Article by Phoenix writer Maggie Carey ’27: Admission counselors from Molloy University visited 25 seniors for the first Instant Decision Day on Friday, October 31 in the Heart and Mind Meeting Room. Impressively, every single student in attendance was accepted with merit scholarships. The range of scholarships was between $18,000 and $32,000 per year. Tuition…
Article by Phoenix writer Elizabeth Kalin Tynan ’26: Sophomore, junior, and senior students and their grandparents filled the lobby for this year’s 10th-12th grade Grandparents’ Day at Kellenberg on the morning of September 28. 449 students and grandparents were at the event. Mass at Grandparents’ Day this year was celebrated by Fr. Dan Griffin, Kellenberg’s…
Article by Phoenix writer James Watkins ’26: It is common to lose one’s water bottle at Kellenberg Memorial; hundreds of students share the experience every day. These bottles are found at random and brought to the Lost and Found and the Phoenix Emporium, where they are forever left unclaimed. Precious money is wasted as people…
Article by Phoenix writer Jazmeen Osae-Kwapong ’26: Over forty members of the Junior class embarked on a trip sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust to Pennsylvania to visit classic sites of the American Revolution. The juniors were able to experience this trip only a few months prior to the monumental 250th anniversary of the formation…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: “Congratulations!” “Good job!” These phrases echoed around the building all day on October 21st—The National Honor Society’s Annual Awards Ceremony. Current members, as well as elected officers and coordinators of the society, were recognized. New members were inducted and students were celebrated for outstanding academic achievement. This year,…
Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Iorio ’26: The annual fall festival brought the Halloween spirit to Kellenberg on October 25th. With many students, faculty, and their families in attendance, the event promised to be a good time for all ages. The Latin School hallway, illuminated by spooky lighting, was transformed into a trick or treating…
Mr. Tahany says farewell to his teaching life last June. (L-R) Asst, Principal Mr. York, Principal Bro. Kenneth Hoagland, Mr. Tahany, Chaplain Fr. Dan Griffin Article by Phoenix writer Molly Driscoll ’26: Morning Announcements included a surprise video featuring recently retired English teacher Mr. Tahany and his wife and their incredible opportunity of meeting Antonia…
Article by Phoenix writer Bryce Heery-Fiore ’28: The STEM department celebrated National Chemistry Week from October 20th-24th. Freshman and Sophomore chemistry students had an exciting time in the labs and in the classroom. This year’s theme was The Secret Life Of Spices. Students took an introspective look into the chemistry behind taste, flavor, and spiciness.…
Article by Phoenix writer Ryleigh O’Neill ’28: By a score of 14-13, Varsity Football defeated St. John the Baptist, in the annual homecoming game this year, except, with an exciting twist: It was held for the first time ever on St. Matthew Field at Kellenberg’s beautiful Uniondale campus. Admin wanted football home football games, understandably,…
Article by Phoenix writer Maggie Nitkewicz ’26: The Kellenberg family extended its wings on October 4th for our annual Open House, where we proudly welcomed over 2,392 people. Upon entrance, families were ushered into the auditorium to partake in prayer led by Mr. Moran and Mrs. Mulligan. Each tour was led by a faculty member,…
