Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: Voltaire said “Crush the evil thing.” It sounds cooler in French, but I don’t know French. Voltaire wickedly ridiculed all of the corruptions and evils of his time. No doubt, social media would be on his radar if he lived today. Since its beginnings, social media has ingrained…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: Select members of the Speech and Debate team competed in the prestigious National Catholic Forensic League Tournament over Memorial Day weekend. This year, Kellenberg was not only invited to attend, but also was able to qualify seven students for the tournament, which is the most in Kellenberg history.…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: Sophomore Meghan Lazzarini represented Kellenberg Memorial High School at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference (HOBY) at Adelphi University on May 2-4. Throughout the weekend at HOBY, Meghan Lazzarini was grouped with several other sophomores also from New York and took part in many activities such as teamwork…
Article by Phoenix writer Paulina Barnjak ’24: Over Memorial Day Weekend, Kellenberg’s Academic Quiz Bowl team competed against 305 teams from across the country at the NAQT Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia. Joshua Rivera was ranked among the top 15% of competitors in the tournament. Congratulations on a job well done to Juniors Brian Hanna, Bridget…
Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Rinaldi ’23: In its continued effort to improve the building and campus over the last couple of years in order to ensure the development and growth of its student body, Kellenberg is undertaking the initial stages of construction outside on Luke field for the brand new Firebird Center for Arts…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: On May 4th and May 5th, the Kellenberg Firebird and Phoenix Ensembles took the stage at Kellenberg’s Annual Spring Concerts. On May 4th, the Firebird Orchestra opened the weekend of music with the “Star Spangled Banner,” before following it with their selection “Serenade for String Orchestra” by Norman…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: On Friday, May 19, members of the junior class gathered in the auditorium during a morning assembly for the Junior Ring Banquet. The students received their class rings and a pin, both of which not only recognize their hard work over the last three years but also symbolize…
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24: Kellenberg’s College Placement Office has been guiding the Juniors through the college process. Through college fairs, virtual webinars, and college guidance counselors, the Placement Office has been giving students useful information about the transition from high school into college. At the beginning of the year, the placement office…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: On May 13th, the Kellenberg Girls Varsity Track and Field Team traveled to Randall’s Island to compete at the CHSAA Intersectional Championship. The Freshman Girls’ Firebird Track Team took home the bronze plaque for third place, an achievement made more impressive since they were the smallest of 34…
With the pandemic in the rearview mirror, sophomores in Mrs. von Schoenermarck’s two American literature classes resumed their participation in an independent reading experiment, one that encouraged them to complete books extending beyond the school curriculum. From September to June, students immersed themselves in a vast assortment of literary worlds, including such genres as biography,…
