Nicole (Dobranski) Oppenheimer ’06 is a speech language pathologist who founded her own private practice, SpeechRise Inc., in 2017. SpeechRise provides home-based speech, language, and feeding evaluation and therapy services in NYC, Long Island, The Hamptons, and the North Fork of Long Island. Her team provides skilled therapy in early intervention, expressive and receptive language…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: On May 13th, the Kellenberg Girls Varsity Track and Field Team traveled to Randall’s Island to compete at the CHSAA Intersectional Championship. The Freshman Girls’ Firebird Track Team took home the bronze plaque for third place, an achievement made more impressive since they were the smallest of 34…
With the pandemic in the rearview mirror, sophomores in Mrs. von Schoenermarck’s two American literature classes resumed their participation in an independent reading experiment, one that encouraged them to complete books extending beyond the school curriculum. From September to June, students immersed themselves in a vast assortment of literary worlds, including such genres as biography,…
Spring sports season has come to an end, and it’s time to honor the remarkable achievements of our high school athletes. From exhilarating matches to outstanding teamwork, this season has been nothing short of exceptional. Today, we celebrate the winners of three prestigious awards that recognize dedication, growth, and outstanding contributions. The Bernie Ward Commitment…
Article by Phoenix writer Allison Cortese ’26: On February 28th, senior Alexa Mazzamuto had the opportunity to speak at an online conference for the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY. The NGO CSD-NY is a non-profit organization affiliated with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs as well as the UN Department of Global Communications.…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: On May 11, the Junior class was encouraged to participate in an annual blood drive as a way to give back to the community. One of the most rewarding and fulfilling tasks a person can take on is donating blood which aids in saving countless lives. By partnering…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Barnjak ’24: On Thursday, April 27, students and faculty traveled to Florida for their senior trip to Disney World. As the high school years of the class of 2023 come to a close, the seniors finally experienced the trip they have been looking forward to for the last four years.…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On Saturday, the boys track team took their talents upstate to compete in the “Race at the Oval Office” at FDR High School in Staatsburg, where the highlight of the day came in the 100 meter final when senior Kavon Morris demolished his personal record running an astounding…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: Kellenberg Memorial’s History Department took members of the sophomore class to the Holocaust Museum and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove on May 3. At the museum, students heard testimony from Bernard Igirlski. Igirlski, a survivor of two ghettos and eight concentration camps, shared his story of survival before,…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: Kellenberg hosted an Open Mic event in the school’s auditorium. This event gave the opportunity for students to recite their favorite poems. Over 60 students in grades 6-12 participated, and many recited original poems. The Open Mic was held in honor of National Poetry Week, during the week…