Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Saturday, December 2nd, the Varsity Wrestling Team competed in the Battle at the Beach tournament at Long Beach High School, which is one of the toughest tournaments in New York State. The 19 Firebirds faced off against wrestlers from All Hallows High School, the Academy of St.…
Article by Phoenix writer Paulina Barnjak ’24: Many students dread summer reading, especially when they have to annotate and highlight in the books. But let me tell you a secret – I LOVE writing in the margins of books. Some people may view this as a destruction of property or a waste of time. If…
Article by Phoenix writer Caitlin Hanratty ’25: Former Latin Schooler Liam Brown, a Midshipman of the United States Naval Academy, came to speak to Kellenberg students on Tuesday, November 21st about what life at the Naval Academy entails. Midshipman Brown showed students ranging from grades 7 to 12 what studying at the Naval Academy is…
Article by Phoenix writer Mika-Ella Accardi ’25: On November 28, Kellenberg kicked off the Christmas season with its annual tradition of Christmas door decorating. Kellenberg was full of Christmas cheer as students and faculty put up their trees, hung lights in their rooms, and most importantly— decorated their doors. Each class came up with a…
Article by Phoenix writer Paulina Barnjak ’24: “Ja te volim.” With those three words, I am assured that I am loved, in this world and the next. I think it’s universal that society does not know how to handle the loss of a loved one. Even as Catholics, as we believe in Heaven, we find…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Kelly ’26: A total of 51,212 pounds of food was donated to the Great Ignatian Challenge. The National Honor Society alone donated 10,000 pounds of contributions. Kellenberg was in the spirit of giving from November 5th to the 21st as it began its participation in this massive food drive. Kellenberg…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: The Boys Varsity Bowling team opened their season on Monday, November 27th with a dominating 9 to 0 win over St. John’s High School. After taking an early 2 to 0 lead after a competitive first game, the team started to click and never looked back. Great games…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: On November 14th, 2023, eighteen Kellenberg seniors were honored at the annual fall NCAA Celebration. This event honors the achievements of student athletes who have committed to a college for their respective sports and celebrates their advancement to collegiate athletics. The coaches and parents of these athletes joined…
Article by Phoenix writer Kate Murphy ’25: Junior Nikolas Yaziciyan, a member of the One Heart One Mind Many Cultures Club gave a thorough presentation on Armenian Culture on November 13th. Yaziciyan describes Armenia as a country located just east of Turkey that has a rich culture that dates back to ancient times. Although it…
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24 November 3rd, 2023 was a joyous scene at SUNY Old Westbury where the Girls Varsity Volleyball team rejoiced in celebration after winning the League Championship against the Sacred Heart Spartans. The Lady Firebirds’ dominance has been displayed throughout the season as the team went 14-0 in league play…