Hiking Club Offers Students Experience in the Great Outdoors

Article by Phoenix writer Bella O’Donnell ’24: If you love the wilderness, adventures, and being in the fresh air, the Kellenberg Hiking Club is perfect for you. Members are brought to Long Island’s East End. There they encounter rigorous, challenging hiking trails. Mr. Moran, the club’s moderator, brings members to places like Stillwell Woods Preserve,…

Seniors Celebrate Back to School with the Senior Sunrise Breakfast

Article by Phoenix writer Colleen Bayley ’23: The Class of 2023 kicked off their last ride with a Welcome Back Breakfast on Friday, September 16. Hundreds of excited seniors gathered in the St. Marks parking lot. Students enjoyed bagels with butter and Capri-Suns, and enjoyed each other’s company. Freshman scripture teacher Mr. O’Brien took pictures…

Varsity Volleyball Wins Wantagh Invitational

Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Rinaldi ’23: On Saturday, September 10, the extraordinary Girls Varsity Volleyball team took home the championship trophy from the Wantagh Invitational tournament. The team was led by senior captains Ashley Dellolio, Alexandra Eakin, Jamie Judge and Chloé Rachello. The lady firebirds fought hard and dominated their opponents, working their way…

Kellenberg Celebrates Triumph of the Cross

Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: Every year on September 14, Kellenberg commemorates the Feast of Triumph of the Cross with a prayer service outside. The entire student body and faculty unite in prayer singing with Kellenberg’s Gregorian Consortium. Also in attendance were students from Marianist elementary school, St. Martin de Porres’ and parents.…