Students

JV Wins Volleyball Championship

November 14, 2025 3:37 PM

Article written by Phoenix writer Ryleigh O’Neill ’28 Inside a packed St. Dom’s gym, the Girls’ JV Volleyball team wrote a championship story worthy of the big screen, defeating Sacred Heart for their third league championship in a row. The Firebirds stepped onto the court to face league rival Sacred Heart Academy with the title on the line. But the opening scene did not go as planned. Four early misfires from the front row put

Molloy Instant Decision Day

November 9, 2025 3:40 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Maggie Carey ’27: Admission counselors from Molloy University visited 25 seniors for the first Instant Decision Day on Friday, October 31 in the Heart and Mind Meeting Room. Impressively, every single student in attendance was accepted with merit scholarships. The range of scholarships was between $18,000 and $32,000 per year. Tuition at Molloy was $39,630 for the 2025-2026 academic year, so these scholarships are lucrative for these students. Instant Decision Days

Students and Grands Celebrate Mass Together

November 6, 2025 5:07 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Elizabeth Kalin Tynan ’26: Sophomore, junior, and senior students and their grandparents filled the lobby for this year’s 10th-12th grade Grandparents’ Day at Kellenberg on the morning of September 28. 449 students and grandparents were at the event. Mass at Grandparents’ Day this year was celebrated by Fr. Dan Griffin, Kellenberg’s school chaplin. The homily he gave placed emphasis on all grandparents do for their families, in faith and other areas,

Advanced Computer Students learn about Resumes

November 5, 2025 7:53 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Maggie Haran ’27: Mr. Heitner’s Advanced Computer students gathered in the St. Carlo Acutis Tech Center to watch a detailed presentation by St. John’s Law School professor Catherine Quinn. Ms. Quinn is a professor at St. John’s Law School, but she additionally serves as Director of Career Services. This presentation guided the seniors through creating a thorough and polished resume, a very beneficial skill they will need in their future endeavors.

Juniors Tour Historical Sites of the American Revolution

November 5, 2025 7:51 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Jazmeen Osae-Kwapong ’26: Over forty members of the Junior class embarked on a trip sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust to Pennsylvania to visit classic sites of the American Revolution. The juniors were able to experience this trip only a few months prior to the monumental 250th anniversary of the formation of the United States of America. The trip began in the historic city of Philadelphia with a visit to The

Firebirds Honored at Annual NHS Awards Ceremony

November 5, 2025 7:49 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: “Congratulations!” “Good job!” These phrases echoed around the building all day on October 21st—The National Honor Society’s Annual Awards Ceremony. Current members, as well as elected officers and coordinators of the society, were recognized. New members were inducted and students were celebrated for outstanding academic achievement. This year, the NHS inducted over 260 Juniors and more than 80 seniors—a number that continues to grow year after year. The