Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: September 24 to the 27 were especially lively days at Kellenberg, where the Firebird community displayed their school spirit by supporting the fall student athletes. Throughout the week, videos shown on the morning announcements fired up the student body for the annual pep rally that would be held…
Article by Phoenix writer Delaney Clark ’25: On Wednesday, September 25th, the College Placement Office held one of its many mini college fairs in the courtyard. The purpose of these fairs is to give upperclassmen the opportunity to build a relationship with admissions representatives while also learning more about each individual school. Many schools attended…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: This past summer, two groups of missionaries were chosen to go to Lourdes, France to help the pilgrims who traveled there in hopes of not only physical but spiritual miracles. The trips left on June 26 and July 10, and for two weeks each group charitably assisted fellow…
Article by Phoenix writer Victoria Vakser ’26: Singing the entrance hymn, the Gregorian Consortium opened this year’s Triumph of the Cross prayer service. Members of the student body joined in prayer and exaltation as they watched the service from their classrooms. The familiar and beautiful song “At the Cross” initiated contemplation of Christ’s plight at…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: As millions of New Yorkers lay asleep in their beds, over 400 members of the Kellenberg Class of 2024 embarked on the annual Senior Trip, an action-packed three-day adventure at the Disney and Universal parks in Florida. In the early hours of May 2nd, students gathered in the…
Article by Phoenix writer Victoria Vakser ’26: 20 students from the Junior and Senior classes have completed their Bloomberg certification from Molloy University this year. The Bloomberg Certification Program is an after-school course offered through Molloy University to members of the Business and Finance club. Interested students met after school to hone their skills in…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: As the year comes to a quick end, students throughout every grade are excited to see what the next school year has to offer. Specifically, many juniors are preparing for their leadership roles, senior opportunities, and college applications, roles that many of them will occupy next school year.…
Article by Phoenix writer Caitlin Hanratty ’25: Students and faculty gathered outside to celebrate Kellenberg’s annual May Crowning on May 23. Every year, the statue of Mary outside the main entrance is adorned with flowers by a selected member of the Kellenberg staff. This year, Mrs. Neeson did the honors of crowning the Blessed Mother.…
Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: On May 22nd, 2024, the Health Sciences Club hosted an event along with LICADD (Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) about the importance of NARCAN, a nasal spray that can be used to save lives. Kellenberg sponsors a number of events held by LICADD during the…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: On Tuesday, May 28, Mr. Bursig, Bryan Beard, volunteer at the 14th Regiment Brooklyn reenactor, and Jim Lennon, historian at the Long Island Living History Association, delivered an entertaining and informative Civil War reenactment to the Junior and Tyro history classes. The two wore clothes that Union soldiers…