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  • May 7 Senior Prom is 5-9pm on June 17 at the Gran Marquis
  • April 22 PTO Clothing Drive will be held on Saturday, May 1st
  • April 22 May 3, CHS will accommodate all hybrid students to attend school 5 days per week
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The student news site of Colonia High School

The Declaration
The student news site of Colonia High School

The Declaration
Katherine Albuquerque

Katherine Albuquerque, Reporter

Katherine Albuquerque is a junior at Colonia High School and a first year journalism student. People know her by her nickname, Katie. She’s a member of the Interact club and Multicultural club. Moreover, she enjoys volunteering as much as possible, since she loves giving back to the community. During her free time, you can find her listening to music, staying active, hanging out with friends, and wondering where she’s going to travel to next. She hopes to have a career that allows her to go all over the world and discover new cultures. Katie is enthusiastic about being a reporter for The Declaration. 

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Jet-skiing can be a fun activity to do during the summer. It can be done in lakes, waterways, rivers, and the ocean, however in order to operate one you need a permit

To jet ski or not to jet ski? That’s the question.

By: Katherine Albuquerque, Reporter
May 14, 2021
Fans all over the world felt betrayed by their favorite clubs due to the Super League. Many saw the creation of the ESL as a money making opportunity rather than for the enjoyment of fans.

New European Super League and its controversy

By: Katherine Albuquerque, Reporter
May 3, 2021

Colonia High’s Black Student Union hopes to bring about change

By: Katherine Albuquerque , Reporter
April 8, 2021
Raya and the Last Dragon uses beautiful animation to show the importance of trust. Raya has also become the first South Asian princess in Disney history.

Raya and the Last Dragon shows the world’s need for trust

By: Katherine Albuquerque, Reporter
March 24, 2021
The girls on the Winter Track & Field team have pushed through all the struggles they've faced this season. With their determined attitude, they have been excelling in their meets.

Winter track fights back the weather

By: Katherine Albuquerque, Reporter
March 19, 2021
The stunning imagery in Soul can put any viewer in a trance. The beautiful interpretations of the universe and Earth truly redefine what life is all about.

Does Pixar’s “Soul” actually touch the soul?

By: Katherine Albuquerque, Reporter
March 5, 2021
Roses are one of the most common gifts to receive on Valentine's Day. Normally, red roses are the typical gift, however pink and white roses are also given.

Valentine’s Day mysteries- where did its traditions come from?

By: Katherine Albuquerque, Reporter
February 13, 2021
In major cities across the United States, thousands of people are living on the streets. California has the most homeless people in the entire country.

Homelessness in America is becoming too much of a reality

By: Katherine Albuquerque, Reporter
February 1, 2021
From cloud cake to whipped coffee, 2020 was a year full of food! The app TikTok is what sparked these food obsessions.

Top 5 Food Trends of 2020

By: Katherine Albuquerque, Reporter
January 20, 2021
Author Nicola Yoon made her literary debut with her 2015 young adult novel,

Is the novel “Everything, Everything” really everything?

By: Katherine Albuquerque, Reporter
January 11, 2021
This sweet section of the show features dozens of trees wrapped in red, white, blue, green, and purple lights. Birds, elves, and Santas can all be seen throughout.

Lights! Camera! Drive Thru!

By: Katherine Albuquerque, Reporter
December 18, 2020
Turntables are making a huge comeback in today's day and age. The Victrola is one of the most popular turntable brands on the market.

Victrola vs. Audio Technica: The Turntables of Today

By: Katherine Albuquerque, Reporter
December 18, 2020
At the end of July, Whispering Knolls Assisted living facility in Edison began allowing visitors to see elderly patients. Celebrating her 96th birthday, Helen Simkovich of Port Reading, New Jersey finally gets to meet her great grandsons, Joseph and William Allen who were born in May. Parents Russell and Danielle Allen are required to stand at least six feet away from their loved one in this nontraditional birthday celebration.

From one country to the next, COVID 19 is affecting the elderly everywhere

By: Katherine Albuquerque, Reporter
November 25, 2020
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January 12, 2021
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