Article by Mary O’Connor ’21: The week of October 18, Kellenberg Memorial began running sophomore retreats in the new retreat house, Stella Maris, for the 2020-2021 school year. As with Kellenberg’s in-school system, this year’s retreats follow a special protocol to ensure the safety of Kellenberg students and staff. The retreat is limited to two…
This past Saturday, six scouts from Troop 87 ventured out to Schiff Scout Reservation in Wading River, NY to participate in the annual district Trek-O-Ree. Scouts were instructed on backpacking equipment and preparation, completed a pioneering challenge, honed their map and compass skills, and topped off the day with a 3 1/2 mile hike. This…
Retreats are in full swing at Kellenberg Memorial. Over the last few weeks, sophomore cohorts have had the opportunity to travel to Stella Maris, one of Kellenberg’s retreat houses, located off the Great South Bay in Islip, NY. For many sophomores, this was their first retreat experience at Kellenberg. Due to the pandemic, most of…
Over the last few weeks, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students of the Brother Joseph C. Fox Latin School participated in the beloved tradition of WITNESS Day. WITNESS Day began two years ago as a day of prayer and community, giving students the chance to enjoy a beautiful day outside and learn about different Witnesses to…
Article by Edward Jansen ’21: With Kellenberg’s cohort strategy, students have been able to spend time with friends, get work done, and stay healthy. With this system, some of our clubs have been able to take place, whether it be virtually, outdoors, or in limited space. Band is especially difficult in these dark times. Instructors…
Article by Nicholas Cortese ’23: In an effort to mitigate the effect of Covid-19 on student athletics, Kellenberg Memorial has converted its football team from the traditional eleven on eleven tackle football squad into a seven on seven flag football team. On Sunday, October 25th, The Firebirds took flight in a matchup against longtime rival…
The Kellenberg Model United Nations (KMUN) team kicked off their year with the 22nd Annual University of Connecticut Model United Nations Conference. UCONN digitally hosted hundreds of delegates from across the United States, all representing their countries best interests. Delegates debated a wide range of topics ranging from Climate Change, the Dark Web, and even…
The Kellenberg Memorial 2020-2021 school year has brought its many changes and alterations. But, it has also brought a great deal of ingenuity and creativity to continue traditions and activities that are near and dear to the community at large. One of these Kellenberg traditions: School Masses. Through the dedication and leadership of our school…
Article by Mary O’Connor ’21: During the months of July and August, the teachers and faculty of Kellenberg Memorial ran over 85 free virtual courses to students in the Latin School and High School for Firebirds stuck at home this summer. Courses ranged from academic, in which students would broaden their knowledge on topics taught…
Article by Grace Catinella ’21: Over the last 7-8 months, our lives have all been altered in some pretty big ways. One group in particular has been hit especially hard by these changes – our Kellenberg student athletes. With new rules and regulations governing our ways of life, the athletic administration has worked around the…
