Article by Phoenix writer Elizabeth Mooney, ’22 Based on her last NYSSMA solo, Senior Emily D’Alessandro was named to the All-State Mixed Chorus, with Senior Maria Barella as her alternate. They were to represent at the All-State Festival in Albany, unfortunately, due to COVID, the festival was canceled. These two seniors were recently recognized for…
Article by Phoenix writer Lillian Stern, ’22 The Science Olympiad Team has had a very successful season despite unprecedented setbacks. Lauren DeSantis, a junior team member, remarks, “COVID-19 required all of our competitions to become virtual throughout the 2020-2021 season. The team adapted by learning how to use sites, such as SciOly, to submit our…
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly, ’23: The School That Never Sleeps doesn’t nap in the summer months when Kellenberg offers various summer camp programs which provide something for any and all students. Stretched over three weeks from June 28 – July 16, more than two dozen camps will entertain and instruct hundreds of kids.…
Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy, ’22: An information session for the upcoming Kellenberg EMT course was held on Tuesday, May 18. Mr. Ditrano, the program administrator at KMHS, has been running the EMT course here for nearly a decade. Hundreds of students from Kellenberg have begun their related studies and professions in Mr. Ditrano’s…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi, ’24: The Kellenberg Memorial family gathered to celebrate the May Crowning prayer service on May 20, 2021. Mrs. Mulligan, with the help of the Floral Park Fire Department, crowned the Blessed Virgin with flowers alongside her two children in the bucket atop the aerial ladder. Fr. Thomas Cardone, S.M.,…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek, ’24: On May 7th, 2021, the members of the Firebird and Phoenix bands, choruses, and orchestras showcased their talents through the virtual high school Spring concert. The concert began with the Firebird and Phoenix bands performing the “Star-Spangled Banner”. Every year, this is performed by one of the groups…
By Phoenix writier Michelle Paszek, ’24: On Tuesday, May 18th, the Guitar Club met in person after school in room 243 at Kellenberg Memorial High School. Guitar Club is a club for high school students in grades 9-12 where students learn about music, practice songs, and learn how to play the guitar. Due to the…
By Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis, ’22: On Tuesday, May 18th, Kellenberg Memorial’s scout troop, Troop 87, met to attend their drug, tobacco and alcohol prevention program. Participation in the program is mandatory in order for scouts to advance in rank. The group was led in engaging discussions by Troop Leader Mr. Wevers. 7th grader Sean…
By Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese, ’23: The plan that God has for us is one of the most mysterious parts of living in the faith. Your life can change by the second and then your entire purpose flips into something that you never would have imagined yourself doing before. For expecting parents, there are many…
By Phoenix writer Lillian Stern, ’22: Students from Kellenberg Memorial have been incorporating yoga into their schedule to help relieve the stressors of everyday life and are finding it useful. Scarlette Wrage, a sophomore, elaborates on how her class was first introduced to the new stress-reducing practice, “Adapting to the circumstances, my cohort has gotten…