Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: Last month, Kellenberg hosted two communion breakfasts for all grades to partake in. The first breakfast was held on March 17 for the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth graders, and the second was held on March 24 for Kellenberg’s sophomores and upperclassmen. The younger-classmen and their families participated…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24 The second XLT of the new year was held on January 24. Mr. Beyrouty was the speaker for this month’s XLT. He spoke about his journey to where he is now, and how his faith has helped him get through some of the toughest points of his life.…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: Former Major League Soccer player, now priest, Fr. Hilgenbrink spoke to the young men at KMHS and the men in their lives at the St. Joseph’s Evening of Recollection on May 7. Fr. Hilgenbrink talked to them about how greatness is a choice, not something that chooses you.…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On March 23, Junior members of CROSS participated in making Easter baskets for the elderly in the Queen of Peace Residence, a nursing home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. The baskets contained handwritten cards for each of the residents along with classic Easter eggs and…
Article by Phoenix writer Paulina Barnjak ’24: As Thanksgiving passes and the weather turns colder and colder, the holiday spirit fills the air and the season of Advent begins. Advent is a season for Catholics to prepare for the birth of Christ. This past week, Kellenberg teamed up with the fellow Marianist students of St.…
Article by Phoenix writer Elizabeth O’Hara ’25: This past weekend was the Freshman Communion Breakfast. I think this was a great opportunity for me and other freshmen to experience so many important faith aspects of Kellenberg. The event began with a Mass, followed by an accompanying breakfast. We were able to show our parents around…
Article by Phoenix writer Valentina Papavero ’23: On March 1, 2022, Kellenberg Memorial High School celebrated the holiday of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, also called Fat Tuesday, is based on the practice of eating rich, fatty foods for a day prior to the fasting that takes place during Lent until the Easter season. Members of…
Article by Phoenix writer Colleen Bayley ’23: Abortion is becoming more common and normalized every year, with 1 out of 4 pregnancies ending in the murder of an unborn fetus. Access to abortion clinics are one of the most contested topics currently. The Catholic high schools of Long Island acted on this by protesting for…
Article by Phoenix writer Colleen Bayley ’23: St. Thomas Aquinas League is a philosophy and theology club here at Kellenberg Memorial High School. It is a club centered around the doctrines and focuses of Catholicism. The moderator, Mr. Ruhl as well as Mr. Barbier and Miss Doodian, ask a question at the start of the…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: On November 5, 2021, Kellenberg students came together to celebrate FAITH Day. On this day, the students stepped away from the classroom as classes were put on hold and the dedicated Kellenberg faculty organized a fun, faith-filled day for the students. FAITH Days began during last year’s unique…