Over the last few weeks, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students of the Brother Joseph C. Fox Latin School participated in the beloved tradition of WITNESS Day. WITNESS Day began two years ago as a day of prayer and community, giving students the chance to enjoy a beautiful day outside and learn about different Witnesses to…
Article by Edward Jansen ’21: With Kellenberg’s cohort strategy, students have been able to spend time with friends, get work done, and stay healthy. With this system, some of our clubs have been able to take place, whether it be virtually, outdoors, or in limited space. Band is especially difficult in these dark times. Instructors…
Article by Nicholas Cortese ’23: In an effort to mitigate the effect of Covid-19 on student athletics, Kellenberg Memorial has converted its football team from the traditional eleven on eleven tackle football squad into a seven on seven flag football team. On Sunday, October 25th, The Firebirds took flight in a matchup against longtime rival…
The Kellenberg Model United Nations (KMUN) team kicked off their year with the 22nd Annual University of Connecticut Model United Nations Conference. UCONN digitally hosted hundreds of delegates from across the United States, all representing their countries best interests. Delegates debated a wide range of topics ranging from Climate Change, the Dark Web, and even…
The Kellenberg Memorial 2020-2021 school year has brought its many changes and alterations. But, it has also brought a great deal of ingenuity and creativity to continue traditions and activities that are near and dear to the community at large. One of these Kellenberg traditions: School Masses. Through the dedication and leadership of our school…
Article by Mary O’Connor ’21: During the months of July and August, the teachers and faculty of Kellenberg Memorial ran over 85 free virtual courses to students in the Latin School and High School for Firebirds stuck at home this summer. Courses ranged from academic, in which students would broaden their knowledge on topics taught…
Article by Hailey Pitcher, ’21: Kellenberg Firebirds walked into school on a brisk September day, socially distant and with smiles on their faces, eager to get back to in-person learning by adopting the “cohort” classroom structure. Also offering remote and hybrid learning opportunities, Kellenberg welcomed back in-person learning with socially distant cohorts. The Latin School…
On the evening of Friday October 23rd, members of the Kellenberg Memorial community gathered together for an evening of praise, worship, and fellowship, marking the first XLT of the 2020-2021 school year. This occasion was a particularly joyous one, because it was the first XLT that has been held since March 11, 2020. No one…
In a reimagined celebration of the annual Rosary Prayer Service, Kellenebrg Memorial celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on Thursday, October 8th. To commemorate this important feast day in the Church, rosary beads were provided to each student by the ARK. Led by their Religion teachers, student cohorts had the opportunity to…
Article by Newsday’s Roger Rubin: Every kid who grows up with a football envisions turning in a performance that leaves a crowd chanting his name. Maximus Mongelli of Kellenberg has an idea what that might look like from watching the 2000 film ‘Gladiator,’ but he didn’t get the authentic experience on Sunday after a series…