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The student news site of Colonia High School

The Declaration

The student news site of Colonia High School

The Declaration

Zachary Pereira

Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter

Zachary Pereira is 17 years old and was born on September 25, 2001. Currently Pereira is a Senior at Colonia and is involved with the school’s football and track teams; he also is involved with the Spring musical. When not in school Pereira enjoys reading and writing as well as playing video games with his friend such as Madden. One thing people don’t know most about Pereira is that he is a volunteer firefighter at the Colonia Fire Department through the use of their explorer program. Pereira’s favorite school subjects are English and History because the interest him the most; his least favorite is math despite his good grades in the subject. After Colonia high Pereira would like to attend any college that will give him the time of day but Notre Dame is his favorite. Pereira wishes to graduate, get a job and venture out into the world while being a volunteer firefighter on the side.

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As the Class of 2019 closes out their football season, There is a lot that can be learned from their long careers.

Editorial: 12 years of football, and what it taught me

By: Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter
November 16, 2018
Hitting theaters November 2, Bohemian Rhapsody is already rocking fans

Bohemian Rhapsody will rock you

By: Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter
November 15, 2018
Being released Spring of 2019, Captain Marvel will be the next in the Marvel Universe.

Crazy for Captain Marvel

By: Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter
October 1, 2018
With the arrival of the 2018  Olympics in PyeongChang, it is 23rd time athletes will have competed in Winter events starting in 1921.

The Winter Olympic sports that no one tends to talks about

By: Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter
February 23, 2018
February 5th tune in to Fox to watch the Superbowl and the new commercials.

A super preview of the Super Bowl

By: Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter
January 31, 2017
Inside room 126, Mr.Danch helps students Lauren Wright and Casey Mulrooney with their experiment.

Science Research is hard at work

By: Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter
January 23, 2017
Before their game against the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Giants warm up on the field.

New York Giants finish regular the season strong

By: Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter
January 11, 2017
After being exposed to high heat, this shield melted on the helmet of Firefighter Vincent Pereira.

Colonia’s bravest squash the flames

By: Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter
November 30, 2016
Some students are more inclined to laugh at others instead of helping them. Don't be a bystander.

[Photo] Basic manners for basically everyone

By: Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter
December 2, 2016
Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer has been warming hearts of families since 1964

A story that goes down in history

By: Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter
December 5, 2016
The controversial classic "A Clockwork Orange"  was originally published in 1962

Clockwork Orange is a controversial classic

By: Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter
November 21, 2016
Clouding the judgement of many, money is prepared to ruin the purity of the College game.

Should college athletes be paid?

By: Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter
October 14, 2016
After a hard practice, the 2016 Colonia football team poses for a team picture.

Strong rushing effort allows Colonia to top J.P. Stevens

By: Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter
October 28, 2016
Nothing to do on a Saturday night? grab some friends and watch "Ghostbusters".

Ghostbusters is fun for the whole family

By: Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter
October 24, 2016
Dressed for for throwback Thursday, Journalism students Sarah Soos, Mia Banks, Christine Silvana and Frankie Brock pose with Journalism teacher Mrs. Allen

Colonia’s spirit filled week

By: Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter
October 7, 2016

A deeper look into free press in Turkmenistan

By: Zachary Pereira, Spring Editor and Reporter
September 30, 2016
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