Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: After months of grit and diligent practice, the girls of Blue and Gold had their hard work pay off at their dance show on Saturday, May 7. Families of all Kellenberg students rushed to the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra to watch the Blue…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: On April 29, Kellenberg Memorial celebrated the annual Pop-Hop Dance. This dance provides the young women of Kellenberg an opportunity spent in an evening of prayer, dinner, and fun with the father figures in their lives. The Pop-Hop dance was open to all female students in grades 6-11,…
Article by Phoenix writers Elizabeth Saporito ’26 and Tara Mulroy ’26: For the first time in Kellenberg history, the eighth graders got to experience their own Firebird March Madness. Those who participated joined Fr. Daniel Griffin S.M. and Brother Patrick Cahill S.M. on a retreat filled with fun games and spiritual services. The evening was…
Article by Phoenix writer Elizabeth Mooney ’22: On Friday, March 11th, Kellenberg hosted the second Faith Friday of the school year. Faith Fridays were first offered last year to allow students to escape from the orderliness of class and develop their faith. To follow through with the latter idea, Mr. Basile invited motivational speaker Bobby…
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…