On Saturday, October 19th the Varsity Football team traveled to Staten Island and improved the record to 5-2 by defeating St. Peter’s 49-17. The Firebird offense led the way scoring on their first seven possessions. Jordan Delucia increased his season touchdown total to 20 after bringing 4 carries into the end zone and taking his…
Kellenberg’s student newspaper The Phoenix was honored with the 2018 American Scholastic Press Association First Place Award for excellence in high school journalism. The award recognizes excellence in content coverage, design, graphics, editing, and creativity. Of a total 1000 points in the ASPA assessment, The Phoenix earned 910 points, indicating excellence in all of the categories. This is the second time in three years The Phoenix has received this award.
By Maya Tadross ‘19 It is 5:15 p.m. on a Saturday afternoon, and sophomore Kerrin O’Grady is sitting with her teammates in the auditorium anxiously awaiting the results of the day’s Speech competition. After arriving at school at 8 a.m. and successfully performing her oral interpretation pieces four times, Kerrin lets out a well deserved…
By Randi Titus ’19 Hi, my name is Randi Titus, and I am a procrastinator. Now, I know what you might be thinking: “everybody procrastinates sometimes,” or, the classic, “you just have to be more focused.” I assure you, I have heard it all and tried it all before. Every solution, quick fix and goal…
By Anya Murphy ’19 It has been one year since my great-grandmother’s death. Mary Ann O’Toole, the matriarch of my mother’s family, left behind more than 100 grandchildren and great-grandchildren and 15 children, of whom my maternal grandfather is the second oldest. Despite her wishes, a two-day wake had to be held after her death…
Article by Phoenix Editor Anya Murphy ’19 Anxious World Youth Day pilgrims in bright yellow polos lounged in the waiting area of JFK International Airport early on the morning of January 18, 2019. After a long flight, and, for some, a layover in Miami, they finally landed in Panama. When both flights had landed later…
By James Mooney III ’20: There is a first and last for everything. Every great achievement begins with the first step. “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” This quote from John F. Kennedy embodies the human spirit in the endeavors we take, whether great or small. At Kellenberg, many members of the student…
By Sean Ronan ’20 We all have goals that we wish to accomplish: getting perfect scores on exams, having the perfect job and a large income, a beautiful home, a family, and being able to travel all over the world. However, it is only through diligence and taking responsibility that you unlock the doors to…
Article by Phoenix Editor Maya Tadross ’19: On Friday afternoon, I asked my parents if we could attend 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday evening instead of our usual time of 10 a.m. on Sunday. I had left most of an English research paper, an entire scholarship essay and this newspaper article to the final weekend…
Congratulations to senior Maureen Lewin and the 4×800 meter relay team of Margaret McLoughlin ’20, Maya Richardson ’19, Briana Lausev ’19 and Lewin for their podium finishes at Saturday’s New York State Track and Field Championship!