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The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

The Student News Site of Kinnelon High School

Colt Chronicle

KHS members at the Great Wall of China.

KHS Goes Global

Samantha Galarosa, School News Editor November 11, 2025

Summer break has arrived, and students can finally unwind. With suitcases packed, headphones on, and seatbelts buckled, they are ready for an international trip with new experiences, unforgettable memories- and the company of...

Junior Athlete Natalia Carvajal’s locker overflows in the second-floor hallway.

Let’s Unpack It…

The clock strikes 7:25, and a warning bell rings across the halls of KHS. Students have just five minutes to reach their locker, organize their belongings, and arrive to class on time. One student’s locker is located on the...

Baskinger (left) holds a certificate for the grant with superintendent David Mango.

The Chill Zone: A Solution to Student Stress

Ava Gutkin, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2025

High school can be overwhelming—tests, sports, performances, and social pressures often collide, leaving students stressed and drained. However, a new space tucked inside the Media Center is quietly helping students find calm...

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,...

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...

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