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The Declaration

The student news site of Colonia High School

The Declaration

Matthew Mendives

Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Matthew Mendives is a 18 year old senior who was born September 24,2002. He lived in Plainsboro, New Jersey for one year then moved to Linden, New Jersey. In 6 grade he moved from Linden to Colonia and has lived there ever since. He is a huge fan of the New York Yankees and watches almost every game. His favorite player currently is Brett Gardner due to his hustle and how hard he plays. In baseball’s off season, he watches basketball and football. He is a fan of the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Giants. His favorite school subject is English and his goal is to become a sports reporter. 

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On this day in 1996 Don Shula announced his retirement

January 5- Don Shula announces retirement

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2020
On this day in 1987 Jack Ramsay (middle) won his 800th NBA game

January 2- Jack Ramsay wins 800th NBA game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 2, 2020
On this day in 1961 Jay Wright was born

December 24- Jay Wright is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 24, 2019
On this day in 1966 the Seattle Supersonics were created

December 20- Supersonics were created

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2019
On this day in 1988 the Miami Heat won their first NBA game

December 14- Heat win first NBA game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2019
On this day in 1959 Roger Maris was traded to the Yankees

December 11- Roger Maris is traded to Yankees

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2019
On this day in 1995 the NBA settled a strike with the refs

December 7- NBA settles strike with refs

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2019
On this day in 1974 the Seahawks were created

December 5- Seahawks are created

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2019
On this day in 2015 Kobe Bryant (right) announced his retirement

November 30-Kobe Bryant announces retirement

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2019
Stanton

Why have sports injuries increased?

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2019
On this day in 1941 Joe Dimaggio won his 2nd career MVP

November 27- Joe Dimaggio wins AL MVP

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2019
On this day in 1969 Shawn Kemp (right) was born

November 26- Shawn Kemp is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 26, 2019
On this day in 1968 the Bucks made their first NBA trade

November 23- Bucks make first NBA trade

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2019
Bill Musgrave was born on this day in 1967

November 11- Bill Musgrave is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2019
Hank Aaron was traded to the Brewers on this day in 1974

November 2- Hank Aaron traded to Brewers

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2019
On this day in 1931 Lefty Grove was named the AL MVP.

October 29- Lefty Grove named AL MVP

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2019
John Kasay was born on this day in 1969

October 27- John Kasay was born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2019
Mariano Rivera and the Yankees won the world series on this day in 2000

October 26- Yankees win world series

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2019
The Marlins won the world series on this day in 2003

October 25- Marlins win world series

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2019
Pat Williams was born on this day in 1972

October 24- Pat Williams was born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2019
For some graduation seems light years away, but it will be here for you know it. How will you make your high school years memorable?

How to get the most of your high school life

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019
Lou Gehrig was named the AL MVP for the 2nd time in his career on this day in 1936

October 16- Lou Gehrig named AL MVP

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2019
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