Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: From March 7-11, Kellenberg Memorial hosted its annual Language Week. Language Week gives students the opportunity to learn about new and unfamiliar languages and the cultures surrounding them. The hallways were decorated with sayings in various different languages, and prayer videos in different languages were broadcasted to the…
In November, the Business and Finance Club began a partnership with the Christus Vivit Community House. Sister Marie Mackey asked the students to produce a marketing campaign to create ways to promote and raise awareness about Christus Vivit by incorporating Pope Francis’ message at World Youth Day. Three weeks later the students presented their campaigns…
Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: PhoenixOnline Student News Site is looking for new editorial staff members. Writing is a skill that takes years of hard work to perfect. What takes even more prowess is being a good editor. For years, Kellenberg has been a hub for producing talented writers and editors. Students who feel they…
Article by Phoenix writer Amely Nunez ’23: Kellenberg Memorial’s Drama Club performed George Kaufman and Moss Hart’s You Can’t Take It with You on March 4 and 5. The comedic play consisted of three acts which starred the Sycamore family, the Kirby family, and witty and philosophical grandfather, Martin Vanderhof. Alice Sycamore starts to quickly…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: On February 18, Adelphi University held their annual High School Press Day and Quill Awards Ceremony for Writers. This year, the conference was held virtually. Despite the change of scenery, Kellenberg’s representatives were just as successful. The school’s newly reformed news source, PhoenixOnline, took home second place for…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On Friday, February 11th, the Renaissance club had a showing of the recently released “Tragedy of Macbeth” directed by Joel Coen in the auditorium. The movie is a rendition on the already famous Macbeth, one of the most critically acclaimed Shakespearean tragedies. “Tragedy of Macbeth” stars eminent actors…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Monday, February 14, members of the Yearbook Club held a Valentine’s Day-themed advertising event after sodality for this year’s Blue and Gold Yearbook, themed, “This Is Our Moment.” Over the past week on announcements, staff members have been encouraging students to drop by the Yearbook office, scan…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24 On Monday, January 31st, members of the KMHS One Heart One Mind Many Cultures Club celebrated the Chinese New Year by making red and gold paper lanterns in the Millenium Room. “The legend is that when the new year comes, the beast Nian comes down to try to…
Article by Phoenix writer Lillian Stern ’22: Starting their weekend off strong, select members of the Kellenberg Model United Nations team attended a competitive conference hosted by Columbia University. After weeks of compiling strategy and research, each competitor was asked to represent a politician from 1999. In their respective roles, they were tasked to maintain…
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: The students of Kellenberg’s Latin club, one of the many language clubs the school offers, spend their Thursdays after school in room 104 working on various fun Latin-related activities. Whether it be focusing on the language itself or the fascinating mythology of the ancient Romans, they are always…
