Article by PhoenixOnline writer Julia Juszczak ’28 On Thursday, May 21, students, faculty, and family gathered in the lush green of the schools’ front entrance to witness and honor the crowning of Mary by Math teacher Mrs. Accardi. The crown, made out of flowers symbolizing Mary’s purity, sorrow, and grace, is placed upon the statue…
Article by PhoenixOnline Writer Matt Williams ’27 The Boys Varsity Volleyball team rode an 11-game win streak before defeating 5-time champion Chaminade 3-2 for the CHSAA League Championship on May 14. Coach Heitner stated, “As a coach, I could not be more proud of this season. This year was special, coming off two heartbreaking losses…
Article written by PhoenixOnline writer Sarah Zaikowski ’27 Kellenberg Memorial High School golfers freshman Eloise Alveari and senior Orla Cormican led the Diocese of Rockville Centre regional team to a state championship victory following a strong postseason run. Alveari captured third place overall at the Girls’ State CHSAA Golf Tournament, while Cormican secured a tenth-place…
Article by PhoenixOnline writer Isabella Jn-Baptiste ’27 From May 18th to May 19th, the juniors and Latin School 7th graders at Kellenberg Memorial High School had the opportunity to observe a reenactment entailing the life of a Civil War soldier. On behalf of American History II teacher Mr. Bursig, who has been a Civil War…
Keira Seward said, “It kind of hit deep. A lot of kids probably find it hard to find their ‘crew’, ya know, their group? But when we do, it’s worth it. The movie showed the value of that experience.”
Article written by Micah Joseph ’27 Kellenberg Memorial’s annual Blood Drive kicked off with excitement as student volunteers filled the gymnasium, ready to roll up their sleeves—literally. What has become one of the school’s most anticipated service events once again showcased the enthusiasm of students eager to help save lives. From first‑time donors to seasoned…
Article written by PhoenixOnline writer Isabelle Lamour ’27 As a collaborative initiative, students from both the History and the Aviation Clubs hosted a presentation by former NASA Protocol Officer John Rantal on May 11 in the FCAA’s Maria Regina Room. Rantal spoke about his time working under NASA during the height of the 1969 Manned…
Article written by PhoenixOnline Staff The League Championship on Saturday was an unforgettable day for the Lady Firebirds track team, beginning with a gold medal performance in javelin by Alanna Pepe. From there, the momentum only continued to build, powering the Lady Firebirds to an incredible second-place team finish at the League Championships! Maya…
Article by Phoenix Writer Matthew Williams ’27 Fine arts week commemorates the creativity of Kellenberg students and the ability to express oneself. During this period, artwork is displayed throughout the lobby to celebrate the Firebirds’ artistic prowess. This collection consists of various student drawings organized in different sections and on boards. Each section contains topics…
Article by PhoenixOnline writer Maggie Haran ’27 The day that the Kellenberg Blue and Gold teams have been waiting for finally arrived this Saturday when they took the floor at Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex to showcase the annual Spirit and Talent show. Even though both teams displayed an extraordinary amount…
