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 Mika Accardi ’25: Kellenberg is very happy to announce that Flight of the Firebirds, the official Kellenberg Podcast, has returned. After some time and much planning, the podcast was brought back to life by Mr. Beyrouty and senior Amelia Caban. Flight of the Firebirds explores all of the exciting news at…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: In a school where blazer colors, niches, and interests differ, there is a single thread that is woven throughout the Kellenberg student body: uniforms. Regardless if one is a teacher, student, or staff member, everyone conforms to a certain standard of clothing. Not only prevalent in school, uniforms…
Article by Phoenix writer Mary O’Brien ’27: From Washington’s Headquarters to West Point Academy: On October 18th, the class of 2026 made their own trip down the Hudson on an academic journey to broaden their knowledge of American History. Leaving Kellenberg at 6:15, the 42 sleepy juniors made their first stop at the Washington Headquarters,…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: On October 22, Bro. Peter Sennett, S.M., held a meeting for the creative writing contest Fright Club in room 122. Middle and high school students alike joined to share their ideas for horror short stories and get assistance from Bro. Peter to make their stories as good as…
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 Sophia Kelly ’26: On Thursday October 3rd, 2024, Kellenberg and Chaminade’s Marianist LIFE teams journeyed into New York City where they experienced Catholic Underground. Hosted by the Franciscan Friars, Catholic Underground is held in response to Pope John Paul II’s call for youth evangelization. The LIFE teams began the night with…
Article by Phoenix writer Victoria Vakser ’26: The first STEM talk of the year featured Dr. Robert Bacigalupo, an oral and maxillofacial (having to do with the jaw and face) surgeon and a 2005 Kellenberg graduate. Dr. Bacigalupo in his second Kellenberg STEM talk intrigued his audience of aspiring doctors and nurses with the story…
Above: Amelia Campbell (center, kneeling) with her HOBY teammates. Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: Kellenberg prides itself on its ability to create leaders. A student who embodies this leadership quality is junior Amelia Campbell. This past summer, Amelia participated in the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Program, otherwise known as HOBY. HOBY is a…
Article by Phoenix writer Mika Accardi ’25: On Wednesday, October 9, ten Kellenberg seniors had the opportunity to visit Molloy University for Molloy’s annual freshman Common Read. Each year, Molloy assigns a book to their incoming freshmen class, after which the author of that book is invited to give a presentation. Kellenberg was the only…
