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Zachary Kaye

Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter

Zachary Kaye is a 17 year old Senior at Colonia High School, with his birthday on September 30. He plays football for the school and is a captain of the team. When not playing, he is a huge sports fan and enjoys watching sports. One of his favorite activities during the NFL season is participating in Fantasy Football with his friends. His favorite sports teams are the NFL Philadelphia Eagles, the MLB New York Mets, and the NBA Philadelphia 76ers. Another hobby of his is to watch movies, mainly superhero ones. His favorite movies are Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Thor Ragnarok. Kaye is very big into music and his favorite artist is the singer/rapper Post Malone, although he enjoys almost all genres. He Lives at home with his mother and his sister. He is not sure of a major yet and hopes to go to either Quinnipiac University or Rowan University and find a passion for something within the next few years.

All content by Zachary Kaye
Graduation may be celebrated differently for the class of 2020, but it is still a great accomplishment.

Thank you, CHS

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 12, 2020
The 2020 senior class, on the last day of Spirit Week - Blue and Gold Day.

Sharing advice for underclassmen

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 8, 2020
The cast of the famous medical drama, Greys Anatomy, from the first few seasons of the show.

Grey’s Anatomy still has merit after years on air

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
April 27, 2020
Here is an example of some collages, that will be posted on the Colonia Seniors 2020 Instagram, on Decision Day.

Decision Day moves online for high school seniors

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
April 27, 2020
Pharmacist, Ian Berman, cleans the countertop with alcohol after his shift.

Being an “Essential Worker” during the Coronavirus

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
April 7, 2020

Boys’ volleyball missing season due to Coronavirus

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
April 2, 2020
Washing your hands is one of the best ways to stay safe from the Coronavirus.

Coronavirus Precautions – How to stay safe

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
March 23, 2020
Aircraft crashes are very common, so it is very important to ensure safety measures within aviation.

Need for further aviation safety requirements

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
March 5, 2020
Colonia High Schools 2019 Varsity Boys team, pictured with coaches.

Preparing for the 2020 boys volleyball season

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 12, 2020

Balancing the Balls: Episode 1

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 7, 2020
The Kissing Booth is a teenage romantic comedy, released on Netflix in 2018.

A look into “The Kissing Booth”

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 7, 2020
The senior swimming patriots with their build-a-bears and awards during their senior night ceremony.

Swimming Patriots Senior Night wraps up the season

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
January 29, 2020
A few of the decorated mannequins in front of the mannequin house in North Brunswick, New Jersey.

Mannequin House in North Brunswick alarms passerby

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
January 29, 2020
A cover of A Farewell to Arms.

A Farewell to Arms: A tragic love story or an act of Pacifism?

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
January 10, 2020
The Stanford volleyball team after they won the last point of the National Championship.

A Year in Review of 2019 College Volleyball

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
January 6, 2020
A look into A Christmas Story

A look into A Christmas Story

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
December 10, 2019
Colonia plane crash

Plane crash leaves Colonia family homeless

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
October 31, 2019

Halloween in the Hallways

By: Dawyne De Rios and Angelina Wintonick
October 30, 2019
Three teens discover that their neighbors house is really a living, breathing, scary monster in Monster House.

A Look Into Monster House

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
October 28, 2019
Colonia and Woodbridge High Schools Journalism classes with the cast of the Bridge, and special guest, Dr. Zega.

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

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
October 22, 2019
Pictures of the parking spots painted by students, before the vandalism.

Vandalism drawn on newly painted senior parking spots dampens opening day

By: Robyn Epstein and Angelina Wintonick
October 21, 2019
Graduation is a time of accomplishment and reflection on past educational years.

Graduation

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 21, 2019
During summer vacation, many people enjoy the warm weather at the beach.

Summer Vacation

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 20, 2019
At the end of a course/class, students take a final exam.

Final Exams

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 19, 2019
Vampires are pallid, or have very pale skin.

Pallid

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 18, 2019
Charlatan is a person who falsely pretends to know or be something in order to deceive people.

Charlatan

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 17, 2019
On June 14, the United States celebrates Flag Day; the day that the US adopted the flag in 1777.

Flag Day

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 14, 2019
Feckless means careless and irresponsible.

Feckless

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 13, 2019
Sanguine means to be optimistic, or hopeful about the future.

Sanguine

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 12, 2019
Furtive means to be marked by quiet, caution or secrecy.

Furtive

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 11, 2019
Commemorate is to celebrate (an event, a person, or a situation).

Commemorate

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 10, 2019
Prom is a very important event for high school students.

Prom

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 7, 2019
Seen here is former Cavalier LeBron James (#23, center) playing defense alongside teammate Kevin Love (#0, right).

June 6, 2018- Lebron James sets the record for most thirty point playoff games

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
June 6, 2019
Seen here is MLB pitching legend Nolan Ryan playing as a member of the Detroit Tigers towards the end of his career.

June 5, 1981- Astro’s Nolan Ryan passes Early Wynn to become all-time walk leader

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
June 6, 2019
A garbage man could be an example of a scavenger.

Scavenger

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 6, 2019
write often and publish online to get critqued and improve

Taking away Chromebooks

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 5, 2019
Valetudinarian is a person who is unduly anxious about their health.

Valetudinarian

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 5, 2019
Seen here is NBA star Stephen Curry, shooting a three pointer over a Wizards defender.

June 3, 2018- Stephen Curry breaks Ray Allen’s NBA Finals record for most 3-pointers in a game

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
June 4, 2019
Coin of the Realm is a countrys currency.

Coin of the Realm

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 4, 2019
A pungle is a payment of money.

Pungle

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 3, 2019
Seen here is the Izod Center, where the New Jersey Nets were playing while they were able to make it to the finals in 2002.

May 31, 2002- New Jersey Nets advance to first ever NBA finals

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 31, 2019
Seen here is MLB legend Barry Bonds hitting while playing for the San Francisco Giants, where he spent fifteen seasons.

May 30, 1986- Barry Bonds makes his MLB debut

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 31, 2019
Enumerate is to list.

Enumerate

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 31, 2019
Garrulous means very talkative.

Garrulous

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 30, 2019
Seen here is MLB legend Rickey Henderson (right) stealing second base as a member of the Oakland As.

May 29, 1990- Rickey Henderson steals record 893rd base, passing Ty Cobb

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 29, 2019
Seen here is the Oakland Coliseum during an Oakland Athletics game, where two players were able to steal home in the same inning of a game in 1980.

May 28, 1980- Two Oakland A’s players steal home in the 1st inning

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 29, 2019
Seen here is the Golden State Warriors basketball team celebrating with President Barack Obama after winning the NBA championship in 2015.

May 27, 2015- Warriors advance to their first NBA finals with Curry

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 29, 2019
Egotis

Egotistical

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 29, 2019
Inane means to be silly.

Inane

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 28, 2019
Seen here is the Devils mascot getting the crowd hyped up for one of their home games at the Prudential Center.

May 22, 2001- NJ Devils become Eastern Conference champions

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 23, 2019
In history, there have been many insurrections, or revolts against nations governments.

Insurrection

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 23, 2019
Onerous means burdensome.

Onerous

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 22, 2019
Seen here is Dodger Stadium where two of the six grand slams were hit on May 21, 2000.

May 21, 2000- Six grand slams were hit in a single day for the first time ever

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 21, 2019
Seen here is NBA legend Shaquille ONeal shooting a free throw later in his career with the Phoenix Suns.

May 20, 2000- Portland uses the “Hack-a-shack” method

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 21, 2019
Seen here is former MLB pitcher and perfect game thrower David Wells just before going on air as a MLB analyst.

May 17, 1998- David Wells pitches a perfect game for the Yankees

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 21, 2019
Seen here is NBA legend, and former rookie of the year Michael Jordan, of the Chicago Bulls, driving towards the basket.

May 16, 1985- Michael Jordan wins the NBA rookie of the year

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 21, 2019
Slipshod means to be very unorganized.

Slipshod

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 21, 2019
Autonomy is a form of self-government.

Autonomy

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 20, 2019
Expiate is to make amends or atone for sins/guilt.

Expiate

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 18, 2019
Moneyball

Moneyball is much more than just a great movie

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 16, 2019
Baleful means threatening harm or danger.

Baleful

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 16, 2019
Seen here is MLB legend and the holder of the MLBs longest hitting streak, Joe DiMaggio eating with star actress Marilyn Monroe.

May 15, 1941- Joe DiMaggio starts 56-game hitting streak

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 15, 2019
Seen here is surfing superstar Gabriel Medina, who was able to perform a back flip during a competition in 2016.

May 14, 2016- Gabriel Medina becomes the first surfer ever to land a back flip in competition

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 15, 2019
Seen here is the Manchester City logo, who were able to win their first Premier league championship ever in 2012.

May 13, 2012- Manchester City win the English Premier League for the first time

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 15, 2019
Seen here is NBA and college basketball legend Bill Walton, who was able to win player of the year in college, and an MVP in the NBA.

May 10, 1993- Bill Walton is inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 15, 2019
The cat likes to lollygag, by spending time aimlessly laying down.

Lollygag

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 15, 2019
Draft

How well did the Giants and Jets use their top 2019 draft pick?

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 14, 2019
An accolade is an award or special honor.

Accolade

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 14, 2019
Gabelle was known as a tax on salt.

Gabelle

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 14, 2019
Seen here is a baseball card of Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks, who technically became the first African American manager in MLB history in 1973.

May 8, 1973- Ernie Banks technically becomes the first African-American MLB manager

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 13, 2019
Girls in LA, ready for their Cotillion, or Junior Dance/Ball.

Cotillion

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 10, 2019
The dog felt very soporific, or tired, after running around all day.

Soporific

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 9, 2019
The animal felt lassitude, or a lack of energy.

Lassitude

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 8, 2019
Seen here is the Denver Nuggets bench during one of their home games.

May 7, 1994- Denver Nuggets become NBA’s 1st number eight seed to beat a number one seed

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 7, 2019
Seen here is a 2004 Sports Illustrated cover featuring Cubs star pitcher Kerry Wood, who was able to strike out twenty batters in just his fifth MLB start.

May 6, 1998- Kerry Wood strikes out twenty batters in only his fifth career start

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 7, 2019
A jalopy is an older-looking car.

Jalopy

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 7, 2019
Bamboozled is to be confused, or to fool/cheat someone.

Bamboozled

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 6, 2019
The front cover of the novel, The Book Thief.

The Book Thief Review

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 5, 2019
Seen here is former NFL MVP Matt Ryan playing against the Baltimore Ravens in a 2014 regular season game.

May 3, 2018- Quarterback Matt Ryan becomes first NFL player to make 30+ million a year

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 3, 2019
Seen here is boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, who was able to defeat Manny Pacquiao in 2015 to keep his record perfect (no losses).

May 2, 2015- Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeats Manny Pacquiao in record breaking fight

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 3, 2019
Euphony is a pleasing or sweet sound.

Euphony

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 3, 2019
Diminutive means to be very small.

Dimunitive

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 2, 2019
Seen here is MLB legend Barry Bonds, who was able to set a good amount of records throughout his playing career.

May 1, 2004- Barry Bonds sets MLB record for being intentionally walked 4 times in a game

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 1, 2019
Seen here is all-time boxing legend Muhammad Ali, who was able to defeat Jimmy Young in 76 for the heavyweight title.

April 30, 1976- Muhammad Ali beats Jimmy Young in 15 for heavyweight boxing title

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 1, 2019
Seen here is a card for the legendary Bo Jackson, who played in both the MLB and the NFL during his career.

April 29, 1986- Auburn running back Bo Jackson first pick by Tampa Bay Buccaneers

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
May 1, 2019
Jentacular pertains to breakfast.

Jentacular

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 1, 2019
Curmudgeon means to be bad-tempered.

Curmudgeon

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
April 30, 2019
Blatherskite is a person who constantly talks, usually about nothing important.

Blatherskite

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
April 29, 2019
Enervated means to be extremely tired, or drained of energy.

Enervated

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
April 18, 2019
Seem here is MLB pitching legend Nolan Ryan finishing his pitching motion en route to striking out another batter.

April 17, 1983- Nolan Ryan strikes out his 3,500th batter

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
April 17, 2019
Seen here is NBA legend Michael Jordan going up for a layup against the Boston Celtics during the 1987 season.

April 16, 1987- Michael Jordan scores 3,000 points in a season

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
April 17, 2019
A vomitorium is a passage situated below or behind a tier of seats in an amphitheatre or a stadium, through which big crowds can exit rapidly at the end of a performance.

Vomitorium

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
April 17, 2019
A photo of the 2014-2015 season ring. The ring sits in the trophy case in Colonia High Schools lobby.

Ring seasons causes controversy

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
April 16, 2019
Noisome is disgusting in smell.

Noisome

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
April 16, 2019
Seen here is Jackie Robinson of the Dodgers practicing his swing wearing the very famous number 42.

April 15, 1947- Jackie Robinson becomes 1st African-American to play in the MLB

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
April 15, 2019
Seen here is an example of a billiards table with someone playing on it.

April 12, 1858- First United States billiards championship

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
April 15, 2019
Egrote is to fake sickness.

Egrote

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
April 15, 2019
Seen here is former Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ron Hextall, warming up before a game in 1989.

April 11, 1989- First playoff NHL goal scored by a goalie

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
April 15, 2019
Bibble is drinking or eating noisily.

Bibble

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
April 12, 2019
Seen here is an image of two men shaking hands at a baseball game in the 1960s.

April 8, 1968- Baseball’s Opening Day is postponed because of MLK’s assassination

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
April 11, 2019
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