Article by Phoenix writer Colleen Bayley ’23: The Brother Joseph C. Fox Latin School held its annual Spelling Bee on Tuesday, October 26th. All Students participated in spelling competitions in their English classes; the winner and runner up from that class would move on to the general school Spelling Bee. The students were then escorted…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: On November 5, 2021, Kellenberg students came together to celebrate FAITH Day. On this day, the students stepped away from the classroom as classes were put on hold and the dedicated Kellenberg faculty organized a fun, faith-filled day for the students. FAITH Days began during last year’s unique…
By Newsday’s Gene Morris: The joy of senior night had quickly turned to disappointment. On the same night the Kellenberg girls volleyball team recognized its seniors last spring, it also learned that multiple team members had contracted COVID-19, ending their season and playoff run before it could begin. They entered this fall season hoping to…
On Wednesday, November 10, 16 juniors and seniors went to iFLY where they learned about the physics of skydiving, drag coefficient, and terminal velocity. Each student then spent 2 minutes in the wind tunnel to experience the equivalent of two free falls at speeds between 90 and 105 miles per hour. The trip left each…
Article by Phoenix writer Justin Dorsaint ’22: In an effort to further embrace the diversity of the Kellenberg community, Kellenberg’s history teachers gave their students a cultural survey to complete on Google Forms. Over 2,000 students filled out the form. The results are a veritable treasure trove of cultural riches. Kellenberg students reported cultural roots…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’23: On Monday, November 8th, the One Heart One Mind Many Cultures Club met in the Millenium Room for its very first meeting. This is a new club set up by the Student Life Office in order to explore the many cultures that constitute the KMHS family. Mr. Moncada,…
Article by Phoenix writer Christina Palmieri ’25: On November 5, mothers and daughters of Kellenberg celebrated the Magnificat. The Magnificat is a dinner for girls and the special women in their lives to celebrate the bond between women and our Heavenly Mother. Delivering the keynote address for the evening was class of 2014 grad Lyndsey…
Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy ’22: On November 5th, the Kellenberg community came together for its first XLT of the 2021-22 school year. XLT is a Kellenberg tradition where the student body comes together the first Wednesday evening of each month for dinner, song, and Eucharistic Adoration. Each XLT is a unique experience, as…
Article by Phoenix writer Mia Habert ’22: There is nothing that anyone enjoys more than dressing up and getting candy during Halloween. This past weekend on Saturday, October 30th, the Kellenberg family had a scary good time at the Firebird Fall Festival. The festival was a way for families to be able to have a…
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: On November 1st, Kellenberg’s JV Volleyball team traveled to a neutral site to defend their undefeated season and bring home a league championship. The Firebirds capped off their stellar season with a victory over the Friars of St. Anthony’s in two straight sets with scores of 25-21 and…