By Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis, ’22: The NOVVA Virtual College Fair was held for all juniors at Kellenberg to attend on Tuesday, May 4. 118 colleges and universities from around the world were present for the event, ranging from Adelphi University here on Long Island, to Duke Kunshan University all the way in China. Students…
By Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly, ’23: Communion Breakfasts have been an annual tradition in which the Kellenberg community can gather together and celebrate, both with a Mass and an accompanying breakfast. Unfortunately last year, due to the pandemic, Kellenberg was unable to hold a Communion Breakfast for its students. This year however with new safety…
By Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy, ’22: Many can agree that this past year has been anything but normal. This pandemic has truly tested everyone’s strength in every measure possible. This pandemic has forced changes onto all of the world. Due to the Kellenberg administration’s dedication to meeting those changes, the school community has adapted. Kellenberg…
By Phoenix Editor Mary O’Connor, ’21: On Friday, April 30, around 330 eager seniors boarded coach busses to start their journey towards Six Flags, Great Adventure. Ms. Vigario and Mrs. Meisse were the head of planning for not only the Six Flags trip but all spirit events for the class of 2021. They decided to…
By Phoenix writer Elizabeth Mooney, ’22: Two buses full of our new Kellenberg Eucharistic Ministers departed for an all-day retreat at Stella Maris at 8:15 on May 3.The 40 juniors accompanied by their moderator, Bro. Michael Gillen S.M., spent the entire day together as a group for bonding and spiritual growth. Upon arrival, they played…
By Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek, ’24: On Thursday, April 29, the senior division of Kellenberg Memorial High School registered to vote during their history classes. According to history teacher Mr. Bursig, the traditional voter registration forms were supplied to interested seniors. Mr. Bursig said, “This was the method used when I registered years ago. However,…
By Phoenix Editor Mary O’Connor, ’21: On Thursday, April 15, Kellenberg hosted a “Financial Literacy Day” for the seniors in the class of 2021 to ready them for their future budgetary endeavors. The day started with gifting the seniors in the building with a class t-shirt, funded by an anonymous donor, with the words “Kellenberg…
By Phoenix writer Elizabeth Mooney, ’22: On Friday, March 19th, during a mass on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, three of our fellow students at Kellenberg Memorial celebrated the Sacrament of the Eucharist, their First Holy Communion. The mass was attended by family members and faculty present in the Chapel. Virtual attendees included family abroad…
By Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis, ’22: Something unprecedented and exciting is happening on the Kellenberg Memorial Junior Varsity Hockey Team. Sophomores Megan Stake and Christine Mavrakis and Freshman Alexandra Meserino have made Kellenberg history as the first-ever females to play hockey for the school since it was founded 34 years ago. Hockey is a sport that…
Artwork by Mairéad Lees, ’21 By Katerina Thireos, ’23: A Sliver of Light Being in the dark is no easy thing. Nyctophobia is the extreme fear of night or darkness. Even in the brightest of days, it is still fearfully dark. I wake up at the crack of dawn when the sun begins to shine…