Article by Phoenix writer Mika Accardi ’25: Students and professionals alike met at Kellenberg on Tuesday, April 30 for the annual Junior Career Night. Representatives from various fields of work discussed potential work opportunities that await the juniors after completing their education. Juniors chose three careers which interested them the most and were able to…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: Fathers, grandfathers, and sons gathered on Sunday, April 28 to celebrate St. Joseph’s Evening of Recollection. This annual night is held for the young men at Kellenberg to gather with prominent father figures in their lives and enjoy an evening of prayer, dinner, and community. The night began…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: Last month, Kellenberg hosted two communion breakfasts for all grades to partake in. The first breakfast was held on March 17 for the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth graders, and the second was held on March 24 for Kellenberg’s sophomores and upperclassmen. The younger-classmen and their families participated…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: Kellenberg celebrated Poetry Week from April 15-19 as part of National Poetry Month. As the halls bustled, students scribbled lines from their favorite poems and penciled in finishing touches to their original pieces. The English department hosted an Open Mic on Thursday, April 18 with 89 students reading…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: In honor of Black History Month, the One Heart, One Mind, Many Cultures Club hosted its very own Family Feud on February 12, 2024. The club brought this iconic game show to the Millennium room where students and faculty had the opportunity to learn more about Black culture.…
Article by Phoenix writer Caitlin Hanratty ’25: To embrace the multiple different languages taught here, Kellenberg held its annual Language Week from March 4 to 8 which included French day, Spanish day, and Latin day. Tuesday, March 5 was French day. Students were welcomed to school by French scholars wearing berets. These French students were…
Article by Phoenix writer Bella O’Donnell ’24: On February 2, 2024, Kellenberg hosted the annual blood drive for our seniors. Over 100 students from the senior class donated a pint of blood. Several generous seniors even donated blood via the Alyx Machine or the Apheresis (platelet) donation. This machine separates platelets from the blood and…
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24: The Kellenberg family began welcoming their newest Firebirds to the Birds’ Nest. Kellenberg welcomed the Freshman Class of ‘28, and Latin School Class of ‘29, ‘30, ‘31 to the school. On January 23 and 24, the proceeding Tuesday and Wednesday, nearly candidates registered for Kellenberg. Each new candidate…
Article by Phoenix writer Allison Cortese ’26: On February 9th, the Kellenberg family came together in charity for the fourth annual “Souper” Bowl. In honor of the 2024 Super Bowl, which took place on February 11, students, faculty, and staff were given the opportunity to wear a football jersey in lieu of their blazer. In…
Article by Phoenix writer Paulina Barnjak ’24: It was the evening of January 25, and all was anything but quiet throughout the Barnjak house. My sisters and I rushed throughout the halls as we picked out our dresses, curled our hair, and prepared our makeup. This night was to be special— a night to remember—…
