinnelon BOE election.

Who’s Running for the BOE? The Four Contenders: Sydney Johnson

Daniel Yu, Editor October 31, 2020

With elections coming up for both our nation and our local BOE, political involvement is something that we all have to partake in. However, true information about each of our candidates is paramount in order to form wise, informed...

Jean Donaldson, one of the candidates running for the 2020 Kinnelon BOE Election

Who’s Running for the BOE? The Four Contenders: Jean Donaldson

Daniel Yu, Editor October 31, 2020

With elections coming up for both our nation and our local BOE, political involvement is something that we all have to partake in. However, true information about each of our candidates is paramount in order to form wise, informed...

Karen D’Amico, candidate for the 2020 Kinnelon BOE election, pictured alongside her husband.

Who’s Running for the BOE? The Four Contenders: Karen D’Amico

Daniel Yu, Editor October 31, 2020

With elections coming up for both our nation and our local BOE, political involvement is something that we all have to partake in. However, true information about each of our candidates is paramount in order to form wise, informed...

Let’s Get Down to Politics

Let’s Get Down to Politics

Camille Balo, Editor-in-Chief, Editor of STEM October 9, 2020

Adviser’s Note: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this opinion article belong solely to the author and do not reflect the view of The Colt Chronicle Staff, Kinnelon High School, or its students and staff members. Our...

Schmalz (left) and her colleagues pose with gifts sent to them, thanking them for their work during the pandemic.

From the front lines

Max Schmalz, Staff Reporter May 8, 2020

A registered nurse of 20 years, Jody Schmalz, at RWJ Barnabas Health (formerly called Saint Barnabas Medical Center) received news on March 28 that the burn unit she had worked on for years would be transitioned to a COVID-19...

KAMELOT

Michael Koutsokoumnis, Staff Reporter January 31, 2020

According to the boro website, Kamelot is a municipal alliance dedicated to supporting Kinnelon as a safe drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free community.  It funds activities and presentations dedicated to encouraging healthy choices....

Juan Guaidó, has declared himself the interim president of Venezuela until free and fair elections can be held. Photo courtesy of Clarin.

5 Things You Need Know This Week

Ethan Burt, Staff Reporter February 13, 2019

World News After years under an oppressive authoritarian regime, citizens of Venezuela have risen up in protest against their president, Nicolás Maduro. In recent years, the nation of 32 million inhabitants has seen three...

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