Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: The lady firebirds of Kellenberg’s varsity bowling team continued their winning ways with another win on January 5 over Holy Trinity. Freshman Kerri Callahan bowled amazingly, scoring a high game of 222 and a high series of 559. Senior Riley Schroeder, juniors Junior Grace Pizzardi and Jenna Biscotti,…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: In easily the most important game of the season so far, the Kellenberg Boys JV Basketball team defeated Chaminade on January 3rd by a score of 55-54. As a team, the boys were lights out on their jumpers, notably going 8 for 10 from the free throw line…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: The Boys Track and Field team put in some solid performances during the Christmas Break. At the North Shore Invitational, the boys made a successful return to the Armory Track, considered to be the world’s fastest indoor track. Malachi McCaskill, Evans Linzey, Kavon Morris, Nicholas Baldwin, Mario Sanabria,…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On December 8th, Kellenberg students celebrated Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The Immaculate conception commemorates the conception of Mary without sin. This is an important day in the Catholic Church, and as a Marianist school, it is especially important. Three special individuals said mass for…
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24: As Kellenberg prepares for the Christmas season, homerooms celebrate with a fun-filled competition to decide who has the best decorated doors and classrooms. On November 29, students and teachers decorated with Christmas trees, ornaments, and twinkling lights. Students were allowed to wear their best ugly Christmas sweaters to…
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: In the modern digital age, people are more connected to the global community than ever before. However, no piece of technology compares to face-to-face interaction. That is why Kellenberg junior Jiovhannah James decided to open her home to host a foreign exchange student. Jisoo, a sixteen year old…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Garcia ’23: On Friday, December 2nd, 2022, the mothers and daughters of the Kellenberg family gathered to celebrate the Magnificat. Each year, Kellenberg sponsors the Magnificat Dinner and Dance as a way for the Kellenberg girls and the special women in their lives to spend time together and honor the…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Barnjak ’24: As we approach the Christmas season, it is crucial to remember that the holidays are not just about receiving gifts and eating delicious meals. It is a time for giving and spreading love. The success of the Addie’s Army Toy Drive displayed the enormous generosity of Kellenberg students.…
Article by Phoenix writer Paulina Barnjak ’24: As Thanksgiving passes and the weather turns colder and colder, the holiday spirit fills the air and the season of Advent begins. Advent is a season for Catholics to prepare for the birth of Christ. This past week, Kellenberg teamed up with the fellow Marianist students of St.…
“A Valuable Bah-Humbug!” by William Hegarty ’23: Christmas time, Oh so many joys, The time of earmuffs, To block out the noise. The corny songs, The cringe-inducing imagery, The all-expensive presents, With a very hefty fee. The whole season itself, God, it’s awful! It’s a corporate paradise. No one’s being thoughtful Of the sick, the…