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—…
Article by Phoenix writer Mika Accardi ’25: On Thursday, January 26, Kellenberg celebrated its annual Pop Hop dance. This event invited the young ladies of Kellenberg to celebrate an evening of faith, food, and fun with the important men in their lives, such as fathers, grandfathers, and uncles. The evening began with a beautiful prayer…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On Wednesday, December 13th, the Latin School held their annual Christmas Concert. The Praetorian Orchestra started it off by performing the National Anthem, and then proceeded to play an array of Christmas songs. This included “Still the First Noel”, which combines two classic Christmas Carols in “Still Still…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: On Sunday, December 24th, Kellenberg held the Christmas Vigil Mass to celebrate the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. Annually, the families of faculty, staff, and students join together on Christmas Eve at Kellenberg to celebrate the coming of Christ. Before the entrance song, “Joy to the…
