Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: Last month, Kellenberg hosted two communion breakfasts for all grades to partake in. The first breakfast was held on March 17 for the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth graders, and the second was held on March 24 for Kellenberg’s sophomores and upperclassmen. The younger-classmen and their families participated…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: Kellenberg celebrated Poetry Week from April 15-19 as part of National Poetry Month. As the halls bustled, students scribbled lines from their favorite poems and penciled in finishing touches to their original pieces. The English department hosted an Open Mic on Thursday, April 18 with 89 students reading…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: On April 17, the Aviation Club had the privilege of listening to speaker Captain Mike Riley, a former pilot in the U.S. Marines and a current pilot for United Airlines. Around 20 eager aviation club members learned about the business of flying in commercial airlines landscape as well…
Article by Phoenix writer Caitlin Hanratty ’25: St. John’s University professor Dr. Maidhof came to Kellenberg on April 10 to talk about his career in pharmaceuticals. Maidhof gave a preview of what life working in pharmacy looks like and talked about the different kinds of career paths someone in the field could follow. One of…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: For the first time, the Kellenberg Memorial Pipe Band marched their way into the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 16. The Pipe Band sent ten of their players to march in the parade. Joining the students were Mr. Collins and Mr. Lynch, the moderators of…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: Since I started as a cadet here at Kellenberg, and now as a senior, two things have remained consistent for me: my dedication to faith – and love of pizza. At first glance, these might seem like an odd pairing, but after some deep prayer and contemplation, I’ve…
Article by Phoenix writer Cassandra Odudukudu ’24: On Wednesday, March 14th, the Kellenberg community gathered to commemorate their annual Lenten Mass. All grades 6-12 came together to honor the season of Lent. The Lenten Mass serves as a celebration of the death and resurrection of Christ and a reminder of the promise we made at…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: Kellenberg Memorial’s eighth annual Day of Giving took place on Tuesday, March 19. The day was a huge success for Kellenberg, raising over $195,000 from students, families, and alumni. The exciting day began with a morning show that included a live audience and student panel. The hosts, seniors…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: The Boys JV Lacrosse team improved their record to 4 and 1 with a 6 to 3 win at home over the Seaford Vikings on April 8th. In net, freshman Vinny Ciro recorded 18 saves keeping the Seaford attack at bay, while Jamison Heneghan led the offense with…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: The Kellenberg family was fortunate enough to witness an immensely rare event, a solar eclipse on April 8. The last solar eclipse was roughly seven years ago, and the next one that will pass through the continental U.S. will not occur until the 2040s, making this a wildly…