Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On September 9th, the Kellenberg Varsity football team faced off against St. Francis on Mitchel field in the annual “White Out” game. For the first time this school year, the 12th man student section supported the Firebirds under the Friday night lights. Coach Meisse believes the incredible spirit…
Article by Phoenix writer Colleen Bayley ’23: The Class of 2023 kicked off their last ride with a Welcome Back Breakfast on Friday, September 16. Hundreds of excited seniors gathered in the St. Marks parking lot. Students enjoyed bagels with butter and Capri-Suns, and enjoyed each other’s company. Freshman scripture teacher Mr. O’Brien took pictures…
Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Rinaldi ’23: On Saturday, September 10, the extraordinary Girls Varsity Volleyball team took home the championship trophy from the Wantagh Invitational tournament. The team was led by senior captains Ashley Dellolio, Alexandra Eakin, Jamie Judge and Chloé Rachello. The lady firebirds fought hard and dominated their opponents, working their way…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: With the beginning of a new school year, comes the beginning of a new musical production from the Drama Club. Wednesday, September 14 was the first day of auditions for this year’s production of Fiddler on the Roof. The auditions took place over the course of three days.…
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: Every year on September 14, Kellenberg commemorates the Feast of Triumph of the Cross with a prayer service outside. The entire student body and faculty unite in prayer singing with Kellenberg’s Gregorian Consortium. Also in attendance were students from Marianist elementary school, St. Martin de Porres’ and parents.…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: The Latin School Book Club is a place for any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student who is interested in reading novels and sharing their thoughts and opinions with other students in an open forum setting. Throughout the school year, members read chapters of a chosen novel and…
Article by Phoenix writer Alice Miller ’25: The Little Sisters of the Poor have placed a new garden at the Queen of Peace Residence in Mrs. Basile’s honor. Bro. Michael Gillen S.M. and Mr. Finn asked the Kellenberg crew team to assist in the creation. Kellenberg parents and students had provided extensive amounts of their…
Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy ’22: On June 5th, the Kellenberg Senior Class of 2022 began their final day as students of Kellenberg Memorial Highschool. It was the culmination of four years of hard work and perseverance. The day began at Hofstra’s David S. Mack Exhibition Complex, for the Baccalaureate Mass. Attended by the…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: The students in the Kellenberg eighth grade class recently participated in the annual Pro-Life Oratory Contest, which was sponsored by Mr. Robert Dougherty. Each student had the opportunity to write an essay on a pro-life topic of his or her choosing. This contest is a collaboration between the…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: On Wednesday, June 1st, the sophomore class came together in the auditorium to close off the year by recognizing the multitude of student achievements made throughout the year. Pins for each club and activity were distributed to the students. Sophomore, Megan Dunne explains, “By receiving pins, the students…