Article by Phoenix writer Elizabeth Mooney, ’22 Based on her last NYSSMA solo, Senior Emily D’Alessandro was named to the All-State Mixed Chorus, with Senior Maria Barella as her alternate. They were to represent at the All-State Festival in Albany, unfortunately, due to COVID, the festival was canceled. These two seniors were recently recognized for…
Article by Phoenix writer Lillian Stern, ’22 The Science Olympiad Team has had a very successful season despite unprecedented setbacks. Lauren DeSantis, a junior team member, remarks, “COVID-19 required all of our competitions to become virtual throughout the 2020-2021 season. The team adapted by learning how to use sites, such as SciOly, to submit our…
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly, ’23: The School That Never Sleeps doesn’t nap in the summer months when Kellenberg offers various summer camp programs which provide something for any and all students. Stretched over three weeks from June 28 – July 16, more than two dozen camps will entertain and instruct hundreds of kids.…
Labor omnia vincit! 31 seventh graders and 40 8th graders were awarded for their hard work on the National Latin Exam. For the first time, the exam was given online, and we are very proud of their accomplishments. Additionally, we congratulate Janessa Winchester, ’25, Ava Alperin, ’25, and Cole Moclair, ’26 on their perfect scores! Well…
On May 23, Kathleen Healy, ’22 was honored by New York Senator Todd Kaminsky as a 2021 Student Star. Kathleen was nominated to receive this honor by Kellenberg Memorial based on her record of leadership, community service, and achievements both inside and outside of the classroom. Congratulations!
Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy, ’22: An information session for the upcoming Kellenberg EMT course was held on Tuesday, May 18. Mr. Ditrano, the program administrator at KMHS, has been running the EMT course here for nearly a decade. Hundreds of students from Kellenberg have begun their related studies and professions in Mr. Ditrano’s…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi, ’24: The Kellenberg Memorial family gathered to celebrate the May Crowning prayer service on May 20, 2021. Mrs. Mulligan, with the help of the Floral Park Fire Department, crowned the Blessed Virgin with flowers alongside her two children in the bucket atop the aerial ladder. Fr. Thomas Cardone, S.M.,…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek, ’24: On May 7th, 2021, the members of the Firebird and Phoenix bands, choruses, and orchestras showcased their talents through the virtual high school Spring concert. The concert began with the Firebird and Phoenix bands performing the “Star-Spangled Banner”. Every year, this is performed by one of the groups…
https://vimeo.com/552932487 The Star-Spangled BannerJohn Stafford SmithArr. by Sandra DackowPerformed by the Praetorian Orchestra INSTRUCTIONAL ORCHESTRAOde to JoyLudwig van Beethoven PRAETORIAN ORCHESTRAInto the SkyBrian Balmages LATIN SCHOOL CHORUSThree Little BirdsBob MarleyArr. by Audrey Snyder CENTURION BANDBeginners RockJohn O’Reilly PRAETORIAN BANDChampions RisingAlbert HagueArr. by Douglas E. Wagner Instructional Orchestra VIOLINAllison AbrahamsLiam DeRocchisKira DiamondKevin KeeganJames MargiottaGianna PazikTalar SaraydarianZachary…
By Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese, ’23: The plan that God has for us is one of the most mysterious parts of living in the faith. Your life can change by the second and then your entire purpose flips into something that you never would have imagined yourself doing before. For expecting parents, there are many…
