Whether they have a volleyball in their hands or a pen/stylus, the Kellenberg varsity volleyball team continues to excel in both areas after seizing another NSCHSGAA league title AND just recently being named recipients of the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award for the eighth consecutive year! The 2021 squad posted an undefeated league record to go…
Article by Lilian Stern ’22: On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, members of Kellenberg’s Rowing team traveled to make a difference. After a forty-five-minute bus ride, the team gathered at the entrance of the Queen of Peace Residence located in Queens, NY. Coach Eliopoulos comments, “…Partaking in a Service Over Self mission, is an anticipated part…
On May 24, the members and families of the spring varsity athletic programs gathered to honor the athletes of the spring varsity teams. Awards were given to the most committed, most improved, and most valuable athletes on each team. The Bernie Ward Commitment Award is named after our beloved former faculty member, coach, and colleague Bernie Ward…
By Newsday’s Jordan Lauterbach: That sound you hear is the collective shudder of thousands of high school track and field athletes who know that dangerous word all too well. It’s the moment where self-improvement stops and frustration starts. There’s no regression — there just isn’t any improvement. In a sport where constant betterment is the…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: After months of grit and diligent practice, the girls of Blue and Gold had their hard work pay off at their dance show on Saturday, May 7. Families of all Kellenberg students rushed to the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra to watch the Blue…
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: Kellenberg’s girls golf team concluded their season this week with two wins over Sacred Heart Academy and St. Anthony’s by the scores of 3-2 and 4 ½-½ respectively. Sophomore Catherine Slade shot a two over par thirty-eight at the Eisenhower Blue Course, earning herself a low round of…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: The Varsity Baseball Team put 10 hits on the board in the 8-1 win over St. Anthony’s. Leadoff hitter and super utility player Paul Napolitano had another two-hit day while Steven Hardiman knocked in two runs with a big two-out hit. Second baseman Ryan Wasserman had another big…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: On Tuesday, April 26th, your firebirds on the boys varsity tennis team defeated St. John the Baptist 5-2. Leading the victory, fourth doubles teammates Aedan Galvez ‘22 and James Takes ‘25 won easily in straight sets with a score 6-0, 6-0. Soon after, third doubles partners Dan Millman ‘25 and…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: The Boys JV Lacrosse team extended their win streak with a 17-8 victory over Archbishop Stepinac High School on Tuesday, April 26th. Devin Binkley set the tone with his play at the faceoff, dominating from the second quarter on and winning 22 of 29 faceoffs. Maverick Chernoff led the scoring…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: The Ladies Spring Varsity Track and Field team is ending their season strong with many students being awarded for their efforts. At the NSCHSAA Easter Classic Meet, three students were given gold medals: Senior Chrystelle Senatus in the high hurdles, Senior Kathleen Healy in the steeplechase, and Sophomore…