Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: Homeroom Connections, a new addition to Kellenberg’s various assemblies, were introduced for the first time this school year. Designed to build community and encourage student bonding, these assemblies added 18 extra minutes to the usual homeroom period on select days throughout the year. In this short amount of…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Kelly ’26: Due to inclement weather, the annual May Crowning took place indoors on Thursday, May 29. On a typical year, the ceremony would be held in the school parking lot, with a fire truck from a local volunteer fire department assisting the chosen faculty member with crowning the statue…
Article by Phoenix writer Natalie Lezcano ’26: On May 8, Kellenberg Memorial High School students and faculty buzzed with excitement as the papal conclave announced the name of the new pope, Pope Leo XIV. In the hour leading up to the announcement, a few faculty members were granted the opportunity to host a watch party,…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: The class of 2026 came together on Friday night May 16, to celebrate that afternoon’s Junior Ring Ceremony, in which each junior was called up on stage in the Auditorium to receive a class ring and pins for club participation. The theme for the dance was “Jungle”, which…
Article by Phoenix writer Molly Driscoll ’26: Seniors Isabel Larrea and Kaitlin Lopez represented the Blue and Gold at Huntsville, Alabama on April 11 and 12 to take on national and international competitors at the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge, or HERC. Since 1994, this challenge, formerly known as the Great Moonbuggy Race, has pitted…
Article by Phoenix writer Ryleigh O’Neill ’28: Bill Korbel, a weatherman from News 12 Long Island, spoke to the Aviation Club at Kellenberg. There was a turnout of very dedicated future possible meteorologists. Bill Korbel had many inspiring topics to speak on, such as meteorology, predicting weather, and the importance of weather awareness when flying…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25, Victoria Vakser ’26, and Sophia Venturino ’26: On March 8, Kellenberg’s Boys Track and Field team competed at the New York State Federation Championships. The team was one of only two Long Island Schools to qualify for the 4×200 relay and the highest ranking Long Island school. The…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: On Saturday, March 22, Kellenberg blessed and unveiled the new Ken Conrade Softball Field. After 2 years of construction, Kellenberg’s new softball field, located on what was once St. John’s field, now serves as the center for the ever-advancing softball program at Kellenberg. Just outside the Firebird Center…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: Kellenberg hosted another successful Day of Giving for the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, March 18. This special celebration allows students and families to give back to their Kellenberg community and embrace the Firebird spirit. The day began with a morning show of the graduating seniors, where they…
Article by Phoenix writer Mary O’Brien ’27: It’s 2:52 PM, and the final bell has just rung, signifying the end of another school day. Students are at their lockers, putting their blazers and ties away, many of them getting ready to go home, go to practice, or another after school activity. A few go straight…
