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At the senior prom, students cut a rug in friend groups.

[Photo] 2023 prom trends that will help create a perfect night

May 4, 2023
Most parents attribute the trend of school conflicts getting worse as children strive to become famous on social media by the posting of these conflicts. Although a lot of this underlying aggression among these students has been emulated from their personal lives.

[Photo] Quick solution of filming a fight has prevailed over defusing it

May 16, 2023
Coaches are not to enter the running area, or the field event areas, during the meet, and they are not permitted to communicate with their contestants in these areas. This rule will be enforced and may result in the disqualification of the contestant. 2. A “coaches box” will be established near the finish line if possible.

[Photo] Other Notable Victories

April 25, 2023
This years NJSIAA tournament had six new rules introduced. Since there are no more paper entries, schools have to be sure to submit entries have been submitted in a timely manner.

[Photo] Best of the best from NJSIAA Indoor Track Group Championships

April 25, 2023
For many spring is a time of rebirth but is also is a time of many religious holidays.

Observing religious holidays can pose obstacles

By: The Declaration Staff
April 7, 2023
You have to love yourself first, before loving others. Many look for love in all the wrong places, instead of working on the love within.

Why everyone should watch rom-coms

By: The Declaration Staff, Reporter
February 10, 2023
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[Photo] Dylan Miller

January 31, 2023
Located in the second floor English bathroom, the dispenser provides free menstrual products to teens. Because more teen girls use pads instead of tampons, their is a shortage of pads in the dispenser.

[Photo] SLAC installs free dispensers in Colonia High bathrooms to promote menstrual equity

October 14, 2022

Social & Emotional Learning: how to manage stress

By: The Declaration Staff
April 25, 2022

Start the conversation – love yourself

By: The Declaration Staff
April 3, 2022
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Spanish Heritage Month

By: The Declaration Staff
January 6, 2022
After having their 2020 season cancelled due to Covid, the CHS boys volleyball team was more than ready to serve up a W this season.

[Photo] Boys’ Varsity Volleyball: CHS defeats JFK

May 21, 2021
Mrs. Allens Block 4 English class now has nine students in the room five days per week.

[Photo] In-person learning: Zega making the right choice

May 18, 2021
Fans have been restricted and players must have their temperatures logged, but the games will continue indoors.

[Photo] How well are COVID protocols being used for sports?

April 8, 2021
In the United States, according to The Vision Council, around 164 million American adults wear glasses. They also predict that those numbers will rise by 2050 due to more and more cases for nearsightedness.

[Photo] How eyes are affected by screen time

January 25, 2021
As schools flip-flop from hybrid to remote, schedules are constantly changing which may pose problems for parents and students.

[Photo] COVID-19’s impact on school

December 8, 2020
With COVID-19 cases still on the rise, more and more schools are going virtual instead on in-person instruction. Empty lockers tell the story of how education is changing due to the pandemic.

[Photo] Impact of COVID-19 on private and public schools varies

December 7, 2020
Only 8% of people like horror movies and of that 8% majority are Millenials according to CivicScience.

Invoke the Halloween spirit with these must-watch shows

By: The Declaration Staff
October 22, 2020
To stay safe, people have resorted to making masks out of household objects. Some crafters and seamstresses have begun making custom masks for essential workers and the general public.

[Photo] Positive things people have done during this pandemic

May 8, 2020
After four years a patriot,seniors find it hard to say goodbye

[Photo] What an underclassmen needs to know to survive high school

September 17, 2020
Please practice the safety measures being enforced due to the virus!

[Photo] COVID-19: The pandemic that has shook the world

April 2, 2020
Empty shelves and empty cases, where the food will be no more. This is what many of the shelves at supermarkets and Walmarts look like when people panic.

[Photo] Hoarding supplies is dangerous

March 20, 2020
What happens during this game determines who advances in the GMC tournament, so the pressure was on the Patriots.

[Photo] Colonia Girls Basketball team defeats the Zebras, 47-22

March 12, 2020
Whether you have someone or not, this Valentines Day celebrate love. Love yourself, love a friend, or love a significant other.

Romance is in the air

By: The Declaration Staff, Reporter/Editor
February 4, 2020
Kenny carries ball

[Photo] Colonia Patriots Football fights for a playoff spot

December 2, 2019
Halloween may only come once a year, but scary movies can be watched all year round.

Top 10 scary movies for Halloween

By: The Declaration Staff
October 28, 2019
Journlism 3 students learn how to work a camera.

[Photo] A day at The Bridge: Journalism 3 students learn video production hands-on

October 22, 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?

[Photo] How to get the most of your high school life

October 22, 2019
The colonia high school student body is showing school spirit by dressing from a Decennium of their choice 

[Photo] Decennium

September 26, 2019

Chicago 2019

By: The Declaration Staff
June 7, 2019

Honoring Quill and Scroll Inductees 2019

By: The Declaration Staff
June 6, 2019
I learned the biggest lesson playing one of musical theaters most wackiest characters. Theres a little bit of good in everyone and everything.

[Photo] Looking back at my high school theater career

June 3, 2019
In this years spring musical, Pereira stars as one of the six merry murderesses in Chicago.

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[Photo] Colonia’s basketball team defies odds to beat Snyder

March 8, 2019
During a state-wide debate competition, Colonias Patriots pose for a quick picture during break time.

[Photo] Speech and Debate Club is back at Colonia High School

March 13, 2019
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[Photo] The confusing and chaotic schedules of Colonia High

February 7, 2019
Going on to be the leading scorer of the game, Colonia senior Chad Baker attempts another field goal to end the third quarter.

[Photo] Colonia defeats Woodbridge to advance in the GMC tourney

February 16, 2019
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[Photo] Al Dukes of WFAN radio makes his return to Colonia after 31 years

January 26, 2019
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[Photo] Swimming Patriots’ Senior Night wraps up the regular season

January 25, 2019
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