By Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek, ’24: During the 2021 Lenten Season, the ARK challenged the Kellenberg family to participate in daily tasks meant to deepen one’s relationships with God and others. Certain days include giving up technology, sleeping without a pillow, and abstaining from negativity. These challenges may seem simple at first, but some are…
The History Club met virtually with Ryan Mahon ’08 (husband of Samantha (Castagna) Mahon, ’08). Ryan is currently serving as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. Stationed at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, he serves as an instructor pilot on the F/A-18 Super Hornet. At Kellenberg Memorial, Ryan was a member of the National…
By Nicholas Cortese, ’23: The Language Clubs, faculty, and students hosted a Language Week Kahoot! on Thursday, March 4. After the chaos of several pulse-pounding lead changes concluded, the top three Kahoot! contestants finished with impressive scores. Sophomore Nicholas Canny answered the most correct at 38 out of 40, however finished third place because Kahoot!’s…
By Sophia Paulich, ’24: On Wednesday, March 3rd and Thursday, March 4th, Kellenberg gave every student the opportunity to take part in the sacrament of Reconciliation. Several priests from various parishes throughout Long Island generously gave their time to assist with this important event. Students were welcome to go to the auditorium to receive Reconciliation…
EXHILARATION By Jimmy Ganosis ’23: My adrenaline is rushing; I feel a fear that I have never felt. My father takes my hand. We are then swooped up like a mother picks up a newborn child. The icy cold temperatures make me shiver to my heart’s core; The wind whips my face making it unable…
By Lillian Stern, ’22: Both the Girls and Boys Varsity Swim Team had a strong 2020-2021 athletic season. Senior Katharine Barberi, was ecstatic to return to the swimming lanes, “We were all so happy to finally get back in the pool and support each other during meets and practices.” Junior, Claire Galante, described the excitement…
By Phoenix writer Imani Chung, ’21: This February, Kellenberg Memorial’s ETV Morning Announcements featured weekly segments about members of the Black community who have contributed to various respective areas of faith, science, professional athletics, cinema, politics, and culture. A group of six faculty and six students, including Chandler Dalhouse-Osouna, Christian Joseph, Eziafa Odiaka, Justin Gideon,…
By Mary O’Connor, ’21: On the third Faith Friday of the 2020-2021 school year, students prayed the Stations of the Cross with a school-made video to reflect and identify with Jesus in his suffering and His passion. Father Thomas Cardone, S.M., spoke before the service, saying that if we want to follow Jesus more faithfully,…
By Edward Jansen, ’21: Kellenberg’s most recent Faith Friday featured guest speaker Jackie Mulligan, a nutritionist and entrepreneur who founded Reform Wellness, a program intent on integrating one’s physical being with the spiritual self. Mulligan gave a presentation on the reality of friendship and mutual inspiration– a tale derived from the truth she found in…
Grace Catinella, ’21: Kellenberg basketball is set to begin, and the teams are using creative methods to play and practice despite COVID-19 restrictions. With basketball being a high-contact sport and the gyms being used as four classrooms for the seniors, the Kellenberg Athletics Department needed to find a way to make both academics and athletics…