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  • October 16GSSPA Press Day trip for Journalism to Rutgers is 10/28 from 9:15am - 2pm
  • October 16Garba is Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 6-8. Tickets are $5
  • September 30Last day to take your Senior Portraits to be in this year's yearbook is on Oct. 17. Lors will be coming on Oct. 16 & 17, so book your appointment today!
The student news site of Colonia High School

The Declaration
The student news site of Colonia High School

The Declaration
On this day in 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began, which killed over 200 people, and left several blocks of downtown Chicago in ruins. Over 100,000 people were left homeless. This lead to an increase in steel and stone buildings rather than the wood ones that easily burnt.

October 8th

By: Michael Albanese, Fall Editior & Public Relations Manager
October 8, 2014
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