Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is a story that almost everybody has heard about at some point or another. With so many film adaptations bringing this beloved Christmas story to life, the question of which one is the best has been asked time and time again. PhoenixOnline sought…
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis ’22: Honestly, I was a bit nervous to come back after such a long time. Each Sunday, I thought to myself, I should really get back to Church this week. But no, there was always some obligation I had that was more important at the time. Always some sham…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24 Many students and faculty can say with absolute certainty that Kellenberg has a greenhouse. It’s hard to miss that glass building in the courtyard just outside classroom 126 with the neon pink UV light beaming from behind the glass. But how many students or faculty know what happens…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24 On Monday, December 13, the Kellenberg Memorial One Heart One Mind Many Cultures Club hosted a cultural cookie exchange where students had the opportunity to share their Christmas traditions and desserts. Over 40 students baked and brought in cookies from all over the world, including but not limited…
Article by Phoenix writer Ashley Jew ’22 The newest edition to Kellenberg’s array of clubs has arrived. After over a year of Kellenberg students approaching Mrs. Harnisch and requesting this clique, a Bible study group has been formed. Its current plan is to alternate between in person and virtual meetings on Thursdays. Their members discuss…
Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy ’22: As I sat in our Haitian restaurant, listening to news reports watching our customers debate Haitian politics, part of me felt strange. Even though by definition, these were my people, I felt detached. I watched immigrants, including my own mother, feel pain for their home, but my pain…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On Friday, December 3rd, Kellenberg’s own Gregorian Consortium performed at Radio City Music Hall. This was only one part of the group’s exciting trip to New York City. After school, the Gregorian Consortium rode the train into New York City and first stopped by the famous Bryant Park.…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Federico ’24: On Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021, Kellenberg Memorial hosted a Thanksgiving prayer service for the students and faculty. Students from grades 9 through 12 gathered in the auditorium before the start of classes. The Mass was led by Fr. James Hansen of St. William the Abbot and it was…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: Each year, Kellenberg hosts the Advent Queen of Peace Collection in which all students are encouraged to contribute. This year, the drive will take place on Tuesday, November 30th through Wednesday December 8th. There will be bins available in the lobby for all donations to be placed into.…
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis ’22: On Wednesday, December 8th, Bishop Barres, our Bishop of Rockville Centre, visited Kellenberg to celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. He said two masses, including one at 8:25 for the freshmen and sophomores, and at 11:00 for the juniors and seniors. In his homily, Bishop Barres spoke…