Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Iorio ’26: From Friday November 22nd through Sunday November 24th, Kellenberg’s Drama Club put on their show stopping fall production of Guys and Dolls. Written by playwrights Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling, Guys and Dolls takes place in 1950s Manhattan. It tells the story of the underground life of gamblers…
Article by Phoenix writer Molly Driscoll ’26: On Tuesday, December 3rd, Kellenberg students and faculty participated in the annual Christmas decorating event. Everyone wore Christmas sweaters to embrace the holiday cheer. Christmas music filled the halls as students and faculty enthusiastically decorated classrooms. Before Thanksgiving break, each homeroom came up with a theme for decorating.…
Article by Phoenix writer Kylie Mummendey ’25: On Friday, November 8, Kellenberg hosted its annual Veterans Tribute Dinner, sponsored by the Kellenberg Memorial High School History Club. This long-standing tradition was organized by faculty members Mr. Cartier, Mr. James Krug, and Mr. Joseph Krug. The evening began with sophomore Abigail Hassett, the Master of Ceremonies,…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Kelly ’26: On October 11, CulinArt, Kellenberg’s food service provider, helped Kellenberg celebrate Hispanic Culture Month, when the kitchen staff presented many classic meals for the students during their lunch periods. Dishes such as arroz con pollo proved to be hot items in the cafeteria. Junior Isabel Mathew said, “The…
Article by Phoenix writer Eva McLaughlin ’26: On Wednesday, October 23rd, the freshman class participated in Kellenberg’s annual Freshman F.A.I.T.H. Day. The freshman F.A.I.T.H. Day is an opportunity for students to get to know the people in their homeroom on a social and spiritual level. The acronym “F.A.I.T.H.” stands for “Freshman Ascending In Their Homerooms.”…
Article by Phoenix writer Kailyn Kelly ’26: Sunny skies and a crisp breeze enabled a beautiful night for the Class of 2028’s first official event as a grade: the annual Freshman Dance. A wonderful opportunity to make friends, the Freshman Dance is held each year to kick off the fall and welcome the newest Firebirds…
Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: On Wednesday October 2nd, Kellenberg students and faculty gathered for the first XLT of the 2024-2025 school year. XLT is a monthly religious activity that focuses on Eucharistic adoration and a witness talk from a member of the Kellenberg family. As always, XLT began with dinner. Following the…
Article by Phoenix writer Molly Driscoll ’26: On the sunny Saturday, October 5th, Kellenberg hosted its annual open house for prospective students. Kellenberg’s halls were filled with the golden blazers of the National Honor Society leading tours for future students and parents. During the tour, parents and students learned about academics, apostolic activities, clubs, and…
Article by Phoenix writer Victoria Vakser ’26: Singing the entrance hymn, the Gregorian Consortium opened this year’s Triumph of the Cross prayer service. Members of the student body joined in prayer and exaltation as they watched the service from their classrooms. The familiar and beautiful song “At the Cross” initiated contemplation of Christ’s plight at…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: The Senior Send-Off, an evening cruise around the island of Manhattan on Thursday, May 30, marked the last school event for the class of 2024 before graduation. The Cruise, which included a dinner buffet, a DJ and dancing, was highlighted by breathtaking views of the New York City…
