Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: In an ever evolving weather day on April 2, the Lady Firebird track and field team stayed firm and determined. Chelsea Ezumah had her best day with a medal performance in the shot pout and a personal best in the discus, Olivia Spirakis picked up from her award…
Article by Phoenix writer Paulina Barnjak ’24: On Friday, April 14th, Kellenberg’s own Varsity Softball team hosted their annual benefit game. The team played the St. Francis Prep Terriers at Bob Klein Field, home of Molloy University’s softball program. All the money raised was donated to LICADD, the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug…
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24: On Wednesday, March 29th, the Firebird mock trial traveled to Old Bethpage-Plainview High School for the Moot Court competition. The moot court competition is a series of tournaments consisting of a team representing their school, including two Firebird teams who participated in the competition. In each round, each…
“New Beginnings,” by Ciara Bice ’25 Easter is the time of new beginnings Flowers begin to spring Chicks begin to hatch The birds begin to chirp But most importantly The rise of Jesus Christ, His dying for us, starts a new beginning: A beginning we must celebrate everyday. There are constant reminders of these beginnings:…
Article by Phoenix writer Amely Nunez ’23: On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Kellenberg Memorial held its 7th annual Day of Giving. The Day of Giving is Kellenberg’s largest fundraising event of the year which contributes towards the school’s Shepherd’s Fund—the school’s annual fund that supports all aspects of the education of the heart and mind…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Barnjak ’24: Recently, Kellenberg hosted its annual Communion Breakfasts with over 500 people in attendance. The first one, held on March 19, was for the Latin School and Freshman students, while the breakfast for the upperclassmen followed the week after on March 26. Students initially gathered in the auditorium to…
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: Kellenberg Juniors Elizabeth Halpin and Nora Butler participated in Long Island’s Coalition for Life Oratory Contest on Saturday, March 25, a fitting day as it is the feast of the Annunciation. The contest was held at the Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus chapter in Hicksville where participants were…
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: The Kellenberg Speech and Debate team qualified seven students to the National Catholic Forensic League Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky. Throughout two competitions on March 18 and 25, these students faced tough Long Island competition to secure their spots. The National Catholic Forensic League Tournament is one of the…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: The Boy’s Track and Field team competed at the Nike Indoor National track meet on March 10th and 11th at the Nike Armory in Washington Heights, NY. This marked the first time in Kellenberg Memorial history where the team qualified for the 4×200 championship category. The relay consisted…
Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: Kellenberg’s Junior CROSS went to the Queen of Peace Residence on March 10th to participate in a “Rockathon.” Queen of Peace is an assisted living facility that is run by the Little Sisters of the Poor, a French religious order who aid the elderly throughout the world. The…