
Alumni Spotlight: Miles Francisque ’23
Miles Francisque ’23 is a distinguished student leader at Howard University, where he has been named the 50th Mister Howard University for the 2026–2027 academic
Legacy lives on. 🔥🐥💙💛
From Firebirds to alumni and back again, the Class of 2026 celebrates the families whose Kellenberg Memorial story spans generations.
Did we miss you? Send your photo to socialmedia@kellenberg.org with your forever Firebirds!
Legacy lives on. 🔥🐥💙💛
From Firebirds to alumni and back again, the Class of 2026 celebrates the families whose Kellenberg Memorial story spans generations.
Did we miss you? Send your photo to socialmedia@kellenberg.org with your forever Firebirds!
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💙 🏠 Everywhere you look... 🎶 , there’s another reason to come back to Kellenberg. 🏠
Recognize any of these faces? They’re ready to welcome you back to our FULL HOUSE of alumni, faculty, and friends on Saturday, June 13 for your Reunion!
⏰ Mass at 5:00 PM 🎉 Reunion 6:00–10:00 PM in the FCAA 📍 Kellenberg Memorial
📚 Walk the halls again. 🤝 Reconnect with classmates.
👩🏫 See former teachers and coaches.🎶 Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and memories.
🔗 Registration link in bio. We can’t wait to welcome you home in ONE WEEK! 💙💛
💙 🏠 Everywhere you look... 🎶 , there’s another reason to come back to Kellenberg. 🏠
Recognize any of these faces? They’re ready to welcome you back to our FULL HOUSE of alumni, faculty, and friends on Saturday, June 13 for your Reunion!
⏰ Mass at 5:00 PM 🎉 Reunion 6:00–10:00 PM in the FCAA 📍 Kellenberg Memorial
📚 Walk the halls again. 🤝 Reconnect with classmates.
👩🏫 See former teachers and coaches.🎶 Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and memories.
🔗 Registration link in bio. We can’t wait to welcome you home in ONE WEEK! 💙💛
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🎉 Class of 2021 Your 5-Year Reunion is almost HERE! 🎉 📅 Saturday, June 13 💙💛 We’re excited to welcome you back to Kellenberg Memorial!
📚 Grab a friend from homeroom,📱 text a teammate,
📖 dig up that old yearbook, ✨ and join us for an unforgettable evening of reconnecting, reminiscing, and celebrating together!
🍔 Delicious food 🍻 Drinks and refreshments
🎶 Live music 🍺 A special beer station featuring brews from Bright Eye Beer Co.
It’s hard to believe five years have already passed since graduation! Come back to the Bird’s Nest, catch up with classmates and faculty. TAG a classmate below @ ⬇️
🎓🏫🔗 Register today! LINK in bio!
#KMHSAlumni #ClassOf2021 #5YearReunion #BirdsNestForever 💙💛🎉🍻📚🎶✨🥳
🎉 Class of 2021 Your 5-Year Reunion is almost HERE! 🎉 📅 Saturday, June 13 💙💛 We’re excited to welcome you back to Kellenberg Memorial!
📚 Grab a friend from homeroom,📱 text a teammate,
📖 dig up that old yearbook, ✨ and join us for an unforgettable evening of reconnecting, reminiscing, and celebrating together!
🍔 Delicious food 🍻 Drinks and refreshments
🎶 Live music 🍺 A special beer station featuring brews from Bright Eye Beer Co.
It’s hard to believe five years have already passed since graduation! Come back to the Bird’s Nest, catch up with classmates and faculty. TAG a classmate below @ ⬇️
🎓🏫🔗 Register today! LINK in bio!
#KMHSAlumni #ClassOf2021 #5YearReunion #BirdsNestForever 💙💛🎉🍻📚🎶✨🥳
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💙💛 Congratulations to Natalie Bongiorno, Class of 2025, on an exciting new achievement!
A former Kellenberg Memorial cheerleader and current Penn State Club Cheerleader, Natalie has successfully completed her training as a UCA Staff Member and is ready to spend her summer teaching cheer camps across the country.
We are proud to see Natalie sharing her passion for cheer and inspiring the next generation of athletes. Wishing her a fantastic summer ahead! 📣💙💛
@kellenbergathletics @kellenbergcheerleading
#KMHSAlumni #KellenbergProud #UCAStaff #PennStateCheer #OnceAFirebirdAlwaysAFirebird
💙💛 Congratulations to Natalie Bongiorno, Class of 2025, on an exciting new achievement!
A former Kellenberg Memorial cheerleader and current Penn State Club Cheerleader, Natalie has successfully completed her training as a UCA Staff Member and is ready to spend her summer teaching cheer camps across the country.
We are proud to see Natalie sharing her passion for cheer and inspiring the next generation of athletes. Wishing her a fantastic summer ahead! 📣💙💛
@kellenbergathletics @kellenbergcheerleading
#KMHSAlumni #KellenbergProud #UCAStaff #PennStateCheer #OnceAFirebirdAlwaysAFirebird
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This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice and courage will never be forgotten.
With gratitude and remembrance,
The Kellenberg Alumni Family 🇺🇸
This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice and courage will never be forgotten.
With gratitude and remembrance,
The Kellenberg Alumni Family 🇺🇸
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💙💛 Firebird faith and family traditions continue! Today, Father Tom baptized Cooper James — a truly special moment for the Kerins family. Father Tom not only married James and Nicole ’10, but has now also baptized all three of their children.
Even more special, Cooper’s godparents, Daniel Donohue ’10 and Katherine Lamb ’10, are fellow Kellenberg alumni as well!
The bonds formed at Kellenberg continue far beyond graduation, rooted in faith, friendship, and family. Congratulations to the entire Kerins family on this beautiful day! 💛💙 #GoFirebirds
💙💛 Firebird faith and family traditions continue! Today, Father Tom baptized Cooper James — a truly special moment for the Kerins family. Father Tom not only married James and Nicole ’10, but has now also baptized all three of their children.
Even more special, Cooper’s godparents, Daniel Donohue ’10 and Katherine Lamb ’10, are fellow Kellenberg alumni as well!
The bonds formed at Kellenberg continue far beyond graduation, rooted in faith, friendship, and family. Congratulations to the entire Kerins family on this beautiful day! 💛💙 #GoFirebirds
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💛💙 Congratulations to Zachary Vogt ’23 on being named Sacred Heart University’s 2026 Student Ambassador of the Year! 🎉👏
Zach had the privilege of attending Sacred Heart University’s Campus Life Leadership Awards, where he was recognized for his outstanding dedication and leadership within the Undergraduate Admissions Office over the past year.
As a Student Ambassador, Zach has spent countless hours guiding prospective students and their families as they begin their Pioneer journeys helping to create a welcoming and memorable first impression of the Sacred Heart community. He shared how the skills and experiences gained through this role will continue to impact him as he pursues his future career in education. ✨📚🍎
We are incredibly proud to see Zach continuing to lead with passion, professionalism, and heart. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! ✨📚🍎
💛💙 Congratulations to Zachary Vogt ’23 on being named Sacred Heart University’s 2026 Student Ambassador of the Year! 🎉👏
Zach had the privilege of attending Sacred Heart University’s Campus Life Leadership Awards, where he was recognized for his outstanding dedication and leadership within the Undergraduate Admissions Office over the past year.
As a Student Ambassador, Zach has spent countless hours guiding prospective students and their families as they begin their Pioneer journeys helping to create a welcoming and memorable first impression of the Sacred Heart community. He shared how the skills and experiences gained through this role will continue to impact him as he pursues his future career in education. ✨📚🍎
We are incredibly proud to see Zach continuing to lead with passion, professionalism, and heart. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! ✨📚🍎
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🎉 Ready, Set… REUNIONS! 🎉
We are officially ONE MONTH away from the greatest night of the year! 💙💛
Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026 as we welcome alumni home to celebrate together at the incredible new Firebird Center for Arts & Athletics (FCAA)!
⛪️ Mass begins at 5:00 PM
🎶 Reunions to follow from 6:00–10:00 PM
Each class will have its own gathering space while also enjoying the beautiful outdoor areas featuring music, food, drinks, and plenty of room to reconnect and celebrate! ✨
Registration numbers are already climbing, and we don’t want anyone to miss out on this unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughter, and Firebird spirit! 🔥
🎟️ Secure your ticket today! $50 per person or $65 at the door!
🔗 Link in bio to register
👀 Check out which classmates and faculty members are registered also! 👀
📧 Email mrsfiore@kellenberg.org with any questions
🎉 Ready, Set… REUNIONS! 🎉
We are officially ONE MONTH away from the greatest night of the year! 💙💛
Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026 as we welcome alumni home to celebrate together at the incredible new Firebird Center for Arts & Athletics (FCAA)!
⛪️ Mass begins at 5:00 PM
🎶 Reunions to follow from 6:00–10:00 PM
Each class will have its own gathering space while also enjoying the beautiful outdoor areas featuring music, food, drinks, and plenty of room to reconnect and celebrate! ✨
Registration numbers are already climbing, and we don’t want anyone to miss out on this unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughter, and Firebird spirit! 🔥
🎟️ Secure your ticket today! $50 per person or $65 at the door!
🔗 Link in bio to register
👀 Check out which classmates and faculty members are registered also! 👀
📧 Email mrsfiore@kellenberg.org with any questions
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💙💛 Congratulations to James Coats Class of 2023 on being named Gordon College’s Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year! ⚾️ 🏆 📚 @gordonbaseball
An incredible honor and a true reflection of hard work, leadership, and dedication both in the classroom and on the field. Your Kellenberg family is proud! 💙💛
💙💛 Congratulations to James Coats Class of 2023 on being named Gordon College’s Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year! ⚾️ 🏆 📚 @gordonbaseball
An incredible honor and a true reflection of hard work, leadership, and dedication both in the classroom and on the field. Your Kellenberg family is proud! 💙💛
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💙💛 It was a pleasure welcoming alumna Tina Kassangana, Class of 2012, back to Kellenberg Memorial High School for a French Collaboration Conversation with the French 3 classes! 🇫🇷✨
Tina spoke with students in both French and English about her experiences at Kellenberg, Syracuse University, and St. John’s University School of Law. Prior to her visit, students prepared and wrote their own questions in French, and each student had the opportunity to ask Ms. Kassangana a different question about her time at Kellenberg, her academic journey, and what inspired her to pursue law.
Thank you, Tina, for sharing your time, experiences, and encouragement with our students. Opportunities like these make language learning come alive and show students the value of confidence, communication, and connection beyond the classroom! 💙💛
💙💛 It was a pleasure welcoming alumna Tina Kassangana, Class of 2012, back to Kellenberg Memorial High School for a French Collaboration Conversation with the French 3 classes! 🇫🇷✨
Tina spoke with students in both French and English about her experiences at Kellenberg, Syracuse University, and St. John’s University School of Law. Prior to her visit, students prepared and wrote their own questions in French, and each student had the opportunity to ask Ms. Kassangana a different question about her time at Kellenberg, her academic journey, and what inspired her to pursue law.
Thank you, Tina, for sharing your time, experiences, and encouragement with our students. Opportunities like these make language learning come alive and show students the value of confidence, communication, and connection beyond the classroom! 💙💛
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🥍💛💙 Today, the KMHS Varsity Lacrosse program was honored to present the Ian Cadzin Memorial Scholarship to Senior CJ Peek alongside Elaine, Ian’s mother, as well as Kellenberg’s Athletic Director and former Varsity Lacrosse coach of Ian Cadzin, who proudly helped present the award in celebration of Ian’s lasting legacy. 💙💛
Ian Cadzin graduated from Kellenberg in 2009 after attending KMHS from 6th through 12th grade and was a dedicated member of both the football and lacrosse programs. He continued his lacrosse career at Salve Regina University, where he carried with him the passion, brotherhood, and commitment that defined him both on and off the field.
This scholarship is awarded in Ian’s memory and honors the values that the sport of lacrosse and being a teammate meant to him — leadership, selflessness, dedication, fun and playing for something greater than yourself. 💛💙 Congratulations CJ Peek!
🥍💛💙 Today, the KMHS Varsity Lacrosse program was honored to present the Ian Cadzin Memorial Scholarship to Senior CJ Peek alongside Elaine, Ian’s mother, as well as Kellenberg’s Athletic Director and former Varsity Lacrosse coach of Ian Cadzin, who proudly helped present the award in celebration of Ian’s lasting legacy. 💙💛
Ian Cadzin graduated from Kellenberg in 2009 after attending KMHS from 6th through 12th grade and was a dedicated member of both the football and lacrosse programs. He continued his lacrosse career at Salve Regina University, where he carried with him the passion, brotherhood, and commitment that defined him both on and off the field.
This scholarship is awarded in Ian’s memory and honors the values that the sport of lacrosse and being a teammate meant to him — leadership, selflessness, dedication, fun and playing for something greater than yourself. 💛💙 Congratulations CJ Peek!
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💙💛 From former performers to forever firebirds in spirit… thank you to all the alumnae who returned to celebrate the 2026 Blue & Gold Show!
Seeing generations of women come together for this special photo is a beautiful reminder that Blue & Gold is more than a show, it’s a lifelong bond. ✨
No matter the year, team, or role, once you’re part of Blue & Gold, you’re always part of the tradition. We already can’t wait for next year! 💛💙
#BlueAndGold #Kellenberg #BlueAndGoldForever #TraditionLivesOn
💙💛 From former performers to forever firebirds in spirit… thank you to all the alumnae who returned to celebrate the 2026 Blue & Gold Show!
Seeing generations of women come together for this special photo is a beautiful reminder that Blue & Gold is more than a show, it’s a lifelong bond. ✨
No matter the year, team, or role, once you’re part of Blue & Gold, you’re always part of the tradition. We already can’t wait for next year! 💛💙
#BlueAndGold #Kellenberg #BlueAndGoldForever #TraditionLivesOn
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When you graduate from Kellenberg Memorial, you become part of an expansive alumni network of over 14,000 Firebirds across the globe who are united in their shared experience of the Marianist education of the heart and mind. Our graduates go on to become leaders in finance, law, medicine, technology, education, civil service, and engineering. Many Firebird alumni choose lives of service to others by entering into religious life or becoming members of the armed forces, police departments, and fire departments.
In 2014, Kellenberg Memorial established its first official Alumni Board, the mission of which is to provide opportunities for Firebird alums to maintain contact with each other and the school, as well as inspire the larger alumni family to work together to ensure that Kellenberg Memorial’s quality Catholic education remains attainable to families of diverse economic backgrounds.
If you have any questions regarding Kellenberg Memorial’s alumni network or events, please feel free to reach out to Director of Alumni Mr. Thomas Huggard at (516) 292-0200 x375 or by emailing alumni@kellenberg.org.
Mr. Thomas Huggard
Director of Alumni
(516) 292-0200 x375
MrHuggard@kellenberg.org
Mr. Christopher Alfalla ’94
Assistant Alumni Moderator
(516) 292-0200 x206
MrAlfalla@kellenberg.org
Mrs. Rosemary Dugal
Alumni Outreach Coordinator & School Archivist
(516) 292-0200 x341
MrsDugal@kellenberg.org
Mrs. Marcella (Fernandez) Fiore ’09
Assistant Alumni Moderator
(516) 292-0200
MrsFiore@kellenberg.org
Irish Night
March 14
5:00–9:00 PM
Kellenberg Business & Law Networking Social
April 23
Blue & Gold Alumni Social
May 9
Reunions – June 13th
Class of ’21, ’16, ’11, ’06, ’01, ’96, ’91
Get notified for upcoming reunion and all other alumni events! Update your contact information here.
Kellenberg Memorial welcomes Firebird alumni back to the Bird’s Nest for reunion night. All seven reunion groups gather on the same evening, Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Heart & Mind is Kellenberg Memorial High School’s biannual magazine that is shared with all alumni, parents, alumni parents, faculty, staff, administration, and friends of the school. For questions regarding the magazine, please contact Mrs. Erin (Byrne) Cicalese ‘98, Editor, at mrscicalese@kellenberg.org.

Miles Francisque ’23 is a distinguished student leader at Howard University, where he has been named the 50th Mister Howard University for the 2026–2027 academic

Article by PhoenixOnline writer Mallory Renz ’29 Kellenberg Aviation Club featured two events for students interested in aviation careers: each hosted by a woman aviator!

Article by PhoenixOnline writer Zoe Argenziano ’27
Laissez les bons temps rouler! The One Heart, One Mind Many Cultures Club surely let the good times roll at the Haitian Independence Day celebration on January 13, 2026.

Alumni challenged common misconceptions and encouraged students to view HBCUs as competitive, diverse institutions that have produced leaders across fields such as medicine, law, education, business, and the arts.

Dr. Jermaine Lee ’02 is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, entrepreneur, and former professional athlete whose career reflects a rare blend of discipline, service,

Article by Phoenix writer Ryleigh O’Neill ’28: On Monday, September 22, Kellenberg held its 33rd Annual Golf Outing for faculty, students, alumni, and family. Guests