Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Rinaldi ’23: In its continued effort to improve the building and campus over the last couple of years in order to ensure the development and growth of its student body, Kellenberg is undertaking the initial stages of construction outside on Luke field for the brand new Firebird Center for Arts…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: On May 4th and May 5th, the Kellenberg Firebird and Phoenix Ensembles took the stage at Kellenberg’s Annual Spring Concerts. On May 4th, the Firebird Orchestra opened the weekend of music with the “Star Spangled Banner,” before following it with their selection “Serenade for String Orchestra” by Norman…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: On Friday, May 19, members of the junior class gathered in the auditorium during a morning assembly for the Junior Ring Banquet. The students received their class rings and a pin, both of which not only recognize their hard work over the last three years but also symbolize…
With the pandemic in the rearview mirror, sophomores in Mrs. von Schoenermarck’s two American literature classes resumed their participation in an independent reading experiment, one that encouraged them to complete books extending beyond the school curriculum. From September to June, students immersed themselves in a vast assortment of literary worlds, including such genres as biography,…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Barnjak ’24: On Thursday, April 27, students and faculty traveled to Florida for their senior trip to Disney World. As the high school years of the class of 2023 come to a close, the seniors finally experienced the trip they have been looking forward to for the last four years.…
Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: On March 15th, Kellenberg’s Firebird Orchestra had the pleasure of going to the St. Martin de Porres Marianist School in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Month,” which focuses on supporting music education in schools throughout the nation. Volunteers from the Firebird Orchestra, which included students who play…
Article by Phoenix writer Marianne Reyes ’25: The Fashion Club, moderated by Mrs. Curley, recently had special guest Beth Chamberlain give a presentation about fashion. She presented her lecture in the Emmanuel Room with an audience of 20 students. Beth Chamberlain has over 20 years of experience in fashion history of the 19th century. In…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On March 23, Junior members of CROSS participated in making Easter baskets for the elderly in the Queen of Peace Residence, a nursing home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. The baskets contained handwritten cards for each of the residents along with classic Easter eggs and…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: On May 3, 2023, the Body, Mind, and Heart Club hosted the Let’s Walk Let’s Talk event at the track on Matthew Field. Here, students from all different clubs gathered to walk around the field and were encouraged to talk to someone new. Ms. Urbanski explained that the…
Article by Phoenix writer Delaney Clark ’25: On Thursday, April 27th, the Kellenberg family held Mass celebrating St. Gianna Molla. St. Gianna Molla, who lived in the 20th century, was a Catholic wife and mother. Gianna was known to be extremely selfless, living a truly virtuous life. During her fourth pregnancy however, doctors discovered that…
