Article by Phoenix writer Allison Cortese ’26: On February 28th, senior Alexa Mazzamuto had the opportunity to speak at an online conference for the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY. The NGO CSD-NY is a non-profit organization affiliated with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs as well as the UN Department of Global Communications.…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: On May 11, the Junior class was encouraged to participate in an annual blood drive as a way to give back to the community. One of the most rewarding and fulfilling tasks a person can take on is donating blood which aids in saving countless lives. By partnering…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Barnjak ’24: On Thursday, April 27, students and faculty traveled to Florida for their senior trip to Disney World. As the high school years of the class of 2023 come to a close, the seniors finally experienced the trip they have been looking forward to for the last four years.…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On Saturday, the boys track team took their talents upstate to compete in the “Race at the Oval Office” at FDR High School in Staatsburg, where the highlight of the day came in the 100 meter final when senior Kavon Morris demolished his personal record running an astounding…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: Kellenberg Memorial’s History Department took members of the sophomore class to the Holocaust Museum and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove on May 3. At the museum, students heard testimony from Bernard Igirlski. Igirlski, a survivor of two ghettos and eight concentration camps, shared his story of survival before,…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: Kellenberg hosted an Open Mic event in the school’s auditorium. This event gave the opportunity for students to recite their favorite poems. Over 60 students in grades 6-12 participated, and many recited original poems. The Open Mic was held in honor of National Poetry Week, during the week…
Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: On March 15th, Kellenberg’s Firebird Orchestra had the pleasure of going to the St. Martin de Porres Marianist School in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Month,” which focuses on supporting music education in schools throughout the nation. Volunteers from the Firebird Orchestra, which included students who play…
Article by Phoenix writer Marianne Reyes ’25: The Fashion Club, moderated by Mrs. Curley, recently had special guest Beth Chamberlain give a presentation about fashion. She presented her lecture in the Emmanuel Room with an audience of 20 students. Beth Chamberlain has over 20 years of experience in fashion history of the 19th century. In…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: Former Major League Soccer player, now priest, Fr. Hilgenbrink spoke to the young men at KMHS and the men in their lives at the St. Joseph’s Evening of Recollection on May 7. Fr. Hilgenbrink talked to them about how greatness is a choice, not something that chooses you.…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: Over thirty students in grades 6-12 attended the One Heart, One Mind Many Cultures Club’s celebration of Holocaust week, hoping to learn about the history of the Holocaust. On Thursday, May 4, Director of Education at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove, Donna Rosenblum, spoke…