Article by Phoenix Editor Mary O’Connor, ’21: On Tuesday, March 9 and Wednesday, March 10, Kellenberg held its annual Lenten prayer service to provide time for spiritual reflection and introspection on the meaning of Lent, and to entertain the student body with a spin on the classic television game-show, Jeopardy! The prayer service opened with…
By Aryetta Koutsogiannis, ’22: Cat-life, Human-Life You and I live in two different worlds. You the reader see in vibrant colors but for me it is dim. I walk on four while you walk on two, my hearing and smell are better than yours, but you can see a wider range than I. I don’t…
Article by Phoenix editor Mary O’Connor, ’21: In place of the senior trip to Disney world, the Senior Spirit Committee has organized day trips to Six Flags Great Adventure and Camp Echo. On Friday, April 30th Seniors can spend the day at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. The price of the trip includes…
Article by The Phoenix Staff: The Feast of St. Patrick was celebrated around the Campus on Wednesday, March 17. Sophomore literature teacher Mr. Brown extolled the virtues of the Celtic saint during morning announcements by praising the great immigrant spirit of the people for whom St. Patrick is patron. Mr. Brown entertained and inspired the…
Article by Phoenix writer Mary O’Connor, ’21: The Firebird J.V. Hockey Team faced off against Iona Prep early Saturday, March 13. Halfway through the second period, Kieran Laffey ’23 put the Firebirds on the board first. This was quickly followed up with a second goal scored by Angelo Coschingnano ’23. Kellenberg powered through the Third…
Article by Phoenix writer Edward Jansen, ’21: The Girls Varsity Basketball team won their quarterfinal matchup against Sacred Heart by a score of 43 – 26. The Lady Firebirds came out firing on all cylinders, starting the game off on an impressive 18 – 2 run. Natalie Bottiglieri led among her teammates with 13 points…
Article by Phoenix writer Mary O’Connor, ’21: Every time the members of the girls JV basketball team step onto the court they make every moment count. On Monday, March 15, the lady firebirds defeated Sacred Heart by a score of 39 to 25 and became undefeated league champions. Down by one point halfway through the…
By Phoenix writer Edward Jansen, ’21: The new Student Life Center hosted an event through Kellenberg’s Aquinas League with students and faculty from the Viscardi School in Albertson, NY. The Viscardi School is notorious for its accommodations of students with disabilities when home districts and nursing stations are inadequate alternatives. Mr. Joseph Slaninka, as well…
Anime-style “Green Warrior” artwork by Luka Pierre-Louis, ’22 By Olivia Rasweiler, ’22: Be not afraid, For God is with you. Believe it or not, His words are always true. When in doubt and despair, God will show the way. If you’re lost or scared, Just take a breath and pray. Everything happens for a reason,…
By Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek, ’24: During the 2021 Lenten Season, the ARK challenged the Kellenberg family to participate in daily tasks meant to deepen one’s relationships with God and others. Certain days include giving up technology, sleeping without a pillow, and abstaining from negativity. These challenges may seem simple at first, but some are…