IT Department Initiates New Cybersecurity Class
Every Thursday evening in Tech Room 2, the buzz of 20 eager Junior and Senior students can be heard, gathering to learn and examine the ins and outs of the field of cybersecurity.
Physics Students Explore St. John’s University’s Science Labs
For four hours total, students were able to get a good look at the full campus at St. John’s. Of course, since the trip revolved around Physics, they visited the new St. Vincent Health Sciences Center. It is used by all St. John’s nursing students as well as any student in a Health Sciences program, including Pharmacology.
STEM Department Reacts Well to National Chemistry Week
Article by Phoenix writer Bryce Heery-Fiore ’28: The STEM department celebrated National Chemistry Week from October 20th-24th. Freshman and Sophomore chemistry students had an exciting time in the labs and in the classroom. This year’s theme was The Secret Life Of Spices. Students took an introspective look into the chemistry behind taste, flavor, and spiciness.…
Larrea and Lopez Build Model Moon Rover
Article by Phoenix writer Molly Driscoll ’26: Seniors Isabel Larrea and Kaitlin Lopez represented the Blue and Gold at Huntsville, Alabama on April 11 and 12 to take on national and international competitors at the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge, or HERC. Since 1994, this challenge, formerly known as the Great Moonbuggy Race, has pitted…
Famous Meteorologist Visits KMHS
Article by Phoenix writer Ryleigh O’Neill ’28: Bill Korbel, a weatherman from News 12 Long Island, spoke to the Aviation Club at Kellenberg. There was a turnout of very dedicated future possible meteorologists. Bill Korbel had many inspiring topics to speak on, such as meteorology, predicting weather, and the importance of weather awareness when flying…
Eco-Friendly, Budget-Friendly: Entrepreneurship Club Invests in Hydroponic Tower
Article by Phoenix writer Victoria Vakser ’26: For two months now, the Entrepreneurship Club has been in the process of growing its own garden right in room 203. Where did they place the plots with all the soil? They didn’t need any! The plants, which include basil, arugula, kale, rainbow chard, and bibb lettuce, are…
Alum Guides Health Science in Suture Workshop
Article by Phoenix writer Kevin Kirley ’25: On January 29, 20 members of the Health Science Club participated in a suturing class taught by Dr. Robert Bacigalupo. After Dr. Bacigalupo introduced the instruments used in suturing, students were able to learn the specific technique to create interrupted sutures and square knots. Practicing on a banana,…
Health Science Brings Joy to the Elderly
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: Before Christmas, the Health Science club sent cards to senior citizens living in nursing homes via the “My Dear Friend Card Creating” program begun by Glamour Gals. This is an organization that seeks to raise awareness about elderly solitude, while also working to create change by making them…
KMHS Grad Shares Passion for Nursing with Students
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: On Wednesday, November 6, Kellenberg graduate Grace Kronenberg came back to talk to the Health Science club about how one can turn their nursing passions into a rewarding career. Grace graduated from Kellenberg in 2020 and went on to tackle the competitive nursing program at Scranton University. She…
STEM Department Celebrates National Chemistry Week
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: From Monday, October 21 to Friday, October 25, Kellenberg transformed into a hub of scientific excitement for the annual Chemistry Week. This year’s theme, “Picture Perfect Chemistry,” was applied to all chemistry classes in a myriad of ways allowing students to engage in chemistry-based activities and experiments. Some…