On Saturday, October 19, the JV-A Football team defeated St. Peter’s 40-6 to improve their overall record to 4-and-3 and league record to 4-and-1. The offense was led by Quarterback Ethan Greenwood with 2 rushing touchdowns, 165 passing yards and 1 touchdown pass to Gilbert Rivera. Rivera caught 7 passes for 85 yards. Rushing touchdowns…
The Girls Varsity Soccer Team beat St. John the Baptist 2-1 on Monday, October 21st. Morgan Salmon scored a penalty kick in the beginning of the second half. Taylor Argentina scored the winning goal with 15 minutes left. Kylie McShea had 8 saves. The girls will host Sacred Heart Academy on October 30th for the…
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…
