Article by Phoenix writer Bella O’Donnell ’24: On February 2, 2024, Kellenberg hosted the annual blood drive for our seniors. Over 100 students from the senior class donated a pint of blood. Several generous seniors even donated blood via the Alyx Machine or the Apheresis (platelet) donation. This machine separates platelets from the blood and…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, the senior class took part in a presentation about the world of finance. Kellenberg’s Director of Finance, Mrs. Marietta Tartamella, along with Ms. Berry, Miss Hartung and Mr. Cartier organized a presentation to relay to the young adults of Kellenberg how important financial…
Article by Phoenix writer Cassandra Odudukudu ’24: From the construction of the Firebird Center of the Arts & Athletics, an innovative idea emerged: the Construction and Project Management Course. This course, run by Mr. Kenneth Conrade, is a fairly new elective at Kellenberg that started last summer with the beginning of construction of the complex.…
Congratulations to Vivian Baltzer, Theresa Bambrick, Patrick Celiberti, and Xavier DaSilva (Class of 2023) for being this year’s recipients of the 2023 Bob Spring Memorial Inspiring Artist Award. The award is given to Senior students who intend to major/minor in Art or a similar field (design, animation, architecture, fashion, etc.) in college. The student must…
Article by Phoenix writer Allison Cortese ’26: On September 18, Kellenberg’s Grandparents Day Mass and Brunch for Juniors and Seniors took place once again. This annual event allows our students to appreciate their beloved grandparents, spending the day with them, fellow students, and staff members. Each year, numerous students and grandparents look forward to this…
Article by Phoenix writer Colleen Bayley ’23: The Class of 2023 kicked off their last ride with a Welcome Back Breakfast on Friday, September 16. Hundreds of excited seniors gathered in the St. Marks parking lot. Students enjoyed bagels with butter and Capri-Suns, and enjoyed each other’s company. Freshman scripture teacher Mr. O’Brien took pictures…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich, ’24 Kellenberg strives to bring every student success by offering courses to highlight the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, otherwise known as STEM. The STEM department at Kellenberg has designed voluntary courses open to seniors in Calculus and Physics with the intention to broaden their knowledge in…
Article by Phoenix editor Mary O’Connor, ’21: In place of the senior trip to Disney world, the Senior Spirit Committee has organized day trips to Six Flags Great Adventure and Camp Echo. On Friday, April 30th Seniors can spend the day at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. The price of the trip includes…
Article by Mary O’Connor, ’21: Kellenberg Memorial has opened up its newly-installed lab doors to the class of 2021. Starting January 14, the senior class began its rotation of lab days, beginning with cohorts A3 and C1. Four completely remodeled laboratories, one for each study of lab-heavy science covered in Kellenberg, including Kellenberg’s science seminar…
Along with many other changes in recent times, the annual Mudville softball tournament could not be held this spring. The organizers, however, wanted to show their appreciation for the senior members of the Kellenberg Memorial softball team who would’ve competed this weekend in Herkimer, New York. NYSSCOGS and Mudville Softball Presidents, Kathleen and Perry L.…