The Renaissance: “Painting of a Castle” by Elizabeth Kalin Tynan, ’26
“Painting of a Castle” by Elizabeth Kalin Tynan, ’26
The Renaissance: “What woman is this?” Victoria Vakser, ‘26
“What woman is this?” Victoria Vakser, ‘26 What woman is this? If I look in the glass I spy no one deserving of such name. I know my fiery eyes are yet aflame With some unbridled passion. If— alas!— If woman be meek, my obstinance outweighs Any vain fancies that I might be so; If…
Firebird Crossword #7: All Saints!
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Stained Glass: The Windows to Kellenberg’s Soul
They may not be inspiring future Marianist brothers on the daily as in the novitiate chapel, but the canonized Francis and Bernard are looking down proudly on their windowed replicas making Kellenberg the home of faith that it is today.
Molloy Instant Decision Day
Article by Phoenix writer Maggie Carey ’27: Admission counselors from Molloy University visited 25 seniors for the first Instant Decision Day on Friday, October 31 in the Heart and Mind Meeting Room. Impressively, every single student in attendance was accepted with merit scholarships. The range of scholarships was between $18,000 and $32,000 per year. Tuition…
Students and Grands Celebrate Mass Together
Article by Phoenix writer Elizabeth Kalin Tynan ’26: Sophomore, junior, and senior students and their grandparents filled the lobby for this year’s 10th-12th grade Grandparents’ Day at Kellenberg on the morning of September 28. 449 students and grandparents were at the event. Mass at Grandparents’ Day this year was celebrated by Fr. Dan Griffin, Kellenberg’s…
Water Bottle Engraving: A Simple Solution to a Schoolwide Problem
Article by Phoenix writer James Watkins ’26: It is common to lose one’s water bottle at Kellenberg Memorial; hundreds of students share the experience every day. These bottles are found at random and brought to the Lost and Found and the Phoenix Emporium, where they are forever left unclaimed. Precious money is wasted as people…
Advanced Computer Students learn about Resumes
Article by Phoenix writer Maggie Haran ’27: Mr. Heitner’s Advanced Computer students gathered in the St. Carlo Acutis Tech Center to watch a detailed presentation by St. John’s Law School professor Catherine Quinn. Ms. Quinn is a professor at St. John’s Law School, but she additionally serves as Director of Career Services. This presentation guided…
Juniors Tour Historical Sites of the American Revolution
Article by Phoenix writer Jazmeen Osae-Kwapong ’26: Over forty members of the Junior class embarked on a trip sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust to Pennsylvania to visit classic sites of the American Revolution. The juniors were able to experience this trip only a few months prior to the monumental 250th anniversary of the formation…
Firebirds Honored at Annual NHS Awards Ceremony
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: “Congratulations!” “Good job!” These phrases echoed around the building all day on October 21st—The National Honor Society’s Annual Awards Ceremony. Current members, as well as elected officers and coordinators of the society, were recognized. New members were inducted and students were celebrated for outstanding academic achievement. This year,…