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…
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis ’22: On Sunday, October 31st, Kathleen Healy won the 2021 girls championship in 16 minutes, 44.72 seconds on the 2.5-mile course at Sunken Meadow State Park, battling down the stretch to keep two hard-charging St. Anthony’s runners behind her. It was the result of years spent trusting the process…
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis ’22: On Thursday, October 29th, the Spanish Club met in the Millennium Room. The club has been rapidly gaining popularity, and many members were present at the meeting on the 29th. This particular meeting was to celebrate the Day of the Dead, or in Spanish, Día de los Muertos.…
Article by Phoenix writer Valentina Papavero ’24: On October 26, 2021, Kellenberg held its annual Academic Awards Assembly. The assembly started with all the teachers and seniors walking in the auditorium and solemnly walking up to the stage. Brother Kenneth congratulated students for their accomplishments, before handing out the awards. Sophomore Rayven Rospide stated, “I…
