Article by Phoenix writer Kailyn Kelly ’26: During the week of March 2, Kellenberg Memorial celebrated Language Week, a worldwide initiative recognizing and promoting the importance of languages and cultural diversity. Language week consists of parades, cultural performances, and international potlucks held across the globe. Kellenberg celebrates language week by dedicating each day of the…
Article by Phoenix writer Victoria Vakser ’26: For two months now, the Entrepreneurship Club has been in the process of growing its own garden right in room 203. Where did they place the plots with all the soil? They didn’t need any! The plants, which include basil, arugula, kale, rainbow chard, and bibb lettuce, are…
Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: This year, the National Honor Society seniors went through the Red Blanket Project, an organization that builds water tanks in Kenya, for their service mission. NHS set a goal to raise enough money to build 2 tanks and fill them with water. Thousands of dollars from hundreds of…
Article by Phoenix writer Mary O’Brien ’27: It’s 2:52 PM, and the final bell has just rung, signifying the end of another school day. Students are at their lockers, putting their blazers and ties away, many of them getting ready to go home, go to practice, or another after school activity. A few go straight…
Article by Phoenix writer Margaret Nitkewicz ’26: This past weekend, Kellenberg’s very own Drama Club put on two outstanding performances of Agatha Christie’s “A Murder Is Announced.” After countless hours spent rehearsing in the Kellenberg Auditorium (and occasionally Room 240), the small but mighty cast finally got to share their hard work with an audience.…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: This past weekend Zach traveled to Syracuse New York to take part in the New York State Band Directors Association Honors Band. As a participant, Zachary was identified as one of the top musicians in all of New York State. The weekend was filled with rehearsals of professional…
Article by Phoenix writer Karim Adetayo ’25: The KMHS One Heart One Mind Many Cultures Club celebrated Black History Month with presentations on fashion, dances, HBCUs, food, music, and a fun Family Feud event to end the celebration. These events that took place throughout the month showcased the vast, rich, and diverse culture that Black…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: Forty-three students spent their evening on January 30th bringing joy to school children in Kenya. Each year, Kellenberg invites students to respond to letters from Kenya. Bro. Michael McAward started the event by giving attendees an insightful presentation on the lives and conditions of their pen pals from…
Article by Phoenix writer Kevin Kirley ’25: On January 29, 20 members of the Health Science Club participated in a suturing class taught by Dr. Robert Bacigalupo. After Dr. Bacigalupo introduced the instruments used in suturing, students were able to learn the specific technique to create interrupted sutures and square knots. Practicing on a banana,…
Article by Phoenix writer Ryleigh O’Neill ’28: On Monday, February 3, the Fashion club got together in the millennium room for a meeting with guest speaker Isy Odiaka. Isy Odiaka is a Kellenberg graduate from the class of 2019 who has an extensive knowledge of Nigerian culture, which was the topic of her presentation. She…
