Article by Phoenix writer Valentina Papavero ’23: On March 1, 2022, Kellenberg Memorial High School celebrated the holiday of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, also called Fat Tuesday, is based on the practice of eating rich, fatty foods for a day prior to the fasting that takes place during Lent until the Easter season. Members of…
Kellenberg Memorial’s sixth annual Day of Giving took place on Wednesday, February 16. Mr. Cioffi described the Day of Giving as: “the biggest fundraising effort to support the Shepherd’s Fund, which is the school’s fund that supports all aspects of the education of the heart and mind provided at Kellenberg Memorial.” People were able to…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Monday, February 14, members of the Yearbook Club held a Valentine’s Day-themed advertising event after sodality for this year’s Blue and Gold Yearbook, themed, “This Is Our Moment.” Over the past week on announcements, staff members have been encouraging students to drop by the Yearbook office, scan…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: On Thursday, January 27, Father Lachlan Cameron came to Kellenberg to celebrate our annual Mass in honor of our Founders: Blessed Adele de Batz de Tranquelleon, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, and Brother Joseph C. Fox. Father Lachlan, who works with Bishop Barres in the Diocese of Rockville Centre,…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Garcia ’23: On December 1st, Kellenberg held this year’s Advent Prayer Service. The annual assembly is regarded as one of the student body’s favorites, as it opens up with a comical yet informative skit performed by members of the senior class. As students flooded into the auditorium, they were all…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: On November 30, the Christmas season at Kellenberg unofficially began with its annual Christmas door decorating. As they entered the building, students were greeted with Christmas music. The students were allowed to wear festive sweaters during the day in the spirit of Christmas. Some of the sweaters included…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Garcia ’23: The Latin School Thanksgiving Food Drive took place November 15th to November 19th. The Latin School homerooms donated between 8,500 and 9,000 items. According to Miss Korzekwinski, “This is the largest collection the Latin School ever had.” A few homerooms that went above and beyond were 8E, 7E,…
Article by Phoenix writer Elizabeth Mooney ’22: Kellenberg’s Drama Club presented three weekend performances of Godspell beginning Friday, November 19th and extending through Sunday, November 21st. Club Moderator Mr. Murphy, along with a performing cast of 75 students, began stage rehearsals after auditions for the leading roles were held earlier in September. The rigorous rehearsal…
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 Angelo Tsassis ’22: On Tuesday, November 2nd, the Boys’ Latin School Soccer Team wrapped up its successful 6-1 season with a decisive 5-2 victory over league rival St. Agnes. After falling behind 1-0 early in the game, eighth-grader Anthony Ferrante scored off a beautiful cross from fellow eighth-grader Miles Abdeldaim. Ferrante…